Religious leaders have been urged to go beyond preaching the Gospel and play a more active role in promoting national unity, peaceful coexistence, and civic responsibility as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Father Dominic Musau, who serves in the Quality Assurance and Standards Department of the Catholic Diocese of Machakos, said the Church…
Marsabit County will join the rest of the nation on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to mark Kenya’s 104th Ushirika Day. While the national event will be held at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, Marsabit’s celebrations will be hosted at Marsabit Stadium and presided over by Governor Mohamud Mohammed Ali. This year’s theme, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful…
Mining activities in the Wanjala area of Kishushe, Wundanyi Constituency, have officially resumed, marking the end of a prolonged and tense stalemate between large-scale mining investors and local landowners. The breakthrough was solidified by the formal launch of mineral transportation from the Kishushe extraction site directly to the Manga processing plant, signaling a fresh start…
The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a security advisory to American citizens, warning of possible demonstrations across the country ahead of the June 25 anniversary of anti-government protests witnessed in recent years. In a statement released on Thursday, the embassy said protests could occur at any time, with the likelihood of demonstrations expected…
A 29-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested in Marsabit Town for allegedly trafficking bhang, Marsabit County Police Commander Mr. Leonard Kimaiyo has confirmed. According to Mr. Kimaiyo, vigilant officers apprehended the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Abdiharim, near the Bypass Bar in the Mountain Location area. A swift search conducted by the officers…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that motorists will be required to pay Sh8 per kilometre to use the Rironi–Mau Summit Expressway once the expansion into a dual carriageway is completed. According to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the project will be jointly developed and overseen by the China Road and Bridge…
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. Under the accord, Iran has agreed to reduce its uranium enrichment levels in exchange for being allowed to resume oil exports. President Trump signed the agreement document during a dinner with French President…
Turkey snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over the USA in Los Angeles thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Kaan Ayhan, ending the USMNT’s perfect group-stage run in this World Cup. Despite the defeat, the USA had already secured qualification, while Turkey were already eliminated before kick-off. In the parallel match, Australia held Paraguay to a draw, a result that seals both teams’ progression…
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…
Members of Parliament have ignored recommendations from financial sector experts to reduce the maximum Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) income tax rate from 35% to between 28% and 30%, despite pressure from various stakeholders. Instead, the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee has proposed several amendments to the Finance Bill 2026 that will lower some of the…
