Super petrol prices down while Diesel and Kerosene see an increase
If you are using Super petrol, in Mombasa, you will be paying sh.1.73 less for a litre of the product starting tomorrow. Those in Nairobi will pay sh2.21 less per litre for the same product. According to Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Diesel and Kerosene prices will increase by 87 and 29 cents in Mombasa and […]
Parliament recalled for a special sitting on Tuesday and Thursday
Members of parliament have been recalled from their month-long recess for a special sitting on Tuesday and Thursday next week. In a special gazette notice, the speaker of the national assembly Justin Muturi has stated the special sittings shall deal with President Uhuru Kenyatta’s recommendations on the 16% VAT on fuel products. The president on […]
Activist Okiya Omtata moves to court to challenge police reforms
Human rights activist Okiya Omtatah has moved to court to challenge the new changes in the police announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Omtatah filed a case at Milimani law court Nairobi, seeking to suspend the reforms arguing that the president has no power under the constitution to effect the changes. President uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta cuts 16% Petroleum VAT to 8%
Nairobi, KENYA: President Uhuru Kenyatta has proposed a reduction in VAT on petroleum products from 16% to 8%. In his state of the Nation address on Friday, President Kenyatta said this action is based on complaints from the public. “It is clear that you are all troubled by the effects of the rise in the […]
NGO wants those mentioned in Sharon Otieno’s murder to cooperate with investigative bodies
Nairobi, KENYA: Those adversely mentioned in the murder of Sharon Otieno should cooperate with the relevant authorities carrying out investigations into the murder. A Non-governmental organization dubbed ‘Umilo Wa Akamba’ also want those mentioned to provide necessary assistance when needed. Addressing the media on Thursday, in Nairobi, Umilo Wa Akamba chairman James Kimeu said that, […]
Government should reduce fee levied on broadcast materials
Nairobi, KENYA: Media practitioners have called on the government and and other stakeholders to reduce fee levied on broadcasting materials. Speaking during an engagement workshop courtesy of media focus on Africa, in Nairobi, Chief Executive Officer of Fanaka TV Terry Anne Chebet and Jeri Kirieni of Kenya Audience Research Foundation said that the reduction will […]
Philips Africa introduces first app-based ultra sound system in Kenya
Nairobi, KENYA: Philips Africa has announced the introduction of Lumify, its first App-Based ultrasound system that will extend the reach of ultrasound applications to a broader network of healthcare providers using mobile technology. Unveiled in Nairobi, during the launch of Beyond Zero Medical Safari, the Philips’ Lumify is an entirely new way of delivering ultrasound […]