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KRA: File tax returns by August 20
The reminder covers several categories of tax obligations affecting businesses, landlords and individuals engaged in taxable activities
Mbae accuses Kenya Kwanza of being responsible for journalist attacks
His remarks come a day after an incident in Homa Bay where a Mediamax vehicle was set ablaze, and journalists were injured. Mbae said the violence could not be dismissed as accidental, arguing that the President ultimately bears responsibility for security incidents in the country
Political commentator Ndolo warns of potential class conflict ahead of 2027 polls
He said political leaders have historically exploited ethnic narratives to rally communities against perceived opponents, only to reconcile after elections while ordinary Kenyans are left to bear the consequences of violence, loss of life and destruction of property
Two die as Range Rover hits boda boda, rams truck on Nairobi's Riverside Drive
Another witness said the Range Rover rammed into a nearby tipper shortly after hitting the motorcycle, before losing control and rolling several times. The witness said the vehicle was allegedly speeding and overtaking dangerously at the time of the crash
KRA's July 2026 Revenue Target at a Glance
The authority says it recorded a positive outcome during the month, surpassing its set revenue target
IFAD highlights fisheries sector’s economic potential
The organisation explained that its strategy goes beyond increasing fish production, with investments also targeting sustainable management of natural resources, post-harvest infrastructure and stronger connections between producers and markets
Wajackoyah rules out 2027 exit, insists he will be on presidential ballot
His position introduces another variable into an opposition landscape in which several leaders are exploring ways of consolidating their support before 2027
DR Congo Ebola outbreak hits record 2,325 deaths
The death toll has surpassed the 2,299 fatalities recorded during the 2018-2020 outbreak, which was previously the country’s worst Ebola epidemic.
Pharmacy Board warns Kenyans over suspected fake medicines
The Board advised consumers to check a medicine’s packaging, colour, spelling and product name, particularly when it appears different from one they regularly use
State assures food security as drought hits maize production
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the government was implementing measures to support farmers affected by dry conditions, prevent food shortages and keep prices of essential commodities stable.
MP Ruth Odinga condemns Homa Bay violence, warns of political intolerance
Odinga criticised the alleged mobilisation of young people to disrupt political gatherings and strongly condemned attacks on journalists covering the events. She urged political leaders to reject violence and uphold the rights to peaceful assembly, movement and expression
DCI arrests two and recovers stolen lorry in Teso South
The DCI identified the suspects as Ayo Haruna, a Ugandan national who was driving the lorry, and his alleged accomplice, Kipserem Abdalla
UDA’s Mong’are defends road construction push, cites uneven historic paving
Mong’are attributed the disparities to policies adopted after independence, particularly Sessional Paper No. 10 of 1965 on African Socialism and its Application to Planning in Kenya
Gachagua appeals impeachment ruling, challenges Senate process
In court papers filed before the Court of Appeal, Gachagua challenges the findings of a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Antony Mrima and Fredah Gathiru Mugambi, which upheld the Senate’s decision to remove him from office.
Jumwa accuses Duale of hypocrisy in fresh political clash
Duale claimed that he sat next to Jumwa in Cabinet and would sometimes assist her in reading and explaining Cabinet papers. He further alleged that she occasionally struggled to explain issues contained in the documents, prompting him to intervene
Matiang’i accuses Ruto government of using violence to survive politically
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Matiang’i said the scale and organisation of the Homa Bay violence raised questions about the response of the county and regional security teams, arguing that security agencies had sufficient resources to contain the unrest.