Economy

Wavinya Ndeti, the Governor of Machakos, has urged for community involvement to discuss the potential prohibition of Muguka in the county. Speaking at a church service in Machakos, she emphasized the detrimental effects of Muguka on the youth and stressed the importance of collective decision-making through public participation. She highlighted …

As Kenya’s media sector grapples with enduring financial challenges, Nation Media Group (NMG) is poised to initiate another round of staff layoffs, signaling ongoing turbulence within the industry. Sources within the prominent media conglomerate, headquartered on Kimathi Street, disclosed that senior management convened an online session with employees on the …

Look Up TV has announced the closure of its newsroom after six years of being in operation. Effective from Friday, June 7, both its Swahili and English news broadcasts will cease. The shutdown will result in the termination of over 100 employees’ positions, including correspondents, reporters, anchors, and members of …

Experts anticipate that the Kenyan shilling will reach Sh138 against the US dollar by June, according to financial analysts. These projections come from Stears, a pan-African market insights firm, which observed significant fluctuations in the shilling during May, with a notable 2.09% appreciation between May 2 and 16. Despite this, …

The World Bank on Thursday approved the first of three budget support packages for Kenya worth $1.2 billion (Ksh.156 billion), to help the country address short-term fiscal pressures and accelerate green policies.ALSO READ: Ghana Toddler Sets World Record As The Youngest Male Artist The funding had been agreed amid an improved …

Flight operations have resumed at Kisumu International Airport following the clearance of the runway. Kenya Airways (KQ) confirmed in a statement on Friday that flights to and from Kisumu are now operating as scheduled. The Kenya Aviation Authority (KAA) and Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) conducted safety operations and declared …

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. …

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 …