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The government has disbursed Ksh.2,089,844,000 to over 1 million beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii program, as announced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore disclosed that the funds were released on Friday, accompanied by an additional Ksh.5,930,000 for the Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health …

The Ministry of Labour has opened job opportunities for female Kenyan nurses to work in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), as announced by Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime. The initiative, done in partnership with the government of Kenya and KSA, aims to recruit additional health workers, although …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed condolences on New Year’s Day to a family that tragically lost six members in a recent road accident. The accident occurred when their car collided with a matatu on the Nyeri-Nyahururu road. Accompanied by his spouse, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, and local leaders, DP Gachagua visited …

On Monday, authorities in Uasin Gishu County apprehended two primary suspects in connection with the homicide of Kenyan-born Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat. The athlete was discovered deceased in his vehicle on Sunday morning in Kimumu estate, located on the outskirts of Eldoret town. According to CCTV footage seen by The …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that police officers will begin receiving a 40% salary increase from July, as recommended by the Taskforce led by former Chief Justice David Maraga. The salary review, outlined in the report, is slated to be implemented over the next three years. The increase will …

Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya over an oil importation agreement, filing a case at the East African Court of Justice. According to court documents submitted on December 28, 2023, Uganda alleges that the Kenyan government has prevented the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) from granting a license …

Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, has called on President William Ruto to reduce the burden of taxation and lower the cost of living in response to the President’s New Year’s message. Speaking at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County on Monday, Odinga acknowledged …

Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria has urged the government to alleviate the financial burden on Kenyan citizens by reconsidering the existing tax regime. In an interview marking the end of 2023, Muheria acknowledged the challenges faced by Kenyans, particularly with increased taxation and a high cost of living. He emphasized …

Former Treasury CS Henry Rotich organized a gratitude gathering at his parent’s residence to mark his exoneration from the legal charges in the Arror and Kimwarer Dams case. Rotich, visibly emotional, expressed his forgiveness toward those responsible for what he described as “politically instigated charges.” “I have forgiven them because …

Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will experience a rise in toll fees, as the government has revised the rates, according to a Special Gazette notice issued on December 19, 2023, by Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen. In exercising the powers conferred by section 4B(3) of the Public Roads Tolls Act, the …