According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the figure represents wages and allowances paid directly by families to domestic workers and other household staff. KNBS notes that these payments account for 0.6 percent of Kenya’s economy.
Maureen KinyanjuiAfter a quiet first 45 minutes, Zirkzee struck a smart equaliser from a tight angle and then rose to win the aerial duel that led to the free-kick from which Mason Mount curled home the winner.
Wainaina MarkWatford began brightly and threatened inside the opening minute, but Birmingham soon seized control. Paik opened the scoring with a driven effort from outside the box on the half-hour, cutting through the chaos to find the bottom corner and give the home side the lead.
Wainaina MarkTeachers have already begun receiving confirmation messages from SHA showing they have been placed under the new Mwalimu Cover, which gives them access to 9,600 facilities around the country through the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund.
Maureen KinyanjuiHuroob is a classification used in Saudi Arabia when workers are reported as having left their employer without permission or violated residency regulations. Many workers are placed under this status after disputes over delayed pay, extended working hours, or contract disagreements.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe UNESCO 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property is an international treaty designed to combat the illegal trade of cultural heritage.
David AbonyoRuto said his remarks had nothing to do with extending his stay, but were meant to encourage Kenyans to look beyond short-term politics.
Maureen KinyanjuiKenya has appointed KenGen as owner-operator of its first 2GW nuclear power plant and signed an MoU with NuPEA to drive public engagement and technical readiness for a 10GW expansion plan.
Chrispho OwuorMurkomen said the 16 Days of Activism should serve as a strong reminder that the country must put more effort into preventing abuse and supporting survivors. He explained that many families continue to face different types of violence that leave long-term harm.
Maureen KinyanjuiKenya Power’s finances show the impact of the arrears. Electricity revenue fell by five percent to Sh219.28 billion, while net profit declined by 18.7 percent to Sh24.47 billion.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe President recalled a discussion he had with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who had expressed concern about what Kenya would do if it was unable to meet its debt obligations.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Portuguese forward latched onto Fikayo Tomori’s incisive cross and coolly slotted home from close range six minutes into the second half, a moment of clinical finishing that proved decisive.
Wainaina MarkThe November 27, 2025 by-elections handed UDA major victories in Mbeere North, Malava, Baringo and Banisa constituencies, while ODM secured Ugunja, Kasipul and Magarini parliamentary seats. In the ward races, UDA won seven out of the 17 seats, with ODM taking one. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has already gazetted the results for the 7 parliamentary constituencies and 17 county assembly wards.
David AbonyoThe Kenya Roads Board (KRB), which oversees the levy, reported cuts to allocations for the main road agencies: KeNHA, KURA, and KeRRA after part of the fund was redirected.
Maureen KinyanjuiLeadership expert Mundalo Advice says the opposition misread a Ruto-engineered by-election, warning that low Gen Z turnout and outdated ethnic politics are weakening its 2027 prospects.
Chrispho OwuorWhile the White House expressed optimism on Monday, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying the administration “feels very optimistic” about a potential agreement, Zelensky offered a more cautious assessment on X, noting the talks were “very constructive” but that “some tough issues still have to be worked through.”
Maureen KinyanjuiThe agencies caution that the leases of Nzoia, Muhoroni, Sony, and Chemelil sugar factories to private operators for 30 years, starting May 2025, might fail to create genuine market discipline if competition issues are ignored.
Maureen KinyanjuiOxfam officials warn in Kenya that almost half the population now lives in extreme poverty, with the richest 125 Kenyans holding more wealth than 42.6 million people, despite years of economic growth.
Chrispho OwuorManufactured in South Korea, the phone will be available domestically from December 12, with launches planned this year in China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the UAE. The U.S. release is anticipated in the first quarter of next year.
Maureen KinyanjuiAppearing via video link before Justices Daniel Musinga, Francis Tuiyott, and Aggrey Muchelule on Monday, the Assembly’s legal team, led by Senior Counsel and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, pressed the court to overturn the 2024 judgment. The Court is expected to deliver its ruling on February 6, 2026.
David AbonyoSix prominent Kenyans faced charges of crimes against humanity during the investigation: former President Uhuru Kenyatta, President William Ruto, former Cabinet minister Henry Kosgey, former Head of Public Service Francis Muthaura, former Police Commissioner Mohammed Hussein Ali, and journalist Joshua arap Sang. Each of them denied the allegations.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuring an interview with Radio Generation on Tuesday, Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir highlighted that these priorities are anchored on the National Policy on Culture and Heritage of 2020 and aim to protect both tangible and intangible cultural expressions from erosion in the modern era.
Maureen KinyanjuiJoaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the jailed Sinaloa cartel leader, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise -- reversing the original not guilty stance he took after his July 2024 arrest in Texas, court filings showed.
Samuel OtienoThe prosecution has now brought 70 witnesses before the court in the case, which centers on the deaths of 191 people said to have followed Mackenzie’s instructions.
Maureen KinyanjuiThose released, Dennis Kariuki Gitonga, Louis Osiro, Lucy Mora, Ali Kabwana Kamaku, Precious Kendi Mutembei, Austin Ochieng, and Wendy Kerubo, had been held in connection with the death of the 23-year-old, whose body was found on the ground floor of Harmony Plaza Apartments in Ngara on November 23.
Maureen KinyanjuiMedia reports that Hegseth had given the directive to kill all those on board the vessel during the 2 September strike have renewed concerns about the legality of US military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.
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Samuel OtienoAccording to the report by the Auditor General, the extra charges went far beyond what schools are allowed to collect, with some families paying between Sh100,000 and Sh300,000, and in extreme cases up to Sh1.2 million for different school projects.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe President said lawlessness would not be tolerated and instructed Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure all perpetrators of hooliganism and incitement are identified and prosecuted.
Bradley BosireEkane, 74, was a senior member of an opposition coalition that endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in the October presidential election.
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