John Mututho, the former Chair of the National Council Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), has recently voiced his opinion on the prohibition of muguka in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties. As an advocate for combating substances that impair judgment, Mututho highlights muguka and miraa as particularly challenging substances, based on …

By: KNA The government has put in place measures to make sure Muhoroni, Nzoia, Sondu, and Chemilil sugar factories get back to real business so that they can provide livelihoods to the people of the region and the country as a whole. The Principal Secretary, State Department of Agriculture, Dr. …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has refuted claims regarding the presence of inferior HIV testing kits in Kenya. Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, stated that these allegations are false and emphasized that the progress achieved in combating HIV will not be compromised. Kimtai highlighted the importance of regular …

Anthony Martial has announced his departure from Manchester United after nearly a decade with the club. Expressing heartfelt sentiment, Martial bid farewell to the fans in an Instagram statement, acknowledging the end of a significant chapter in his career. Having joined Manchester United from Monaco for £36 million in 2015, …

President Uhuru Kenyatta, leading the African Union Election Observation Mission in South Africa, convened with the nation’s security officials on Monday, in anticipation of Wednesday’s General Elections. ALSO READ: Taxman Extends Hours for Tax Returns Until June 30 The security personnel, comprising members of the National Operational and Intelligent Structure, …

President William Ruto has declared the prohibition of muguka in Mombasa and Kilifi counties ineffective, asserting that muguka is officially recognized under the Crops Act 2013 and the Miraa Regulations 2023. These regulations, ratified by both the National Assembly and the Council of Governors, mandate government support for muguka’s cultivation, …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced an extension of its operational hours starting from June 3 until June 30. This decision aims to facilitate tax return filing before the deadline on June 30. During this period, the Tax Service Offices will operate from 7 am to 7 pm on …

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Samuel Kobia has announced the commission’s intention to urge Parliament to rename certain counties associated with particular ethnic groups, aiming to mitigate potential ethnic discrimination. Kobia specified ten counties, including Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Nandi, Kisii, Turkana, Embu, Samburu, Taita Taveta, West Pokot, and …

A 52-year-old passenger passed away aboard a matatu traveling the Machakos-Koka route, prompting an investigation by detectives. Peter Kioko Wambua, the deceased, was found unresponsive when the conductor attempted to wake him upon reaching his destination. Wambua, who boarded the matatu in Machakos town bound for Kamuani, his rural home, …

Murang’a County Administration is partnering with the Food 4 Education Organisation to pilot a feeding programme in local public primary schools.   The programme, which is already implemented in 55 schools serving as kitchen centres for the Uji programme, aims to provide lunch to primary school-going children.   Parents pay …