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The Supreme Court is set to review the government’s appeal regarding the 2023 Finance Act, which was previously deemed unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal. Today, the National Assembly and other appellants will present their case before a full seven-judge bench. These appellants include the Speaker of the National Assembly, …

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a press briefing to provide crucial information and outline urgent measures in response to mpox. This briefing comes after the introduction of the Mpox Joint Continental Preparedness and Response Plan by the Africa CDC and the World Health Organization.

Actress Winfred Bwire Ndubi, beloved for her portrayal of ‘Dida’ on Citizen TV’s hit show, Sultana has Passed on. Bwire, who had been courageously battling cancer, passed away today, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, inspiration, and advocacy. Bwire was diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an uncommon and …

A violent incident occurred in Kilera village, Igembe North, Meru County, where a man attacked and killed four neighbors before being lynched by enraged residents. Police described the attack as unusual. In total, five people died, leaving the community in shock. The incident, involving a mentally challenged man, occurred on …

By: BBC China and the Philippines have accused each other of ramming coast guard vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. The Philippines has claimed a Chinese ship “directly and intentionally rammed” into its vessel, while Beijing has accused the Philippines of “deliberately” crashing into a Chinese …

Although Parliament is currently on recess, several House committees have continued their activities. This week, the Senate Public County Investments and Special Funds Committee summoned former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu to discuss the financial records of the Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC) for the fiscal years 2019/20, 2020/21, and 2021/22. …

A nine-month-old baby has died and 19 other passengers were injured after a Bus Car Company public service vehicle rolled over due to a tire blowout in Matsangoni, Kilifi. The incident happened at 8 a.m. on Saturday while the bus was traveling from Kilifi to Malindi. According to police, the …

Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni has announced the confirmation of the fourth Mpox case in the country. The new case involves a truck driver from Mombasa traveling to Rwanda. The driver began feeling unwell on August 28 while passing through Gilgil and was unable to continue his …

By: BBC US rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53 after collapsing at concert on Friday in Connecticut, his representative has told the BBC. He was halfway through his set at the Town Center Park in the city of Hamden when he collapsed on stage. Mayor Lauren Garrett said in …

The government has halted the import of sugar into the country. Raymond Omollo, Chair of the Border Control and Operations Coordination Committee and Interior Principal Secretary, has instructed the chairs of border management committees across 27 regions to enforce this ban. Omollo explained that due to ongoing reforms in the …