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President William Ruto has suffered another setback after the High Court ruled that he violated the Constitution when he appointed former Chief Justice David Maraga to lead the Police Reforms Taskforce. The ruling was delivered on Thursday by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, who stated that the president made a mistake by creating a task force that ended up taking over the responsibilities of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). According to the judge, President Ruto cannot use his powers as the head of state to transfer the roles of an independent commission to another body. “The President cannot, under the guise…

The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Ali Hassan Joho, has come forward to clear the air following Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s controversial remarks. Gachagua had alleged that some Cabinet Secretaries are being handed speeches written by President Ruto’s close ally, Dennis Itumbi. During an interview on Radio 47 held on Thursday, April 10, Joho strongly rejected the claims. He stated that he has never received assistance in running his ministry and emphasized that he carries out his duties independently and professionally. “I’ve never had anyone instruct me on what to say. I speak for myself,” Joho…

Prominent lawyer Katwa Kigen, who once represented President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC), has officially withdrawn from the ongoing interviews for the position of Commissioner at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). His decision was announced on Thursday, April 10, just before he was scheduled to appear before the IEBC Selection Panel. Kigen explained that he chose to pull out to avoid what he called an “unnecessary diversion” from the commission’s core duties. He suggested that his presence in the race could cause distractions, especially given his history of defending Ruto during the ICC trial connected…

KRA Launches New Digital System to Help Landlords Pay Taxes Easily Landlords and property owners across Kenya now have a new, easier way to pay their taxes, thanks to the launch of a new system by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The new platform, known as the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), was unveiled recently to help simplify how landlords pay rental income tax every month. This new system is built on KRA’s Enterprise Integration Platform, called Gava Connect. It is meant to improve how landlords comply with tax rules using modern technology. With eRITS, landlords can now compute,…

Wamuchomba Reveals Over 2,000 Students Removed from Government System Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has raised serious concerns about the suspension of thousands of students from the government’s education database known as NEMIS (National Education Management Information System). Speaking on Wednesday, April 9, she disclosed that more than 2,000 students in her constituency have been affected. According to her, a total of 311 secondary school students and more than 1,700 pupils in primary schools have been removed from the NEMIS platform. As a result, these students are no longer receiving government capitation funds or free learning materials such as textbooks. NEMIS…

Crypto software wallets are essential tools for anyone involved in cryptocurrency. These wallets not only store your digital assets securely but also allow you to buy, sell, swap, and stake crypto conveniently. After extensive research on 13 top crypto wallet providers, Investopedia selected the best wallets based on 33 criteria such as security, ease of use, cost, supported cryptocurrencies, and features. Here are the top-rated crypto software wallets for April 2025, each suited for a specific user need: 🔐 Best for Security: Zengo Why It Stands Out:Zengo uses Multi-Party Computation (MPC) instead of traditional seed phrases, improving wallet recovery and…

As cryptocurrency becomes more popular across the world, many Muslims are asking an important question: Are crypto loans Shariah-compliant? In simple terms, do these types of loans follow Islamic laws, especially the rules about interest (riba) and uncertainty (gharar)? This article explores what crypto loans are and whether they can be considered halal or haram under Islamic principles. What Are Crypto Loans? Crypto loans are a new type of financial service that allows people to borrow money using their cryptocurrency as security. For example, you can deposit Bitcoin or Ethereum as collateral and receive a loan in stablecoins like USDT…

Islam is the second most widely practiced religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers. Like many religions, Islam provides guidance for every aspect of life, and these rules are rooted in Sharia law. This includes important areas such as personal behavior, hygiene, health, finances, and investment decisions. While countries like the United States have national laws and regulations to control and monitor financial systems, Muslims also follow an extra layer of religious financial rules. These Sharia-based principles help guide Muslims in making decisions that align with their faith. In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has sparked wide…

Drivers under the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) have come out strongly against the government’s decision to reintroduce alcoblow checks on major highways. They say the move is not only ill-advised but also dangerously flawed and likely to cause more problems than it solves. Their criticism follows an announcement by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, who said that alcoblows would be making a comeback starting from the Easter holiday period as a way of tackling the increasing number of road accidents happening across the country. However, in a detailed official statement, the association of motorists accused the CS of rushing…

Kenya Faces Ksh12.8 Billion Loss in Exports Due to Trump’s New Tariff Order Kenya is expected to lose around Ksh12.8 billion (equivalent to $100 million) every year in export revenue to the United States after former U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a new directive imposing a 10 percent reciprocal tariff on goods coming from Kenya. This was revealed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Dr. Kamau Thugge, during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on Wednesday, April 9. Thugge explained that although this new tariff will slightly affect Kenya’s export earnings, it is not expected…