The Kenya Revenue Authority is investigating Morara Kebaso for alleged tax evasion involving KSh 186 million earned from his businesses over the past three years According to KRA, Morara has been recording results every year, despite his five businesses bringing in a lot of income In his defense, the 2027 presidential candidate said he has…
Deputy President Kindiki cited financial constraints, exacerbated by the withdrawal of the 2024 Finance Bill, as the reason for the struggle of the SHA The government will use the additional budget to deal with SHA issues and ensure it is successful Kindiki reported 17 million Kenyans have been registered under the UHC program, Taifa Care,…
Swiss socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, better known as ‘Catwoman’ because of her surgically enhanced cat-like features, will be cremated and buried at her family’s ranch in Kenya, her longtime partner has said. Ms Wildenstein, who made headlines in her lifetime for her extreme and extensive plastic surgeries, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of…
The Labour Ministry has released Ksh 3.5 billion to 1,758,735 beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii programme. In a statement on January 8, Social Protection Principal Secretary Joseph Motari confirmed that beneficiaries began receiving their stipends on January 7. To enhance efficiency, the government has introduced a new payment system via the e-Citizen platform. In a…
Hassan Ali Joho hands over the Mining Act to Fatuma Ali, the Head of the newly created Investigation Section of the Mining Police Unit (MPU) when he opened a two-day induction training for the officers. Kenya is intensifying efforts to combat illegal mining through a new collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). The…
Erick Ouma Ombewa was confirmed dead after his mother, who was worried following his disappearance, visited the mortuary in Bondo Ouma, who disappeared a week after graduating from Rongo University, had scars on his body, as revealed by his friend Brian Obutho Obutho painfully recounted to TUKO.co.ke his last moments with the 26-year-old before his…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has once again responded to claims that he evaded taxes on revenue generated from his business for the last three years. This comes after a report published by a local media house stating that the vibrant govercal nment critic was being investigated by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for failing to…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki issued a stern warning to defaulting contractors that the government will no longer tolerate delays or excuses for key projects. Speaking during an inspection of the Ksh2.6 Billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County on Tuesday, Kindiki emphasized that contractors must take their responsibilities seriously, especially when public funds are involved….
Faith Chepchirchir wins the women’s Tilburg Ten Miles in the Netherlands Rising road racing star Faith Chepchirchir Kiprotich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following allegations of using the prohibited substance Norandrosterone. The AIU confirmed the suspension on Tuesday, January 7, stating that it issued a notice of allegation to the…
An angry mob killed a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer in Mombasa after he allegedly threatened a boda boda rider with a gun for failing to pay for his ride. The incident unfolded on Friday when boda boda rider Antony Otieno requested payment after transporting the deceased from Likoni Primary Vyemani Grounds. According to a…
Olympic marathon bronze medallist Hellen Obiri is aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive Boston Marathon titles having signed up for this year’s race. Defending champion Hellen Obiri is among the many star names that have signed up for this year’s Boston Marathon slated for April 21. Obiri – the only woman…
Starting January 2025, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has increased the cost of DNA identification tests by Ksh 7,000. The test, previously priced at Ksh 20,000, will now cost Ksh 27,000. “We wish to inform our valued customers of a slight price adjustment for the DNA Testing Service, from Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 27,000,…
Kenyan startups extended their regional dominance in 2024, attracting a remarkable $638 million—nearly 30% of all funding raised by African ventures. This strong performance ensured that East Africa, once again, claimed the top spot among the continent’s regions for the second consecutive year. Overall, African startups secured $2.2 billion in 2024, rebounding from a tepid…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.[Standard, File] In a striking display of defiance against the rule of law, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin have, for the second time, failed to appear before the High Court to address the chilling cases of seven youths abducted in…
The Kenyan government plans to raise license fees for satellite communication service providers, significantly increasing operating costs for major players, including Elon Musk’s Starlink. The move aims to regulate and manage the growing satellite internet sector in the country. In December, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced new proposals to revise the Satellite Landing…