The National Assembly is expected to hold a final vote on the Finance Bill 2026 this afternoon, a move that will determine the fate of several tax proposals and revenue-raising measures for the 2026/27 financial year. Before the vote, lawmakers will consider and vote on proposed amendments during the Committee of the Whole House stage,…
More than 2,100 smallholder farmers across the Mwatate and Taveta sub-counties have received intensive agricultural training aimed at reversing declining crop yields through targeted soil health management. The sensitization drive is part of the KCEP-CRAL Integrated Soil Assessment (ILSA) project, an initiative designed to eventually reach 4,528 small-scale farmers across the two sub-counties. This project…
Members of Parliament have demanded that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen account for the whereabouts of three residents of Mathare Constituency who reportedly disappeared under mysterious circumstances within a span of 72 hours. The disappearances sparked protests in Mathare, during which one person was killed, further heightening tensions over alleged forced abductions and rising insecurity…
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…
Residents of Mghange Dawida and Lushangonyi in Taita Taveta County have welcomed the rollout of a new solar-powered street lighting project. The initiative is expected to enhance security, stimulate local businesses, and create a safer environment for students after years of the areas being plunged into darkness at night. The KSh 8 million project is…
Kenya will host a global military AI conference in Nairobi in April 2027, placing the country at the centre of global discussions on the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence in defence and security. The conference comes as governments around the world increasingly adopt AI technologies in military operations, intelligence gathering and autonomous systems,…
In a direct response to rising mental health crises and suicide rates among men, Sifa FM, in partnership with local health organizations and community stakeholders, recently hosted the landmark Jamvi Mashinani 2026 forum. The convention, anchored under the theme “Prioritizing Men’s Mental Health,” was held on Saturday at the Misharinyi Full Gospel Church in Marungu…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered a comprehensive audit of the county’s school feeding programme for day secondary school students following concerns over its effectiveness in reducing the financial burden on parents. The decision comes after several parents complained that they are still being required to pay high school fees despite the county government’s intervention,…
The Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations has ordered fresh sampling and testing of fish from Lake Nakuru after petitioners rejected a report tabled by the Kenya Fisheries Service. The directive forces a restart on an investigation tied to growing environmental and health concerns surrounding the lake’s fish population. The petitioners…
A group of women leaders has called on Kenyans to support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, citing what they described as his strong development record and commitment to inclusive governance. Led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, the leaders spoke during a women empowerment event hosted by Taita Taveta Woman Representative Lydia Haika…
