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Commissions earned by Bolt drivers will now be subject to a 16% value-added tax (VAT) following the enactment of the 2023 Electronic, Internet, and Digital Marketplace Supply Regulations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel For the past 15 months, Bolt has covered the VAT cost for drivers, helping to …

At least 144 people have died and 732 injured so far in Myanmar, following an earthquake that struck the center of the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The BBC Burma team says these figures come from Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing, who says the figures are …

Haitian President Fritz Alphonse Jean visited the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission camp where Kenyan police officers are stationed, following the death of one of the officers at the hands of a gang. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The president expressed Haiti’s continued support for the MSS mission …

Mercy Mugao, a young entrepreneur from Kitui, has defied expectations by turning a traditional craft into a thriving global business. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel After graduating with a degree in Agricultural Economics from Karatina University, Mugao cast aside the conventional career path to pursue her passion for …

Kenya Power has announced that areas in four counties will experience planned power interruptions on Saturday, March 29, for system maintenance. The affected counties are Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Murang’a. The outages will occur at different times between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more details, see the list …

Renowned Kamba benga artist, Alex Kasau Kulukulu, has sparked a conversation about cultural preservation and the authenticity of Kamba festivals. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a recent post on social media, Kulukulu emphasized that Kamba festivals should remain true to the Kamba identity and be a celebration …

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the upcoming auction of military vehicles, equipment, and general stores across various regions, including Nanyuki, Mombasa, Nairobi, and Nakuru. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The auction, which is set to take place in April and May 2025, will offer a range …

Authorities have arrested four individuals suspected of being involved in hardware burglaries in Machakos. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the police, the arrests took place during a well-coordinated operation, where the main suspect and two of his accomplices were apprehended. The police believe the trio had …

TikTok personality Maria Wangari Kamunge, known as Rish Kamunge, has been granted a Ksh. 5 million bond following her arrest and arraignment over fraud allegations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina approved the bond on Friday morning. Kamunge’s defense team had opposed the bond request, …

Three bar managers in Belgium are among five men who have been arrested in connection with an investigation into acts of rape and sexual assault against dozens of women, local police have said. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Prosecutors said the suspects were linked to the drinking of …