World Bank pushes Kenya to hike PAYE to 38pc
The global lender says the move would reduce the average tax rates and other contributions to 18.7 per cent for low-income earners. The global lender says the move would reduce the average tax rates and other contributions to 18.7 per…
Mbadi seeks Kenyans’ help for inaugural post-Gen Z protest budget
In a public notice, Mbadi invited Kenyans to submit “budget tips or suggestions” for consideration ahead of his Budget Statement to Parliament on June 12, 2025. In a public notice, Mbadi invited Kenyans to submit “budget tips or suggestions” for…
Evading diplomatic goof? Kenya halts inauguration of Somaliland liaison office
Kenya denies approving inauguration of Somalilands Liaison Office into a Diplomatic Office, halts event scheduled for Tuesday, May 27. Kenya denies approving inauguration of Somalilands Liaison Office into a Diplomatic Office, halts event scheduled for Tuesday, May 27. Read More
City lawyer seeks to kick out Ruto advisors, force them to refund taxpayers’ money
Nairobi based lawyer Suiyanka Lempaa in his case filed before Justice Mwamuye claims that the positions are being abused to shelve rejects and reward cronies. Nairobi based lawyer Suiyanka Lempaa in his case filed before Justice Mwamuye claims that the…
Mukuru affordable houses ready, but no tenants five days later
Days after President William Ruto unveiled new affordable housing units and issued keys to Mukuru residents, only one had settled by Friday. Days after President William Ruto unveiled new affordable housing units and issued keys to Mukuru residents, only one…
Embattled UoN council seeks soft exit, Ndemo being lured back
The University of Nairobi Council is now negotiating for a soft landing, opting to exit the institution through resignation. The University of Nairobi Council is now negotiating for a soft landing, opting to exit the institution through resignation. Read More
Priest’s death: DCI visits, war on cattle rustling raises questions
Detectives from the DCI had visited Catholic Priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett twice before he was brutally murdered. Detectives from the DCI had visited Catholic Priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett twice before he was brutally murdered. Read More
Slain Catholic priest hailed as peace messenger in Kerio Valley
Fr Bett was shot dead by assailants shortly after leading a sermon for a Small Christian Community in the remote village of Kabartile, near Tot in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Fr Bett was shot dead by assailants shortly after leading a…
How Ruto moved the Public Seal during June protests
The Public Seal—alongside the flag, anthem, and coat of arms—is a national symbol defined in Chapter Two, Part Nine, and the Second Schedule of the Constitution. The Public Seal—alongside the flag, anthem, and coat of arms—is a national symbol defined…
Boniface Mwangi recounts torture, deportation by Tanzanian authorities
Mwangi says he was dropped at the Horohoro border and handed Sh400. Mwangi says he was dropped at the Horohoro border and handed Sh400. Read More