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Gachagua Donates Ksh 1,000 at Sudi’s Economic Empowerment Drive in Kapseret Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua surprised many by donating Ksh 1,000 during an economic empowerment event held in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County. The event was organized by Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and was attended by President William Ruto along with several high-ranking government officials who contributed millions of shillings to the program. The empowerment drive was designed to uplift small-scale business owners, especially women running informal businesses like vegetable stalls (commonly known as mama mboga) and young people working in the boda boda (motorcycle taxi) sector. Through this initiative,…

Son of Former Cabinet Minister Karisa Maitha Passes Away John Thoya Maitha, the son of the late former Cabinet Minister Karisa Maitha, has passed away. His sudden death has left many in mourning, particularly in the Coast region where he hailed from. Thoya, a professional engineer, was remembered as a highly respected academic. At the time of his passing, he was a lecturer at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), where he also served as the Deputy Director at the university’s Renewable Energy and Climate Change Research Centre. Although the exact cause of his death has not yet been confirmed,…

Kithure Kindiki Heckled in Nyeri as He Clashes with Gachagua Allies: “One Term” Chants Rock Othaya Deputy President Kithure Kindiki found himself facing an angry crowd in Othaya, Nyeri County, where he was loudly heckled with chants of “One term!”, a slogan strongly associated with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s loyalists. What was meant to be a peaceful event to launch the construction of the Othaya Modern Community Stadium quickly turned into a dramatic political showdown, exposing the growing tension between leaders allied to President William Ruto and those backing Gachagua in the Mt Kenya region. Kindiki was received by a…

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has provided an official clarification concerning the recently announced adjustments to how taxes are calculated on imported second-hand vehicles. This move follows KRA’s earlier announcement on May 30, 2025, where it introduced an updated Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) schedule, set to take effect from July 1, 2025. The CRSP is a benchmark price list used by KRA to determine the amount of tax payable on imported used cars. It outlines the official retail values of different vehicle models, which form the foundation for computing various import duties and taxes. In a comprehensive follow-up statement…

A group of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Embu County have come out strongly to dismiss claims that there is a plan to impeach Governor Cecily Mbarire. Speaking during a press briefing held on Friday, June 6, the MCAs rejected the impeachment rumours, calling them false and politically driven. Reports had earlier surfaced suggesting that a section of MCAs from Mbeere South were planning to table a motion to remove the first-term governor from office. The alleged impeachment plot was said to have been triggered by Governor Mbarire’s recent establishment of the Governor’s Delivery Unit (GDU)—an initiative her…

DisputeCourt Orders Ksh10.5 Billion Road Maintenance Levy to Be Given to Counties In a major legal milestone that strengthens the spirit of devolution, the High Court of Kenya has ruled that county governments must be included as beneficiaries of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF)—a fund commonly known as the fuel levy. The decision was delivered on Thursday, June 5, 2025, by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who declared that previous decisions made by the National Assembly excluding counties from this crucial infrastructure fund were unconstitutional and illegal. Justice Mugambi specifically nullified two parliamentary decisions—one from September 28, 2023, and another from…

Luhya MCA Cracks Netizens While Bashing Thief for Stealing Thermoses, Plastic Tea Cups: “Ya Chai!” Kenyans on social media have been left in stitches after a Kakamega Member of County Assembly (MCA) passionately condemned a bizarre incident involving theft at a local school. Robert Kundu Makhanu, the MCA representing Kongoni Ward in Likuyani Constituency, could hardly hide his shock and disappointment during an interview where he addressed the incident. According to reports, a thief allegedly broke into a school and made away with two thermoses, several plastic cups, and a dozen plastic plates. While this may seem petty, the crime…

The Nairobi County government has launched a major campaign aimed at transforming the Central Business District (CBD) into a cleaner, safer, and more hygienic environment for all. This bold move, spearheaded by the county’s Department of Environment, seeks to end the widespread problem of public urination and other forms of environmental pollution that continue to affect the city’s image. Speaking on Wednesday, June 4, Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, said the county is intensifying its efforts to arrest individuals caught urinating or defecating in public places across the CBD. The crackdown forms part of a broader mission…

Kitui’s Ikanga Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA), Cyrus Musyoka Kisavi, is at the centre of a major scandal after he was allegedly caught on CCTV stealing mobile phone accessories valued at KSh 1.9 million. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed his arrest on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, linking him to the theft of a parcel that was supposed to be delivered to a customer in Mombasa. According to a statement released by the DCI and seen by Newshub.co.ke, the incident was initially reported by Buscar Courier Services on February 8, 2025. The courier company flagged the matter after…

As Kenya nears the one-year mark since the historic June 25 anti-Finance Bill protests, survivors and victims are now demanding answers and action from President William Ruto, particularly regarding compensation pledges he made after the unrest. One of the most vocal among them is Antony Chege, a 25-year-old protester who survived a gunshot wound during the demonstrations. He is still recovering from the injuries he sustained after being shot near Parliament. Chege has publicly called on President Ruto to honor his commitment to compensate victims who were wounded or lost loved ones during the violent police crackdown. Chege painfully recalled…