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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has suggested exempting Kenyans earning Sh30,000 or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. The proposal, which still requires parliamentary approval, is intended to ease the cost-of-living pressure on low-income earners. Speaking at the People’s Dialogue Forum in Meru, Mbadi said the government does …

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned the public against using Kenya Shilling banknotes for decorative or celebratory purposes. This advisory follows a rise in cases where cash is incorporated into flower bouquets, ornamental arrangements, and similar displays. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel CBK noted that folding, …

Kenya plans to establish an AI-in-Health Centre of Excellence at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improve specialized healthcare services. The Ministry of Health (MoH) said the initiative will focus on building global partnerships, supporting health-sector transformation, and enhancing the skills of local clinicians through …

Authorities are investigating a shocking incident in Kagayu village, Nyeri County, where a man allegedly killed his wife and two young children. The suspect was arrested after the victims’ bodies were discovered in his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The motive for …

Albert Karakacha, President of the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), has declared that matatu operators will stage strikes every Monday. In a Monday interview, Karakacha said the weekly slowdowns will continue until the government addresses the association’s concerns. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “We will continue every Monday. Even …

A Kenyan family is seeking answers and assistance to repatriate the body of their 29-year-old relative, Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, who was killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia. Mogesa had left Kenya in 2024 for work in Qatar, but his family later learned he had travelled to Russia. Click here …

Thirteen teachers remain hospitalized following Saturday’s matatu accident outside City Primary School, which occurred during KUPPET branch elections. The incident involved a CBD-bound matatu from Limuru Road that reportedly lost its brakes, causing the driver to lose control. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The vehicle veered into a …

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has been freed from a hate speech case after the Milimani Magistrate’s Court confirmed he had complied with all court-set conditions. Magistrate Paul Mutai ruled that Salasya had sufficiently engaged in peace-building activities, reaching more than 1,000 people through physical forums and ongoing campaigns on …

Police officers on Monday clamped down on matatus obstructing roads in Nairobi’s Central Business District, removing registration plates from vehicles that had blocked major streets as a nationwide public transport strike disrupted movement across the city. The disruption followed a strike called by the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), despite an …

A majority of Kenyans remain unconvinced about the transparency of the Nyota Fund, according to a new opinion poll. The survey by Infotrak shows that only 25 per cent of respondents believe the fund’s application and selection process is transparent, while 31 per cent say it is not. Skepticism is …