The Kenyan government has backtracked on its decision to significantly hike fees for new and replacement national identity cards (IDs) in response to widespread public backlash. According to a recent Gazette Notice, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki declared that Kenyans will now pay Sh300 for a new ID, down from the initially proposed Sh1,000. The cost...
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C.S Kithure Kindiki Declares Monday 13th Nov a public Holiday
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has officially announced that Monday, November 13, will be designated as a public holiday. According to a notification published in the gazette on November 6, Kindiki stated that the general public is expected to participate in a nationwide tree-planting initiative on this day. “In Exercise of the powers conferred by section...
King Charles III Today expected to tour Mombasa
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are anticipated to make a visit to the seaside city of Mombasa on Thursday as part of their four-day State Visit to the nation. Their visit to Kenya is dedicated to commemorating the strong bond and collaboration between the two nations. In the city of Mombasa, King Charles III,...
Bolt respond to fuel price rise with unpleasing shoot up of fare prices
The updated pricing scheme will encompass fare increases in all sectors of Nairobi. This means the basic fare will now range from Sh70 to Sh100, spanning economy, base, boda, and XL categories. The ride-hailing service Bolt has modified its pricing structure in response to the recent evaluation carried out by the Energy and Petroleum...
Eric Omondi Arrested in Kisumu while leading protests over the high cost of Living
What followed is a now familiar sight of the comedian in handcuffs being hounded into the police vehicle before being taken to Kisumu Central police station where he is still being held.
UDA leaders distance themselves from Uhuru, Raila Property Invasion
Leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have come out to distance themselves from from what happened yesterday when a group of youth invaded former President Uhuru Kenyatta's property in Ruiru and Ruai. Spectre International which is associated with Azimio leader Raila Odinga was also targeted in the invasions.
Eric Omondi arrested on his way to deliver Thousands of CVs to Statehouse
Commedian Eric Omondi was on Tuesday arrested along Uhuru highway while pulling a cart full of CVs. Mr Omondi's aim was to head to statehouse and submit the CVs to the president.
UDA leaders accuse Uhuru for sponsoring Azimio demonstrations
"We want to tell Uhuru Kenyatta, because he is the principal sponsor of Azimio protests to desist from undermining the government through Raila Odinga who is just a mercenary" Said the Kikuyu MP
Pressure on the Shilling as dollar keeps soaring
The pressure on the local currency has been high owing to the dollar scarcity that has afflicted the economy
Nandi senator Samson Cherargei tells off Sakaja over his calls for a Handshake between Ruto and Raila
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei slams Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over calls for a truce between President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.