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The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) has urged President William Ruto’s government to declare the severe drought affecting 23 counties a national emergency, citing a humanitarian crisis.
President William Ruto announced plans for significant tax amendments upon Parliament's resumption, aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income earners in Kenya. This initiative is part of the Kenya Kwanza administration's economic agenda to lower the cost of living.
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is urging President William Ruto's government to implement a uniform five percent cut in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax across all income brackets. This move aims to boost household spending and economic growth, complementing the government's plan to lower income taxes for low- and middle-income earners.
The Environment and Land Court has ordered Nairobi County Government and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to pay Ksh25.8 million to 1,032 waste pickers at the Dandora dumpsite. This ruling was made after the court found that prolonged air pollution at the dumpsite violated the pickers’ constitutional rights.
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has warned potential investors against participating in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) due to an ongoing legal challenge scheduled for hearing on February 19. Cofek argues the privatisation process faces strong legal hurdles, despite KPC's aggressive marketing to raise billions from Kenyan investors.
The Kenyan Government, through the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Directorate, has partnered with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to begin preparatory activities for the Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba Road upgrade project.
Kenya and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance border security and combat transnational organised crime, such as human trafficking and migrant smuggling. This agreement aims to protect communities and promote stability in Kenya’s borderlands.
A Kenyan family recently held a memorial service for their son, Charles Wangari, who was killed fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine on Christmas Day, though his body could not be recovered. Wangari is one of over 200 Kenyans estimated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to have been deceptively recruited to fight for Russia since 2022.
Bomet University has been officially chartered as Kenya's 36th public university, a move announced by President William Ruto on Wednesday, February 4. This elevation is part of the government's strategy to enhance access to higher education and expand student choices across the nation.
Traffic on Kangundo Road and the Eastern Bypass was halted on Thursday morning due to protests and road blockages near Ruai Market. Traders, angered by market demolitions without adequate notice or alternative arrangements, used stones and lit bonfires to obstruct traffic, leading to significant gridlock and confrontations with authorities.
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