The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially ruled out any extension for the submission of annual income tax returns. All taxpayers are legally required to submit their returns on or before Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Unlike previous financial years such as the 2024 cycle where extensions and penalty waivers were granted due to system congestion…
KENYA, June 29–At a high-profile State House ceremony marking the 11th Presidential Assent of the year, President William Ruto officially signed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, into law. This pivotal statutory milestone establishes a structured fiscal architecture for the equitable distribution of resources among Kenya’s 47 devolved units, providing a stabilized operational framework…
Kenya Jun 29–The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a comprehensive clarification addressing public apprehensions and widespread inquiries surrounding the government’s upcoming directive to enforce mandatory annual safety inspections for private vehicles. The regulatory body announced that beginning July 1, all private vehicles older than four years will undergo compulsory yearly technical assessments…
KAMPALA,Jun 29 –Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said President Yoweri Museveni will make the final decision on a proposed arrangement that could pave the way for the reopening of Nation Media Group (NMG) outlets currently off air in Uganda, signaling a possible breakthrough in the ongoing dispute over the suspension of…
SIAYA,Kenya Jun 29 –Leaders from the Nyanza region have intensified their support for the Broad-Based Government, urging residents to embrace cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration instead of returning to opposition politics and street protests. The leaders made the remarks during separate church fundraising events in Ugunja and Ugenya constituencies, arguing that direct engagement with…
Legal proceedings in the Utumishi Girls School murder case are currently underway via virtual format, with the Kibera High Court issuing an order to exclude members of the media from the session. The eight suspects, who face murder charges connected to a catastrophic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Secondary School in Gilgil, are participating in…
A new diplomatic row is brewing between Kenya and Somalia after Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister was reportedly denied entry into Kenya and deported over allegations of possessing fraudulently acquired Kenyan travel documents. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where the Somali Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, arrived…
The international human rights organization, Amnesty International, has strongly condemned the detention and subsequent deportation of prominent Kenyan human rights lawyer Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities, characterizing the incident as “unlawful and egregious.” Karua, who serves on the legal team representing the detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, was reportedly apprehended on June 22 at…
NAIROBI, Kenya June 24 –The Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Issa Mohamoud, has confirmed that law enforcement authorities have not received any formal notification regarding the anticipated commemorative events or protests scheduled to take place in the capital tomorrow. Consequently, the police chief stated that authorities are currently treating the city as having no officially sanctioned…
Kenyans who rely on public transport have been assured of uninterrupted services during the planned Gen Z memorial protests on Thursday, after Matatu Owners Association Chairman Albert Karakacha urged Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators to continue operating normally. Speaking ahead of the demonstrations, Karakacha said the matatu sector remains committed to serving commuters and maintaining…
