The Government of Kenya has responded to Tanzania’s recent decision to ban non-citizens, including Kenyans, from operating certain small businesses, calling for the removal of the restrictions in line with regional economic integration agreements. Tanzania officially enacted the new policy through a legal notice—Government Notice No. 487A—issued on July 28, 2025, under the Business Licensing […]
Eldas MP Dr. Adan Keynan has urged the government to prioritise the expansion of banking and financial services in Northern Kenya, warning that the continued shortage is stalling development and leaving pastoralist communities behind. Speaking in the National Assembly, Dr. Keynan called for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and […]
The National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee has received a petition seeking the repeal of a legal provision that exempts Kenya’s first two presidents from paying estate duty. The petition, presented by John Wangai and Muhia Kagwe, calls for the removal of Section 7(3) of the Estate Duty Act (Cap. 483), which exempts the estates of […]
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives has pledged full support to the newly appointed team tasked with modernizing the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) sector in Kenya. Ikolomani MP Benard Shinali, who chairs the committee, made the assurance during a meeting with the Committee of Experts reviewing the Sacco Societies […]
Parliament has announced its readiness to draft new laws to address the challenges preventing the reservation of 30% of public procurement opportunities for youth, women, and Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs). The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities assured State Agencies of its commitment to support full implementation of the law that mandates […]
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is under increasing scrutiny over financial risks totaling Sh12.97 billion linked to unresolved legal disputes, contractor claims, and unpaid land compensation. The Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy raised concerns that these liabilities could disrupt the company’s ability to implement critical energy infrastructure projects. The Committee, led […]
The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has announced that construction of the solar-powered Kilifi Central Fish Landing Site is now 90% complete. Speaking during a site inspection, Dr. Omollo said the project, launched in August 2024, is in its final phase, with ongoing works including painting, terrazzo finishes, and […]
Nairobi, Kenya – As the city gears up to host the much-anticipated Africa Championship (CHAN) Tournament on Saturday, 3rd August 2025, the Nairobi Traffic Department has issued a traffic advisory announcing major road closures and diversions in the city. The measures are aimed at ensuring smooth operations and enhanced security around the tournament venues and […]
Former presidential aspirant Dr. Reuben Kigame filed a petition seeking to privately prosecute top Kenyan government officials over what he terms as state-sanctioned crimes against humanity committed during the Gen Z-led protests of 2024 and 2025. In the petition filed at the High Court, Dr. Kigame accused the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the Interior […]
The Kenya Kwanza government has no plans to do away with the free education in the country, United Democratic Alliance party leaders said Thursday. The leaders however, admitted a cash crunch had occasioned the delays in the disbursement of the pet capitation funds to schools. Once this is fixed there shall be a resumption of […]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Thursday the government is not an enemy of the young people, promising to always listen and act on their demands for a better nation. While assuring them of better policies in search of a better lives for the youth, the DP said the country cannot afford to ignore the younger […]
The High court quashed the acquittal of two international businessmen Deepak Kamani and his brother Rashmi Kamani and three former PSs in the Sh3.5 billion Anglo leasing scandal and ordered their retrial. Anti-Corruption High Court judge Benjamin Musyoki set aside the acquital of Joseph Magari, Dave Mwangi and David Onyonka who are all former permanent […]
