News
Matatus to operate normally on June 25 protest anniversary
MoA chairman Albert Karakacha called on drivers, crew and owners to stay disciplined and continue offering transport without disruption.
Kenya
Education and Career
Experts link growing school unrest to mental health strain
The Ministry of Health estimates that one in four Kenyans will face a mental health condition in their lifetime.
Health and Wellness
Shisha peddlers faces Sh1 million penalty under proposed ban
Health CS Aden Duale, in the Regulatory Impact Statement accompanying the draft, says tougher measures are necessary because shisha continues to pose a serious danger to public health. He argues that despite previous restrictions, the product remains accessible and harmful to both users and those around them.
News
EACC bans branding of public projects with names and images of political leaders
EACC noted the practice amounts to abuse of office and misuse of public resources. It directed agencies to ensure public projects only reflect government institutions, warning of administrative or legal sanctions for violations
News
Coffee farmers set for higher earnings as Ruto announces new revival strategy
On coffee, the President said the government is targeting a jump in annual production from 50,000 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2028, supported by expansion of land under cultivation and improved farming systems.
News
PLP leader Martha Karua allegedly detained at Entebbe after Uganda denies entry
According to a statement issued by Karua's team on Monday, the Kenyan Senior Counsel had travelled aboard a Kenya Airways flight alongside Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama, but only Mr Kanjama was permitted entry.
News
Kenya moves to establish National Cybersecurity Agency after Parliament's approval
In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the approval marked a significant step toward creating a coordinated national system for cybersecurity as Kenya's digital economy continues to expand.
Central
Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru calls for fast-tracked coffee debt waiver
Waiguru reiterated her appeal for intervention on historical cooperative debts, saying resolution would accelerate coffee sector revitalisation and improve farmer incomes
Coast
Ruto pledges Sh142 billion investment to unlock Kenya’s blue economy potential
Ruto said the decision to focus on the blue economy was made three years ago after the government identified that the sector had not been contributing enough to national growth and development.
Crime
Five arrested as police seize cannabis in coordinated raids across three regions
The arrests were confirmed by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, which said the operations targeted networks moving narcotics across different parts of the country.
Health and Wellness
Kenya records over 1.42 million Syphilis tests as infections fall to 9,000 cases
Figures from the National Syndemic Disease Control Council show a steady rise in screening across the country. In 2020, health workers tested 1.29 million people. By last year, the number had gone up to 1.42 million, showing growing access to testing services in public facilities.
Business
MPs reject treasury plan to change VAT rules on electric vehicles
The decision keeps the products taxed at zero percent VAT, meaning no tax is added on sale, a move aimed at keeping them affordable and supporting local production.