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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has explained why it moved the annual income tax filing deadline for individual taxpayers from June 30 to April 30, requiring Kenyans to submit their returns two months earlier starting in 2027. The…
The government is stepping up efforts to make National Identity Card registration more accessible to Kenyans, as the document is a key requirement for accessing healthcare services, student loans, employment opportunities, and other…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) released an official list on October 21 of 146 advocates seeking conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel (SC) in the 2026 selection cycle. The applicants include Deputy President Prof. Kithure…
Jogoo Road Police Station is an established security facility in Nairobi’s Makadara area, serving eight estates in Nairobi Eastlands. The station is located along Jagoo Lane, off Eastlands Crescent, in the Maringo/Hamza area near Makadara…
Property owners planning to build in Nairobi must obtain the relevant county approvals and comply with national construction regulations before starting work. Nairobi City County’s Planning and Development Management System provides…
President William Ruto has proposed introducing buffalo farming and increasing camel milk production to boost milk supply and increase farmers’ income. Speaking at the Agriculture and Food Security Summit at Jamhuri Park in Nairobi, Ruto…
Former popular journalist Esther Arunga, who divorced Quincy Timberlake, has formally reverted to her maiden name after dropping the surname she adopted when they married in March 2010. A Deed Poll executed on October 2, 2026, was…
President William Ruto on Thursday, October 8, 2026, launched the Fundi Locator portal, a government digital platform intended to connect skilled workers with customers seeking technical services across Kenya. The platform, developed under…
Kenyans have been urged to remain calm and follow public health guidelines after the Ministry of Health confirmed the country’s first imported case of Ebola. The patient, a Kenyan citizen who had traveled from the Democratic Republic of…
Ebola patients can survive the disease when they receive early and intensive medical care, with treatment focusing on rehydration, managing symptoms, and preventing or treating complications. Ebola disease is caused by viruses in the…
Kenya’s first imported Ebola case was detected after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for seven years travelled by road from the DRC to Kampala before flying into Nairobi. The Ministry of…
Kenya has established 23 Ebola isolation and treatment centers nationwide as part of its preparedness and response measures following confirmation of the country’s first imported Ebola case. The Ministry of Health has identified several…
The National Police Service College (NPS) Magadi Field Campus in Kajiado County is used for officers’ field and practical training, with the area’s demanding terrain shaping the environment that prepares officers for operational duties.…
The Kenya Police Service has explained the different types of red number plates used by diplomats and international organization officials operating in Kenya. According to the Diplomatic Police Unit on October 2, the plates are issued…
Passengers arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) go through several steps before leaving the airport, including disembarkation, immigration, baggage collection, customs clearance, and transport arrangements. According to…
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) comprises three main services that form the country’s military establishment. These are the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force, and Kenya Navy, each represented by its own official emblem. The Kenya Army handles…
Joining the National Police Service (NPS) is open to eligible Kenyans who meet the education, age, physical, medical, and integrity requirements set by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). NPS has several entry routes, including…
President William Ruto traveled to New York on September 20, 2026, to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, joining heads of state and delegations from UN member states. The United Nations has scheduled the 81st General Assembly…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen arrived at Magado in Igembe North, Meru County, to preside over the passing-out parade of National Police Reservists on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Murkomen is expected to preside over the…
The Mwananchi Party has emerged as a political vehicle linked to Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino ahead of the 2027 General Election, following developments involving the previously registered Muungano Party and the Linda…
President William Ruto is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he is expected to participate in high-level discussions on UN reforms, climate finance, debt restructuring, regional peace and…
President William Ruto’s motorcade in New York is part of a security operation that sees hundreds of diplomatic convoys move through Manhattan during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week. The summit brings nearly 200 national…
Tanzania has made inbound travel insurance mandatory for foreigners entering mainland Tanzania through land borders, seaports and airports under new regulations gazetted on September 4, 2026. Under the regulations, foreigners entering…
German Medical Center (GMC), located at KMA Centre along Mara Road in Nairobi’s Upper Hill, is a medical facility offering a wide range of imaging, diagnostic and outpatient services. The facility provides several medical imaging services,…
