Kenya Revives Controversial Tax Plans, Sparking Fears of Unrest
Kenya is set to reintroduce a modified version of its controversial eco-levy tax, potentially reigniting tensions that led to widespread protests earlier this year. The...
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Suspected serial killer escapes from police custody in Kenya’s Nairobi
A manhunt is under way in Kenya after the escape from a Nairobi police cell of a man police claim had confessed to murdering 42 women after...
Kenya government plans to reinstate some taxes to raise $1.2 bn
Nairobi — The Kenyan government plans to raise about $1.2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in a finance bill that was scrapped in the...
Uhuru hasn’t instructed us to join Kenya Kwanza – Kioni
Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni now says Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has not instructed his followers to join Kenya Kwanza. The former Ndarangwa MP said...
Kenya airport workers’ union delays strike by two weeks
A planned strike by aviation staff at Kenya‘s international airport has been delayed by two weeks to “give dialogue a chance,” a spokesman has said. About 10,000 members...
Kenya Steps Up Surveillance as Mpox Declared Global Health Emergency
NAIROBI – Kenya’s Ministry of Health on Friday ramped up nationwide surveillance to detect suspected cases of mpox after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared...
Statues in Eldoret Removed After Public Backlash Over ‘Embarrassing’ Depictions of Athletes
NAIROBI — In the early hours of Thursday morning, authorities in Eldoret quietly removed three statues of renowned athletes after they were met with widespread...
Kenyan Citizens Urge President Ruto to Prioritize Inflation, Survey Reveals
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — A majority of Kenyans are urging President William Ruto to prioritize addressing the escalating cost of living, with inflation emerging...
Kenya Aviation Workers Union Calls Strike Over Proposed Deal with India’s Adani Airport Holdings
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — The Kenya Aviation Workers Union announced on Monday its plan to launch a strike early next week in protest against...
Al-Shabab Militants Kill Kenyan Official, Flee with Hijacked Vehicle
By Judy Maina NAIROBI – Kenyan security forces have initiated a manhunt for suspected Al-Shabab militants who ambushed and killed a government official on Saturday...
