Far flung Lamu Islanders want to be counted before the next census
Lamu, KENYA: Lamu residents in far flung islands that are considered not easily reachable are calling on the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics-KNBS to commence an earlier census in their areas before the official start date, so as to ensure they are covered this time around. Residents of Mwongo-Shariff, Mkokoni, Kiunga, Ishakani, Madina, Basuba, Mangai, […]
Chinese man who called Kenyans ‘monkeys’ deported
The Chinese National, Li Jiaqi, who was captured on video using abusive language against President Uhuru Kenyatta has been deported. A statement by the immigration department has confirmed that Li was deported on racism grounds. Earlier today the immigration department had cancelled his work permit. Li, a business man and the Sonlink CEO, has been […]
KNUT wants TSC to respect president Uhuru’s directive on delocalization policy
Nairobi, KENYA: Kenya national union of teachers (KNUT), now wants its employer, Teachers Service Commission, to respect and honour president Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive to revise Delocalization policy without any delay. Addressing members of the press in Nairobi, KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion lamented that during their meeting Held on the 23rd of August 2018 in […]
Barclays launches internship program for students leaving universities
Nairobi, KENYA: Barclays Bank of Kenya has unveiled a paid internship program targeting continuing university students and fresh graduates to prepare them for the world of work or entrepreneurship. The bank will initially place 110 students to its various branches across the country and another 23 at select small and medium enterprises, bringing the total […]
Relief as High Court suspends 16% petroleum levy
The High Court in Bungoma has issued temporary orders to bring to a halt the 16 percent VAT on Fuel. The orders were issued by Justice Stephen Riech on Thursday afternoon, after a case was filed by a group of youth against the Finance Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich for putting into operation the new levy. […]
Fuel your car, Mombasa stations running out of petrol
Mombasa, KENYA: If you own a car, better fill its tanks now as Mombasa County Petrol stations are about to run out of fuel following the move by truck drivers distributing fuel to down their tools in protest of the 16% petroleum levy. Petrol station attendants have expressed concern in the amount of petroleum product […]
Where Schools are forced to scrap Friday afternoons in attempt to save money!
Schools in UK are being forced to cut the length of classes on a Friday in a bid to save money. The move, which is seeing pupils in for just 4.5 days a week – finishing early before the weekend, has so far been implemented in at least 24 schools. However in total, more than […]
Boni community turn to wild fruits as starvation bites
Lamu, KENYA: The over 2000 members of the Boni minority community in Lamu have been forced to feast on wild fruits after they failed to get any harvests this year following invasion of pests on their crops. The heavy rains that pounded the area and subsequent flooding didn’t make things better either. Speaking on Thursday, […]
Mombasa tuk-tuk operators hike fares over 16 % fuel levy
Mombasa, KENYA: You will now pay sh.100 instead of sh.50 for short distances if you are using a tuk-tuk as your means of transport in Mombasa. Mombasa tuk-tuk operators took to the streets on Thursday midmorning to protest high diesel charges due to the 16% fuel levy that was implemented on the first of September. […]