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  The Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) has launched a nationwide recruitment drive targeting professional cadet officers, constables, technicians, and artisans. The recruitment aims to strengthen the country’s correctional services with qualified and disciplined personnel. To qualify, applicants must be Kenyan citizens, possess a valid National ID card, and have a clean criminal record. KPS has outlined specific age requirements: Diploma and Certificate holders must be between 18 and 28 years old, while Degree holders should be aged between 18 and 30. In addition, male applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall, and female applicants must stand at a minimum of 5 feet 2 inches. All candidates must be
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  A senior Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer is in police custody after allegedly shooting and injuring a boda boda rider during a road rage incident in Imenti South Sub-county, Meru. Chief Inspector David Kipkoech Somme, who heads the DCI in the area, reportedly shot 25-year-old Festus Mutegi Kirimi in the abdomen after a heated confrontation last Wednesday. Investigations show that Somme trailed the boda boda rider from Kionyo stage to his drop-off point before drawing his firearm and opening fire. “Please be informed that Chief Inspector David Kipkoech Somme, the SCCIO Imenti South Sub-County, has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on April 2, 2025,
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sensationally branded President William Ruto “the real commander” of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged shady business deals with the paramilitary group’s leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, alias Hemedti. There was no immediate comment from State House. Ruto has more than twice hosted the RSF commander in Nairobi. The RSF […]
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  Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has moved to dispel growing public concern over reports suggesting that the Finance Bill 2025 will impose new or increased taxes on Kenyans. Speaking during a meeting with senior government officials on Monday, April 7, Mbadi made it clear that the Finance Bill 2025 has not yet been published or presented to the National Assembly. He emphasized that the Treasury is still in the process of gathering input from government agencies and other stakeholders. “We have not come up with a Finance Bill. There is nothing like taxing Kenyans more. Please don’t generate emotions for nothing,” Mbadi stated, urging Kenyans to disregard media reports speculating
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  Nairobi County is moving to tighten control over betting and gaming activities with a proposed law that introduces hefty fines, stricter regulations, and high licensing fees for operators. If passed, the Nairobi City County Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2023—sponsored by Ngara MCA Chege Mwaura—will significantly reshape the gambling landscape across the capital. Under the proposed bill, businesses and property owners who allow public gaming near schools, religious institutions, or residential estates risk fines of up to Ksh1 million or five years in prison. The legislation directly targets unregulated gambling, especially in informal settlements, with the aim of protecting vulnerable communities from unchecked access to betting. Mwaura criticized the national
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  Authorities have brought back breathalyser tests—popularly known as alcoblow—in a renewed effort to curb drunk driving and reduce the rising number of road accidents. The government announced new road safety measures aimed at restoring discipline on the roads and saving lives. Motorists caught driving under the influence will now face tougher penalties. Offenders risk losing their driving licences for one year, paying fines of up to Ksh100,000, or spending up to two years in prison—or facing both punishments. The crackdown follows a tragic crash in Sotik that killed 15 people and left 10 others permanently injured, prompting public outrage and calls for action. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed that
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  Five Kenyan chiefs abducted by al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County have finally been released after spending two harrowing months in captivity across the border in Somalia. The five administrators—Mohammed Adawa, Mohammed Hassan, Mohammed Noor, Assistant Chief Ibrahim Gabow, and Senior Chief Abdi Suraw—regained their freedom on Sunday, April 6 in Jilb, Somalia, officials confirmed. Local elders, who were deeply involved in the negotiations, said the chiefs were handed over to Garreh community elders in the Somali town. Plans are now in motion to safely return them to Elwak, their hometown in Mandera County. “We have good news that our chiefs who were abducted in Mandera have been released and they are now in the hands of
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  A proposed law by the National Treasury is raising alarms across the gig economy, as freelancers, digital creators, musicians, taxi drivers, and other self-employed individuals brace for major tax and employment changes. The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, recently tabled in Parliament, aims to expand the tax net by formally recognizing gig workers as employees. If enacted, the Bill would overhaul how Kenya classifies and taxes self-employed individuals, potentially impacting millions. Under the proposal, the definition of an “employee” would broaden to include anyone earning wages—whether they work remotely, on-site, or even for a short period. “Employee means a person who is employed for wages or a salary and includes
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  NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 7-The National Assembly’s Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Committee has resolved to summon Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Esther Ngari over allegations that the agency may have lost more than Sh420 million through forgery and document falsification. This decision, reached during a heated session on Monday, came after Ngari failed to Read More

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made explosive allegations against President William Ruto, claiming that the…
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