Kenyans may soon face higher costs at pharmacies, markets, and in their power bills if a series of proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2025 are approved by Parliament. The National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, is pushing to widen the tax base by withdrawing VAT zero-rating …

Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a new policy that will allow all 142 tea factories in the country to sell their tea directly to international markets. This policy change, revealed on Friday, aims to eliminate middlemen and improve profit margins for tea farmers. Mutahi Kagwe, the Cabinet Secretary for …

Employers are urging the government to lower the housing levy contribution rate to 0.5%, remove VAT on basic food items, and base statutory deductions on employees’ basic pay. Through the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), they are also requesting an adjustment of tax relief bands from Sh24,000 to Sh36,000. Additionally, …

Four Kenyan filmmakers involved in the BBC documentary *Blood Parliament* have been arrested, triggering public outrage just days after the film’s release. The documentary focuses on the violent anti-tax protests that took place on June 25, 2024, and exposes the actions of police officers who shot and killed three protesters …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hosted a delegation from Embu County at his Wamunyoro residence on Friday, engaging in discussions on various issues affecting the region. The group, led by Manyatta MP and Young Parliamentarians Chairman Gitonga Mukunji, along with other local leaders, visited Gachagua to discuss matters of importance …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka were among the distinguished guests at the wedding of David James Kimoi, the son of KANU Chairman and former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi. The private yet elegant ceremony brought together close family members, political allies, and friends to celebrate the …

Emmanuel Maleve, a journalist known for his investigative reports on public fund mismanagement, has been granted Ksh 50,000 cash bail following his overnight stay in custody at Muthaiga Police Station. His lawyer, Noel Muasya, stated that the police had not brought formal charges against Maleve and appeared to be engaged …

A Nairobi court has instructed blogger Edgar Obare to remove social media posts concerning Dr. Sam Thenya, the founder of Nairobi Women’s Hospital. The court determined that the posts, shared on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram, were defamatory. Magistrate Becky Cheloti Mulema issued the order after concluding that the …

After a 13-year absence, the UEFA Champions League trophy has returned to Kenya for a three-day showcase. The last time the trophy was in the country was in March 2012, when it was presented to then-President Mwai Kibaki at Harambee House in Nairobi. This year, German football legend Bastian Schweinsteiger …

Former Kitui Governor Charity Kaluki Ngilu has strongly condemned the arrest of local blogger Emmanuel Maleve, terming it a shameful and undemocratic act. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement shared on her official Facebook page, Ngilu expressed deep concern over what she described as an attempt …