8:08 am
Kenyans may soon face higher prices for diapers and sanitary towels as the government revisits a plan to shift these items from zero-rated to exempt status under the Eco Levy, eliminating input VAT relief for manufacturers and likely driving up costs for consumers.
7:24 am
Treasury CS John Mbadi announced on Monday that the government is considering amending the NSSF Act 2013 to address private sector concerns and create fairer terms for all employers and employees.
7:04 am
DCI Chief Mohamed Amin, leading Kenya’s delegation at the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow, UK, held key bilateral discussions with UAE and USA representatives on Monday.
Mon, 04 November 2024
5:56 pm
Kenya encounters a stumbling block as IMF lists 4 new demands, including convincing the lender on how the government plans to continuously generate revenue, before disbursing a Ksh78 billion loan.
5:29 pm
The Kenyan Shilling holds steady against the US Dollar for another week amid concerns it would weaken over political turmoil in Kenya; it benefited from inflows from tea and tourism.
4:53 pm
President William Ruto welcomes Chinese investment in critical sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, and digital infrastructure to boost Kenya's transformation agenda.
4:17 pm
IMF Mission Chief Haimanot Teferra reveals that Kenya is yet to meet all four requirements to be able to access the $606 million (Ksh78 billion) loan that the IMF had approved last week.
3:34 pm
Three girls from St Antony’s Secondary School in Narok East Sub-County, Namnyak Girls in Narok West, and Chepkoiyet Secondary in Trans Mara East are sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in hospital after they gave birth a few hours to the onset of the exam.
2:45 pm
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP K counterpart Eugene Wamalwa reveal plans to create a new political coalition signaling an exit from the Azimio la Umoja.
2:07 pm
Interior PS Raymond Omollo directs all chiefs to use the Chiefs’ Climate Action Day to mobilise tree-planting exercises of up to 250 trees in their localities every month.
1:36 pm
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party announces that the grassroots election will take place on November 27, 2024.
12:50 pm
Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute raises concerns over alleged tampering with evidence in the investigation of the fraudulent loss of more than Sh6.5 billion at the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) in the edible oil scandal.
12:42 pm
One Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) candidate dies in Tigania West as two other girls forced to write their exams in hospital after the delivery of their babies.
12:00 pm
President William Ruto lauds the Supreme Court for its mission to protect the Constitution, uphold the rule of law and ensure justice for all citizens.
11:33 am
US Ambassador Meg Whitman invests Ksh9 million during the launch of American Corner Mtaani at Kenya National Library Service.
11:16 am
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki calls for modern infrastructure in the Judiciary to enhance the delivery of justice and safeguard the public interest.
10:52 am
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Kenya asks President William Ruto to prioritise allocating resources from his government towards the construction of a new Supreme Court building noting that it will enhance service delivery.
10:12 am
President William Ruto celebrates 12 years of the Supreme Court at an event attended by CJ Martha Koome at State House in Nairobi.
9:39 am
Education CS Julius Ogamba reveals that personalization of the examination papers and securing all mobile phones in an examination center are among the steps taken to curb any attempts at malpractices and irregularities as KCSE kicks off
9:21 am
Lilian Achieng Aluko, a radio presenter in Nairobi, was found dead inside her boyfriend's house in Kahawa West; a knife believed to be the murder weapon found beside her.
8:55 am
KCSE kicks off today with over 960,000 candidates sitting exams in 10,755 centres; Education Ministry officials preside over the exercise expected to last until November 22, 2024.
8:21 am
The Moi University Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey announces the reopening of the institution, set for Friday, November 8, after a series of consultations with key stakeholders.
7:47 am
DCI detectives launched a manhunt for two criminals who reportedly gained entry into a house in Eastleigh and seriously assaulted a house help before vanishing.
5:31 pm
PCS Musalia Mudavadi condoles the death of Peter Oloo Aringo, a former legislator who served as the Minister of Education, noting he will be remembered for his remarkable service.
4:48 pm
Kenyan Athlete Vicoty Chepng'eno wins the 42-kilometer race during the 2024 Beijing Marathon held in China after clocking a time of 2:21:56.
4:18 pm
President William Ruto pledges a comprehensive programme to address rising murders of women and girls; says police will be granted resources to stop killers.
3:49 pm
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi says President William Ruto will be following his impeached Deputy Rigathi Gachagua as a one-term president following consultations with Raila Odinga.
3:09 pm
Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) reveals that the slain suspect in the murder of the Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko was using an alias name, which links him to other robberies with violence in Nyanza.
2:54 pm
Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi lashed out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for asking MPs to pass the Coffee Bill at a similar speed they used to impeach him noting, "We must first deal with all the plans you had to steal coffee farmers' money."
