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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The National Police Service (NPS) has initiated a 72-hour investigation into allegations of serious misconduct involving officers attached to Nandi Hills Police Station in Nandi County. This action follows the widespread circulation of CCTV footage on social media showing the incident, which preliminary assessments suggest took place on January 10, …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cautioned job seekers to be wary of fraudulent employment postings circulating on social media. In a statement on Thursday, the commission said fake adverts often request payments or personal details, which are not part of the official recruitment process. Click here to …

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has restated his reservations about President William Ruto’s push to model Kenya’s economic transformation on Singapore. Appearing on JKLive on Wednesday, Nyoro said the two countries differ greatly in population size, land mass and economic structure, making direct comparisons unrealistic. He argued that meaningful economic benchmarking …

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has shed light on the roots of his fallout with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), blaming it on what he says is the party’s departure from the promises made to Kenyans. Speaking during a television interview on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, Nyoro …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the demolition of business premises associated with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was driven by political motives, linked to the governor’s rising profile and the growing influence of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). In a detailed statement shared on social media, …