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The SEP tax, introduced in December 2024 through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, charges foreign firms three percent of their gross turnover from digital services in Kenya.
Miano said that domestic tourism also grew by 12%, recording about 5.1 million bed nights, excluding unlicensed establishments such as Airbnbs.
To address the issue, the committee recommended that within six months, NEMA should identify asbestos-roofed buildings in the remaining 28 counties and develop a national disposal plan based on the 2011 asbestos management guidelines.
The meeting revealed that some petitions filed as far back as 2021 remain unresolved. Among these are disputes over illegal land alienation in Kiambu, contested ownership in Olderkesi, Narok West, and claims in Mombasa.
The Head of State met ENDA’s Executive Chairman, Nana Baffour, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2025, where he extended the invitation.
The survey indicates that at least 70 per cent of Kenyans who have little to no confidence in the IEBC will also participate in the general elections.
In an incident caught on camera and shared virally across several social media platforms, two young men, are seen stepping on and kicking a Kenyan flag, while another is seen to then pick the same flag and use it to rub himself in a derogatory manner, while holding a fan engagement during the match at the Nyayo National Stadium, 20 September 2025.
Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows the pay-TV provider had only 188,824 active users by June 30, 2025, a steep fall from 1.19 million in the same period last year.
Among the worst performers was the Kenya African National Union (Kanu), which recorded the highest unsupported balances at Sh212,743,031. This comprised trade payables of Sh37,352,734 and borrowings or loans worth Sh175,390,297, none of which were backed by documentation.
BAHLITA also raised concern about past government efforts to shift farmers from tobacco cultivation, questioning their effectiveness.
Past incidents have claimed hundreds of buffaloes, including a notable case in 2018 when around 400 buffaloes drowned after running into the river, which cuts through Botswana's Chobe National Park, a hotspot for elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes.
A multi-agency team bringing together the Office of the Attorney General, the ministries of Cooperatives, Labour, Agriculture, and the National Treasury has been formed to verify the claims.
Outside the hospital, Israeli tanks are advancing, closing in on central Gaza. Footage on social media showed tanks less than 500 metres from al-Shifa and troops just 700 metres from the city centre.
Ogamba noted that despite the government hiring 76,000 teachers in recent years and planning to employ another 24,000 by December 2025, the problem of staffing schools in remote and insecure areas continues.
The Selection Panel emphasized that the shortlist was the result of a careful review of applications submitted following a public call issued on August 27, 2025.
For almost an hour, Trump praised the United States, himself, and his achievements, claiming that the nation was enjoying a golden age and repeating his disputed assertion that he had personally ended seven wars, a feat he said warranted a Nobel Peace Prize.
Communications Lead at KETCA Lubanga warned that the tobacco industry is increasingly targeting youth through product design and flavours, making consumption easy and appealing even in public spaces.
Since its launch in 2014, the Our Ocean Conference has grown into a major forum for governments, civil society, and private sector leaders to commit to practical measures for safeguarding marine resources.
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director-General Erastus Kanga said over 26,000 incidents had been reported, showing the heavy toll on both people and animals.
Nexstar and Sinclair, which operate numerous ABC-affiliated stations, confirmed they would continue replacing the show with regular programming on Tuesday.
Exemptions cover goods brought in by privileged persons and institutions, as outlined in the Fifth Schedule of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) 2004.
The Bill, sponsored by ODM-nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, is before the Senate at the Committee of the Whole House stage after passing the second reading.
Trump added that Ukraine could “maybe even go further than that,” though he did not clarify what this entailed. He made no mention of Crimea, seized by Russia in 2014, while the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
Nairobi emerged as the highest beneficiary with Sh1,713,370,272, reflecting its dense population and economic influence. Nakuru came second with Sh1,156,411,813, showing its growing commercial and agricultural profile.
Murkomen also extended an apology to the five chiefs, who were travelling to attend a preparatory meeting for President William Ruto’s scheduled visit when they were seized.
The court further ordered the National Police Service to provide security for both witnesses and the accused during transport and hearings.
The petitioners want the Ministry of Education and other agencies compelled to release the official investigation report within 30 days.
Ruto said Africa’s 1.4 billion people cannot continue to be sidelined in global decision-making. He emphasised that the reform debate is no longer about possibility but about timing
The series of closures and protests highlight a worrying pattern of disorder in schools, with education authorities now facing mounting pressure to establish the causes and put measures in place to restore stability in learning institutions.
