A Kenyan man has come forward with a chilling account of how he was deceived into joining the Russian army, thrust into active combat without consent, and narrowly escaped death in a conflict he never intended to fight. His testimony sheds light on deceptive recruitment networks that prey on vulnerable job seekers and funnel them […]
Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has strongly dismissed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that Mwea rice farmers are facing a market crisis and that county leaders have been compromised in protecting farmers’ interests. The governor described the claims as misleading and not reflective of the situation on the ground, highlighting ongoing government interventions […]
The Senate has opened scrutiny into Sh36 million spent on a Christmas tree and related festivities in Bungoma County, raising questions about financial oversight, prioritisation of public funds, and compliance with procurement laws. Senators say the expenditure — which was charged to public coffers — warrants a thorough examination to determine whether it was justified […]
Kenya is mourning the loss of one of its last living links to the struggle for independence, with the passing of Kiambati wa Njora, the final surviving Mau Mau general. He died at the age of 106, marking the end of a historic chapter in the nation’s liberation story and leaving a void in the […]
President William Ruto’s economic adviser, David Ndii, has explained the closure of Koko Networks’ operations in Kenya, saying that multiple economic and regulatory factors contributed to the company’s exit from the market. His remarks came after the clean‑cooking technology firm ceased operations following a dispute with the government over carbon credit sales. Koko Networks was […]
The government has introduced changes to income tax rules that will exempt workers earning less than Sh30,000 per month from paying Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax, a move aimed at easing the financial strain on low-income earners. The proposed tweaks are part of broader tax reforms led by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic […]
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo recently held separate consultations with former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former vice-presidential candidate Kalonzo Musyoka, in what observers describe as a strategic dialogue around a “one-term plan” for Kenya’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general election. The meetings — which brought together influential political figures from across the region — […]
Schools across Kenya are facing difficulties in effectively teaching the first cohort of Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) due to a severe shortage of textbooks and learning materials, educators and parents say. The shortage has compounded challenges already associated with implementing the new upper-primary and lower-secondary cycle, raising concerns about equitable learning […]
Many Kenyan workers have started seeing smaller take-home pay after the introduction of new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution rates, changes that took effect this month and have directly impacted employees’ monthly earnings. The adjustment, part of a broader reform of retirement savings structures, was implemented to enhance long-term pension benefits — but in […]
More than 360 young Kenyans who signed up for the government-backed Kazi Majuu jobs programme have been left in limbo after a Sh728 million corruption scandal derailed the initiative, raising fresh concerns about oversight, accountability, and the protection of public funds intended for youth employment. The Kazi Majuu programme was launched with the promise of […]