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KRA Launches eRITS to Streamline Digital Rental Tax Filing and Boost Voluntary Compliance

In a significant move to modernize tax administration within Kenya’s real estate sector, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), a new digital platform designed to simplify rental tax filing and promote voluntary compliance among landlords and property owners. The eRITS platform, officially launched on Thursday, integrates with […]

Gachagua Unleashed: Former DP Accuses President Ruto of Betrayal, Corruption, and Power Abuse

In an explosive and lengthy prime-time exclusive interview with Jesse Rogers on KTN News Television, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua launched a scathing and far-reaching attack against his former boss, President William Ruto, accusing him of betrayal, political manipulation, and economic misconduct. The two-hour interview, which was dubbed Wamunyoro Chronicles, aired on the evening of […]

Five Chiefs Abducted by Al-Shabaab in Mandera Released After Two Months in Captivity

Five Kenyan village chiefs who were abducted two months ago by suspected Al-Shabaab militants near the Kenya-Somalia border have been safely released, the government has confirmed. Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, announced the development on Sunday during a media briefing at the Coast Regional Commissioner’s Office, expressing relief at the […]

Kirinyaga Farmers Hopeful as President Ruto Launches First Goat AI Centre in East and Central Africa

Kirinyaga County, Kenya| In a landmark move aimed at revolutionizing livestock farming in Kenya, President William Ruto on Wednesday officially launched the region’s first-ever Goat Artificial Insemination (AI) Centre at the Animal Health and Industry Training Institute (AHITI) in Ndomba, Kirinyaga County. This state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind in East and Central […]

Kenya Faces New U.S. Tariffs: Economic Impact and Policy Responses

In a sweeping move affecting global trade, President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs targeting exports from 100 countries, including Kenya. The United States will impose a 10% tariff on all Kenyan exports, a decision expected to have significant economic ramifications for businesses reliant on the U.S. market. Understanding the Tariffs and […]

Kenyan Police in Haiti: Rising Casualties Amid Worsening Security Crisis

Overview The security situation in Haiti has deteriorated further as Kenyan police officers deployed as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission face mounting casualties in clashes with heavily armed gangs. Two Kenyan officers sustained serious injuries over the past week, adding to the growing toll on the mission, which has been grappling with […]

Ruto Opens Up on Gachagua’s Impeachment, Political Fallout, and Mt. Kenya Tour

President William Ruto has offered new insights into the circumstances leading to the impeachment of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, attributing the fallout to internal rifts within the Kenya Kwanza coalition. Speaking during a roundtable interview with vernacular stations on Monday, Ruto detailed how tensions within the administration escalated soon after taking office, ultimately culminating […]

Kenya’s Development Agenda: Government Calls for Citizen Support Amid Reform Implementation

In a renewed call for national unity and cooperation, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has urged Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto’s administration as it works to fulfill its electoral promises. Addressing concerns about the government’s progress on key initiatives, Chidzuga reassured the public of the President’s commitment to delivering on his pledges and […]

Political Tensions Rise as Gachagua Clashes with General Kahariri Over Military Neutrality

The political landscape in Kenya is witnessing heightened tensions following a public clash between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri. The disagreement, centered on the role of the military in national affairs, has sparked debate among politicians and the public, with various leaders weighing in on the […]

Government Deploys Emergency Response to Contain Kala-Azar Outbreak in Wajir and Marsabit

Nairobi, Kenya| The Ministry of Health has launched an emergency response to contain an outbreak of Kala-azar in Wajir and Marsabit counties, where 617 cases have been reported, resulting in 25 fatalities over the past three months. Through the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, the government has mobilized resources to enhance early […]