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Kenya-Somalia Border Reopens for Miraa Trade, NSC Confirms
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo has confirmed that the National Security Council (NSC) has ratified the reopening of the Kenya–Somalia border for cross-border trade, specifically to facilitate the transportation of miraa. In a letter responding to an inquiry dated January 13, 2026, PS Omolo clarified that the decision followed requests seeking confirmation on the status…
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MPs win big as Court of Appeal Revives NGCDF Act
Members of Parliament have secured a significant legal victory after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court decision that had invalidated the entire National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Act, 2015. In a judgment delivered on Friday, February 6, the appellate court ruled that the High Court erred in striking down the law in…
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ODM Demands Freeze of Azimio After Uhuru Kenyatta Revives Coalition and Reshuffles Leadership
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has taken a hardline stance against recent developments within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, demanding an immediate freeze of the coalition’s operations following its revival under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. In a strongly worded letter dated February 5 and addressed to the Registrar of Political Parties (RPP), ODM accused Azimio’s…
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Miguna Miguna Claims 2018 Deportation led to PayPal Account ban
Lawyer and political activist Miguna Miguna has claimed that actions taken by the former Uhuru Kenyatta administration led to the freezing and eventual banning of his PayPal account. According to Miguna, PayPal froze both his personal and business accounts following his controversial deportation from Kenya in 2018. He alleges that after being abducted, tortured, sedated,…
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Atwoli Urges Ruto to Scrap 5-Year Term Limit
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has called on President William Ruto to initiate constitutional changes that would permanently remove presidential term limits. Speaking during a television interview on Tuesday, the outspoken trade unionist argued that a five-year term is insufficient for any president to fully design, implement, and complete meaningful national development projects. According to…
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KRA Introduces Phased Income Tax Filing System Ahead of 2026 Returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled a new income tax filing model that will take effect in the 2026 return season, marking a significant shift in how taxpayers submit their annual declarations. In a notice issued on Thursday, February 5, the taxman revealed it will roll out a phased filing system intended to streamline…
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Moses Ledama Sunkuli new IEBC CEO
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, barely 48 hours after the resignation of Marjan Hussein. In a statement issued on Thursday, February 5, IEBC confirmed that Sunkuli will also serve as Acting Commission Secretary, roles previously held by Marjan. The appointment takes effect…
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Kenyans Left With no Affordable Passport Options as 50-Page Booklet Disappears
Kenyans applying for new passports are now facing higher costs after the government quietly removed the 50-page passport option from the eCitizen platform. The online portal now lists only the 66-page passport at KSh 12,500 for new applicants, leaving no mid-tier or budget alternatives. A check of the eCitizen system shows that both the 50-page…
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President Ruto Announces Tax Relief for Low-Income Kenyans Amid Venue Criticism
President William Ruto has unveiled a major tax relief plan aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income earners. The announcement, made today, includes measures to exempt more than 1.5 million workers earning KSh 30,000 or less per month from paying income tax. Additionally, around 500,000 employees earning up to KSh 50,000 will see their…
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Nelson Havi Joins DCP, Eyes Westlands Parliamentary Seat
Senior Counsel and former Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi has officially joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking a significant boost for the party as it positions itself ahead of the next general election. Announcing Havi’s entry on Tuesday, DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua said the party was deliberately strengthening its…
