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LSK President Declines Appointment to Ruto's Debt Taskforce

President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Faith Odhiambo has turned down an appointment to the recently established Presidential Taskforce on the forensic audit of public debt. This decision follows President Willia…

Treasury Bond Auction Falls Short as CBK Collects Only Sh488 Million of Sh20 Billion Goal

Kenya is grappling with a renewed crisis of investor confidence following violent protests that forced the government to abandon proposed tax increases. The demonstrations, which began in June against a finance bill a…

16 Face Charges for Alcohol Theft Worth Sh78 Million from Sudi's Timba XO Club

Sixteen individuals have been charged in an Eldoret court of unlawfully entering the Timba XO club and then stealing and consuming alcohol valued at Sh78 million. The establishment is associated with Kapseret MP Oscar…

Chinese Goods Dominate Kenya's Import Market

China remains Kenya's primary source of imports despite efforts by President William Ruto to strengthen ties with Western nations. This is according to recent data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)…

89 Migrants Dead as Boat Capsizes off Mauritanian Coast

On July 1, a large traditional fishing boat carrying 170 people capsized off the coast of Mauritania killing 89 migrants with many more still unaccounted for. Among those rescued was a five-year-old girl. Mauritania…

Cape Media Set to Bring 'America's Got Talent' Excitement to Kenya

Cape Media, the company behind TV 47 and Radio 47, has secured a government deal to broadcast a new talent show called "WhozNext." Set to debut soon, the program aims to provide a platform for emerging artists in Keny…

President Ruto Appoints LSK President Faith Odhiambo Among Others to Audit Public Debt

President William Ruto has taken a decisive step to address Kenya's mounting public debt crisis by establishing the Presidential Taskforce on Forensic Audit of Public Debt. This independent body has been charged with…

Elgeyo Marakwet Sends First Batch of Students to US Under Pepea Program

Elgeyo Marakwet County under the leadership of Governor Wisely Rotich has launched an innovative educational initiative known as the Pepea Student Program. This endeavor aims to provide local youth with opportunities…

President Ruto Announces New Austerity Measures in National Address

Kenya's President William Ruto has unveiled a bold plan to cut the national budget by Sh177 billion in response to widespread protests against proposed tax increases. This decision follows the withdrawal of the Financ…

Kindiki Defends Use of Plainclothes Officers in Anti-Finance Bill Protests

The Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has defended the police use of plain clothes during anti-Finance Bill protests. As protests swept across the country, officers in civilian attire were observed actively participating in…

Ruto to Address the Nation Ahead of X Spaces

President William Ruto is poised to deliver a crucial address to the nation today from State House in Nairobi. The specifics of his speech remain undisclosed. This address comes at a critical juncture, preceding the P…

Reflections of a Kenyan Deportee as America Celebrates Independence Day

Joel Kipkoech recounts his educational journey to the United States in 1977, a travel that ultimately ended in his deportation under circumstances he prefers to keep private. Despite this outcome, Kipkoech maintains a…

Why Kenyans Will Wait Longer for New ID Cards

The Huduma Kenya agency has clarified that some Kenyans will have to wait longer to receive their national ID cards. The agency attributes the delays to pending court cases which have created a significant backlog in…

Teacher Convicted for Sexual Misconduct with Two Schoolboys

30-year-old teacher Rebecca Joynes has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with two underage students. The Manchester Crown Court has sentenced Joynes to six-and-a-half years in prison for her actions whi…

Russian Embassy Rejects Accusations of Putin's Involvement in Finance Bill Protests in Kenya

The Russian Embassy in Kenya has firmly denied any association with a viral TikTok video that featured a fabricated voice of President Vladimir Putin. The video has gained significant traction on social media, depicti…

Kenya's Tourism Revenue Soars to All-Time High of Sh352 Billion

The tourism industry in Kenya has experienced significant growth in recent years. Despite the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector has made a strong comeback drawing millions of visitors and substantia…

The Hidden Toll of Cyberbullying on Kenyan Youth

Cyberbullying has emerged as a significant concern in the digital era, particularly affecting young people in Kenya and around the world. This form of harassment occurs through digital devices and platforms and can ha…

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Uasin Gishu Officials Admit Receiving Hefty Perks in Finland Scholarship Probe

Court proceedings on July 2, 2024, have brought to light the controversy surrounding the mismanagement of funds intended for the Finland Education Programme in Uasin Gishu County. Three current and former county offic…

Kenyan MPs, Senators Reject Salary Hikes by SRC

Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) are facing intense public scrutiny over a proposed salary increase amidst the country's ongoing economic challenges. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) recently conducted…