KENYA NEWS

Kenyans, like billions around the world, enthusiastically celebrated the New Year in their own distinctive way, filling entertainment venues and places of worship with equal fervour. As the clock struck midnight, the night sky in Nairobi and other parts of the country burst into a dazzling display…

Kenyans planning to showcase fireworks on New Year are required to obtain permits, according to an announcement from the State Department for Mining. It is necessary to fulfil this requirement To comply with the Explosives Act which imposes stringent rules and oversight on the sale of fireworks.…

A US-based Kenyan woman has taken legal action seeking compensation of Sh6 million from a prophet whom she accuses of defaming her by labelling her as a witch during a preaching session. Mwanzia, represented by her lawyer Samuel Ochieng, is seeking compensation amounting to Sh6 million for alleged…

In Nyeri town and its surrounding areas, the police have launched a significant crackdown on supporters of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga. Police officers in the areas have heightened their efforts to thwart a scheduled meeting chaired by Mr Njenga at Kabiru-ini grounds on Sunday, resulting in…

Kenya's cross-border investments are yielding positive results as indicated by the latest report from the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) annual Standout Watchlist. In its December 2023 publication, the report unveils that Kenya is projected to exhibit the highest investment momentum in 2024,…

Public Service CS Moses Kuria has disclosed that to enhance the connection between NYS servicemen and international job opportunities, their educational program will be adjusted to meet the current demands of the job market. According to the CS, the National Youth Service will have a vital function…

The government has shut down a church in Maella, Naivasha sub-county, whose members do not use conventional medicine. The closure follows the tragic deaths of several individuals, including minors, who have succumbed to undiagnosed illnesses within the confines of their homes. The Naivasha sub-…

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that the results of the 2023 Form Four exam will be released in the second week of January. As the 903,260 students who sat for the final secondary school exam in November 2023 anxiously anticipate their results, another 1.4 million students…

A group of Jua Kali artisans and slum residents on Thursday gathered in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) to advocate for the implementation of the Housing Levy. Their main concern is that if the project does not move forward, it will have a significant impact on their livelihoods. With…

President William Ruto and Parliament are on a collision course over the issue of housing tax deductions that were deemed discriminatory by the court. MPs have taken action by proposing a solution to have the Kenya Kwanza government repay the funds collected between August and November. Senate…