The drivers of two infamous public service vehicles (PSVs), popularly known as ‘Moneyfest’ and ‘Ambush,’ appeared before Kibera Law Courts in Nairobi on Thursday, facing charges for operating unroadworthy vehicles. John Mwangi, the operator of vehicle KDG 195 (Ambush), and Dominic Amaya, driver of KDQ 111T (Moneyfest), both pleaded guilty to the charges. The court … Read more
The Kenyan government’s push for taxes is causing pain for consumers, with satellite internet users now in the spotlight. Proposed regulations by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) could lead to higher fees for Starlink subscribers, making internet access more expensive. The CA has published policies targeting satellite internet providers, requiring them to pay KSh … Read more
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja aims to restore order in the Central Business District (CBD) by moving hawkers to designated backstreets. In a directive issued on January 6, 2025, the Nairobi County Government announced new rules for hawkers. They are now allowed to operate in specific backstreets from Monday to Friday, between 4 PM and 10 … Read more
Kenya Airways (KQ) stocks have made an impressive comeback, surging by 9.93% just a day after being readmitted to the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This marks the end of a five-year suspension imposed in 2020. On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, KQ shares recorded significant growth, jumping from Ksh4.33 to Ksh4.76. This Ksh0.43 rise placed KQ … Read more
Kenya railways makes an example out of one individual caught vandalizing its resources. On its facebook page Kenya Railways promises severe penalties for future culprits. On December 21, 2024, Onesmus Mwagangi, was arrested by Railway Police in the Maungu area for vandalizing railway infrastructure. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was found in … Read more
A 21-year-old man from Bulemia village in Bunyala West, Budalang’i Constituency, Busia County, has tragically died by suicide. The deceased, identified as Wilberforce Kadima, was a boda boda operator in the area. According to Bunyala OCPD Isaiah Mose, Kadima had an altercation with a colleague, which reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation. “The deceased was … Read more
The Nairobi Hospital has denied allegations of a looming strike by its unionized doctors under the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU), emphasizing that medical services remain uninterrupted. Speaking on Tuesday, Acting CEO Felix Osano assured the public that the institution’s unionized doctors had not issued a strike notice and that operations were … Read more
From January 1, 2025, landowners in Nairobi will begin paying new land rates aligned with updated property values. The rates, ranging from Sh2,560 to Sh4,800 annually, are calculated based on land size and value, with residential, commercial, and agricultural properties taxed at 0.115% of their value. For properties under 0.1 hectares, the rate is Sh2,560, … Read more
Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced ambitious plans to establish state-of-the-art media facilities at the Konza Technopolis. The initiative aims to unlock the potential of Kenya’s creative and digital economy while positioning the country as a regional hub for media, entertainment, and sports innovation. In a statement shared on … Read more
Japanese automaker Nissan is under severe financial pressure, with insiders warning that the company could collapse within 24 months if urgent measures are not taken. Falling sales in key markets like the United States and China, rising debt obligations, and declining profit margins have put Nissan in a critical situation. The automaker is exploring partnerships … Read more