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On Monday, April 14, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) shared shocking details of how four individuals—three of them foreigners—attempted to smuggle 5,000 live queen ants out of the country. The ants, estimated to be worth about Ksh1 million, were hidden inside specially altered test tubes and syringes in an elaborate trafficking scheme. According to a statement from KWS, the four suspects were arrested on April 5 and the entire operation has been condemned as a serious wildlife crime and a clear case of “biopiracy.” Biopiracy, as KWS explained, is the illegal collection and export of a country’s genetic resources without…
Government Responds to Trump’s U-turn, Plans to Appeal New Trade Tariff The Kenyan government has announced plans to challenge the recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 10 per cent trade tariff on Kenyan exports. This comes after Trump suddenly paused the enforcement of the tariff for 90 days, offering room for further consultations with the affected countries. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, speaking on Monday, April 14, confirmed that Kenya would use the 90-day suspension period to officially appeal the tariff decision. According to Kinyanjui, the government has already prepared strong arguments and supporting documents to…
Super Metro Temporarily Halts Services for Three Days to Meet Legal Requirements Super Metro, one of the most popular commuter bus companies in Kenya, has temporarily stopped its operations for three days. The move is aimed at allowing the company enough time to fully comply with transport regulations as required by the authorities. In a statement released on Monday evening, Super Metro revealed that the Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB) has instructed them to suspend all services during this period. The suspension will help the company complete the remaining compliance processes. According to the company, it has already achieved 90…
In the world of cryptocurrency, token burn events are becoming increasingly common. A token burn happens when a project permanently removes a certain amount of its coins or tokens from circulation. This is usually done to reduce supply, which can create scarcity and potentially increase the token’s value. But what many people don’t realize is that token burns can also affect the value of crypto assets used as collateral in crypto loans. Understanding Crypto Loans and Collateral Crypto loans work just like traditional loans, but instead of offering a house or car as security, you use cryptocurrency. For example, if…
What Is Cryptocurrency Burning? Cryptocurrency burning is when digital tokens (also known as coins) are permanently removed from the total supply. This is done by sending the tokens to a special wallet address that no one can access or use. These wallet addresses can only receive tokens—they cannot send them out. That means once the tokens go in, they are gone for good because no one has the private keys to access the wallet. The whole idea is to make those coins disappear forever. Key Points to Understand How Cryptocurrency Burning Works Every cryptocurrency user has a public address—like an…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a major crackdown on fake doctors, unlicensed medical facilities, and healthcare providers who are using illegal methods to get money from the national insurance program under the new Social Health Authority (SHA). He said the ministry is determined to restore order and accountability in the health sector and will involve law enforcement agencies in this operation. Speaking on Monday, April 14, during a meeting with the Council of Governors (COG) Health Committee, Duale emphasized that the ministry will no longer tolerate corruption, fraud, or unqualified individuals working in the medical field. He noted…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has issued a serious warning to school principals who are still holding onto students’ national examination certificates due to unpaid school fees. In a strong statement released on Monday, April 14, Mwaura emphasized that any principal who is found illegally keeping students’ certificates will face both legal and disciplinary actions. He revealed that the Ministry of Education has already instructed county directors of education to prepare and submit a detailed report of all uncollected academic certificates in their counties within the next 14 days. “The government will not allow this kind of impunity to continue,” Mwaura…
Senator Cherargei Demands Impeachment of Governor Natembeya Over Tribal Allegations Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has maintained his hard stance against Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, accusing him of being a tribalist. In his latest statement, the senator strongly criticized the governor and even called for his impeachment, claiming that Natembeya has failed in his leadership duties. Cherargei made these remarks in response to a section of Trans Nzoia residents who had come out in strong defence of their governor. He accused Natembeya of promoting tribal division, fueling tension, and failing in matters of development. He also cited corruption allegations as…
Four people — two Belgian nationals, one Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan — have admitted to being involved in the illegal possession and trade of live queen ants, a rare and valuable insect species. The two Belgians were arrested on April 5, 2025, at a guest house in the Lake View area of Naivasha, Nakuru County. They were later arraigned at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts. Authorities found them in possession of around 5,000 live queen ants, which had been carefully stored in 2,244 small tubes. The ants were reportedly worth approximately Ksh1 million on the black…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has officially released the new fuel prices for April, bringing some relief to Kenyans as the prices of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene have been reduced. In the latest monthly review announced on Monday, EPRA revealed that the prices of the three fuel products will go down starting Tuesday, April 15, and will remain in effect until May 14. The revised prices are as follows: super petrol will now retail at Ksh174.63 per litre, diesel at Ksh164.86 per litre, and kerosene at Ksh148.99 per litre. This marks a decrease of Ksh1.95 for petrol,…