Madaraka Day 2025 Stories
Crowds that had initially been kept outside to allow scheduled activities to proceed were allowed into the stadium, which had been filled to capacity...
The day reflects the resilience, unity, and determination of Kenya’s founding leaders and freedom fighters—many of whom were imprisoned, tortured, or...
Although the Bill does not propose a direct tax on fertiliser, the shift from zero-rated to tax-exempt means manufacturers will no longer be able to r...
This year’s Madaraka Day, themed “Our Water, Our Wealth: Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Economic Development”, marks a significant mi...
LSK claims that DCI officers denied her access to legal counsel and have continued to frustrate efforts by lawyers to secure her release on police bai...
According to the legislators, the levy would not only curb the rising intake of sugar but also help reduce the prevalence of lifestyle diseases such a...
Among the contested proposals is the reintroduction of a 16 per cent VAT on construction materials that were previously exempt or zero-rated.
RESA called on Parliament to urgently amend or suspend these measures, warning that their combined effect represents a policy shock to the property ma...
With just over a month to go before CHAN 2024 kicks off, Sports CS Salim Mvurya and CAF have assured Kenyans that preparations are on track, despite g...
The conflict adds another destabilising layer. Violence and insecurity across the Sahel, Horn of Africa, and Great Lakes regions have disrupted planti...
TIFA found that belief in a credible election is deeply divided along political lines.
In response, the DCP condemned the cancellation, describing it as “an affront to democracy” and accused the government of attempting to frustrate its...
The former South African president also warned against repeating past mistakes, like not following through on the 2010–2011 Africa Action Plan, adding...
The proposed facelift budget for Kenya’s foreign missions totals nearly Sh2.35 billion, a move that signals a partial reinstatement of a scrapped allo...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced that the party is targeting at least 130 National Assembly seats and 22 Senate seats.
Another contested aspect is clause 50b, which proposes extending the timeline for processing tax overpayment claims, from 90 to 120 days for initial c...
Kimani emphasised the importance of citizen involvement in shaping the country’s economic future, particularly through input on the Finance Bill, whic...
BAC Chairperson Samuel Atandi announced this as the committee began receiving reports from departmental committee chairpersons on the scrutiny of budg...
The budget will cover the 2025/26 financial year and aims to address economic recovery, the cost of living, job creation, and the government’s develop...
NCIC termed as Gachagua's remarks as reckless and inciteful remarks, after he referred to the 2007/2008 post-election violence as a “Christmas party”.
Gachagua came under fire following a controversial statement where he warned that the country could descend into violence “worse than 2007” if elector...
According to the Social Protection department, the funds have been reduced from Sh1.044 billion to Sh940 million for the 2025/2026 financial year.
Ssenyonyi's statement came after reports of a ruling party meeting the previous day at State House Entebbe, where members of the National Resistance M...
According to the 2025/2026 budget estimates, Sh17.8 billion has been earmarked for the development and management of sports facilities, up from Sh17.1...
Kindiki criticised opposition leaders who are already focusing on the 2027 elections, arguing that the country cannot remain in a constant state of po...
The warning follows recent remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who suggested that the country could descend into chaos if the IEBC al...
The new law expands the definition of disability to encompass a broader range of impairments. This ensures more individuals are recognised and protect...
The MP, who recently declared his intention to run for president in 2027, questioned the motive behind the ambush, saying he has steered clear of atta...
The majority of the residents emphasised the need to prioritise the construction of a mega dam to harvest rain and drilling of boreholes to cushion th...
