Kenya’s Digital Transformation: 22,000 e-Citizen Services and Streamlined Passport Processing

Police DIG Gilbert Masengeli , Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Interior PS Raymond Omollo arrive for a briefing at Harambee House, Nairobi, on December 19, 2024. The government has digitized over 22,000 services on the e-Citizen platform, allowing 375,000 users to access the system daily. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced on Thursday that…

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Morara addresses backlash over his remarks on Burundians replacing Luhyas in watchmen jobs

Activist Morara Kebaso has addressed the uproar sparked by his recent comments on the growing presence of Burundian nationals in Kenya’s security sector, specifically as night guards. His remarks, made during an interview on Citizen TV last week, drew criticism for being perceived as tribalistic and dismissive of the Luhya community, traditionally associated with such…

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KRA announces PAYE changes affecting employers, employees

KRA announces PAYE changes impacting employers and employees effective December 27, 2024. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced changes to the computation of Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) following the enactment of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024. The amendments, which take effect on December 27, will impact how employers calculate taxable employment income. KRA said amounts deductible…

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Terrorists now target churches through illegal funding

Terrorism has become a persistent threat to Kenya’s security, with the country facing a growing risk from domestic and international extremist groups, a new report by the Ministry of Interior has revealed. While the government has made strides in counterterrorism efforts, the report reveals a concerning shift in terrorist strategy, now targeting faith-based and non-governmental…

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Terrorist now target churches through illegal funding

Terrorism has become a persistent threat to Kenya’s security, with the country facing a growing risk from domestic and international extremist groups, a new report by the Ministry of Interior has revealed. While the government has made strides in counterterrorism efforts, the report reveals a concerning shift in terrorist strategy, now targeting faith-based and non-governmental…

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‘There’s always an inner voice criticising me’

Italian Jacobs failed to replicate his imperious form in Paris but thinks 2025 is another opportunity for redemption. Tokyo Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs has reflected on the hard-won qualification in the men’s 100m final event at the Paris Olympic Games. The 30-year-old settled in fifth place after Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson, Fred Kerley and…

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KCSE 2024: Marking Concludes Amid Cheating Scandals and Teacher Arrests

The marking of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams concluded on December 13, 2024, after an extensive effort by examiners across 35 designated marking centers. These dedicated professionals evaluated the work of 965,501 candidates who participated in this year’s examinations, which initially ended on November 22, 2024. Despite some positive moments, the…

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Johnson Sakaja Shows Hope for Re-Election 2027

On Wednesday, December 18, Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja said he has delivered many promises to the people of Nairobi. The governor said many voters have assured him of their support in the 2027 General Election Sakaja may face Embakasi Member of Parliament Babu Owino and his Western counterpart, Tim Wanyonyi, in the 2027 gubernatorial race…

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