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A contentious new proposal embedded in Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 is raising alarm bells among taxpayers, granting the Kenya Revenue Authority unprecedented authority to freeze or seize funds even while a tax dispute is under appeal.
Kenyans have developed an insatiable appetite for instant credit, with daily borrowing through Safaricom’s popular Fuliza service averaging Sh4 billion last year.
Africa’s wealthiest entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote, is setting his sights on Kenya with an ambitious plan to construct a major oil refinery in Mombasa capable of processing 650,000 barrels per day.
In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral law enforcement ties, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation is preparing to enlarge its presence in Nairobi through a fresh agreement with Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
In the quiet community of Tabuga Parish in Nakuru, a shocking act of violence shattered the peace on May 3, claiming the life of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari, a dedicated PCEA pastor known for his spiritual guidance and community ties.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured the public that Kenya currently has enough fuel stocks to meet national demand.
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause to “Project Freedom,” a military effort aimed at helping commercial ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has proposed the creation of a new trade union to compete with the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU).
Kenyan banks have carried out a large-scale cleaning of their records, resulting in the closure of 34 million inactive accounts.
American billionaire Warren Buffett has once again provided significant help to Kenya’s healthcare system. Through his Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, he has donated Sh3.8 billion to support health services in the country.
Kenya’s proposed national budget for the financial year 2026/27 stands at Sh4.8 trillion, marking one of the largest spending plans in the country’s history.
Nairobi residents are experiencing difficult times due to a widespread fuel shortage affecting the city. Reports indicate that more than 60 percent of petrol stations have run out of supplies, leaving drivers struggling to find fuel for their vehicles.
Political commentator Abdullahi Lupesia has voiced strong objections to proposals for constructing a major oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania.
George Luchiri Wajackoyah has once again caught public attention by becoming the first Kenyan to own a Tesla Cybertruck.
Arsenal Football Club is currently enjoying one of its strongest seasons in recent memory.
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has taken a thoughtful step to better prepare its graduates for work beyond Kenya's borders.
The sudden passing of Dr. Job Obwaka, a director at Nairobi Hospital, has left many in Kenya's medical community saddened.
