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President William Ruto has urged the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to build trust in Kenyans so they would be more willing to pay their taxes. The head of state suggested that the tax system should be straightforward, open, and equitable in order to avoid tax revenue losses. Ruto mentioned that KRA…

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza can now breathe a sigh of relief after more than 40 MCAs blasted threats from some of their colleagues to start the impeachment process against the governor beginning next week. Supported by Majority Leader Evans Mawira and Majority Whip Jim Muchui, the faction…

Mutahi Ngunyi has cautioned President William Ruto against increasing the amount of taxes imposed on Kenyans. Ngunyi declared on Wednesday that the government would face an infuriated response from citizens if it continues to turn a deaf ear to their plight. The former technical advisor to retired…

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga to meet and discuss issues of importance to the state.  He said the bipartisan committee is of no importance and that the solution depends on the head of state meeting Azimio boss Raila…

Police encountered resistance from people who back former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga near the DCI offices on Thursday. Njenga had arrived at the offices of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation located on Kiambu Road following an order from Nakuru's DCI to present himself at the Nairobi…

The Attorney General's attempt to lift the ban on the importation of genetically modified foods (GMO) has failed.  On March 31, the Court of Appeal Judges declined a plea from the Attorney General to nullify an order from High Court Judge Mugure Thande from the previous year. In…

Former Mungiki leader Maina Nijega will appear for questioning at DCI headquarters Thursday morning. After spending most of the day at Nakuru Law Courts, Mr Njenga went to the Nakuru County Directorate of Criminal Investigation offices to make a statement. Here, the former Mungiki leader was…

A Reuters investigation reveals that Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan ministries and state agencies between 2019 and 2022 to assess debt owed to Beijing.  Reuters stated on Wednesday that the attacks on the state agencies started in 2019 when the Chinese started closing credit taps to Kenya.…

Meru lawmakers want the County to be split into two, Nyambene and Imenti counties.  Tigania East Mp Mpuru Aburi leads the push for the split with eleven MPs backing his move. According to Mpuru, the split will give Nyambene County five constituencies including Tigania West, Tigania East,…

President William Ruto has named Mary Wanyonyi chair of the Commission on Revenue Allocation.  Wafula Chebukati's wife will take over from Jane Kiringai who retired after serving for six years. State House spokesperson confirmed the nomination of Chebukati's spouse, who managed to outperform…