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Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen has outlined steps the government is taking following the discovery of female bodies at the Kware dumpsite in Embakasi. He was responding to a question from Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba on the status of investigations. Murkomen said police began investigations after reports of people mysteriously disappearing.…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims that setting the date for upcoming by-elections on November 27 violates the law. The clarification comes after Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna accused the Commission of acting against the Constitution. On Sunday, August 10, Sifuna said recent IEBC decisions, including the by-election…
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Parliament has begun debating a proposed law that would give the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMS) a share of the air passenger service charge and shift tourism funds to a single account. The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to add KMS to the list of agencies…
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Since taking office in September 2022, President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration has moved swiftly to fill many positions across government ministries, state corporations, and diplomatic missions. However, a recurring and notable trend has emerged: a series of high-profile and skilled individuals have publicly declined, rejected, or quietly failed to accept prestigious appointments. These rejections,…
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An AI generated image of a boss and employee in talks The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued new guidance on how gratuity payments will be taxed following the Finance Act, 2025. The amendment to the Income Tax Act now exempts gratuity earned after 1st July 2025 from income tax. This change is set to…
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An AI-generated image of a learner in class Every 13 August, the world celebrates International Left-Handers Day, a day dedicated to recognising the uniqueness of those who use their left hand more naturally than their right. Globally, left-handers make up about 10 per cent of the population, but in Kenya, the experience of growing up…
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The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi The government has announced an ambitious Sh258 billion ($2 billion) plan to modernise and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), a strategic move that follows the controversial cancellation of a deal with India’s Adani Group late last year. The new project, which includes the construction of a new…
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A lady taking ripe bananas off a paper bag Bananas are one of the most convenient and affordable fruits, but they don’t always ripen when you need them. Bananas release ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that triggers the ripening process by converting starches into sugars. When you place bananas inside a brown paper bag,…
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An AI-generated image of a DJ mixing Grauchi, MC Gogo, DJ Lyta – you can name them; these are names that spark instant recognition on your YouTube homepage. You’ve seen their videos rack up millions of views, perhaps shared around social media, lauded for their energy, their creativity, their electric presence behind the decks or…
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Reggae entertainer Kriss Darlin Kriss Darlin has etched his name in history as the first Kenyan DJ to perform at the prestigious Reggae Land Festival in the UK. From his humble beginnings in Kibera to rubbing shoulders with global reggae icons, Kriss has carved a career marked by resilience, advocacy, and mentorship. Over the years,…