The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to implement a real-time tax system that will integrate with cryptocurrency exchanges and marketplaces, allowing the agency to monitor and record transactions effectively. KRA announced this initiative while outlining its tax collection strategies for the fiscal year 2024/25, highlighting its intention to capture crucial transaction details, including the…
William Sydney Davis II ‘Will’ combined with Uchenna Iroegbu, each posting a double-double to propel Road to BAL debutants Nairobi City Thunder to their first victory in a 89-53 show over Seychelles’ Beau Vallon Heat . This was the opening match of East Division’s Group D, a group that has attracted five teams and…
Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has underscored the importance of sustainable agriculture as a crucial asset in feeding the 1.2 million people living in the county.Addressing farmers during the world food day at Kisii stadium yesterday Arati noted that the rich soils in Gusii was capable of producing…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (2nd left) with his lawyers Paul Muite, Tom Macharia, Njiru Ndegwa and Elisha Ongoya at the Senate Chambers during his impeachment motion hearing on October 17, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] As the Senate holds its final sitting today on the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy Chief Justice…
Dominican Olympic 400m champion is set to visit Cuba for a two-week break after her historic season. Olympics 400m champion Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic is heading to Cuba for a relaxing vacation after her historic and highly successful 2024 athletics season. The sprinter, who dazzled the world with her record-breaking performances, is taking…
The family of the famous Super Metro Sacco conductor Gerald Mwangi popularly known as Makanga bae who died after a grisly road accident, has announced his burial date. According to the statement shared by the Sacco, Makanga bae will be buried on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his rural home in Muthure, Wangige Kiambu County….
Three Kenyans who spent over four months in a Madagascar jail are finally back home, thanks to the efforts of the Blue Economy Ministry, the Kenya Maritime Agency, and various human rights organisations. The fishermen were arrested for operating in foreign waters without the necessary documentation. The three men, originally from the Kenyan coast, recounted…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata. [Elvis Ogina,Standard] As the Senate impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unfolded on Wednesday, Murang’a Governor Irung’u Kang’ata met with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to discuss “national cohesion and the progress we have made as a country under devolution.” The meeting quickly fueled speculation about Kang’ata’s political ambitions, especially…
Raphael Varane discusses what made him leave Manchester United and the moment he knew his career had reached its end. Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has shared his thoughts on his exit from Old Trafford and his subsequent retirement from professional football in a revealing interview with L’Équipe. After three impactful years with the…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the timetable for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), set to commence with a rehearsal on October 25. The main examinations will follow, running from October 28 to 30. KNEC specified that each paper’s allocated time is listed alongside its subject, and no additional time will…
Nairobi – Lawyer Tom Macharia tried to use President William Ruto's remarks to defend the Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguawho is facing an impeachment trial. Lawyer Tom Macharia (left) is part of the legal team representing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (right) in his impeachment case. Photo: Senate of Kenya.Source: Twitter Macharia is one of the strongest…
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi Kenya’s upper house of parliament, the Senate, is set to vote on Thursday on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in what has become an unprecedented political saga that has captivated the nation. The vote follows an impeachment trial that began earlier this week, marking only the second…
Rejected by Nigeria in 2021, Annette Echikunwoke switched to the U.S. winning Olympic silver and reflecting on UC roots. Nigeria-born Annette Echikunwoke has come a long way from her days at the University of Cincinnati (UC) to becoming one of the world’s top athletes. The Olympic silver medalist in hammer throw, who recently made history…
This week, the National Treasury unveiled its annual borrowing plan for the financial year 2024/2025, with Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi expressing confidence in a projected growth rate of 5.5 percent for the Kenyan economy. This optimistic forecast suggests that Kenya’s economy will maintain stability in the medium term, despite rising global geopolitical tensions, including conflicts…
The Director General of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Professor Elijah Songok, has emphasized that the impact of climate change is not only an environmental or economic issue but also a public health crisis, especially in African countries. Speaking at the 3rd Health and Climate Change Conference held at the Machakos Convention Centre from…