Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the government does not intend to keep increasing taxes to finance development projects. Speaking during a privatisation forum at Migori Teachers’ Training College (TTC), Mbadi said the government recognises that Kenyans are already heavily burdened and will therefore …
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Detectives in Thika have arrested two foreign nationals in connection with a suspected stupefying offence, an incident that has once again highlighted concerns over drug-facilitated crimes in Kenya. The two suspects, aged 56 and 40 and believed to be from the Middle East, were apprehended after allegedly attempting to carry …
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The United States Embassy in Nairobi will shut its doors on Monday, January 19, to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the US. Observed every third Monday of January, the holiday honours the life and enduring legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent figure …
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The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has successfully energised the 132kV Kitui–Wote transmission line, marking a major milestone in improving electricity reliability across Makueni, Kitui, and Garissa counties. The line was officially activated on Friday at 11:00 AM, enhancing grid stability in the Eastern region. The new connection is expected …
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Three community elders from Garissa County have appealed to Governor Nathif Jama to urgently address an acute and long-standing water shortage in their area, saying they have yet to benefit from any county-supported water projects since the introduction of devolution. The elders—Mohamud Hajir, Haret Noor and Mohamed Ahmed—from Korisa location …
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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), working alongside Tsavo Trust, Kamungi Rangers and Lukenya University’s wildlife team, has moved five elephants that had wandered into the university grounds. KWS said the joint operation was launched after reports emerged that a herd within the institution’s conservancy was displaying unusually aggressive behaviour. Click …
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Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has been re-elected unopposed as secretary general of the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union for another five-year term. The union also threw its weight behind Atwoli’s bid to seek re-election as Cotu secretary general in the umbrella body’s polls …
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A gold trader was fatally shot during a robbery at Kehancha town in Migori County, police have confirmed. The incident occurred on the night of January 15, 2026, and involved a 23-year-old Tanzanian national, Leonard Lucas Mabina, who was reportedly involved in gold trade activities across Kenya and Tanzania. Click …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confiscated more than 9.3 million illegal cigarettes valued at KSh281.1 million at the Port of Mombasa. The seizure involved a 40-foot container, intercepted following intelligence reports, and a multi-agency team was assembled to verify the consignment. Due to the nature of the cargo, authorities …
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The Ministry of Health has warned Kenyans about the potential health risks of prolonged tree-hugging exercises, with reports indicating that some participants have suffered complications severe enough to require hospitalization. Speaking to residents in Ngiriambu, Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, on Thursday, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni urged individuals to …
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