Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. Treasury is banking on tax reforms and an expanded tax base to grow tax revenues. [File, Standard] Kenyans should brace themselves for higher taxes in the next financial year with the government seeking to increase the revenue collection target, which is expected to finance an expanded budget. The National Treasury,…
The American sprinter has dominated 2024, winning Olympic golds and topping world rankings, but her latest social media move sparks buzz. American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has dominated the 200-meter event in 2024 proving herself as the ultimate force on the track. After comfortably securing her spot on the U.S. Olympic team during the Trials,…
The Jamaican sprinting queen has paid tribute to a corporate leader, reflecting on years of support, legacy and community impact. Jamaican sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has expressed heartfelt admiration for Don Wehby, CEO of GraceKennedy Limited, as he prepares to retire next month. The announcement of Wehby’s retirement came via a press release on January…
Kimani Ichung'wa has said that parliament will not waste its precious time discussing the issue of removing ministers from power In what appeared to be a direct reference to Minister Justin Muturi, Ichung'wah said that resigning is an honorable thing that a Minister who has disagreed with the government can do Justin Muturi has been…
Jane Wanjiru Mutahi was leaving the church after attending the service of the cross on Tuesday, December 31, when she disappeared His body was later found in a well in Mukurweini, Gikondi, Nyeri, on Thursday, January 16 Kenyans expressed their grief through heartfelt condolences while consoling the family of the deceased A young woman from…
A 15-year-old boy lost his life in Murang'a County after being crushed by a large stone from the school gate The details show that the young man was bending down to tie his shoelaces when he died The tragedy occurred when the mother of the 9th grade student was in Nairobi, not knowing that her…
Activist Nelson Amenya has won a defamation case involving tycoon Jayesh Saini, with a French court ruling in her favor Amenya, known for exposing the failed JKIA-Adani airport project, accused Saini of being involved in the Community Health Act (SHA) alleged violations The court is said to have ordered Saini to pay compensation, with Amenya…
A bodaboda operator in Nakuru county was allegedly shot by a police officer who was transporting him to the station Felix Lung'aya said he asked to stop for a short time at his house during the trip, which he claims the officer allowed but later shot him The local bodaboda operator denounced the ongoing harassment…
On Thursday, January 16, the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja made several changes in the leadership structure of the National Police Service In the change, the long-time Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei was brought back to the headquarters Meanwhile, Police Spokesperson Resila Onyango has been appointed as the new Commander of the Diplomatic Police…
The High Court has awarded a female passenger Sh420,000 after she was assaulted, robbed, and violently thrown out of a Super Metro matatu by the driver and conductor. The case, which has drawn attention to the rights of passengers in public transport, saw Milimani High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi rule that Wairimu Muthoni’s fundamental rights…
A 15-year-old boy lost his life in Murang'a County after being crushed by a large stone from the school gate The details show that the young man was bending down to tie his shoelaces when he died The tragedy occurred when the mother of the 9th grade student was in Nairobi, not knowing that her…
The former Kenyan international has explained why Harambee Stars and Kenyans should be happy with the tough CHAN 2024 group that has Morocco, DRC, Zambia and Angola. Former Harambee Stars striker Allan Wanga feels the tough group that Kenya find themselves in for the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) is actually a blessing in…
A 15-year-old boy lost his life in Murang'a County after being crushed by a large stone from the school gate The details show that the young man was bending down to tie his shoelaces when he died The tragedy occurred when the mother of the 9th grade student was in Nairobi, not knowing that her…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has disclosed that China is committed to financing the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to the Malaba border and the Belt and Road Initiative a plan that will enhance the Nairobi-Nakuru-Malaba road network. In a statement on Thursday,…
The Turkish gaffer has decided to escalate his salary dispute with FKF to FIFA after months of silence and unfulfilled promises. Money can be a driving force, but for former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat, it has become the center of a contentious battle with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). Firat, who recently stepped…