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Slovenian President Nataša Pirc to embark on three-day official visit to Kenya

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has confirmed that the state visit will proceed as planned.

Atleast 42 killed in weekend attacks in Benue State, Nigeria

Crushed by taxes, undervalued at work: Why Kenya’s youth struggle to save

Kenya’s taxation system has grown increasingly burdensome in recent months.

Governor Mutuma wants Kenyans allowed to milk elephants, giraffes

Mutuma said locals have suffered for years due to recurring conflict with animals from nearby national parks and should be allowed to gain something from living near wildlife.

Proposal to cut PAYE by 7% introduced

Kenyan politicians spend Sh2 billion more on travel allowances than the UN – World Bank

According to the report, the large public wage bill in Kenya is driven less by basic salaries and more by a range of complicated and poorly regulated allowances.

Bien: Marrying Chiki is the best thing that ever happened to me

Speaking during an interview on Power 105.1’s Breakfast Club while on his US tour, Bien said that although polygamy is permitted both culturally and by law in Kenya, he has no interest in taking a second wife.

Petitioner wants next polls held in August 2026

Bryson Mangla, a resident of Kajiado West sub-county, warns that failure to conduct the election on that date could result in violations of key constitutional provisions, including Articles 101(1), 136(2a), 177(1a), and 180(1).

MP Kaluma slams Natembeya’s reception in Western Kenya after arrest

CS Kabogo unveils strategy to settle Posta workers’ salaries

In his statement, Kabogo noted that he had witnessed both the struggles and the potential within the Posta institution during his visit.

Harry and Meghan build separate teams in royal-style shakeup

The couple has adopted a hierarchical staffing system, similar to that used by the royal family, marking a clear shift from their earlier reliance on informal advisers.

Kenya still using 2019 census figures for disability statistics

Petronila Bwaso, a programme officer in the Ministry of Health’s RMNCAH division, said current planning depends on figures from the 2019 census, which estimated 2.2 million Kenyans live with disabilities.

WhatsApp Rolls out media hub for web users

The update brings WhatsApp Web closer to the mobile experience, where a similar feature has been available for some time.

Report calls for fiscal policy reforms to drive growth, employment

The review emphasizes the importance of stronger governance measures to prevent fiscal leakages that undermine public confidence, alongside structural reforms aimed at boosting productivity during the process of fiscal consolidation.

Senators demand urgent action on 11-Year Turkana HQ delay

The committee, led by Wajir Senator Mohamed Abass Sheikh, said the project must not delay any further and ordered that only Sh24 million within legal variation limits can be paid to the contractor.

KFS reveals contractor behind Ngong Forest luxury camping site

CJ Koome nominates members to civil society disputes tribunal

Eunice Adoyo has been proposed as Chairperson, with Cristabel Mideva, Elizabeth Mbithi, Leonard Kinyulusi and Mohamed Sheikh Nur nominated as members.

City lawyer moves to oust Ruto advisors, demands refund of public funds

Lempaa contends that the public remains uninformed about the actual duties of the advisors and their significance to the country.

Babu Owino seeks update on Kenyan police deployment in Haiti

Owino voiced concern about the well-being of the officers, citing the heightened dangers they may be facing in the troubled Caribbean nation.

Canadian photographer jailed for two years over stolen Churchill photo

Jeffrey Wood admitted to stealing the original print from the Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa sometime between late December 2021 and early January 2022.

Saudi Arabia to permit alcohol sales at 600 locations beginning in 2026

This change is part of the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030 strategy, designed to position Saudi Arabia as a premier global destination for tourism and international business ahead of high-profile events like Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034.

Aid cuts leave Congolese refugees in Burundi facing starvation and violence

Claude, a former bouncer from Uvira in eastern DRC, fled to Burundi in February to escape escalating violence linked to the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda.

Court upholds former IG Koome’s liability in police brutality case

In her decision, Justice Roselyne Aburili affirmed an earlier judgment issued on December 31, 2024, by Justice Jairus Ngaah.

Police issue 72-hour ultimatum to Malala over Kakamega rally chaos

The Western Regional Police Commander noted that DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala failed to inform authorities about the political rally and procession held on Saturday.

Tourists from nations affected by Trump’s tariffs shun U.S. travel

Additionally, travelers from both the UK and the US are showing a stronger preference for local getaways, likely influenced by ongoing economic uncertainty.

HRW reports Uganda’s campaign of hatred and violence against LGBTQ community

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated that Ugandan officials have engaged in extensive discrimination and violence, while also fueling misinformation and hostility toward LGBTQ individuals following the 2023 law’s passage.

Kirinyaga thieves break into church, consume altar wine

The church's night guard came under criticism for allegedly sleeping while on duty, as the robbery occurred during his shift.

Ghana temporarily closes US embassy amid visa scandal allegations

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa revealed that the decision to shut down the embassy comes after an audit team he appointed uncovered serious irregularities linked to corruption within the diplomatic mission.

Fistula survivor shares experience to raise awareness

Data from the 2022 Kenya Health Demographic Survey (KHDS) shows that Bungoma County records a high number of teenage pregnancies.

Some Kenyan workers should be exempt from SHIF contributions, says World Bank

The World Bank notes that Kenya’s largely informal economy poses a major challenge to contribution-based healthcare funding models like the SHIF.