President William Ruto has announced that Kenyans will no longer be required to pay for national identification cards (IDs).
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has identified seven commuter rail lines for rehabilitation and new train acquisitions to ease congestion in Nairobi.
Maureen KinyanjuiAgriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Thursday directed the destruction of 27,518 bags of expired fertilizer stored at various National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots across the country.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe government has extended the deadline for beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme to withdraw their stipends, giving them five more days to access any uncollected funds.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Cabinet has set a clear plan to upgrade the 170-kilometre Rironi-Mau Summit road. The construction framework must be finalized and the groundbreaking held by June 1, 2025, with the road expected to be completed in 2027.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Cabinet has approved a countrywide plan to remove asbestos from all public and private facilities to cut health risks linked to exposure.The Cabinet has approved a countrywide plan to remove asbestos from all public and private facilities to cut health risks linked to exposure.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, in partnership with Phillips International Auctioneers, is set to hold an online auction to offload outdated items in its warehouses across the country.
Brenda SockyTraders at Gikomba Market are still waiting for a fire station that was supposed to protect them from the frequent infernos that have devastated their businesses for years.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Ministry of Environment has announced plans to tighten control over charcoal production by requiring all producers to obtain licenses before engaging in the trade.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Nairobi City County Assembly is proposing new transport regulations for all non-motorized transport in the county.
Brenda SockyThe National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has raised concerns about Airbnbs becoming hotspots for illegal drug trade and consumption.
Maureen KinyanjuiIf you noticed a bit of outage or sluggishness on X on Monday, it is because the company had suffered a “massive cyberattack according to its billionaire owner Elon Musk. X experienced several outages on Monday, March 10, leaving some users unable to load the site.
Samuel OtienoThe Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced plans to revise banking fees, shifting from the current branch-based model to one based on a bank’s annual revenue. The proposed Banking (Fees) Regulations, 2025, will take effect once published in the Kenya Gazette.
Maureen KinyanjuiDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the Nairobi Regeneration Project will officially begin today (Monday, 10th March).
Maureen KinyanjuiThe National Treasury is on the spot for withdrawing Sh40 billion from public funds without prior approval from Parliament, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers who have termed the move illegal.
Maureen KinyanjuiNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration intends to declare the Nairobi River Corridor as a Special Planning Area.
Samuel OtienoThe government has surpassed its approved borrowing limit by Sh220 billion in the current financial year, raising concerns about economic stability.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has provided an update on global fuel prices in its weekly review. According to a bulletin by the apex bank, there has been a decline in global fuel prices, offering hope to motorists ahead of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) review set for March 14, 2025.
Brenda SockyLeading the country in celebrating the International Women's day in Migori County, Mama Rachel affirmed the government's commitment to supporting women's enterprises, particularly in the region's blue economy. "Women are the backbone of Kenya’s small and medium enterprises, driving job creation, sustaining communities, and strengthening social networks for households," she stated.
Brenda SockyThe Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) have called for a complete restructuring of the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Samuel OtienoAs the Sudan war nears its second anniversary, a new UNICEF report says armed men are raping and sexually assaulting children, including infants as young as one, amid the nationwide conflict rippling across Sudan.
Brenda Socky