The range of forged papers includes land title deeds, birth certificates, identification cards, and government letterheads. Some of these documents have caused serious financial losses, with institutions left holding loans based on fake papers.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a notice released on Friday, December 5, the agency said the iTax system will be offline for four hours during the weekend to allow for essential system updates. Maintenance is set to begin at 8 pm on Friday, December 5, 2025, and will end at 12 am on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Maureen KinyanjuiRegarding the future of HBO, Netflix co-chief executive Greg Peters said the brand remains “important for consumers,” but noted that it is “quite early to get into the specifics of how we're going to tailor this offering for consumers.”
Maureen KinyanjuiDespite the tribunal’s decision, Equity Bank says it is caught between conflicting directives from KRA and the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA). Both institutions have issued instructions requiring opposing actions on the same accounts, leaving the bank in a legal dilemma.
Rose AchiengLands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the expansion will allow KISM to train more learners in specialised fields that are essential to the country’s economic transformation.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe case, filed as SC Petition No. 12 (E014) of 2022, pitted the bank against the Commissioner for Domestic Taxes from the Large Taxpayers Office. Kenya Bankers Association and Mastercard Asia Pacific (Pte) Limited took part as interested parties.
Chrispho OwuorThe firm noted that the platform had already received full approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia and the Information Network Security Agency, affirming compliance with all regulatory standards.
Chrispho OwuorAhead of the polls, members will undergo an extensive sensitization programme meant to guide them on how the party’s election system works and the proper steps for handling complaints. The Electoral and Nominations Dispute Resolution Committee, working hand in hand with the National Elections Board, will lead the training from December 8 to 19 in all counties earmarked for the elections.
David AbonyoJustices Jairus Ngaah, Lawrence Mugambi, and John Chigiti ruled that petitioners Guyo Ali Guracha, Mohamed Wario Jattani, Teddy M. Muturi, and Steven Kihonge Ndung’u did not provide sufficient evidence to show that Governor Guyo and his deputy, John Lowasa, formally left UDA for the Jubilee Party.
Rose AchiengGermany joins a growing list of European nations expanding or reviving military service. France recently launched its own voluntary ten-month programme for 18- and 19-year-olds, part of a wider push across Europe to strengthen defence systems.
Chrispho OwuorAuthorities said the cannabis was likely being transported for distribution within the region, but they did not reveal the intended destination or whether additional suspects are being sought.
David AbonyoPolice said the suspects are linked to multiple incidents involving attacks on officers and vandalism in the locality. The weapons recovered during the raid have been secured as critical evidence for ongoing investigations.
Chrispho OwuorUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Kenya is the first of 50 countries expected to sign similar bilateral agreements, highlighting Washington’s renewed focus on global health cooperation.
David AbonyoEstablished in 2005 under an inter-governmental Memorandum of Understanding, the IRB is one of six organs of the EAPP. The regional electricity market includes 13 countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Rwanda, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Chrispho OwuorIn Embobut, Marakwet East, a local resident handed over a loaded AK-47 rifle containing three rounds of ammunition to the nearby police station on Thursday. The surrender is part of ongoing disarmament efforts aimed at reducing the presence of illegal firearms in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Chrispho OwuorTetsuya Yamagami, who earlier pleaded guilty to murder, told the court on Thursday, December 4, 2025, that he felt "deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow, Akie.
Samuel OtienoThe confusion, officials said, stemmed from the recently launched Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, which provides a framework for assessing and justifying county service charges over the next five years, not a directive to impose higher fees.
Rose AchiengAccording to the statement, the missions welcomed the government’s admission that understanding “the root causes and circumstances of the violence, including deaths, is a vital step towards justice and reconciliation.”
David AbonyoKenya has launched a 2025–2028 financial inclusion strategy, a new sector plan and a Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code to expand access, protect consumers and close funding gaps nationwide.
Chrispho OwuorNominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda outlines her 2027 vision for Nairobi, focusing on women and youth empowerment, tighter financial oversight, and a Land Amendment Bill to speed up long-running land cases.
Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Senator Mutinda said that while girls have gained knowledge and skills through empowerment initiatives, many boys have been left behind, creating a gap in societal roles and expectations.
David AbonyoFiled under a certificate of urgency, the petition argues that the VC has used his final six months in office to make decisions that breach principles of good governance. Justice Byram Ongaya of the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has certified the matter as urgent and ordered that all parties be served ahead of the hearing scheduled for December 16.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe alert from security agencies comes a day after President Suluhu Samia addressed the nation, accusing external actors of funding the October 29 protests. She described the unrest as an attempted coup and defended the strong response of security forces.
Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing Kenya’s local political climate, including tensions in recent by-elections, Alas said public perception of leaders has worsened.
Chrispho OwuorAccording to the report, smallholder farmers make up 98 per cent of all landholders but occupy only 46 per cent of cultivated land, with their plots averaging 1.2 hectares. By contrast, just 0.1 per cent of large-scale owners hold 39 per cent of all farmed land, with an average size of 77.8 hectares.
Maureen KinyanjuiBrokered by the United States and Qatar, the accord includes several critical commitments. Both countries pledged an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities and respect for each other’s sovereignty, alongside an “irreversible and verifiable” end to state support for non-state armed groups.
David AbonyoChebbi, 82, has been a key opposition voice since the 1970s, enduring the autocratic rule of Tunisia's first president, Habib Bourguiba, and later Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who was overthrown during the 2011 pro-democracy uprising.
Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the agreement signed on Thursday, the U.S. will provide USD 1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) over the next five years to support Kenya’s health systems, emergency preparedness, disease monitoring, and the transition to programmes fully owned by the country.
David AbonyoThe confrontations turned deadly when police opened fire after residents hurled stones at them. Two officers, a man and a woman, were left with serious injuries after a group of rioters attacked them using metal bars and wooden clubs.
Maureen KinyanjuiHarambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy says Kenya’s CHAN 2024 run signalled a shift from athletics to football, citing rising passion, talent and a new team identity after topping a tough group.
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