Bitcoin is well-known among members of its community as a stable, reliable cryptocurrency that can act as a store of value. Over the years, it has remained the most critical digital asset on the market, in spite of the arrival of numerous altcoins that provide additional functionality, enabling the development of decentralized applications and gaming….
The Kenyan series is due to premiere on December 20. Multan Productions, the company behind Kenyan drama ‘Mo-Faya’ has released the trailer to the series ahead of its Netflix premiere. Created and directed by Reuben Odanga, the seven-part series, described as “a drama with a touch of telenovela”, unfolds predominantly in Nairobi, with rarely seen…
The Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) has announced plans to cancel the registration certificates of 2,802 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) due to non-compliance with the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Act, 2013. In a Kenya Gazette notice dated November 21, PBORA stated that the listed organizations breached provisions of the Act and failed to meet the…
The Eldoret High Court has convicted Jackton Odhiambo for the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo, popularly known as Chiloba. Prosecutor Mark Mugun led a compelling case, presenting testimonies from 23 witnesses that detailed the events surrounding Chiloba’s gruesome death. The court concluded that the evidence proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Odhiambo intentionally…
Simon and Sarah Kabu, the founders of the renowned tour company Bonfire Adventures, have become the focus of public interest following the circulation of CCTV footage showing an alleged altercation involving Sarah Kabu and another woman. The couple, well-known for their high-profile presence on social media, has taken to separate videos to clarify the matter…
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced 600 job openings for motorcycle riders in Dubai. In an update on December 5, Mutua revealed that officials from a UAE-based company will visit Kenya to conduct interviews and hire riders for the positions. The requirements for candidates include a valid Kenyan passport or proof…
Two new Mpox cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours in Mombasa County. The latest update brings the total number of cases in the country to 26, distributed across 12 counties as follows: Nakuru (7), Mombasa (6), Nairobi (2), Kajiado (2), Bungoma (2), Taita Taveta (1), Busia (1), Makueni (1), Kericho (1), Kilifi…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has ordered the immediate quarantine of Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017, which is used in cancer treatment. This action follows complaints regarding the drug’s appearance. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 5, PPB explained that the quarantine order was prompted by concerns over the visual quality…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed plans to review the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax, aiming to ease the financial strain on Kenyan workers. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 FinAcess Survey, Mbadi acknowledged that high salary taxes remain a major challenge, with 8% of employees’ salaries currently going toward taxes. “We have listened to…
At least 4,282 people have died in road accidents reported this year, compared to 4,090 deaths during the same period in 2023. This marks an increase of 192 lives lost due to road carnage, according to the latest statistics. “These are not just numbers; these are human lives severely impacted by road accidents,” said Inspector…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has published a report revealing the monthly income distribution for employed Kenyans. The 2023 Statistical Abstract Report highlights that most employed Kenyans earned between Kes. 50,000 and Kes. 99,999, with 1,426,245 employees in this salary range. Of these, 908,004 were male and 518,242 were female. The second most…
Noah Lyles seems determined to do things his own way as he has invited students to a showdown with him after snubbing YouTuber IShowSpeed and NFL star Tyreek Hill. Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles has invited two high school or college athletes from Florida to race him days after turning down a request for a…
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) has raised concerns over the deteriorating state of roads in Nairobi. In a statement, the commission’s CEO Mercy Wambua is seeking answers from the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Director General who should respond within a week. The Ombudsman highlighted the daily struggles and frustrations experienced by Nairobi residents…
Raila Odinga will join three other candidates on December 13, 2024, in a high-stakes televised debate as they vie for the prestigious position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The Mjadala Afrika debate, hosted at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, is a pivotal moment in the campaign for the AUC’s top…
Pensioners have until the end of February 2025 to register with the new pensioner self-registration portal or face suspension from the payroll. National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo says the government is looking to eliminate inefficiencies in processing claims as part of a new end-to-end Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP). According to Treasury, Kenya…