In a landmark move set to transform Kenya’s agricultural landscape, Absa Bank Kenya, in collaboration with agri-tech firm Hello Tractor and global machinery manufacturer John Deere, has expanded a Sh500 million financing initiative aimed at enhancing access to mechanised farming for smallholder farmers across the country. The initiative, launched during the unveiling of Hello Tractor’s […]
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 […]
•Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo) Champions Historic Land Reform with Issuance of Over 1,190 Allotment Letters In a bold and transformative stride towards addressing longstanding land ownership challenges in Isiolo County, Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) has overseen the official issuance of 1,191 land allotment letters to residents of Isiolo Central Sub-County. The milestone event—held […]
Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo) has sharply criticized a recent demolition exercise conducted by security officers in Checheles, Isiolo County, terming it inhumane, illegal, and a betrayal of the government’s duty to protect its citizens. The demolitions, carried out early Saturday morning under the supervision of the Isiolo Officer Commanding Station (OCS), left several families […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Authorities in Marsabit County have arrested a man suspected of defiling a 7-year-old girl in the Songa area of Saku Constituency. The arrest was confirmed by Songa area Chief Luka Lekipayan, who said the suspect had been on the run since the incident occurred. According to Chief Lekipayan, the suspect—believed to be in […]
Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, popularly known as Guyo, has officially launched two transformative infrastructure projects — the Kamukuri Bridge and the Ola Jarole Tarmac Road — in Bulapesa Ward, marking a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to improve accessibility and promote regional development. Bulapesa Ward, the most densely populated in Isiolo County, has […]
•The Issuance of Over 1,191 Allotment Letters is Aimed at Ending Decades of Land Insecurity In a significant step towards resolving historical land injustices, Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo), in partnership with the National Land Commission (NLC), has officially issued 1,191 allotment letters to residents of Bula Pesa. The milestone, celebrated during a public event […]
Eldama Ravine| Tensions erupted at the ongoing Kenya National Drama and Film Festival following a dramatic walkout by Butere Girls High School students, who cited police harassment and inadequate performance conditions shortly after delivering the national anthem. The incident has sparked a firestorm of criticism over alleged state censorship, police brutality, and political interference in […]
•April 10, 2006 – April 10, 2025 Today, Kenya solemnly marks the 19th anniversary of one of its darkest and most tragic days in aviation and national history — the 2006 Marsabit air crash that claimed the lives of 13 distinguished leaders and peace ambassadors in the misty hills of Kofia Mbaya, on the outskirts […]
Washington/Beijing| The United States has intensified its trade standoff with China, as President Donald Trump announced a dramatic increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. The move marks the latest development in a rapidly escalating economic confrontation between the world’s two largest economies. President Trump made the announcement Wednesday via his Truth Social platform, […]
