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  The President had previously vowed to reject the bill based on amendments that he says sought to limit the powers of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and its efforts against graft. Read More

  Thursday’s meetings are significant for their happening if nothing else. Witkoff and Rubio will see French President Emmanuel Macron and his team. Read More

  She told BBC News she now wants to face Elon Musk and Tesla in open court. Read More

  In a decisive move to strengthen its legal response to financial crimes, the National Assembly has passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Bill, sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, addresses critical gaps in Kenya’s framework for combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons. The new legislation amends ten key Acts of Parliament, all designed to tackle financial crimes more effectively. By adopting these amendments, Kenya is taking steps to align its laws with global standards, particularly those outlined by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This comes after Kenya’s recent placement on the FATF grey list, which highlighted deficiencies
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  Newly appointed Gor Mahia deputy patron Eliud Owalo has laid out an ambitious blueprint to transform the club into a continental football powerhouse. Speaking on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, just after his official confirmation, Owalo revealed plans to construct a modern stadium and build residential housing for the team’s players and technical staff. Owalo said his immediate priority is to revive the club’s long-stalled stadium project, which he believes is crucial to restoring Gor Mahia’s former glory and positioning it as a force in African football. The infrastructure overhaul includes not only a stadium and clubhouse, but also housing facilities that will cater to the players and technical bench. He
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  The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) is in a tough spot, grappling with a massive Ksh 12 billion debt. This financial turmoil has led to the university being officially declared insolvent by the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Administration. The committee’s investigation into TUK’s current and past management has uncovered some concerning issues. Staff members, including lecturers, haven’t received their full salaries since 2013. This financial mismanagement dates back to when TUK gained full university status and a charter. Benedict Mutua, TUK’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, revealed to the parliamentary committee that, “Since 2013, honestly, no TUK employee has received a full salary.” Over-employment has been blamed as the root of
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  Members of Parliament have launched a push to clamp down on the popular online betting game Aviator, warning that it’s wreaking havoc on families, students, and the economy. Unlike conventional sports betting, Aviator doesn’t require any sports knowledge or analysis. Players simply wager on how long two virtual airplanes will fly before they crash. Its fast pace, minimal rules, and instant payout system have made it one of the most addictive betting games in Kenya today. Leading the charge in Parliament on Wednesday, April 16, Gilgil MP Martha Wangari Wanjira raised the alarm over the game’s growing grip on Kenyans—describing it as a dangerously addictive platform that’s draining livelihoods across
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  The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has confirmed that at least 1,139 people lost their lives in road crashes across Kenya between January 1 and March 31, 2025. Although tragic, the figure reflects a slight drop from the 1,166 deaths recorded during the same period last year. Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable, with 420 fatalities reported, followed by 301 motorcyclists. The data also shows that 189 passengers and 130 pillion passengers died in road accidents during the first quarter. In addition, crashes claimed the lives of 83 drivers and 16 pedal cyclists. Overall, 5,856 people were involved in road crashes during this period, a decrease of 1,908 compared to
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  The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has granted tax relief worth Ksh158 billion in penalties, interest, and fines under its ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme, which launched on December 27, 2024. As of April 9, 2025, more than 2.9 million taxpayers had already benefited from the programme, which offers a chance to clear tax records and regain compliance. KRA also reported collecting Ksh10.9 billion in principal tax payments from individuals and businesses taking steps to settle their outstanding obligations. Designed to encourage voluntary compliance, the Tax Amnesty Programme targets tax debts accrued up to December 31, 2023. It allows taxpayers to wipe the slate clean and re-engage with the tax system on
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  Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a man accused of masterminding a high-stakes scam at the luxurious Jumeirah Palm Resort in Mombasa, exposing what appears to be a pattern of fraud stretching across Africa. The suspect, posing as a wealthy guest, booked a lavish three-bedroom Airbnb for a two-week stay, racking up a bill of Ksh370,300. He sent the host a supposed RTGS payment message of Ksh105,800—money that never appeared in Airbnb’s account. When questioned, the suspect smoothly reassured the host that his company would handle the full payment before checkout. But instead of settling the bill, he and his two accomplices vanished without a trace.
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