Stories by: Alice Neema
Kenya Finance Bill 2026: Weighing Impact on Tech Costs
19 May, 2026 11:34 AM
COST OUTLOOK
The bill adds a 25% excise duty on smartphones and removes the VAT exemption for digital financial services.
The bill adds a 25% excise duty on smartphones and removes the VAT exemption for digital financial services.
NCIC Condemns Meru Leaders Over Commissioner Transfer
18 May, 2026 05:21 PM
TRANSFER DISPUTE
The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...
The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...
Kenya’s Child Abduction Crisis: Silent National Emergency
18 May, 2026 11:27 AM
CHILD EMERGENCY
Kenyans on social media are becoming increasingly vocal. Sharing their frustrations and missing-child alerts, they are also issuing calls to action following the repeated tragedies...
Kenyans on social media are becoming increasingly vocal. Sharing their frustrations and missing-child alerts, they are also issuing calls to action following the repeated tragedies...
Kabarak SMM: Where Presidential Legacy Meets Innovation
17 May, 2026 09:00 AM
LEGACY REIMAGINED
The school is situated in the late President Daniel Arap Moi's former private residence on the Kabarak farm, making it not just a learning campus but a living legacy of history, fu...
The school is situated in the late President Daniel Arap Moi's former private residence on the Kabarak farm, making it not just a learning campus but a living legacy of history, fu...
Understanding Nakuru Before 2027 — Series 1: The County
16 May, 2026 12:15 PM
NAKURU POLITICS
From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...
From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...
Media Council of Kenya Hosts Pan-African Media Summit
13 May, 2026 11:53 AM
MEDIA SUMMIT
Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders The summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media. Key issues includ...
Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders The summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media. Key issues includ...
NPS Condemns Harassment of Female Traffic Officer in Nakuru
08 May, 2026 04:57 PM
POLICE MISCONDUCT
The press statement further confirms that the motorist is a fellow police officer. The National Police Service condemned the behaviour depicted by the male officer, describing it a...
The press statement further confirms that the motorist is a fellow police officer. The National Police Service condemned the behaviour depicted by the male officer, describing it a...
Chinese Firm to Rebuild Kenya's Deadly Nithi Bridge Safely
07 May, 2026 05:15 PM
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
The move brings relief to motorists and residents who have endured years of tragedy at one of Kenya’s deadliest road black spots. The current section of the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9)...
The move brings relief to motorists and residents who have endured years of tragedy at one of Kenya’s deadliest road black spots. The current section of the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9)...
Nakuru Advances Urban Renewal, Empowering Women and Youth
26 Mar, 2026 04:48 PM
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
In a statement released on Facebook on March 24, 2026, the County Government noted that, according to Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Arch. Kamau Kuria—who also ser...
In a statement released on Facebook on March 24, 2026, the County Government noted that, according to Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Arch. Kamau Kuria—who also ser...
Ruto: Nuclear Energy Sets Kenya on First World Path
26 Mar, 2026 04:12 PM
ENERGY LEAP
Siaya Governor James Orengo says Siaya County is ready to play a pivotal role offering not just land, but a stable, supportive, and forward-looking environment for this historic ve...
Siaya Governor James Orengo says Siaya County is ready to play a pivotal role offering not just land, but a stable, supportive, and forward-looking environment for this historic ve...
Kihika Declares Nakuru Set for UDA Grassroots Elections This Saturday
25 Mar, 2026 04:59 PM
NAKURU POLLS
The UDA grassroots elections are internal party polls aimed at electing officials at the polling centre level, including chairpersons, secretaries, and treasurers. The Repeat Phase...
The UDA grassroots elections are internal party polls aimed at electing officials at the polling centre level, including chairpersons, secretaries, and treasurers. The Repeat Phase...
Kenya Kickstarts Tax Free Exports to China, Boosting Trade
24 Mar, 2026 06:08 PM
CHINA DEAL
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that duty‑free entry for agricultural exports will begin on May 1, 2026, opening major opport...
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that duty‑free entry for agricultural exports will begin on May 1, 2026, opening major opport...
Meeting Seeks to Shield Kenyans from Global Economic Shocks
24 Mar, 2026 01:19 PM
ECONOMIC SHOCK
The Principal Secretary (PS) for the National Treasury, Chris Kiptoo, warns that the conflict poses significant risks to both global and domestic economies. He cites potential disr...
The Principal Secretary (PS) for the National Treasury, Chris Kiptoo, warns that the conflict poses significant risks to both global and domestic economies. He cites potential disr...
Kenya Showcases Readiness for Investment Conference Starting March 25
23 Mar, 2026 07:00 PM
INVEST KENYA
KIICO 2026 presents a key moment for Kenya to highlight its economic potential. The conference aligns with national priorities focused on economic growth, job creation, and wealth...
KIICO 2026 presents a key moment for Kenya to highlight its economic potential. The conference aligns with national priorities focused on economic growth, job creation, and wealth...
Nationwide Forums on Digital Agriculture Policy, Bill Start March 23
23 Mar, 2026 06:00 PM
CITIZEN VOICES
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe is formally inviting Kenyans to take part in public participation forums on the Draft Agricultural...
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe is formally inviting Kenyans to take part in public participation forums on the Draft Agricultural...
How Declining Incomes Fuel Side Hustle Growth
23 Mar, 2026 12:33 PM
SURVIVAL HUSTLES
Among younger generations, particularly those familiar with digital spaces, reselling pre‑owned goods has gained popularity. This involves sourcing affordable items, improving thei...
Among younger generations, particularly those familiar with digital spaces, reselling pre‑owned goods has gained popularity. This involves sourcing affordable items, improving thei...
Kenya Commits to Universal Power at Powering Africa Summit
21 Mar, 2026 01:00 PM
ENERGY SUMMIT
The Principal Secretary (PS) for Energy Alex Wachira outlined these commitments during the Powering Africa Summit (PAS2026) at the W Marriott in Washington, D.C., held on March 19–...
The Principal Secretary (PS) for Energy Alex Wachira outlined these commitments during the Powering Africa Summit (PAS2026) at the W Marriott in Washington, D.C., held on March 19–...
Kenya’s Flood Crisis Leaves Families Struggling
20 Mar, 2026 04:00 PM
FLOOD AFTERMATH
Mothers and newborns are among the most vulnerable. In Hazina Village, South B, Nairobi, 18‑year‑old Angela Penina waded through shoulder‑high floodwaters carrying her week‑old bab...
Mothers and newborns are among the most vulnerable. In Hazina Village, South B, Nairobi, 18‑year‑old Angela Penina waded through shoulder‑high floodwaters carrying her week‑old bab...
Gen Z Surge: 'Tuko Kadi' and the Youth Political Awakening
19 Mar, 2026 04:34 PM
YOUTH POWER
Kenya’s Gen Z are increasingly aware of their political power, and the Tuko Kadi campaign is channeling that energy into early voter registration. The movement thrives on a digital...
Kenya’s Gen Z are increasingly aware of their political power, and the Tuko Kadi campaign is channeling that energy into early voter registration. The movement thrives on a digital...
Kenya’s Borrowing Boom Fuels Growth, Deepens Strain
18 Mar, 2026 04:30 PM
DEBT DILEMMA
Grants are limited but valuable. They require no repayment, carry no interest charges, and avoid currency risks. They are best suited for social and climate projects. Yet their sca...
Grants are limited but valuable. They require no repayment, carry no interest charges, and avoid currency risks. They are best suited for social and climate projects. Yet their sca...
