Public schools across Kenya will start receiving long-overdue capitation funds on Monday, the Ministry of Education has confirmed. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba made the announcement during the Inaugural Education Conference 2026 held at Lake Naivasha Resort. He disclosed that the government would release Ksh21 billion by the end of next week to support operations…
The government has sought to reassure the public that the Finance Bill 2025 will not introduce any new taxes, clarifying that the bill aims to alleviate the high cost of living in the country. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi emphasized that the proposed changes are designed to provide tax relief to citizens, while also trimming…
Police officers arrest a demonstrator protesting against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. Andrew Kasuku/AP The High Court has declared a protest ban imposed during the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations unlawful, handing a major victory to 11 protesters who challenged police actions in court. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that former Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei…
The 2025 Finance Bill brings significant changes, particularly one that would allow the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access personal and transactional data from businesses. In the bill tabled before Parliament on Wednesday, the government proposes removing Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act. This clause currently protects businesses from having to share customer data…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has raised serious concerns over what he terms as excessive borrowing by President William Ruto’s administration, warning that Kenya could be heading into a full-blown debt crisis. Speaking on Wednesday, Nyoro drew stark comparisons between President Ruto and the late President Mwai Kibaki, arguing that while both borrowed funds,…
BBC 02nd May, 2025 06:40 AM US President Donald Trump at a past event. PHOTO/@realDonaldTrump/X US President Donald Trump has removed Mike Waltz from his post as national security adviser and will nominate him as ambassador to the United Nations. In a post on social media, Trump thanked Waltz for his work and…
Harry Maguire earns a surprising new nickname after a standout performance in Manchester United’s crucial Europa League victory in Spain. Manchester United have been handed a timely lift in their turbulent season and came courtesy of an unlikely source of Harry Maguire, now affectionately dubbed “Harrydinho” by delighted fans. The towering center-back produced a moment…
The Blues lead the race to sign Lorient’s Arthur Avom, the ‘new Yaya Toure’, amid Premier League competition. Chelsea have emerged as frontrunners in the race to sign highly-rated Cameroonian midfielder Arthur Avom, dubbed the ‘new Yaya Toure’, following a breakthrough season with French side Lorient. The 20-year-old has caught the eye of several Premier…
Keely Hodgkinson explains why the Diamond League prepared her for glory at the Paris Olympic Games. Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will receive a hero’s welcome when she returns to the London Stadium to race over 800m at the London Athletics Meet on July 19. Delivering a typically fearless performance, the 23-year-old made history at the…
Mo Farah silenced critics on home soil and organisers are going to use his inspiration to put together a bid for London to host the 2040 Olympics. London 2012 proved to be a monumental success for the United Kingdom, thanks to Mo Farah‘s heroics on home soil. Farah won the 10,000m gold in a time…
Why a new invention by former track athlete could jeopardise Usain Bolt’s world record. Usain Bolt‘s status as greatest sprinter of all time could be in danger of a downfall as invention into fastest running track take shape. Bolt set the world record in the men’s 100-metre with a blistering time of 9.58 seconds at…
Kenya Rugby Sevens teams alias Shujaa has been relegated following the introduction of a new format by World Rugby. World Rugby has confirmed an evolved HSBC SVNS competition model designed to deliver long-term financial sustainability and grow the global reach of rugby sevens in the lead-up to the LA 2028 Olympics. Shaped through stakeholder consultation…
President William Ruto (2nd left) interacts with COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli during the 60th Labour Day Celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi on May 1, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] No pay increase was offered in this year’s Labour Day celebrations as President William Ruto directed the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to ensure the…
Stawell Gift Organisers are contemplating inviting Noah Lyles to race Gout Gout on home soil next year. Olympic champion Noah Lyles could headline Stawell Gift event next year if it all goes well according to organisers. After the success of this year’s Stawell Gift despite neither Gout Gout nor Lachlan Kennedy making the final, key…
Kenya’s Rising Stars impressed in their AFCON U20 debut but were narrowly beaten by Morocco in a thrilling Group B clash. Kenya’s Rising Stars were edged out 3-2 by Morocco in a five-goal thriller, as they marked their debut appearance in the Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Group B opener took place at…