Mali visa bond Stories

US drops Sh1.3 million visa bond for Mali citizens, ending diplomatic standoff
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

The reversal comes after Mali imposed a matching Sh1.3 million bond on US citizens, sparking a tense diplomatic standoff that threatened travel and vi...

Treasury seeks views on new Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill targeting national savings, strategic investment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The proposed law divides the fund into three components to shield the economy from revenue shocks, finance strategic projects and secure resources for...

Indian community moves to honour Raila Odinga with landmark Nairobi statue
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 26, 2025

If approved, the statue would be among the most prominent monuments in Nairobi’s CBD, joining others such as that of Tom Mboya, which celebrate Kenya’...

Emotional moment as Uhuru makes private visit to Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

The former president made a private visit to Raila’s Bondo home, bowing his head in silent prayer beside the fresh grave of his longtime ally and frie...

Chadema official claims authorities blocked him, party members from attending Raila's funeral
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 19, 2025

While Heche did not specify the delegation's full composition, he was expected to represent Tundu Lissu, who remains in custody in Tanzania amid an on...

Raila was a political engineer, and I was his student- Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

Ruto reflected on their long journey through Kenya’s political arena, recalling the 2022 elections, which he described as a contest between teacher an...

Wailing mourners storm Raila's gravesite at Kang’o ka Jaramogi amid tight security
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Hundreds of mourners surged past police and military officers to pay their final respects, carrying twigs, portraits and flags bearing Raila’s image.

Ruto recounts painful moment he found out about Raila’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President said he was on his way to his office around 6:40 am on Wednesday when a WhatsApp message arrived from Raila’s elder brother, Senator Obu...

We shall miss your wisdom and laughter- Uhuru says in his final goodbye to Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

He repeatedly honoured Raila, affectionately calling him “Jakom,” and acknowledged the former prime minister’s insights, thoughtfulness and leadership...

Orengo to Ruto: Preserving political parties is the true way to honour Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Orengo further reaffirmed the importance of ODM and its ideology, stressing that the party must be preserved and its founding principles upheld. He co...

Elders, governors gift Raila Odinga’s family over 100 bulls ahead of burial
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

Among those who personally led the homage were Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalw...

Raila Odinga's funeral service to begin at 9:00 am on Sunday at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

Kindiki emphasised that while Sunday’s burial marks the culmination of official mourning ceremonies, the National State Funeral Committee will provide...

Plane carrying Raila’s body lands in Bondo after emotional public viewing at Mamboleo Stadium
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

While authorities opted for airlifting to ensure timely arrival and minimise logistical challenges, some residents wanted the body to be transported b...

Mama Ida calls for calm, urges Kenyans to mourn Raila peacefully and respectfully
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

Speaking during a press briefing at the family’s Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, Mama Ida expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming messages of...

Raila should not be teargassed in death - Senator Oburu Oginga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2025

The senator, who is Raila’s elder brother, criticised the use of tear gas and force against mourners, emphasising that people who had come to pay thei...

Governor Orengo announces special vigil site for Raila Odinga mourners in Bondo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2025

The governor called on Kenyans, particularly those in Nyanza, to exercise patience and maintain peace during the mourning period, assuring that both t...

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves hit all time high on new Eurobond
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 17, 2025

With large debt-service payments looming in early 2026, the current cushion offers the government greater breathing room to plan repayments without pu...

Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo turns sombre as family prepares Raila Odinga’s grave
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2025

Images from the homestead showed Oburu, family members, and church leaders praying beside Jaramogi’s mausoleum before marking the ground for excavatio...

Raila Odinga to be laid to rest next to his father in private family burial, says brother Oburu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2025

The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and ODM party leader will be honoured in a private family burial next to his father, following a series of...

Kenya to launch National Infrastructure Fund to cut reliance on external borrowing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to President William Ruto, the initiative will help the government tackle funding gaps that have stalled critical development projects.

Kenya secures Sh193 billion loan to cut borrowing costs, boost stability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

According to the Treasury, clearing the earlier debt avoids higher interest costs in the future and spreads repayments over a longer period, providing...

Profits from forced labour surge 37 per cent to Sh8.3 trillion worldwide, ILO report shows
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 26, 2025

While 134 constitutions worldwide explicitly prohibit slavery, the ILO notes that far fewer contain direct bans on forced labour.

When the IMF comes to town: Why they visit and what to watch out for
The Conversation  |  Sep 24, 2025

The IMF provides the financing on an unsecured basis. It tries to ensure that it will be repaid by making the financing subject to policy conditions,...

Treasury disburses Sh2.6 billion to boost recovery of MSMEs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

The five-year Sh7.1 billion initiative was designed to fill financing gaps in the MSME sector, gaps that widened during the Covid-19 pandemic.

CS Chirchir defends Sh175 billion infrastructure bond, assures it won’t raise public debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

CS Davis Chirchir explained that the State Department for Roads allocated Sh7 billion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) in February 2025 to a...

Kenya eyes TDB loan to clear Sh51.6 billion debt due September
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government is seeking a cheaper facility to replace the existing loan and extend repayment terms.

Explainer: What is anticipatory bail and when should it be granted?
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

Anticipatory bail is a legal safeguard that allows a person to seek protection from arrest before they are formally charged or taken into custody.

Treasury reports fastest tax growth in two years amid July protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

On July 7, Nairobi’s Central Business District was effectively closed as police blocked major roads to prevent thousands of youth from gathering for t...

Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to Sh1.9 million visa bond to enter US
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 07, 2025

The bond scheme, set to take effect on August 20, requires applicants from the two southern African nations to deposit between $5,000 (Sh644,424) and...

East African Community launches unified customs bond to ease regional trade amid ongoing tensions
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 04, 2025

The new instrument, known as the EACBond, replaces the need for multiple national customs bonds when transporting goods across member states, streamli...

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