MPs Probe Controversial e-Citizen Contract That Allows Developers to Pull Down System
A parliamentary probe has been launched into a contentious contract governing the e-Citizen platform, raising alarm over clauses that allow private developers to disable the system without consequences if the…
Mbappe Sees Red as Real Madrid Edge Alaves in Heated La Liga Clash
Real Madrid’s superstar forward Kylian Mbappe was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge during Los Blancos’ tense 1-0 win over Alaves on Sunday evening. The French international,…
Ministry of Lands, Government Press Staff Among Eight Held in Land Fraud Investigation
A Nairobi court has ordered that eight individuals suspected of involvement in a series of land fraud schemes remain in police custody for four more days to allow for the…
Ecuador’s Electoral Council Confirms Noboa’s Victory Amid Recount Calls
Ecuador’s National Electoral Council (CNE) has officially declared incumbent President Daniel Noboa the winner of the second round of the presidential election, solidifying his mandate amid ongoing political tension. CNE…
Black Tax in Kenya: The Silent Burden of Being the Firstborn
Introduction In Kenya, being the firstborn child is often seen as a badge of honor. But behind the scenes, it can come with a heavy price—what many now call “black…
KUCCPS CEO Explains Why Students End Up in Courses They Didn’t Apply For
Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) CEO Agnes Wahome has addressed growing concerns from students placed in courses they did not apply for, particularly those eyeing medical-related programmes.…
Kenya Forest Service Denies Officer Involvement in Student’s Killing
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has denied allegations that one of its officers fatally shot a Form 3 student on a private farm, clarifying that the incident occurred within a…
Court Lifts FKF Ban on Goalkeeper Patrick Matasi Pending Match-Fixing Case
The High Court in Kakamega has temporarily lifted the suspension imposed on Harambee Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Patrick Matasi by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over alleged match-fixing. In…
TSC Faces Budget Crunch as Teacher Shortage Nears 100,000
Thousands of hopeful graduates and teachers eyeing promotions will have to wait longer, as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) struggles with insufficient budget allocation. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Constitutional…
Kuria Hints at New Taxes Amid Revenue Uncertainty, Clashing with Treasury CS Mbadi
National Assembly Finance Committee Chair Kimani Kuria has suggested that Kenyans could face a fresh wave of taxes in the upcoming Finance Bill 2025, should existing revenue sources prove insufficient…