The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has instructed all Uber drivers to submit a valid KRA Personal Identification Number (PIN) certificate in line with new tax compliance rules. In a notice shared with drivers, Uber said the requirement is intended to help the company support driver compliance with existing tax laws …

Residents of Mbeere South sub-county in Embu have expressed appreciation for the national government’s move to upgrade the 30-kilometre Kiritiri–Mariari–Mutuabare road to tarmac, describing it as a long-awaited and transformative project. For decades, the road—an important transport corridor in the semi-arid area—has been in a dilapidated state, making travel expensive …

The National Police Service (NPS) has initiated a 72-hour investigation into allegations of serious misconduct involving officers attached to Nandi Hills Police Station in Nandi County. This action follows the widespread circulation of CCTV footage on social media showing the incident, which preliminary assessments suggest took place on January 10, …

Bobi Wine has rejected the provisional election results released in Uganda, arguing that the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, lacks the mandate to announce such figures. His remarks come as vote counting continues after the recent national elections. In a post on social media, Wine said the commission chairperson …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cautioned job seekers to be wary of fraudulent employment postings circulating on social media. In a statement on Thursday, the commission said fake adverts often request payments or personal details, which are not part of the official recruitment process. Click here to …

By: AFP Ugandans went to the polls on Thursday under a government-imposed internet shutdown and a heavy police and military presence, as President Yoweri Museveni sought to extend his 40-year rule. The Daily Monitor advised citizens on “election-proofing” their homes, reflecting widespread fears of unrest in a country long accustomed …

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has shed light on the roots of his fallout with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), blaming it on what he says is the party’s departure from the promises made to Kenyans. Speaking during a television interview on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, Nyoro …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the demolition of business premises associated with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was driven by political motives, linked to the governor’s rising profile and the growing influence of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). In a detailed statement shared on social media, …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has disclosed details of a recent phone conversation with Ugandan opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, as Uganda prepares to go to the polls. Speaking during a local television interview on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, Owino said he spoke to Bobi …

Chad and Jordan top the global rankings for anger, with 47% and 46% of adults respectively saying they felt angry. Armenia follows closely, reporting a rate of 43%. The list shows a clear regional pattern, with most of the countries coming from Africa and the Middle East. From Africa, Chad …