Ahmed Omar
No new taxes in 2026 Finance Bill-Treasury CS Mbadi
NAIROBI, Kenya—Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's decision to leave tax rates unchanged and avoid introducing fresh levies in the 2026...
Kenya Power’s Digital Future: Are consumers being left behind?
NAIROBI, Kenya—When Kenya Power announced plans to close all payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027, the move was presented as a...
Pwani Oil targets dairy productivity with farmer training drive
GATANGA, Murang’a County—Kenya's dairy farmers are set to benefit from a new nationwide training programme aimed at reducing production losses linked to mastitis infections,...
Mombasa residents reject proposed mobile phone activation tax
MOMBASA, Kenya – Mombasa residents have rejected a proposal to impose excise duty on mobile phones at the point of activation, warning that the...
School fires reflect deeper social challenges, stakeholders warn
MOMBASA, County—A rise in school fires across Kenya has sparked concern among education officials, child protection experts and peacebuilding organisations, who say the incidents...
Ruto courts EU investors- push trade ties with Benelux countries
President William Ruto has called for a strengthened Africa–Europe partnership built on “sovereign equality, mutual benefit and shared prosperity,” as he pitched Kenya as...
Former Chief Justice David Maraga arrested
NAIROBI, Kenya—Former Chief Justice David Maraga was on Monday arrested alongside several environmental activists during a protest against the proposed excision of 76 acres...
Senate pushes Mombasa County to boost revenue collection
NAIROBI, Kenya—The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has challenged the Mombasa County Government to strengthen efforts to improve collection of own-source revenue, citing...
Ruto begins European tour to deepen trade ties
NAIROBI, Kenya—President William Ruto has embarked on a multi-nation tour of Europe aimed at strengthening Kenya's trade relations, attracting foreign investment and expanding market...
Mrima Mining Debate: Questions over environment, rights and Kwale’s future
KWALE, County—As Kwale County continues to navigate life after the closure of Base Titanium's mining operations, a fresh debate over the proposed mining project...
