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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has faulted the court's ruling on the Finance Act 2023.  Speaking at a Thanksgiving Ceremony for National Treasury Principal Chris Kiptoo in Elgeyo Marakwet, Mudavadi said there could have been other ways of approaching the issue aside from completely…

An order was issued on Friday by the High Court, preventing the enforcement of the Finance Act 2023.  This follows an application presented by Peter Agoro, arguing that the Finance Bill 2023 was based on an illegitimate basis and thus contravenes the Constitution. Judge Mugure Thande made the…

Trade and Investment Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) appointee Evans Kidero has released a statement after his aides were involved in the fatal accident at Londiani on Friday, June 30.  Through his communication officer Jack Nduri, Kidero disclosed that his driver and bodyguard were among…

On Friday, June 30th, Judge Mugure Thande of the High Court issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of the Finance Act 2023.  This was in response to a petition submitted by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, which asked the court to delay the tax hikes before the case could be…

Anti-corruption crusaders have expressed worries with regard to the bill that Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has proposed aiming to amend the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act 2023.  On Thursday, June 29, Kaluma suggested repealing Section 64 of Chapter Six of the…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga is embarking on a two-day event in his Nyanza backyard.  Dubbed the Piny Luo Extravaganza, the gathering includes the unveiling of a new council of elders' chairman and has several political undertones. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga noted that the…

The Kenya Kwanza government is on course to reach its goal of building 250,000 affordable housing units annually.  President William Ruto on Friday reported that out of the 290 sub-counties, 178 have been granted the go-ahead to begin construction. Charles Hinga, the Housing Principal…

Brainstar Academy in Isiolo has suspended swimming lessons indefinitely following the tragic death of two boys in the school's swimming pool yesterday.  In a letter to parents, the principal stated that the school is prioritizing the safety of pupils ahead of the resumption of learning on July…

There was drama in Parliament on Thursday after an MP was kicked out for donning a 'church' headgear.  Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe was wearing a brown suit and striped tie, topping off the outfit with the cloth-like head covering. This was the first time he had appeared in the House with…

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale on Wednesday, June 28, countered Azimio la Umoja's call to boycott taxes, calling on the Treasury to re-evaluate their pension schemes for high-ranking opposition members.  In his statement, the senator questioned why Azimio was against tax remittance from which…