Round 1 of the group stage is over, and now Round 2 begins! Both the Czechia and South Africa will look to get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign back on track when they meet in Group A on Thursday in Atlanta. The Czech Republic lost to South Korea in its opener, falling 1-2. Meanwhile,…
People living with disabilities (PWDs) in Garissa County have received vital training regarding their inclusion in political spaces and leadership opportunities. Speaking during an event organized by the office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in Garissa County, the IEBC Election Officer for Garissa Town, Mr. Abdi Yunis Mohamed, clearly explained the registration process…
Lawmakers are set to consider a petition seeking reforms to Kenya’s inheritance laws in a move aimed at reducing delays in succession cases and unlocking billions of shillings tied up in unadministered estates. The petition, filed by former Taita Taveta Governor John Mruttu and 22 others, argues that lengthy succession processes prevent productive assets, particularly…
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…
Former Garissa County Governor Ali Bunow Korane has finally led a special meeting that brought together more than 200 sheikhs in Garissa town, during which he announced his intention to contest for the Garissa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Korane also received blessings from the religious leaders, who made it clear that they will…
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,…
Kenyan police have launched investigations into allegations of a network involved in recruiting and radicalizing youths from the Coast region to join international terrorist groups, following the arrest and arraignment of two suspects. The suspects, Yusuf Mbashir Swaleh and Abdulkarim Mohamed Salim, are facing several terrorism-related charges, including allegedly recruiting and coordinating individuals seeking to…
Pressure is mounting on the government to provide clarity and transparency over the tendering process for the planned expansion and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), a multi-billion-shilling infrastructure project. Civil society groups, political leaders and legal experts have questioned the secrecy surrounding the contract, warning that they may move to court to compel…
The upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16 has emerged as one of the most closely watched political contests in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election. The race is largely viewed as a contest between supporters of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, highlighting the…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized the government’s decision to compensate victims of police brutality without taking criminal action against officers accused of carrying out the violations. Speaking during an interview, Maraga said that while compensating victims and their families is an important step, true justice requires those responsible for unlawful actions to be…
