Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has taken a resolute stance against the recently introduced taxation and payment regulations within the sugar industry. Under the new directive, farmers are required to furnish e-TIMS invoices for each consignment of cane delivered to factories before receiving payment. This measure has been met with staunch opposition from Governor Barasa […]
World Athletics has made a historic announcement, becoming the first international federation to introduce prize money at the Olympic Games. Athletes achieving the pinnacle of success in sports will now receive financial rewards, starting from the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. A substantial prize pot of US$2.4 million (equivalent to Ksh312 million based on the […]
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended a member of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stationed in Nyeri. The arrest was made on allegations that the officer had solicited a bribe of Ksh10,000 from a local resident who had fallen victim to fraudsters, losing over Sh110,000 in […]
Aimee Harris, a 41-year-old American woman, was sentenced to one month in prison on April 9, 2024, for her involvement in the theft of a diary belonging to Ashley Biden, the daughter of President Joe Biden. Harris pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport stolen property across state lines in a federal court in New York. […]
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya recently disclosed his inclination towards polygamous marriage, expressing his desire for three wives despite having turned down numerous marriage proposals from women. Remaining single for the time being, Salasya openly shared his intention to embrace a polygamous lifestyle in the future, without specifying the exact number of […]
Trans Nzoia Governor, George Natembeya, asserted during an interview with Spice FM on April 9, 2024, that Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi holds little sway in Western region politics, despite his senior position within the Kenya Kwanza government. Natembeya argued that Mudavadi’s influence among the Luhya community has waned, with many preferring to align themselves […]
In a dramatic confrontation, two armed robbers met their demise in a clash with law enforcement in Kasarani, Nairobi County, while two others managed to flee with injuries sustained from gunfire. According to police reports, the pursuit of the suspects commenced as they were driving a Nissan Note vehicle from Ruai to KU Farm in […]