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The World Bank is urging the Kenyan government to exempt employees earning less than Sh32,333 per month from contributing to the housing levy and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The proposal aims to ease the financial pressure on low-income earners by increasing …

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has challenged President William Ruto to take tangible action if his apology to the youth is truly heartfelt. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Maanzo said Ruto should cover the medical expenses of young people injured during the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations to demonstrate genuine remorse. …

Political leaders are divided over President William Ruto’s public apology to Kenya’s Gen Z, following the 2024 anti-government protests in which the youth clashed with authorities. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the President extended an olive branch by asking the youth for forgiveness—a …

President William Ruto is set to begin a visit to Homa Bay County on Thursday as part of a series of development activities ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The national event is scheduled for Sunday at Raila Odinga Stadium. Ruto will start his …

Nearly half of Kenyans believe that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will not back President William Ruto in the 2027 elections, according to a new TIFA poll. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The survey shows that 46% of respondents expect Raila to part ways with President Ruto and …

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot and a woman injured during a robbery at an M-Pesa shop in Baraka area, Menengai, Nakuru County on Wednesday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police, a gang of three stormed the shop and assaulted the female attendant, injuring her …

The High Court has issued anticipatory bail to Cleophas Malala, Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), temporarily halting any arrest attempts by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over unrest during his recent homecoming event in Kakamega. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Justice Diana Kavedza, …

A domestic dispute over a memory card ended in tragedy after a teenager fatally attacked his older brother with a panga in Cheptais, Bungoma County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Police reported that the altercation involved a 15-year-old Grade Eight student and his 19-year-old brother, a Form Three …

Acclaimed Kenyan writer and literary figure Ngugi wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87 in the United States, his family has confirmed. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The celebrated author, widely regarded as East Africa’s foremost novelist, died on Thursday night in the U.S. after …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been barred from launching the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) at Kasarani Indoor Arena, an event that was scheduled for June 4, 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Sports Kenya, the state agency overseeing the venue, revoked a previously confirmed booking, …