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Mbadi Explains Why Govt Shelved Plan to Cut PAYE Tax
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Mbadi Explains Why Govt Shelved Plan to Cut PAYE Tax

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed that the government had initially planned to lower Pay As You Earn (PAYE), the individual income tax, in the upcoming financial year. This move could have brought significant relief to…

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Detectives Nab Trio Behind Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Hijacking
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Detectives Nab Trio Behind Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Hijacking

In an intensified crackdown on rising highway robberies along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, detectives in Voi have arrested three suspects believed to be the masterminds behind a brazen truck hijacking incident. The suspects, David Karanja,…

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KRA to Begin Tax Exemption Vetting Across 11 Counties on June 9
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KRA to Begin Tax Exemption Vetting Across 11 Counties on June 9

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will begin vetting persons with disabilities for income tax exemption starting June 9, 2025. The exercise, a joint effort with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the Ministry of…

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Charlene Ruto Condemns Misuse of Her Name in Unauthorized Book
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Charlene Ruto Condemns Misuse of Her Name in Unauthorized Book

Charlene Ruto has publicly defended the police’s decision to arrest and prosecute author Webster Ochora Elijah over a book he allegedly published about her without seeking her permission first. Charlene revealed that Ochora never reached…

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New Bill Seeks to Give Financial Boost to Independent Candidates
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New Bill Seeks to Give Financial Boost to Independent Candidates

Independent candidates in Kenya who secure at least five percent of the vote in an election may soon benefit from public funding, thanks to proposed changes in the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The groundbreaking proposal aims…

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Cash Reward if You Catch/Report Nairobi Dustbin Vandals… Details
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Cash Reward if You Catch/Report Nairobi Dustbin Vandals… Details

Nairobi’s environmental office has put a price on vandalism. Anyone who helps nab culprits stealing the county’s new street dustbins will pocket Ksh5,000 cash, courtesy of Chief Officer for Environment Geofrey Mosiria. The offer follows a…

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The Secret to Starting Your Workday Strong: Before Work Fuel
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The Secret to Starting Your Workday Strong: Before Work Fuel

Discover how peptides and pre-workout supplements boost energy, focus, and skin health. Start your mornings strong with the perfect fuel for body and mind. Peptides or Supplements Peptides, unlike proteins, have fewer amino acids in their…

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Secondary Schools Begin ID Registration Drive for Students Aged 18+
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Secondary Schools Begin ID Registration Drive for Students Aged 18+

The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide campaign to register all secondary school students aged 18 and above for their national identity cards while still in school. This initiative aims to simplify the process and help young…

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Why All Government Vehicles Must Switch to Digital Plates by August
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Why All Government Vehicles Must Switch to Digital Plates by August

All government vehicles must adopt digital number plates by August 29, following a directive from Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. The move is part of ongoing reforms designed to strengthen national security, improve asset…

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Ugali Uproar: Siaya High School Shut Down as Students Strike Over Food
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Ugali Uproar: Siaya High School Shut Down as Students Strike Over Food

St. Mary’s Ukwala Boys’ High School in Siaya County has shut its gates indefinitely after students tore through classrooms and offices on Monday night, accusing the administration of serving ugali made from substandard maize flour. The…

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