Free entry for Kenya vs Ethiopia AFCON qualifier in Kasarani
Nairobi, KENYA: The government through the Ministry of Sports Culture and Heritage has announced a free entrance to Kasarani stadium on Sunday for the match between Kenya and Ethiopia for AFCON 2019 qualifiers. In a statement sports cabinet secretary, Rashid Echesa has said the move is to ensure that Kenya qualifies for the AFCON 2019 […]
5 Chinese nationals arrested in Nairobi
Nairobi, KENYA: Five Chinese nationals have been arrested in Nairobi’s Lavington, with items believed to be a threat to our national security. In a statement issued by the Immigration Department through its Twitter handle, the five will be detained for some time as the investigation agencies do further investigations. Items recovered are radio calls, laptops, […]
IEBC denies firing CEO Ezra Chiloba
Nairobi, KENYA: The Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has refuted claims of firing its embattled Chief Executive Officer Ezra Chiloba. Through its twitter handle, IEBC has rather clarified that the disciplinary process is on-going and the commission will make an objective decision on the matter. IEBC statement comes few hours after some media reports […]
Sergio Aguero extends stay at Manchester City
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2021. The Argentina star was contracted to the Club until 2020. Aguero has scored 204 goals in the 299 appearances he has made for Manchester city. “I am happy for this additional year, my idea was […]
Why you’ll need more to send and receive money through your mobile phone
Nairobi, Kenya: If you’re a frequent user of mobile money transfers, expect to dig deeper into your pocket. President Uhuru Kenyatta has proposed an eight percent increment on mobile money transfer services from 12% percent to 20%. The head of state’s proposal comes few days after Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich increased the tax by […]
High court declares Finance bill 2018 illegal
Nairobi, KENYA: The high court on Wednesday declared the Finance bill 2018 by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich Illegal. While making the ruling, Justice Wilfrida Okwany said the CS did not follow the right procedure when he presented the bill to the parliament. The ruling has now made unconstitutional the taxes imposed on mobile money […]
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 […]
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan laid to rest in Ghana
Former UN secretary General Kofi Annan has been laid to rest in Accra Ghana in a state Funeral attended by Kenyan Leaders, African Leaders and international statesmen. The current UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who was among the dignitaries in attendance, hailed Annan as an exceptional global leader who had deep faith in the role of […]
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 […]