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All Digital Payment Systems Including M-Pesa to Become Virtual ETRs
President William Ruto's senior economic advisor Moses Kuria has provided clarification on his recent comments regarding the conversion of mobile payment systems into Electronic Tax Receipts (ETRs) by December. Initia…
Expatriate Fears Rise After Violent Death of UK Golfer in Mombasa Home
The brutal murder of British golfer John Middleton has sent shockwaves through the community in Mombasa, Kenya, and deeply affected his friends and family in the UK. On October 5, the 61-year-old expatriate was found…
Sweden Aims to Attract Global Talent with New EU Blue Card Rules
Sweden is taking steps to enhance its appeal to highly skilled foreign professionals by proposing significant changes to its EU Blue Card system. The Swedish government has presented a new bill to the Riksdag, outlini…
Malindi Airport Set for Sh5.5bn Revamp in Kenya-Italy Tourism Initiative
The Italian ambassador Roberto Natali recently met with Kenya's Transport and Roads Minister Davis Chirchir and Deputy Minister Mohamed Daghar in Nairobi. The high-level dialogue focused on the development of Malindi…
Kenya Allocates Sh100 Million for Lebanon Evacuation
The Kenyan government has allocated Sh100 million (approximately $775,000) for the potential evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announces that the timing of evacuations w…
Meet the 22-Year-Old Kenyan Breaking Barriers in African Cybersecurity
Stacy Alwanga's path to cybersecurity was unexpected, diverging from her family's medical background and her initial interests in engineering and medicine. Now 22 and working as a cybersecurity engineer at CyberGuard…
Kenyan Landlords Face Sh100bn Bill in Ambitious Tax Plan
The Kenyan government is poised to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its tax system aiming to collect an additional Sh83 billion in revenue. This initiative, led by the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic P…
Senator Raphael Demands Answers from KWS After Lions Spotted in Kwale Estate
Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera has called on the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to take immediate action after lions broke out of their park on Wednesday and started wandering freely within the Mackonon estate in Kwa…
Bura's Ultimatum: Turn In Your Guns Now, or We'll Take Them by Force
The authorities in Bura Constituency have launched a significant initiative to address the escalating violence in the region. A 48-hour amnesty period has been announced during which residents are encouraged to volunt…
Everything You Should Know About Mazingira Day 2024
On October 10, 2024, Kenyans united to observe Mazingira Day, a public holiday dedicated to environmental conservation and the preservation of natural resources. This observance, previously known as Moi Day and later…
DCI Rescue Stolen Nakuru Infant in Kitale Operation
Detectives in Kitale town have successfully rescued a 10-month-old infant who had been abducted from Kuresoi, Nakuru County. The swift action led to the apprehension of two suspects believed to be involved in a child…
Gachagua Seeks CJ Koome's Intervention in Impeachment Battle
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently embroiled in a controversial legal battle to halt his impeachment process. Represented by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, Gachagua appeared before High Court Judge Lawrence Mu…
Wababas Dominate as Kenyan University Students Lament Dating Frustrations
The phenomenon of "sugar daddy" relationships in Kenya has become increasingly prevalent and visible in recent years. This trend, reflected in popular culture through songs like Diana Bahati's "Mubaba," highlights a s…
Man Rescued from Dubai Ends Up Homeless in Kenya
A Kenyan man who was rescued from the streets of Dubai and given a return ticket to his home country has found himself in the same difficult situation five months later. Recent footage shared by VooTV depicts the youn…
High-Tech Tracking as Nakuru's Wildlife Census Goes Digital
The complex process of wildlife census at Nakuru National Park began on September 11, with Stephen Ndambuki, a senior research scientist from the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), meticulously reviewing…
Kenyans Eligible for 4,000 US Green Cards: Application Process Explained
The United States' 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program has commenced, offering Kenyan citizens a pathway to American permanent residency. The application period, which began on October 2, 2024, represents a cruci…
I Know My Truth: Keranta Breaks Silence on Cheating Claims and Dating Rich Mzungu
Content creator and influencer Keranta has addressed the swirling rumours surrounding her breakup with comedian Flaqo and shed light on her experiences in the digital content industry. The couple's relationship, once…
Why Kenya Could Stop Exporting Coffee to the EU by December 2024
Kenya is racing against time to comply with the European Union's new regulations aimed at curbing deforestation and forest degradation linked to imported products, including coffee. The Kenyan government has announced…
How KEBS Fraudsters Hired Police Station and Duped Officers in Bold Extortion Scam
On Tuesday, detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended two individuals in Mombasa for allegedly extorting money from local shop owners. The suspects, Tabitha Kwena and Wycliffe Nyaman…
Babu Owino Defends Absence from Gachagua Impeachment Vote
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has addressed his absence during the crucial vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a Facebook post, Owino explains that he was attending to urgent matters affecting his cons…