Machakos County has moved to defuse growing outrage over unpaid supplier claims, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti confirming that comedian Sammy Kioko will be considered for payment once due process is completed. The governor said any verified claim linked to the disputed uniforms will be addressed through a supplementary budget, following public pressure over delayed settlements. […]
Claims of state-linked intimidation have emerged after photojournalist and youth activist Allans Ademba reported the sudden suspension of his social media accounts, sparking fresh concerns over digital freedoms and political expression in Kenya. In a statement shared on X on March 29, Ademba posted screenshots indicating that his TikTok account – previously attracting millions of […]
Shock and grief have engulfed the Kakamega County Polytechnic community following the sudden and mysterious death of its Principal, Carolyn Kamete, widely known as Madam Caro. Her lifeless body was discovered along the shores of Lake Victoria under unclear circumstances, sending waves of concern and speculation among colleagues, students, and local residents. Authorities in Kisumu […]
Kenya’s tax authority is tightening its grip on digital financial activity, placing millions of mobile money users under closer watch as part of a renewed push to seal revenue leakages. The move signals a shift toward data-driven enforcement, targeting individuals whose declared income does not match their transaction history. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says […]
A legal challenge has been mounted in Kerugoya seeking to overturn the controversial return of Francis Atwoli as Secretary-General of Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya, with petitioners questioning the legitimacy and timing of the electoral process. A petition was filed at the High Court in Kerugoya seeking to quash the recent re-election of Francis […]
Nairobi County senator Edwin Sifuna, a candidate under the Linda Mwananchi movement, has raised alarm over the mysterious disappearance of Raphael Tuju, who has reportedly been missing for over 24 hours. In a strongly worded statement, Sifuna urged the public not to dismiss the matter as a private issue, warning that it reflects a broader […]
Kenya is at risk of losing its hosting rights for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if it fails to remit the required KSh 3.5 billion hosting fee by March 30. This warning was issued by Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, who noted that the delay could jeopardize the country’s role in the highly […]
The High Court has ruled that registered mobile phone numbers are personal data protected under the Constitution, and cannot be deactivated or reassigned without the owner’s consent. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, March 19, Justice Lawrence Mugambi stated that mobile numbers serve as unique digital identifiers that connect directly to an individual’s private life. […]
Cancer patients across Kenya are set to get relief in the cost of treatment after the government increased the oncology care package under the Social Health Authority (SHA) by KSh 250,000 following widespread public concern over the rising cost of cancer treatment. On Monday, March 16, Raymond Omollo, the Interior Principal Secretary, announced that the […]
William Kabogo has revealed that the government plans to tighten oversight of the popular social media platform TikTok as part of broader efforts to improve online safety and protect users from emerging digital risks. The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said authorities are working on several measures designed […]