Nairobi,23 June 2026-The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two Kenya Revenue Authority officers for allegedly demanding and receiving a bribe to influence a tax assessment. Faith Gathoni Njoroge and Tyson Marango Owuor, both stationed at KRA’s Upper Hill offices, were detained after a taxpayer reported they solicited Sh3 million. In exchange, the suspects promised…
Kisumu, 23rd June 2026 -Business owners and traders from Kenya have rejected the handling of Senate Bill No. 35 of 2024 –The Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, accusing Parliament of excluding key stakeholders from meaningful public participation. Reading the statement issued on Tuesday, Bar Owners Association Kisumu County Chairman Dan Ouma said consultations held over the…
“No prima facie case has been established against the accused to warrant placing him on his defence,” Magistrate Ochieng ruled. KISUMU|23 June 2026 -A Kisumu court has acquitted journalist Agwanda Saye of four charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, ruling the law is unconstitutional and that prosecutors failed to establish a case. Kisumu…
New Jersey Stadium,23rd June 2026 –A brace from Erling Haaland secured Norway a spot in the Round of 32 at the Fifa World Cup 2026 with a 3-2 win over Senegal, as well as keeping the striker in the adidas Golden Boot race. The prolific marksman made it four goals in two World Cup games…
Philadelphia Stadium,23rd June 2026-Kylian Mbappe celebrated his 100th France appearance by scoring a double that secures Les Bleus’ place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The Real Madrid star’s brace (14,54) also takes him on to four for the tournament, just below Lionel Messi in the adidas Golden Boot standings, and maintains…
The country losses an estimated Sh29B annually to cyber attacks NAIROBI, 22nd June 2026 -The National Assembly has approved the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA), setting a decisive step toward safeguarding Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital economy under the leadership of President William Ruto. The development comes on the heels of stark warnings from…
Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian King’s match-winning second-half display against New Zealand helped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves them on the brink of qualifying for the last 32. Salah’s 67th-minute goal gave Egypt the lead – after they recovered from a shock early New Zealand opener –…
10 Downing Street,22nd June 2026 –Keir Starmer has announced that he has resigned as UK Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party. In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, the PM said every decision he has made in office has been about “putting the country I love first.” Visibly emotional, the PM thanked his…
KISUMU,21st June 2026 –Siaya Governor James Orengo has urged President William Ruto not to sign the Finance Bill 2026/27 into law, citing low parliamentary turnout during its passage. He also backed planned Gen Z commemoration protests on 25 June, as families push for justice over deaths from last year’s anti-government demonstrations. Speaking in Kisumu on…
HOMABAY,19th June 2026-Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Dr Raymond Omollo, has underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to education, highlighting the unprecedented investment made by President William Ruto’s administration in the sector. Speaking during a Thanksgiving Ceremony at Oriwo Boys’ National School in Karachuonyo Constituency today, which also marked the elevation of the institution…