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Mombasa traders decry high taxes, cargo clearance delays
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 15, 2025

The high taxes imposed on businesses have forced many to shut down, leaving empty stalls and shuttered shops in their wake.

Nairobi Expressway section from James Gichuru Road to close from Friday for maintenance works
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

The closure is expected to create temporary congestion, especially for motorists who usually use the overpass to stay on Waiyaki Way and bypass the ro...

Gospel artist Ringtone charged with Sh50 million Karen land fraud
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 15, 2025

The prosecution said the accused claimed that he had lived therein for a period of over two years, a fact he knew to be false.

Audit findings put lands ministry on the spot over records, compensation irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The committee, chaired by Butere MP Tindi Mwale, met at Bunge Towers to examine issues that have remained unresolved for years.

CS Mbadi: KCSE funds frozen over misuse, but parents won’t pay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Mbadi explained that the government halted the annual Sh11 billion allocation for the KCSE exams to investigate reports of misuse of the funds by some...

Murkomen: Why police are solving MP Were’s murder faster, unlike other cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Murkomen dismissed claims that police were selectively fast-tracking the case of Kasipul MP Charles Were, while stalling on investigations into unreso...

Afreximbank launches Sh129bn funding kitty to empower African creatives
Alfred Onyango  |  May 15, 2025

The initiative promises to open up opportunities for filmmakers and artists to scale their craft to global standards, nurture talent, and spur job cre...

Naivas stores to remain open as City Hall snubs MCAs' call to close city outlets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

The Health Chief Officer emphasised that food safety enforcement remains the duty of the Executive, and it must be exercised with evidence and in line...

Nairobi MCAs call for closure of Naivas outlets as supermarket denies claims of food safety lapses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

However, Naivas has pushed back strongly, denying all the claims terming the accusations as false and misleading.

Senate probes surge in custody deaths, seeks accountability from police and prisons
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

The Senate’s move comes amid a string of deaths reported in various detention facilities over the years, raising alarm among rights defenders.

Budget cuts jeopardise education for millions as key programmes struggle with shortfalls
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Members of Parliament resolved to summon Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo to explain the sharp budget cuts that have crippled critical progra...

How Sixth Street has transformed to become Eastleigh's leading vegetable market
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 14, 2025

While vegetable stalls exist in other parts of Eastleigh, Sixth Street has become the largest and most reliable source for a wide selection of fresh p...

Kenyan court orders extradition of ex-Afghan deputy speaker wanted in US for drug trafficking
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 13, 2025

Abdul, who served as deputy speaker in a previous Afghan government, was arrested at a hotel in Nairobi on April 14, after allegedly travelling to Ken...

Ruto under fire as rights group disputes claim all protest victims have returned home
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 13, 2025

The organisation argued that President Ruto’s remarks, made during a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, overlook the painf...

Chief Justice Koome urges collective action against rising gender-based violence cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The Chief Justice urged all citizens to reflect on the societal decline that allows such violence to thrive.

KRA waives Sh165 billion in penalties as over three million Kenyans benefit from tax amnesty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The second phase of the programme, launched in December, targets penalties and interest accumulated up to December 2023.

Amnesty urges action as report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 12, 2025

Recruitment agencies commonly mislead them about the nature of the jobs, only for them to arrive in Saudi Arabia to a far grimmer reality.

KNEC announces July, August deadlines for 2025 CBC assessments
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 13, 2025

Schools have been instructed to administer the tasks and ensure the scores for all learners are uploaded within the stipulated timelines.

Kenya, Finland sign MoUs on dialogue, peace during President Stubb’s historic visit
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

President William Ruto, who hosted the Finnish leader, described the visit as a milestone in the two nations’ relations, noting it coincides with the...

Inquest told plainclothes police fired live bullets at protesters before Rex Masai’s death
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 12, 2025

A witness described seeing one of the officers, who was wearing a black cap, dark jacket, blue jeans, and white sports shoes, open fire using a pistol...

State slashes digital transfer tax to 1.5 per cent to boost tech sector
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Ruto said the move is part of broader efforts to create a pro-business environment that supports start-ups, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME...

Finland's President Alexander Stubb makes historic visit to Kenya as Nordic-Africa ties deepen
Mwangi Maina  |  May 12, 2025

The visit comes as the two countries commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations, underscoring a renewed Nordic interest in East Africa amid shifting...

Kenya to open coffee auctions to global buyers to boost farmers' earnings, Kagwe says
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 11, 2025

According to Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe, Kenya's improved digital infrastructure now allows international buyers to participate in the coffee auction...

China, Russia pledge to join forces against bullying, power politics
XINHUA  |  May 11, 2025

China and Russia have been working closely in mechanisms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which are vital platforms for Global So...

Samsung to launch ultra-slim Galaxy S25 edge globally on May 12: What to expect
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 10, 2025

Built with titanium frames and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, the device is as durable as it is stylish. It’s also rated IP68 for water and dust resistance,...

Senate probes expired drugs crisis in counties, citing public health threat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

In addition to identifying stockpiles of expired drugs, the inquiry aims to uncover whether county employees or private medical providers may be invol...

Xi, Putin vow to counter Western tariffs, champion balanced world order
XINHUA  |  May 10, 2025

In early April, the United States rolled out so-called "reciprocal" tariffs against almost all of its trading partners worldwide, triggering widesprea...

Somalia’s exports are threatened by climate change and conflict: What 30 years of data tell us
The Conversation  |  May 10, 2025

We found that erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and conflict have significantly constrained Somalia’s agricultural and livestock export performanc...

Kenya’s trade deficit narrows by Sh10bn in 2024 as export growth outpaces imports
Alfred Onyango  |  May 09, 2025

Earnings from re-exports grew by 77.3 per cent to Sh180.2 billion in 2024, primarily due to increased re-exports of kerosene-type jet fuel.

Global food prices climb for third straight month amid soaring cereal, meat and dairy costs
Alfred Onyango  |  May 09, 2025

The surge in global commodity prices comes at a time when Kenya’s inflation has also been on the rise, mirroring a trend that began in October last ye...

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