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The government is preparing to roll out free ambulance services across the country under the Social Health Authority (SHA). During a public address, SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi revealed that President William Ruto is expected to officially launch the program before the end of September. She explained that the initiative is designed to make emergency medical care more accessible to Kenyans, regardless of their location. Mwangangi further stated that a dedicated telephone number will soon be unveiled, which Kenyans can call whenever they need ambulance services. This hotline will ensure that any person requiring urgent medical attention can get…

Inside Ruto’s Gas Cylinder Plan After a 3-Year Wait The Government of Kenya has finally moved forward with President William Ruto’s long-awaited plan to provide affordable gas cylinders to households, nearly three years after the pledge was first made. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has now invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from companies to locally manufacture subsidised 6kg LPG cylinders under a cost-sharing arrangement. According to the plan, the Government will cover 40 per cent of the cost, LPG marketing companies will contribute another 40 per cent, while households will only pay 20 per cent. This formula is meant…

Safaricom Dragged Into Case as Court Hears Testimony on Student Accused of Spreading ‘Ruto’s Funeral’ Post A Nairobi court has continued hearings in the case of David Oaga Mokaya, a university student accused of publishing a controversial social media post that appeared to suggest President William Ruto had died. The case has not only raised concerns about freedom of expression and online speech in Kenya but has also drawn Safaricom into the spotlight after claims that the company may have helped the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) track the student without following proper legal procedures. Mokaya was arrested in November…

As digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to gain popularity across the world, both individual taxpayers and financial advisors are faced with the challenge of understanding how these assets fit into existing laws. The regulatory landscape around cryptocurrency is still young and developing quickly, especially when it comes to investments and the practice of using crypto as collateral for loans. Below is a detailed explanation of how cryptocurrencies are taxed, how crypto-backed loans work, and the current changes happening in laws and regulations. Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrency The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats cryptocurrency as property for tax…

Tax Implications of Taking Crypto-Backed Loans In recent years, crypto-backed loans have become a popular option for investors who want to access liquidity without selling their digital assets. These loans allow individuals to use their cryptocurrencies as collateral in exchange for fiat or stablecoins, while still retaining exposure to potential future gains. However, just like with traditional finance, borrowing against crypto has tax consequences that borrowers should understand. Are Crypto-Backed Loans Taxable? In most jurisdictions, taking out a loan is not considered a taxable event because you are not selling or disposing of the underlying asset. Instead, you are using…

Govt Issues Update on Kenyans Who Will Receive Ksh4,000 From This Week The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services has officially confirmed the release of Ksh1.78 billion to cater for payments under the Inua Jamii programme targeting Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). The funds will cover stipends for the months of June and July 2025. In a statement released on Monday, September 8, 2025, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Children Services, Carren Ageng’o, announced that a total of 445,940 beneficiaries will each receive Ksh4,000, which is the combined payment for the two months. Ageng’o explained that…

The High Court has handed President William Ruto a significant setback after it temporarily stopped the operations of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests. The panel had been appointed by the President to handle reparations for those affected by protests across the country. In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Kizito Magare granted conservatory orders suspending the commencement of the panel’s work. This order will remain in place until the court hears and determines a petition questioning the legality of the panel’s establishment. Specifically, the judge suspended the implementation of Gazette Notice No.…

The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has announced that it will be carrying out a major compliance inspection for veterinary practitioners in seven counties this month. In a notice issued on Monday, September 8, the board revealed that it will dispatch two inspection teams to different regions. However, KVB did not reveal the exact starting or ending dates of the exercise, leaving veterinary practitioners to prepare in advance. According to the plan, the first team will be sent to Turkana, West Pokot, and Trans Nzoia counties. The second team will be tasked with covering Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Baringo…

A strange and dramatic video has gone viral online, showing a man being lowered into a grave while still alive. The footage, which has attracted thousands of reactions on social media, features Ernest Jakata taking part in a mock funeral scene to test a coffin-lowering device. How the Unusual Scene Unfolded In the clip, shared by Jakata himself on TikTok, he is seen lying flat on the straps of the coffin-lowering gear. Dressed casually in brown khaki trousers, a black hoodie, and matching black sneakers, he positioned himself as if he were a dead person about to be buried. His…

Kenya Power Lists 11 Counties Set for Electricity Outages on Tuesday, September 9 The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced that several parts of the country will experience electricity interruptions on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, as the company carries out important system maintenance. In its official notice, KPLC explained that the scheduled power cuts are necessary to allow the technical team to conduct maintenance and upgrade works on the national grid. According to the company, these efforts are aimed at improving the overall stability and reliability of electricity supply across different regions. The utility provider said that at…