12 arrested as Ruiru Police seize illicit liquor, Bhang

Police in Ruiru have arrested 12 people and seized hundreds of litres of illicit alcohol and narcotic drugs in a fresh crackdown sparked by growing concern over harmful brews blamed for deaths in parts of Kiambu County. The operation, led by Deputy County Commissioner Julius Too, netted 211 litres of traditional muratina brew, assorted suspected...

KRA Warns Businesses as Tax Evasion Crackdown Intensifies

KRA urged the public to report VAT fraud, saying that information concerning persons, companies or networks involved should be shared promptly.

KeNHA Unveils New Drainage Plan for Three Nairobi Areas

Residents are set to see changes as a new project gets underway to address long-standing problems along a busy Nairobi route.

UN Chief Responds to Ruto's Push for Permanent African Seat at Security Council

President William Ruto has continued to advocate for reforms to global institutions, including the UN Security Council, demanding permanent seats for African states.

Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents

Local forces in Ethiopias northern region of Tigray have seized control of the airport in the regional capital, Mekelle, from federal police, local residents have told the BBC. No flights are currently landing at the airport and Ethiopian Airlines said it had suspended flights to Mekelle and the cities of Shire and Axum because of [...] The post Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents appeared first on Kahawatungu.

IPOA Issues Demands After Death of Three Police Officers

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has raised concern over a series of attacks and killings targeting members of the National Police Service (NPS) in different parts of the country. IPOA said the deaths of police officers in the line of duty were devastating and could undermine public safety and confidence in policing. "This is [...] The post IPOA Issues Demands After Death of Three Police Officers appeared first on Kahawatungu.

DP Kindiki: I will no longer respond to insults

Gender pay gap leaves Kenyan women earning 32 per cent less

Women in formal employment take home about 68 per cent of what men earn, with unpaid care and...

When dad's gaming habit becomes a family addiction

A parent playing mobile phone games in moderation is fine, but it becomes a concern when it...

City Hall Sh407m scandal: EACC names officials, firms in recovery suits

Twelve top City Hall officials have been named across nine recovery suits.

IEBC finally removes 'ghost' MCAs after five-year court ruling

The three had continued serving despite their nominations being nullified.

Billionaire Jackson Kibor's widow survives fresh bid to oust her from Sh3bn estate

The court ruled that her removal could not be done summarily.

National Bank to absorb Access Bank Kenya after CBK, Treasury approvals

Move ends Access Bank's five-year run as independent lender in the Kenyan market.

Ruto, Rubio talks put Kenya's critical minerals in US sights

The Secretary of State sought opportunities for American companies to participate in the mining...

Two women in court for allegedly inducing Kenyans to invest in QVSE

Two women charged over popular QVSE 'investment scheme'

The two women were freed on Sh200,000 bond each.

Senate Committee urges Kilifi to increase fee capitation for ECDE centres

The Senate Committee on Education has called on the County Government of Kilifi to increase fee capitation to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centers to make ECDE accessible to more learners. Members decried the charging of fees at the county government-run ECDE centers, saying the levies are unlawful and should be abolished because they have...

DPP calls for concerted efforts to secure Kenya's exit from FATF Grey list

Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called for intensified cooperation among government agencies to accelerate Kenya's efforts to secure removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Ingonga, who chaired a meeting of law enforcement and financial sector principals on Wednesday, said a coordinated, whole-of-government approach was necessary to address the remaining...

West Pokot targets 200,000 trees ahead of Mazingira Day

West Pokot County is targeting to plant 200,000 trees during this year's Mazingira Day celebrations as part of the government's efforts to increase tree cover and mitigate the effects of climate change. Preparations for the October 10 event are underway, with stakeholders holding an initial planning meeting to coordinate activities and mobilise communities for the...

Journalists challenged to rethink reporting on gender-based violence, HIV

Journalists in Homa Bay County have been urged to adopt factual, sensitive, and non-stigmatizing approaches when reporting on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), HIV, and teenage pregnancy. The call was made during a media engagement forum organised by Activate Action, a youth-led organization, which brought together journalists and media practitioners to discuss responsible reporting on...