Young creatives use art to advance democratic conversations

Young people are increasingly using art, social media and other creative talents to engage in conversations on democracy, social justice and community issues, challenging the perception that they remain on the sidelines of leadership and civic affairs. The Community Peace Museums Heritage Foundation (CPMHF), through the Fixing the Nation's Democracy through Young Voices for Change...

NGAO officers trained to strengthen grassroots data management systems

The State Department for Economic Planning has launched a three-day training programme for National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in Kericho County aimed at strengthening grassroots data management and planning systems. The training brings together NGAO officers from the county's seven sub-counties and seeks to enhance their capacity to collect, manage, validate and utilise reliable community-level...

Bolt Send Crosses One Million Deliveries Less Than a Year After Launch

According to data seen by Kenyans.co.ke, Fridays record the highest delivery volumes, at 23 per cent above the daily average.

Ruto aomboleza rafiki yake Wicknell Chivayo aliyefariki kwenye ajali ya helikopta

Rais William Ruto ameomboleza kifo cha mfanyabiashara mashuhuri wa Zimbabwe, Wicknell Chivayo, pamoja na mkewe Lucy Muteke, waliokuwa miongoni mwa watu sita waliofariki baada ya helikopta waliyokuwa wakisafiria kuanguka nchini Zimbabwe Jumatano jioni. Katika ujumbe wake wa rambirambi, Rais Ruto alimtaja Chivayo kama rafiki wa karibu na kusema kifo chake cha ghafla ni pigo kubwa kwa familia yake, marafiki na watu wote waliomfahamu. "Nimesikitishwa sana na kifo cha kusikitisha cha rafiki yangu Wicknell Chivayo, pamoja na mkewe Lucy Muteke na watu wengine waliopoteza maisha katika ajali hiyo ya helikopta nchini Zimbabwe," alisema Rais Ruto. Aliongeza kuwa Chivayo atakumbukwa kwa urafiki wake, uchangamfu wake na imani yake kubwa katika uwezo wa bara la Afrika kufanikiwa kiuchumi. "Wicknell alikuwa rafiki wa karibu ambaye aligusa maisha ya watu wengi. Nitamkumbuka kwa urafiki wake, nguvu zake na imani yake katika mustakabali wa bara letu," alisema. Rais pia alituma rambi rambi kwa familia za waliofariki, Rais wa Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa na wananchi wa Zimbabwe. Ajali hiyo ilitokea karibu saa kumi na moja jioni katika eneo la Marondera Rural, mashariki mwa mji mkuu wa Zimbabwe, Harare. Mamlaka nchini humo zilisema watu wote sita waliokuwa ndani ya helikopta hiyo walifariki dunia. Msemaji wa serikali ya Zimbabwe, Nick Mangwana, alisema ndege hiyo ilikuwa imebeba mfanyabiashara maarufu, abiria wengine watatu na marubani wawili. Kwa mujibu wa familia yake, Chivayo na mkewe walikuwa miongoni mwa walioangamia. Taarifa hiyo ilithibitishwa na msemaji wa familia, Herbert Chivayo. Kifo chake kinafunga ghafla ukurasa wa maisha ya mmoja wa wafanyabiashara waliotajika zaidi nchini Zimbabwe. Chivayo alikuwa mwanzilishi wa kampuni ya Intratrek Zimbabwe na alihusishwa na miradi mikubwa ya nishati na miundombinu, ikiwemo Mradi wa Nishati ya Jua wa Gwanda. Nchini Kenya, Chivayo alijulikana kutokana na ukaribu wake na Rais Ruto. Mwezi Agosti alizua mjadala baada ya kuchapisha video iliyomuonyesha Rais akimsindikiza kwa gari kuelekea uwanja wa helikopta katika makazi yake ya Kilgoris, Kaunti ya Narok. Mfanyabiashara huyo pia alikuwa rafiki wa karibu wa Rais Mnangagwa na alionekana mara kwa mara akiwa na viongozi wakuu wa kisiasa barani Afrika. Licha ya sifa zake za ukarimu na michango kwa michezo, dini na burudani, shughuli zake za biashara na uhusiano wake wa kisiasa pia zilivuta uchunguzi wa umma mara kwa mara. Kifo chake sasa kinaacha pengo kubwa katika nyanja za biashara, siasa, michezo na shughuli za kijamii nchini Zimbabwe.

Nakuru County ramps up investments in creative sector economy

The creative sector in Nakuru is headed for a major revitalization as the County government champions the passing of legislative policies that will favour players in the arts industry.          Governor Susan Kihika said time has come for creatives to make a meaningful life out of their art noting that the State...

Court Rules on Ksh 13M Visa Fee for Kenyans Seeking Jobs in U.S.

Trump's administration imposed the fee, raising concerns among Kenyans seeking specialised employment opportunities in the United States.

National Employment Authority Warns Kenyans Over New Scam

A host of government institutions have been targeted with falke job schemes this year, with many speaking out over the vice.

Stakeholders Urge Parliament to Reconsider Flavour Ban in Tobacco Control Bill

Stakeholders in Kenya's emerging nicotine-products sector are urging Parliament to reconsider proposed restrictions on flavours in vapes and nicotine pouches, warning that a blanket ban could undermine smoking-cessation efforts and push some consumers towards illicit markets. The concerns have emerged during nationwide public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to amend [...] The post Stakeholders Urge Parliament to Reconsider Flavour Ban in Tobacco Control Bill appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Jubilee Threatens to Expel Ex-MP, Issues 7-Day Ultimatum

The former MP is accused of breaching several provisions of the Jubilee Party Constitution, with the disciplinary committee warning that he risks expulsion.

Two Arrested as DCI Busts Suspected Counterfeit Juice Factory in Kabete

Police have not revealed where the counterfeit products were being sold, with questions emerging over the health of those who consumed the product.

Two Arrested as Counterfeit Juice Factory Busted in Kabete

Two suspects have been arrested after detectives raided a suspected counterfeit juice production facility in Muthua, Kabete, Kiambu County. The operation followed a tip-off from a member of the public who alerted the police about suspicious activities at a homestead in the area. Detectives from Kabete Police Station acted on the information and visited the [...] The post Two Arrested as Counterfeit Juice Factory Busted in Kabete appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Man found dead in gas-filled house in Nairobi

A 21-year-old man was found dead inside a house in Cieko, Sunton, Nairobi, in an incident being investigated as suspected murder. Police said the body of Feruz Husein was discovered in a one-bedroom house on Wednesday, September 30, after a report was made at Sunton Police Station at about 3:30 pm. A team of police [...] The post Man found dead in gas-filled house in Nairobi appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Farm worker found dead with head injuries in Machakos

A 38-year-old farm worker was found dead along a road near Malinda Farm in Lukenya-Manzooni, Machakos County, in a suspected murder incident. Police said the body of Musyoka Muteti was discovered on Wednesday morning, September 30, after farm workers alerted their manager. Police officers visited the scene and found Muteti's body lying on its back [...] The post Farm worker found dead with head injuries in Machakos appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Woman killed by falling tree while riding motorcycle in Migori

A 35-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by a falling tree while travelling on a motorcycle in Suna West, Migori County. The deceased was identified as Elizabeth Andeyo Magaya, a resident of Marimba. Police said the incident occurred at about 5:40 pm on September 30 in Magoto Village, Wasweta Sub-Location, Suna South Location. [...] The post Woman killed by falling tree while riding motorcycle in Migori appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Businessman shot dead during robbery near Kenya-Tanzania border in Migori

A 45-year-old businessman was shot dead during an alleged robbery at Igena Itambe along the Kenya-Tanzania border in Migori County on Wednesday night. Police identified the deceased as Paulo Chacha Nyahaba, a businessman based in Ntimaru Township. This is the latest such incident to happen in the area amid calls for action to tame gangs [...] The post Businessman shot dead during robbery near Kenya-Tanzania border in Migori appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kaunti zilipa Sh8.3 bilioni kama mishahara bila kufuata kanuni

SERIKALI za kaunti zililipa Sh8.3 bilioni kama mishahara kama pesa taslimu badala ya kutumia mfumo rasmi wa kidijitali, hatua ambayo imeibua hofu kuhusu matumizi mabaya ya fedha za umma. Ripoti mpya ya Mdhibiti wa Bajeti (COB) Margaret Nyakang'o imeonyesha kuwa kaunti ziliendelea kutumia vocha kulipa baadhi ya wafanyakazi, licha ya kuwepo kwa mfumo wa kulipa wa HRIS uliowekwa ili kudhibiti na kuzuia wizi katika malipo ya mishahara. Kaunti zilizoongoza kwa ukiukaji huo ni Nakuru, Wajir, Nairobi, Siaya na Mandera, zikifuatwa na Meru, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kitui, Busia na Lamu. Ripoti hiyo inayohusu mwaka wa kifedha uliokamilika Juni 30, 2026, inaonyesha kuwa malipo ya kawaida ya kutoa pesa taslimu, yalitumika zaidi kuwalipa vibarua, marupurupu ya ziada kwa maafisa wa usalama, wafanyakazi ambao hawakuwa wameingizwa kwenye HRIS na michango ya pensheni. Dkt Nyakang'o alisema mfumo huo unaweka fedha za umma katika hatari ya kutumiwa vibaya na unaweza kuruhusu kuwepo kwa wafanyakazi hewa. "Malipo kwa njia ya kawaida yanaweza kusababisha pesa kupotea. Kaunti ambazo zinatumia njia hii sana ni Nakuru, Wajir, Nairobi, Siaya na Mandera," akasema Dkt Nyakang'o. Kaunti ya Nakuru iliongoza kwa kutumia Sh1.86 bilioni kupitia mfumo wa malipo ya kawaida, kiasi kilichowakilisha asilimia 21.8 ya gharama ya mishahara. Fedha hizo zilijumuisha mishahara ya wafanyakazi 18 ambao hawakuwa kwenye HRIS na vibarua 596. Wajir ilitumia Sh755.35 milioni, huku Nairobi ikitumia Sh496.07 milioni. Siaya ilitumia Sh401.65 milioni, huku Mandera ikitumia Sh362.41 milioni. Kaunti nyingine zilizotumia kiasi kikubwa ni Meru (Sh356.61 milioni), Elgeyo Marakwet (Sh264.11 milioni), Kitui (Sh259.36 milioni), Lamu (Sh236.78 milioni), Garissa (Sh231.53 milioni), Busia (Sh230.93 milioni), Kiambu (Sh207.73 milioni), Kericho (Sh202.3 milioni), Kisii (Sh210.80 milioni), Mombasa (Sh241.26 milioni), Nandi (Sh184.18 milioni), Laikipia (Sh162.57 milioni) na Tharaka Nithi (Sh157.16 milioni). Turkana (Sh141.30 milioni), Machakos (Sh131.26 milioni), Tana River (Sh132.41 milioni), Murang'a (Sh130.09 milioni) Bungoma (Sh80.55 milioni), Kajiado (Sh105.21 milioni), Taita Taveta (Sh108.25 milioni), Baringo (Sh34.87 milioni), Nyamira ((Sh70.6 milioni), Homa Bay (Sh89.73 milioni), Marsabit (Sh79.22 milioni). Nyingine ni Vihiga (Sh59.92 milioni), Uasin Gishu, (Sh42.99 milioni), Makueni (Sh35.85 milioni), Kirinyaga (Sh98.57 milioni), Samburu, Embu (Sh49 milioni), Bomet (Sh19.17 milioni), Pokot Magharibi (Sh31.68 milioni),, Kwale (Sh19 milioni), Nyeri (Sh13.53 milioni), Kakamega (Sh62.7 milioni), Kilifi (Sh31.74 milioni), Isiolo (Sh4.32 milioni) na Kisumu (Sh11.10 milioni) pia ziliripoti malipo ya mishahara nje ya HRIS. Kwa upande mwingine, Narok na Trans Nzoia ni kaunti ambazo hazikutumia njia za kawaida ya wafanyakazi kulipwa kwa kupokezwa fedha. Serikali za kaunti ziliagizwa mnamo Aprili 2024 kuhamishia shughuli zote za malipo ya mishahara kwenye HRIS kufikia Juni 2025. Dkt Nyakang'o alisema sababu zilizotolewa na kaunti ni kuchelewa kutolewa kwa nambari za wafanyakazi, kutokamilika kwa usajili kwenye HRIS, kuwaajiri vibarua, matatizo ya mtandao na ukosefu wa barua za ajira kwa baadhi ya wafanyakazi. Mifumo ya malipo ya kutoa pesa moja kwa moja yanahitaji udhibiti mkali kwa sababu huathiri uwazi na uwajibikaji katika matumizi ya fedha za umma

CBK, Treasury Propose New Rules for Crypto-Based Transfers

Kenyans have increasingly leaned towards the crypto trades over the last four years, with the government now modernising laws to regulate the sector.

CBK Plans New System to Make Bank and Mobile Transfers Cheaper

This comes at a time when local banks and mobile payment platforms are competing to adjust transaction fees.

A group of MPs call for unnamed sanctions against media houses they accuse of misreporting

East Africa's battle to control its oil future enters new phase with the launch of Lamu refinery