- According to the Tourism PS, retaining the exemptions would not only strengthen Kenya’s brand as a world-class tourism destination but also ensure that visitors enjoy high standards that encourage positive reviews and repeat travel.
- Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga claimed COTU-K was represented by Ernest Nadome, but Secretary General Francis Atwoli dismissed this, insisting Nadome lacked authority to speak for the Union.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 7 – Opposition leaders have called on Kenyans to unite in removing President William Ruto from office in the 2027 general election. Speaking during their tour of Voi, Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto of promoting tribalism, saying…
- In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division of the High Court found that Robert Murage and Doris Simiyu had unlawfully received public funds disguised as various allowances, including task force, extraneous, entertainment,…
- He warned that using the housing levy to fund infrastructure already covered in the national budget—such as roads and dams—was not only dishonest but a betrayal of workers' trust.
- When Elon Musk recently announced that he was stepping back from politics, investors hoped that would mean he would step up his involvement in the many tech firms he runs. His explosive row with President Donald Trump – and the very public airing of his dirty White House laundry – suggests Musk’s…
- The global development crisis is not abstract. It is measured in families going to bed hungry, children going unvaccinated, girls being forced to drop out of school and entire communities deprived of basic services.
- Sights and sounds from the Opening Ceremony of 2025 China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season and Special Performance for the 40th Anniversary of China-Kenya Acrobatic Exchanges.
- Prince Papa, Africa Campaigner for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, echoed the call, saying Kenya has a historic opportunity to lead East Africa into a new era of climate responsibility.
- This deep bond with nature would eventually inspire Musili’s path to becoming an environmental champion. He recently earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Yale University in the United States—marking a major milestone in a journey rooted in the forests of rural Kenya.
- The Education ministry in a directive to county and regional directors on education stated that the selection process, which targets learners transitioning to Grade 10 in 2026, will be conducted through an automated system accessible
- UDA cited active participation in a DCP political event held on May 15, publicl endorsement of the Gachagua-aligned party on social media platforms—allegedly encouraging UDA members to defect.
- He made the remarks during a high-level consultative meeting on the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII), which he convened in his capacity as chair of the Committee of African Union Heads of State and Government on Climate Change.
- The operation, conducted on June 5 by officers from Kangemi Police Post in collaboration with the Area Chief of Thunguma Location, targeted a concealed brewing site hidden within dense thickets near the river.
- The 2025 CRSP list features more than 5,200 unique vehicle models—up from 3,000 in 2019—and includes detailed specifications such as trim levels and performance features, offering a more refined basis for taxation.
- The incident, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, June 5, allegedly involved police officers opening fire on a group of individuals said to have trespassed on private property located within the Angama Conservancy.
- In a goodwill message shared by State House and accompanied by a symbolic image of the Kaaba and a sacrificial lamb, President Ruto wished the Muslim community peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment during the festival.
- The conference, themed “13 Years Later: Building Trust and Ensuring Safety of Genetically Modified Organisms,” will reflect on Kenya’s journey toward adopting modern biotechnology.
- In a judgment delivered by Justice Ogutu Mboya of the Environment and Land Court on May 9, the court noted that the land was not available for allocation to private persons as the same had been reserved for the expansion of the public water reservoir.
- The Friday meeting, convened in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, will bring together top leaders from Africa’s major development financial institutions, commercial banks, the African Union Commission, and other key stakeholders in the green industrial…
- The court ordered the recovery of the sum from two officials of the National Treasury, Robert Theuri Murage and Doris Nafula Simiyu, who aquired he monies in the form of illegal and unauthorized allowances.
- The sweeping ban, announced on Tuesday by the European Commission, follows an update to the EU Air Safety List, which now includes all Tanzanian and Surinamese airlines.
- Musk and Trump had formed a powerful but unlikely alliance, culminating in the tech billionaire having a key position of budget-slashing authority in the Trump administration. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or Doge, became one of the biggest stories of Trump's first 100 days, as it…
- The plan outlines strategic interventions aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities, with bodaboda riders and pedestrians featuring prominently among the priority areas.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The National Treasury is facing sharp criticism from Parliament over a secretive plan to raise the Road Maintenance Levy by an additional Sh5 per litre of fuel to back a controversial securitisation deal, a move lawmakers say bypasses legal and legislative oversight.…
- Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the National Assembly’s move violated the Constitution and nullified a 2024 decision that had withdrawn conditional grants.
- In 2023, Uganda voted in some of the world's harshest anti-homosexual legislation meaning that anybody engaging in certain same-sex acts can be sentenced to death.
- According to the report submitted by the Gender Sector Working Group to the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, 789 cases were reported in 2024, with an additional 284 recorded between January
and May 2025.
- The trio Juma Haikal, Douglas Wambugu, and David Kagame were freed after the prosecution told the court that the evidence collected did not directly link them to the murder.
- The Siaya Governor has previously dismissed such engagements as unnecessary lobbying, insisting that national government projects are a constitutional right for all regions—not favours to be granted in exchange for political loyalty or praise-singing.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The Nairobi County Government has now moved to court to seek permission to auction properties that have already been clamped and whose owners have refused to pay. According to Finance County Executive Charles Kerich, a list of property that have been clamped has been…
- The suspected mastermind of the group is believed to possess a spoofing application, which he allegedly used to assist the infamous 'Mulot Swapper' fraudsters—for a fee—by making calls to victims while impersonating customer care service agents from banks and telecommunications companies.
- Charlene told journalists that she had reported the matter to the police and was following legal procedures. She is listed as the complainant on the charge sheet.
- The committee will subsequently hold sittings in Bomet, Meru, Uasin Gishu, Kisii, Nakuru, Kisumu, and Nairobi. The final public hearing is scheduled to take place in Mombasa on June 27.
- There are some exemptions, including athletes travelling for major sporting events, some Afghan nationals and dual nationals with citizenship in unaffected countries
- MADRID, Spain June 5 – A six-member Indian parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi on Monday met with Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, at Palacio de Viana to discuss India’s position and ongoing efforts in combating terrorism.…
- The Treasury attributed the shortfall to a combination of macroeconomic pressures, including the weakening of the Kenyan shilling against the US dollar, elevated bank lending rates, and ongoing global supply chain disruptions driven by international conflicts.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 — Kenya is emerging as a regional leader in the fight against soil degradation, using data and technology to revive depleted farmlands and improve food security. This week, the country played host to the first-ever Data for Soil Health and Scale Summit, drawing over 400…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 4 – Kenya’s capital played host to the 2025 Global Assistive Technologies (AT) Day, spotlighting the country’s growing influence in digital inclusion as innovators, policymakers, and disability rights advocates gathered for the 6th Inclusive Africa Conference. The event drew…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 – The National Assembly has approved President William Ruto’s seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marking a critical step toward reconstituting the electoral body, which has been without commissioners since January 2023. Despite the…
- Rwamucyo conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from Rwandan President Paul Kagame, emphasizing the historic friendship and cooperation that have defined relations between the two nations.
