The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a WhatsApp-based service that allows taxpayers to access key tax services, including filing returns, without physically visiting KRA offices. The new digital option was confirmed on Thursday, January 22, by KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga, who said the WhatsApp chatbot is available round the clock and currently […]
The United States government has significantly widened the scope of Kenyan nationals classified among its most serious undocumented offenders, with the number rising from 15 to 28 in just over two months. The move comes amid an intensified immigration enforcement campaign under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has prioritised the arrest and removal of undocumented […]
Anxiety and confusion have erupted within legal and political circles following the release of the latest list of nominees for appointment as Judges of the Court of Appeal, after it emerged that a lawyer closely associated with President William Ruto is among those shortlisted. On Thursday, January 22, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) announced it […]
President William Ruto has directed all learners across the country to report to school starting Friday, regardless of financial constraints or lack of school uniforms. Speaking in Meru during the disbursement of funds under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme, the President ordered all provincial administration officers to ensure the directive […]
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has called on students aspiring to join universities and colleges to take part in the inaugural National Career Conference and Exhibition 2026, an event designed to help learners make informed education and career choices ahead of the placement exercise. In a statement, KUCCPS said the three-day […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its inquiry into the fatal road traffic accident that claimed the life of former Lugari MP Hon. Cyrus Jirongo, summoning a wide circle of family members, friends and political associates to record statements as part of what it describes as a “wide-ranging and comprehensive” investigation. In a […]
A Nakuru hotel that recently made headlines after its visibly frustrated owner broke down over low customer turnout is now enjoying a dramatic turnaround, having been filled to capacity for the second consecutive day. The unexpected surge in guests comes just days after the owner’s(Harriet Akinyi) emotional appeal highlighted the struggles many businesses and more […]
Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala has reignited political debate after alleging that Suna East MP Junet Mohamed secretly worked with President William Ruto during the 2022 General Election. Malala claimed Junet acted as a mole within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, echoing remarks previously made by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary […]
Oketch Salah, popularly known as Raila Odinga’s adopted son, has issued a firm response to claims attributed to Winnie Odinga that some individuals are attempting to “copy-paste Baba,” dismissing the accusations as false, malicious, and politically driven. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 20, Salah denied allegations that he had disrespected or sidelined members […]
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has declared that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing internal turbulence and urgently needs a National Delegates Convention (NDC) to restore stability and chart a clear leadership path. Speaking candidly, Owino said the party is experiencing a “storm” that cannot be ignored, insisting that only an NDC […]