Safaricom PLC has announced updates to its popular reverse call service, which has been a key feature for many subscribers since its introduction in 2019. The company said the reverse call service will now be limited to two free calls per day. Safaricom clarified that customers will be charged for any reverse calls made beyond…
By MOSES K. GAHIGI Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says he might introduce a tax on church collections, seeking to tame what has turned out to be extortion and exploitative tendencies by evangelical clerics. In his first address after taking a new oath of office this week, the Rwandan head of state, strongly criticised church leaders…
National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged Kenya Revenue Authority to leverage technology to in order to enhance tax collection. Speaking during a meeting with KRA to officials, CS Mbadi said there is need continuous modernization in tax administration to streamline business processes as well as simplify tax transactions. “Our modernization…
Tournament Sponsor Eng Johnson ole Nchoe presents a ball to the winning team during AIC Maasai Mara West Youth tournament at AIC Maasai Mara church grounds over the weekend. [Courtesy] AIC Maasai Mara Youth are the 2024 AIC Mara West youth tournament champions. Despite being stretched to their limits, AIC Maasai Mara Youth eliminated the…
State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed has accused lawyer Morara Kebaso of misleading Kenyans about stalled government projects. In his statement, Mohamed took issue with Morara’s claim that President William Ruto had relaunched a road project in Kisii that former President Uhuru Kenyatta had already launched in 2016. “Stop misleading Kenyans! The road, which spans 64.6…
By APOLINARI TAIRO Performance and integrity top President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s priorities in government, she said on Thursday while swearing in newly appointed ministers. In her three-minute address after swearing-in the ministers and other government executives, Samia said common sense, diligence and integrity should be observed to enhance efficiency in her administration. A mini Cabinet…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has asked education professionals to address critical issues affecting education, including conflict, climate change, and the impact of technology.Mudavadi noted the alarming situation in the Sahel region and other parts of Africa, where approximately 100 million students are out of school due…
Best Gross winner Charles Rob in action during the Kenya Navy Commander’s Tournament at Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County over the weekend. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Home Club’s Charles Rob was crowned the Best Gross player of the day in the 2024 Kenya Navy Commander’s Golf tournament played at the par 71…
Controversial social media figure Scophine Aoko Otieno, known as Maverick Aoko Otieno, faced charges in Milimani Court for publishing false information on her ‘X’ social media account. The complainant in the case is Beth Wambui Mbuitu. Aoko was Monday, August 19 charged with three offenses: Publishing false information under Section 23 of the Computer Misuse…
By REUTERS Morocco’s king has pardoned nearly 5,000 people convicted or wanted on charges linked to illegal cannabis cultivation, the justice ministry said in a statement on Monday. Morocco is a major cannabis producer and has allowed the cultivation, export and use of the drug for medicine or in industry since 2021, but it does not allow…
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was sent home Tuesday night after the Senate upheld her impeachment by the Meru County Assembly. In three charges brought against her, a majority of the Senators, as confirmed by Speaker Amason Kingi after the vote, affirmed that the embattled County Chief was guilty of all charges. The charges brought before…
Voi ‘B’ players celebrate after beating Voi ‘A’ to lift the Taita Taveta County‘s Dola Super Cup final held at the Voi Stadium on Sunday. [Courtesy] Voi ‘B’ is the latest side to book tickets to the much anticipated Dola Super Cup football showpiece Grand Finale set for Mombasa on Wednesday. The Grand Finale, which has a Sh 1…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations carrying bags of evidence they collected from Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi’s home in Muthaiga on August 9, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Police stole items during a 13-hour siege at Jimi Wanjigi’s home in Muthaiga, Nairobi. According to his lawyer, about 200 armed men stormed the home in the early…
Days after being impressive at the Paris Olympics marathon, Hellen Obiri and Tamirat Tola will immediately return to train as they gear up for a grueling task to defend their titles at the New York City Marathon. The 2024 New York City Marathon yet again promises exciting match-ups from top athletes as defending champions Hellen…
A 25-year-old man drowned in Mwea Constituency, Kirinyaga County, on Sunday while attempting to swim across a National Irrigation Authority dam to win a bet against a friend. The tragic incident occurred around 6:30 p.m., leaving residents of Maisha Kamili in Ngurubani Town and Kamucege Village in shock. Kelvin Gitonga, a well-known swimmer, had reportedly…