Govt Announces Mass Auction of Vehicles: How to Bid

The government on Friday announced a mass auction of goods, including cars, that have overstayed at the Port of Mombasa. According to the Gazette Notice issued by Lucy Ng’ang’a, chief manager port operations, owners of the goods were given up to 30 days to remove their items from the warehouse. After the 30-day ultimatum lapses, … Read more

Police Expose Scammers Posing as Deputy IG

The National Police Service has warned the general public against interacting with the multiple fake accounts purporting to belong to the Deputy Inspector General-Kenya Police Service, Douglas Kanja. In a statement shared through their social media platforms on Friday, the police service urged Kenyans to treat the accounts with utmost contempt. It further warned that … Read more

Ruto New Tax Starting September Challenged in Court

The new Digital Asset Tax, which came into effect on September 1, faces opposition after the Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) filed a petition to challenge its legality.  In its petition filed at the High Court, BAK seeks to block the implementation of the tax enshrined in the Finance Act 2023. “The Block Chain Association of … Read more

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Cartoon Carousel Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of … Read more

New Look of Refurbished KICC Done by KDF [PHOTOS]

The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) has undergone a transformation for the last few weeks following renovations done by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Renovations that began in early August have involved the refurbishment of various conference rooms, hallways, pavements, and flower gardens. Some of the conference halls were also flipped to create a large … Read more

Oparanya Explains Millions Found in House During EACC Raid

Former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya on Thursday revealed that he had Ksh2 million in his house in Nairobi during the raid conducted by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on August 23. Speaking during a church service, the ODM deputy party leader explained that he had the money in the house to facilitate … Read more

CS Nakhumicha Reveals Health Risk for WorldCoin Users

Kenyans who registered for WorldCoin have been directed to visit a hospital should they develop abnormal conditions, as the government steps up investigations into the controversial tech firm. Speaking before Members of Parliament investigating WorldCoin, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha revealed that preliminary investigations indicate that the scanners exposed Kenyans to health risks. She noted … Read more

179 Ugandans Conned in Nairobi Job Scam

At least 179 Ugandans were rescued by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) in a suspected case of human trafficking to Nairobi. According to a statement issued by UPF dated Wednesday, August 30, the victims were lured by a female recruiter who promised them jobs in Nairobi. The suspect is believed to have convinced the youth … Read more

KRA Unveils New Guidelines on Vehicle Age Limit

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has harmonised valuation parameters of used motor vehicle units in line with a directive President William Ruto gave at the tail end of July 2023. In a notice to all staff dated Tuesday, August 29, the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control Department Pamela Ahago noted that the authority had … Read more