Life Hacks

  The Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) has announced plans to cancel the registration certificates of 2,802 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) due to non-compliance with the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Act, 2013. In a Kenya Gazette notice dated November 21, PBORA stated that the listed organizations breached provisions of the Act and failed to meet the terms of their certificates. Notable among them is the Sakaja Johnson Foundation, linked to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, which has defaulted for one year. Other organizations include Resources Project-Kenya (defaulting for 21 years), Intex Welfare Foundation (15 years), Huruma Integrated Child Programme (18 years), Jamii
The post Govt Targets 2,802 NGOs for Deregistration Over Non-Compliance appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  President William Ruto has reaffirmed his dedication to maintaining a corruption-free Social Health Authority (SHA) throughout his tenure. Speaking at the Kilifi International Investment Conference in Vipingo, Kilifi County, on Thursday, he assured Kenyans of his commitment to transparency and accountability in healthcare management. The President emphasized that the government is working tirelessly to eliminate corruption across all sectors to ensure Kenyans get value for their money. He pointed out that SHA’s robust structure is designed to avoid the corruption challenges that once plagued the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). “I want to assure the country that the challenges
The post President Ruto Vows Corruption-Free SHA and Economic Growth Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  The Eldoret High Court has convicted Jackton Odhiambo for the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo, popularly known as Chiloba. Prosecutor Mark Mugun led a compelling case, presenting testimonies from 23 witnesses that detailed the events surrounding Chiloba’s gruesome death. The court concluded that the evidence proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Odhiambo intentionally caused the activist’s death. In his ruling, Justice Nyakundi stated that the prosecution successfully established all legal elements of murder under Section 203 of the Penal Code. The crime was also found to violate Article 26(1) of Kenya’s Constitution, which guarantees the right to life.
The post Sentencing Set for Convicted Murderer of LGBTQ Activist Edwin Chiloba appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced 600 job openings for motorcycle riders in Dubai. In an update on December 5, Mutua revealed that officials from a UAE-based company will visit Kenya to conduct interviews and hire riders for the positions. The requirements for candidates include a valid Kenyan passport or proof of an ongoing eCitizen application, a current Certificate of Good Conduct or proof of an eCitizen application, and a valid rider’s license. While prior experience is not mandatory, Mutua noted that it would be an added advantage for applicants. Successful candidates will undergo a four-month
The post 600 Rider Jobs in Dubai: CS Mutua Announces Recruitment and Earnings Breakdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  The Labour and Social Protection Ministry has announced an urgent recruitment drive by a Saudi Arabian Human Resource team seeking to hire 500 nannies from Kenya. The team will conduct interviews in Nairobi, looking to fill positions for female candidates with at least one year of child care experience. The recruitment is specifically for nannies, not housemaids, and involves child-focused duties only. Successful candidates will assist children with mobility, help with feeding and bathing, supervise homework, and introduce children to the English language. Qualifications and Requirements Interested candidates must meet several qualifications and requirements to apply. These include holding a
The post 500 Nannies Needed for Saudi Arabia: Labour Minister Announces Recruitment Drive appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has ordered the immediate quarantine of Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017, which is used in cancer treatment. This action follows complaints regarding the drug’s appearance. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 5, PPB explained that the quarantine order was prompted by concerns over the visual quality of the batch. “The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has ordered the quarantine of Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017, manufactured by Halsted Pharma Private Limited, India,” the statement confirmed. PPB CEO Fred Siyoi directed all pharmaceutical outlets and healthcare facilities to immediately quarantine the
The post Poisons Board Quarantines Injection Drug Due to Quality Concerns appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed plans to review the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax, aiming to ease the financial strain on Kenyan workers. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 FinAcess Survey, Mbadi acknowledged that high salary taxes remain a major challenge, with 8% of employees’ salaries currently going toward taxes. “We have listened to the public. Despite inflation dropping to a 17-year low, the shilling strengthening against major currencies, and the economy growing above the Sub-Saharan Africa average, people still say they have no money,” Mbadi said, highlighting the need for tax relief. CS Mbadi attributed the high taxes
The post Mbadi Confirms Plan to Lower PAYE Tax and Bank Lending Rates appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  The Crime Journalists Association of Kenya (CJAK) has strongly condemned what they say is escalating harassment, threats, and violence meted out against journalists by police officers, as witnessed on Thursday at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters. During the incident, several journalists from top media houses in Kenya were at the DCI headquarters along
The post Crime Journalists Association condemns harassment, threats and violence against journalists by police officers appeared first on TV47 Digital. Read More

  At least 4,282 people have died in road accidents reported this year, compared to 4,090 deaths during the same period in 2023. This marks an increase of 192 lives lost due to road carnage, according to the latest statistics. “These are not just numbers; these are human lives severely impacted by road accidents,” said Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. He noted that road traffic accidents remain the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in Kenya, and most of these accidents are caused by preventable human factors such as non-compliance with traffic rules and regulations. Kanja highlighted that road traffic
The post Road Traffic Deaths Soar in 2024; Police Ramp Up Safety Measures for Festive Season appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has published a report revealing the monthly income distribution for employed Kenyans. The 2023 Statistical Abstract Report highlights that most employed Kenyans earned between Kes. 50,000 and Kes. 99,999, with 1,426,245 employees in this salary range. Of these, 908,004 were male and 518,242 were female. The second most common salary range was Kes. 30,000 to Kes. 49,999, where 1,012,500 employees fell. Men again dominated this bracket, with 557,166 males compared to 455,334 females. A smaller group of 387,418 employees earned Kes. 100,000 or more, with 247,571 males and 139,847 females in this category.
The post Kenya’s Salary Breakdown for 2023: Most Workers Earned Kes.50,000 to Kes.99,999 appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More