The Kenyan government has increased the tax on fuel threefold, with the cost payable to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) rising from Ksh0.25 to Ksh0.75 per liter. This levy is one of nine charges on fuel and is raised to support the energy regulator’s operations. Apart from this levy, there are eight…
Senators have launched investigation into claims that the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) has been registering teachers with disabilities without their consent. Members of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare will conduct the investigation. Crystal Asige Nominated Senator, who raised a statement from the committee, on the floor of the…
The Ministry of Health and the doctors’ union have clashed over the posting of medical interns. This is after medical interns held demonstrations outside Afya House on Monday demanding that they be posted as per the requirement for compulsory experimental learning. While the ministry claims it held a meeting with the union and agreed that…
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is set to appeal against a High Court decision that acquitted former TV News anchor Jacque Maribe in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani. The DPP in its notice of appeal says they are dissatisfied with the decision of trial Judge Grace Nzioka that acquitted Maribe in…
Kenya observed an 18 percent surge in electricity imports from Uganda in January, driven by heightened demand. The bilateral power exchange initiative between the two nations allows for reciprocal supply during periods of power deficit. Data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reveals that Kenya imported 20.29 million power units from the Uganda…
Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya’s world record-holding marathon runner, has died in a car crash. The death of the 24-year-old, who was driving in western Kenya on Sunday evening when his car rolled over, has left the world of athletics in shock. Kiptum lost control of the vehicle, and the young running sensation and his Rwandan coach,…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Trans Nzoia residents to rally behind their leaders and President William Ruto to unite the region. Speaking on Sunday during a church service in Trans Nzoia County, Gachagua lauded Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for agreeing to work with the ruling regime despite being a member of the opposition.…
President William Ruto has lauded opposition leader Raila Odinga for admitting that the government’s affordable housing project is a noble initiative. The President said that the Azimio leader’s acknowledgement of his affordable housing plan should now bring to an end debate on the housing levy. The levy has been put on hold by the courts…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed Azimio leader Raila Odinga for claiming that he is not fit to hold office. In a statement, Wetang’ula said the former Prime Minister should get his facts right, before displaying such public outbursts. “Get the facts right before such outbursts! Misplaced, misdirected & unhelpful anger Mr Raila Odinga,” Wetang’ula…
Two people have been confirmed dead following a gas explosion in Nairobi Embakasi area. Embakasi East OCPD Wesley Kimeto said at around 4.30am, one adult and a minor had succumbed to burns from the fire that erupted at Kentainers Company limited near Kabansora area. The fire later spread to godowns owned by Oriental mills. According…