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…
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has recalled all police officers on leave to resume duty with immediate effect to enhance security operations during this festive season. Kanja also announced the deployment of more police officers including undercover officers to intensify both ground and aerial surveillance across the country. To ensure road safety and smooth…
Tanasha Donna shared a video of herself getting engaged that left many wondering if she was promoting her new song However, a fan asked if she was bleaching, and she clapped and explained why her knuckles might be darker than her voice. The mother of a son with Diamond Platnumz said in the past that…
The government, through the State Department for Agriculture, is using drones to spray over 5 million quelea birds that have been a threat to wheat, sunflower, and barley farmers in Narok County. Speaking when he launched the five-day exercise at Sansora farm at the border of Narok and Nakuru counties, the Principal Secretary for Agriculture,…
Governors are now pushing for use of disease burden to determine the division of revenue between national and county governments, Siaya Governor James Orengo has said. According to Orengo, several counties, especially in Nyanza have very high disease burden, forcing them to use a lot of resources in ensuring that citizens live health lives. “We…
Simon Kabu confirmed that his estranged wife Sarah attacked his nanny and left her injured He revealed that the nanny accused Sarah at the Kiambu Police Station, and he had to intervene to convince the sister to drop the case The Executive Director of Bonfire Adventures also revealed that Sarah met the nanny despite claiming…
Idah Alisha became famous for playing Olive in the program Mother In Law on Citizen TV However, he later packed his bags and moved to the United States, but makes annual visits to see friends and family Her friends warmly welcomed Idah at the airport before accompanying her to see the beautiful house she bought…