KENYA NEWS

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has extended the ban on passenger flights from Kenya. This follows the expiry of the initial 48-hour suspension that took effect at 9.30 am Kenyan time on Monday. In an update posted on its website on Wednesday, Emirates airline said the suspension of all…

Over 60 radio stations in Kenya risk having their frequencies revoked over license non-compliance.  The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has given the stations 30 days to comply with the licensing regulations, failure to which their FM frequencies will be revoked and the associated…

The High Court in Nairobi has issued orders to freeze over Sh287.2 million held in three bank accounts belonging to two foreigners on suspicion of being part of a money-laundering scheme. Justice Esther Maina allowed the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) to preserve the cash and a Mercedes Benz for 90…

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi is recuperating after undergoing surgery at a hospital in Dubai. Muturi, who is eyeing the presidency in the 2022 general elections, underwent a minor operation to fix a fracture on his right shoulder. He suffered a fracture last month after he fell off his…

Passengers were stranded for hours on Tuesday evening after the recently re-launched Nairobi-Kisumu commuter train stalled. The train stalled at the Tamu area in Muhoroni, Kisumu County after one of its wagons derailed as it negotiated a corner at around 5.00 pm. Confirming the incident, Muhoroni…

ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi has protested against a proposed law that seeks to compel IEBC to develop a voter register from the Huduma Namba registration system. Mudavadi says the Huduma Namba Bill, 2021 will erode public trust in the integrity of the electoral commission if it is passed into…

Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna insists that Kenyans must produce proof of Covid-19 vaccination to get in-person government services. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, Oguna said unvaccinated Kenyans will only access web-based government services following the expiry of the month-…

A Kenyan has filed a petition before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the removal of High Court judge Anthony Mrima.  The petitioner, Michael Mutembei Kibutha Makarina cites gross misconduct, bias, and incompetence as the main grounds for the ouster of Justice Mrima. Mutembei…

Huduma Namba is set to replace the current Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) personal identification number (PIN) if a new bill sails through. The Huduma Namba Bill, 2021 seeks to amend the Tax Procedure Act to make the Huduma Namba biometric ID the key number for identifying taxpayers in a move aimed…

Deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has unveiled a 50-man legal team ahead of the 2022 general elections. Dubbed 'UDA Lawyers Brigade', the team will be tasked with defending the deputy president and ‘hustlers’ against the ‘deep state’. Speaking at UDA…