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  The government has sought to reassure the public that the Finance Bill 2025 will not introduce any new taxes, clarifying that the bill aims to alleviate the high cost of living in the country. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi emphasized that the proposed changes are designed to provide tax relief to citizens, while also trimming the national budget by Ksh.133 billion. The National Assembly received the bill on Wednesday, following its approval by the Cabinet on Tuesday. While the government has yet to release full details of the bill, officials are confident that it addresses public concerns, particularly regarding the potential for new taxes. “We have not introduced any tax
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  Public schools across Kenya will start receiving long-overdue capitation funds on Monday, the Ministry of Education has confirmed. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba made the announcement during the Inaugural Education Conference 2026 held at Lake Naivasha Resort. He disclosed that the government would release Ksh21 billion by the end of next week to support operations in public schools. Ogamba explained that the delay stemmed from stiff competition for limited government resources among various state departments. “While the delay was unfortunate, we have been in constant consultation with the Treasury and are now committed to ensuring the funds are disbursed promptly,” he stated. “This support is critical in sustaining operations in
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  Kenya’s Cardinal John Njue will not travel to Rome for the upcoming papal conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, citing ongoing health issues that make the journey unfeasible. Officials from the Archdiocese of Nairobi confirmed to the Catholic News Agency (CNA), that Cardinal Njue has formally notified the Vatican of his decision to withdraw from the conclave due to medical concerns. Now 79 years old, Cardinal Njue has scaled back his public appearances in recent months as his health declined. Despite his reduced presence, he has remained spiritually engaged with his community. In January, Cardinal Njue addressed his health during a mass at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic
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  Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i is set to start a tour in Nyamira County ahead of…
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  The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to lift former President Joseph…
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  Mandera North MP Bashir Abdullahi has issued an apology following public uproar over comments he…
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  “We cannot remain in a filthy city, a city of hawkers, a city of riders, a city of matatus, and when somebody arrives at the Airport on Mombasa Road is full of hawkers depicting the picture of poverty of Kenyans, this must come to an end. I am appealing to the national government to team up with the county government and make sure we reclaim the lost glory of our international city,” Atwoli said Read More

  A fortnight after jetting back into the country, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i will…
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  A somber mood engulfed the countryside home of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, following his shocking assassination on Wednesday, April 30 in Nairobi. Grief-stricken family members, speaking from their Kachien village home in Homa Bay County, criticized the government for failing to respond to repeated security threats the late MP had
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  A woman at the heart of a fierce land dispute involving the Ministry of Defence has been charged with forgery, casting a spotlight on what prosecutors call an attempt to defraud the government. Miriam Kubai, wielding power of attorney for the Leseru Tebeson Farmers Society, appeared before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Eldoret on Tuesday.
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