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68,000 Youth Set to Benefit From New ‘Hustler’ Skills Certification Programme The government has launched a new nationwide skills certification programme aimed at helping thousands of young Kenyans who gained technical skills outside formal learning institutions. The initiative targets youth who learned through experience, apprenticeship, or informal training but lack official papers to prove their abilities. Speaking during a televised address on January 27, Labour Ministry Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime said the programme will benefit young people across the country, especially those who missed out on college or university education due to financial hardship or social challenges. Mwadime explained that…

Ruto Assures CJ Koome of 228 New Judicial Officers to Be Hired by March 2026 President William Ruto has announced a major recruitment drive aimed at strengthening Kenya’s judiciary, promising the hiring of 228 new judicial officers by March 2026. The planned recruitment includes 60 High Court judges and 168 resident magistrates, a move intended to reduce the growing backlog of court cases and improve access to justice across the country. The President made the announcement while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of 15 new Court of Appeal judges at State House. He said the new appointments form part of…

Ruto Criticises Judiciary in Front of CJ Koome, Says Some Judges Are Undermining Government Agenda President William Ruto has openly criticised the Judiciary over a series of court rulings that have blocked or overturned key government policies, arguing that some judges are going beyond their mandate and interfering with decisions made by the electorate. Speaking on Wednesday at State House, Nairobi, during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Court of Appeal judges, the President raised his concerns in the presence of senior judicial leaders. Among those in attendance were Chief Justice Martha Koome and Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu. Ruto…

How Much PAYE You Could Pay Under Eliud Owalo’s Tax Proposal Presidential hopeful and former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo has unveiled plans for major tax reforms that could transform the way Kenyans pay taxes. Central to his proposals are cuts in income tax and value-added tax (VAT), which he says are necessary to increase take-home pay, boost household spending, and encourage economic growth. Owalo proposes reducing income tax to 20 per cent and VAT to 10 per cent, arguing that Kenya’s current tax system is heavy on workers and businesses alike, leaving many with little disposable income. Owalo…

WhatsApp Responds to Claims of Major Data Breach and Alleged Leak of Private Chats Messaging platform WhatsApp has publicly addressed recent claims suggesting a massive data breach, including reports that private chats of users were allegedly exposed. These claims emerged after a wave of social media posts and a lawsuit accusing Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, of misleading users about the true level of privacy on the platform. The controversy began when posts circulating widely online suggested that Meta whistleblowers had revealed WhatsApp could access users’ private messages, despite the company’s long-standing promise of end-to-end encryption. According to these posts, the…

NTSA Clarifies Physical Fitness Tests for Drivers Amid Public Misunderstanding The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cleared the air regarding mandatory physical fitness tests for drivers, stating that these tests are intended specifically for public service vehicle (PSV) and commercial drivers, not for all motorists. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Authority emphasized that although there has been widespread belief that the initiative is already in effect, the nationwide exercise has not yet been officially launched. The clarification comes after confusion arose following a recent health initiative in Nairobi. NTSA explained that while Section 105A of the…

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that all working Kenyans must continue filing their annual tax returns based on the income they earned, even after the suspension of nil returns filing. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 28, KRA explained that employed individuals are required to file their tax returns using their annual tax deduction card, commonly known as the P9 form. The Authority emphasized that anyone who was employed at any point during the year must declare their income accordingly and should not attempt to file nil returns. “Please note that you are required to file your…

Winnie Odinga Explains Why Ruto Is Pushing for a New UDA–ODM Deal East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has explained why President William Ruto is keen on striking a fresh political deal between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), revealing that the current agreement is nearing its expiry. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, January 27, Winnie said the cooperation deal signed between President Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is set to expire in just 38 days. According to her, this looming deadline is the main…

Outrage as JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto Attends UDA Political Event at State House Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto is facing growing pressure to resign after he was spotted attending a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) political event at State House while openly wearing party-branded merchandise linked to President William Ruto. The incident has sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about the independence and neutrality of the Judiciary. In a strongly worded letter dated January 27 and addressed to Chief Justice Martha Koome, former JSC Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru accused Isaac Ruto of violating the Constitution by…

Government Takes First Step After Concerns Over AFCON 2027 Hosting The Kenyan government has taken swift action following growing public debate and criticism over the country’s preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Authorities say the move is aimed at addressing concerns early and ensuring all facilities meet the required international standards well before the tournament begins. On Tuesday, January 27, the government announced plans to invite a high-level inspection team from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to assess the progress of key stadium projects. The inspection is scheduled to take place in February 2026 and…