Google to withhold 5% AdSense earnings for the taxman
Google will deduct 5% tax on AdSense from September earnings. India, Nigeria and South Africa have no such platform withholding.
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Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Huawei launches HarmonyOS 7 and a third tri-fold on 7 September
Huawei launches HarmonyOS 7 and the Mate XT 2 tri-fold on 7 September, in a category Samsung already abandoned
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Babu reads riot act to ‘double-dealer’ bloggers in Linda Mwananchi
Babu said the movement would not tolerate individuals he described as “traitors” who had infiltrated its ranks to undermine its political mobilisation.
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Gachagua leaves Malala, Methu to steer DCP as he engages Kenyans in US
Gachagua said his deputy party leader Cleophas Malala and Secretary General-designate John Methu would lead the party’s engagements in his absence.
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Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason, his lawyer has said amid heightened political tensions in the country. Mundubile was arrested on Thursday, after a deadly raid…
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Major JKIA Disruption Hit Kenya Airways, Qatar and Emirates Flights
Flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been disrupted after a go-slow involving Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) staff. Several aircraft scheduled to depart from…
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KUSCCO shareholders approve liquidation amid Sh17bn liabilities
Shareholders of the financially distressed Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (KUSCCO) have unanimously approved the liquidation of the union, saying the move is necessary to safeguard their remaining assets and…
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Murkomen tells opposition to stop interfering with IEBC and instead sell their policies
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Opposition to stop interfering with the IEBC, saying political leaders must respect the independence of the electoral institution. “You see someone talking about the IEBC. He wants…
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Babu: Ruto’s Sh2.5bn police uniform spend is misplaced priority
“Students have not entered university because their parents have no school fees. Then the government spends 2.5 billion to bring police uniforms. Is this foolishness or not?” the Nairobi Gubernatorial hopeful asked.
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Sifuna tells Ruto: Focus on hustler agenda, forget Vision 2060
Sifuna said the government had been given a five-year mandate to implement its campaign promises but had failed to deliver.
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Atwoli: Without Raila, there is no opposition in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 30 – COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli says the country has no serious opposition without the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Atwoli said opposition leaders should accept…
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Veteran Kenyan Broadcaster Dies After Long Illness
Veteran radio journalist, presenter, and news anchor at Bahari FM, a Royal Media Services station, Gladys Kadzo Ziro has passed away. Confirmation of Ziro’s death came from her family, who stated that the journalist passed after battling…
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Amnesty to Ruto: Turn promises on enforced disappearances into action
Amnesty International Kenya has called on the government to move beyond promises and take concrete steps to end enforced disappearances.
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Ruto ‘lucky’ to face clueless opposition, Murkomen says
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 30 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has described President William Ruto as “lucky” to be facing what he termed the most “clueless” opposition in Kenya’s political…
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NPS Sets Record Straight on New Police Uniform Tender, Names Company Awarded Contract
The National Police Service (NPS) has clarified the procurement and manufacture of the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniform, denying reports linking Nalitex Limited to the process. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026,…
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Faith leaders join fight against drug abuse in Marsabit
Faith leaders in Marsabit County have joined the fight against drug and substance abuse following an interfaith training organised by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). The training brought…
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Police HQ Dismisses Claims Nalitex Won New Police Uniform Tender, Says Bedi Investments Handling Contract
The clarification follows recent media reports concerning the procurement and manufacture of the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniform.
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KAA reports flight delays at major airports
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has reported delays affecting some departing flights at airports across the country, advising passengers to confirm their flight status with airlines. In a statement, KAA said it was working with aviation…
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JKIA Chaos Deepens as Only 30% of Kenya Airways Flights Depart
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has warned passengers of flight delays affecting some departing flights at airports across the country. In a passenger advisory issued on Sunday, August 30, KAA said it was working with aviation agencies,…
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KAA issues passenger alert as flight delays hit airports
KAA said the delays were affecting some departing flights, although it did not disclose the number of flights affected or identify a specific cause.
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NPS Clarifies Procurement of New Police Uniform, Says Bedi Investments Won Contract
The National Police Service (NPS) has clarified the procurement and manufacture of the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniform, stating that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract. The clarification follows recent…
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Kenyan Athletes Pocket Millions as Jepchirchir Wins Sydney Marathon
Kenyan world champion Peres Jepchirchir has delivered another win for Kenyan athletes after winning the women’s race at the 2026 Sydney Marathon. Jepchirchir’s win adds a fourth major title to her record and helps lead a Kenyan one-two…
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MPs Push for Expansion of Digital Hubs to Create Jobs for Kenyan Youth
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation has called for the timely completion and expansion of digital hubs across the country to create more employment, innovation and entrepreneurship…
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Kenyatta Family Members Who Keep a Low Public Profile
The Kenyatta name has dominated Kenya’s political and business landscape for generations, but not every member of the family has embraced the public spotlight. While founding President Jomo Kenyatta, his son Uhuru Kenyatta, and several…
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