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KRA Announces Triple Tax Rate Reduction on Employee Benefits
On Friday, January 17, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unveiled substantial reductions in tax rates concerning fringe benefits, deemed interest, and low-interest benefits. This move aims to alleviate the financial b…
Fight for Your Rights - Uhuru to Gen Zs
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Generation Z to continue advocating for their rights, following a significant reconciliatory meeting with President William Ruto. Speaking at the funeral of veteran rally…
48 Hours of Terror: How I Survived Solio Ranch Kidnapping
On January 8, Kinyaiti village in Nyeri County experienced a profound disturbance following the ordeal of a local boda boda rider, Simon Mwangi Githinji. The 55-year-old had set out on what he anticipated would be a t…
Court Orders Super Metro to Pay Sh 420,000 for Passenger Assault and Robbery
The Milimani High Court has awarded Wairimu Muthoni Sh 420,000 following her assault, robbery, and forced ejection from a Super Metro matatu. The case has galvanized discussions about passenger rights in Kenya’s publi…
Power Struggle Over Nairobi's Public Toilets Reaches Breaking Point
Nairobi residents relying on public toilets in the central business district (CBD) are facing significant disruptions following the unexpected closure of three vital facilities. The washrooms, located at the National…
Kenya to Tighten Social Media Control as Government Battles Online Critics
Kenya’s government has announced new measures in response to a rising wave of cyber-attacks and misinformation increasingly attributed to social media users. The government now mandates that all social media platforms…
The US Embassy Nairobi Announces Monday Closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance
The United States Embassy in Kenya will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a significant federal holiday in the United States. This closure, announced via a statement on the…
Kenya Parliament Approves Three Cabinet Nominees Amid Regional Bias Concerns
Kenya's Parliament has officially approved President William Ruto's nominees for three critical Cabinet Secretary positions. The appointments have sparked caution from lawmakers, who have expressed concerns about pote…
Research Links Aggressive Immigration Control to Increased Drug Smuggling in The US
As the Biden administration’s immigration policies continue to be scrutinized, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to implement stringent measures aimed at reducing both illegal immigration and drug trafficking f…
Governor Kihika: I'm Away on Maternity Leave
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, age 51, has publicly addressed her two-month absence from the public sphere, confirming she is currently on maternity leave. Her lack of visibility since November 18, 2024, has prompted c…
47% of Kenya's Real Estate Firms Operate Without Professional Registration
According to the recently released 2023-24 Real Estate Survey conducted by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), a substantial portion of Kenya's real estate sector operates without adequate regulation. The…
Canada Agrees to Share Permanent Resident Data with the US Under Updated Border Deal
The recent amendment to the 2012 US-Canada information-sharing agreement has raised significant concerns among immigration attorneys and privacy advocates following its enactment this month. The revised agreement now…
Kenya Property Report: Larger Units Outperform Studios in Rental Returns
Investors are witnessing substantial returns from large townhouses and maisonettes, as highlighted in a recent report from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) for 2023/2024. Among residential properties, tw…
From Australia to Kenya: 13-Year-Old Bradley Kibet Completes Kalenjin Manhood Ritual
A Kenyan family living in Australia has successfully navigated the intricacies of cultural integration by ensuring their son participates in a vital Kalenjin tradition. Thirteen-year-old Bradley Kibet in December retu…
How Armed Guards Protect Worshippers at Kapedo Catholic Church
Kapedo Catholic Church, approximately 500 meters from the Kapedo shopping centre at the border of Turkana and Baringo counties, has emerged as both a sanctuary and a target amid escalating violence in the region. Orig…
Metropolitan Hospital Releases Body After Family Settles Sh 8M Bill with Land Title
The family of 82-year-old Titus Gatuthu Kabûrû Theuri, known as Mr G.K. Theuri, has been allowed to proceed with his burial. This comes after months of negotiations over an outstanding hospital bill totalling approxim…
Sweden to Toughen Citizenship Laws and Extends Residency Requirement to Eight Years
Sweden is poised to enact significant changes to its citizenship laws, with political parties reaching a consensus around measures aimed at dual citizens engaged in activities that threaten national security. A cross-…
Kenya Proposes Tougher Hate Speech Laws with 10-Year Prison Terms
Parliamentary sessions in Kenya are poised to escalate next month as lawmakers gear up to discuss proposed amendments to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Act of 2018, initially introduced in 202…
How Call Data Exposed Kilifi Deputy Governor's Killers
In the early hours of December 12, 2018, a violent home invasion at the Nyali residence of former Kilifi deputy governor Kenneth Kamto resulted in his tragic death. The incident occurred as Kamto returned from his eng…
CJ Koome to Handle Kindiki DP Appointment Dispute
The ongoing legal challenge against Professor Kithure Kindiki's appointment as Kenya's Deputy President has entered a pivotal phase, following the High Court's decision to refer the case to Chief Justice Martha Koome…