EACC Arrests NTSA Officer Over Alleged KSh18,000 Bribe for Driving Licence
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a clerical officer attached to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the processing of a driving…
Ruto Signs Tax Laws Targeting Fuel Costs, Construction Expenses and KRA Reforms
President William Ruto has signed two tax laws introducing changes to fuel taxation, construction materials and the governance of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in measures that could influence household spending, business operating costs and the…
Police Recover AK-47 Rifle, Arrest Suspect in Isiolo
Police in Isiolo County have recovered an illegal AK-47 rifle and arrested a suspect following a tip-off from members of the public. The firearm was recovered by officers from Oldonyiro Police Station in Lenguruma Village, Lenguruma Sub-Location,…
DPP Targets 5 Suspects, 12 Firms in Sh518 Million VAT Fraud Scheme
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against five individuals and 12 companies over an alleged fraudulent Value Added Tax (VAT) scheme that exposed the government to losses of millions of shillings. In a statement dated…
Kenya School of Law Suspends 2027/2028 Admissions After High Court Orders
The Kenya School of Law (KSL) has suspended applications for the Advocates Training Programme (ATP) for the 2027/2028 academic year following interim High Court orders in a legal dispute over admission criteria. In a notice issued on Thursday, October…
Two Women Arrested in KSh530,000 Chicks Supply Fraud
Two women have been arrested and charged over an alleged KSh530,000 fraud in which a buyer reportedly paid for 7,500 chicks valued at KSh1.387 million but received none. The suspects, identified as Marysella Naswa Kanda and Angela Kendi, appeared before…
Sh5.2 Billion Kisumu Medicine Factory Seeks Funding at African Investment Summit
A planned Sh5.2 billion ($40 million) pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Kisumu County is among the flagship projects seeking investment at a major African investment conference scheduled to take place in Calabar, Nigeria, next month. The proposed…
Microsoft Shuts Down Nairobi Development Centre in Major Blow to Kenya’s Tech Sector
Microsoft is shutting down its Nairobi-based Africa Development Centre (ADC), marking a significant development for Kenya’s technology industry and its ambitions to become a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. The centre, established to tap into…
TEP Begins Formal Name Change to Linda Mwananchi Movement
The Equitable Party (TEP) has taken a major step towards rebranding as the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) initiated the formal name-change process. In a letter dated October 13, 2026,…
Matatu Operators Hike Fares as Fuel Price Increase Sparks Business Outcry
Matatu operators have announced immediate fare increases following the latest fuel price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), raising concerns over higher transport costs and the potential impact on businesses and household…