The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning regarding a rise in fraudulent SMS messages targeting Kenyans. These fake messages falsely claim individuals owe traffic violation fines and direct them to suspicious payment links.

• The NTSA has stated it does not collect traffic fines via unsolicited text messages, SMS links, or unverified third-party platforms.
• These fraudulent messages have been circulating since mid-May.
• The NTSA urges the public to avoid clicking links in suspicious messages, refrain from replying, never make payments through them, and to delete them immediately.

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has established Ad hoc Committees to assess six townships for elevation to town status, a move aimed at spurring urban development and enhancing service delivery.

• Six townships (Kesses-Cheboiywo, Turbo, Moiben, Ziwa, Burnt Forest, and Moi's Bridge) are under review.
• The committees, comprised of 42 members drawn from various professional bodies, have a four-month mandate.
• The elevation to town status is anticipated to lead to increased infrastructure investment and improved public funds for job creation.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released a step-by-step guide for taxpayers to update their phone numbers on the iTax portal following login issues related to One-Time Passwords (OTPs).

• Taxpayers facing OTP issues due to incorrect registered phone numbers can now update their details directly within the iTax portal during the verification stage.
• The KRA advises users to delete their old number and enter their current one, then request an OTP to complete the update.
• This clarification comes as taxpayers are rushing to file their returns before the June 30 deadline, with the KRA also promoting its WhatsApp chatbot, 'Shuru', for filing returns.