American film and television icon slain by son hours before former US President Obama and wife Michelle were to visit
The former first lady remembered the Reiner’s as “some of the most decent and courageous people.” She also made a pointed comment about the couple not being “deranged” after President Donald Trump blamed their deaths on “Trump derangement syndrome.”
Police in Garissa impound 1,200 litres of contraband fuel smuggled from Somalia
The county commissioner told Garissa residents to cooperate with authorities and report any illegal trade to support the fight against contraband, noting that such efforts will protect both consumers and legitimate businesses.
Kenya signs $311m deal with Africa50, India’s PowerGrid Corporation to strengthen electricity grid
The second corridor, the 220 kV Kibos-Kakamega-Musaga line, serves Kisumu, Vihiga and Kakamega counties, with substations at Kibos, Kakamega and Musaga. It provides high-voltage supply to Kakamega, improves regional network adequacy and reduces technical losses and load shedding in western Kenya.
Sigh of relief for cash-starved Football Kenya Federation FIFA lifts financial sanction and resumes development funding
The resumption of FIFA Forward funding will support FKF’s ongoing programmes for grassroots development, infrastructure, capacity building and the overall growth of football in the country.
Kenya Revenue Authority embarks on aggressive tax compliance education to rope in young generation
KRA Commissioner-in-Charge of the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department George Obell said the authority is expanding continuous tax education through strategic partnerships with institutions, communities and professional groups that include health workers and participants in the gig economy.
Controversial Religious Organisations Bill draws resentment in coastal Kenya as clergy read malice
The government introduced the Bill following recommendations from a Presidential Taskforce on Religious Organisations that was formed after the Shakahola tragedy in which hundreds of people died in a cult led by controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie.
Kenya’s Safarlink launches flights from Kisumu to Entebbe in Uganda to meet rising demand in EAC
Governor Ntong’o noted that the new flight comes at a very opportune moment when the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) recently inaugurated its head office just a stone’s throw from the Airport, thus confirming Kisumu City as a business hub in the East Africa.
Why uptake of biometric IDs in Africa is sluggish, citizens fear breach of their fundamental rights
The authors conclude that as governments adopt biometric digital ID systems to speed-up identification and service delivery, robust legislation must first be in place to protect citizens’ rights and data privacy.
Attorney General’s office in Kenya unveils plan to give free legal aid to children in conflict with law
State counsels in all the 47 counties have been directed to offer free legal aid to children in conflict with the law in a move that will uphold social justice, human rights and child protection.
