3 d. ago Stadiums Near Completion as Kenya Steps Up CHAN and AFCON 2027 Readiness

Kenya is moving full steam ahead in its preparations to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announcing that key stadiums and training facilities will be ready by June 25, 2025. While leading an inspection tour, Mvurya confidently reaffirmed the country’s commitment to delivering on its promises. He downplayed ongoing concerns over construction delays and logistical hurdles, assuring Kenyans that both tournaments will be hosted successfully. “We want to confirm to all Kenyans that we are ready to host CHAN and, in effect, we are also The post Stadiums Near Completion as Kenya Steps Up CHAN and AFCON 2027 Readiness appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago No New Taxes, Just Reforms As Mbadi Unveils Sh30bn Revenue Plan in 2025 Budget

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the Finance Bill 2025 will not introduce any new taxes or raise existing ones — a deliberate shift aimed at addressing public outrage sparked by previous tax policies. In his maiden budget speech to the National Assembly, Mbadi said the government […] The post No New Taxes, Just Reforms As Mbadi Unveils Sh30bn Revenue Plan in 2025 Budget appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago No New Taxes on Bread & Milk: Mbadi Sets Record Straight on Finance Bill 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has come out to correct widespread misinformation about the controversial Finance Bill 2025, assuring Kenyans that basic necessities remain untaxed.Speaking at a public forum, Mbadi addressed growing concerns while exposing how tax loopholes have been bleeding the economy dry. No New Taxes on Essentials Mbadi categorically denied social media claims that the bill introduces taxes on bread, milk, or unga. “There is nowhere in the Bill where we are taxing bread, milk or unga,” he stated emphatically during a public forum. “They are not even mentioned. That is not my bill. It’s a propaganda bill The post No New Taxes on Bread & Milk: Mbadi Sets Record Straight on Finance Bill 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Kindiki Warns Against “Prophets of Violence,” Assures Kenyans of Peace Ahead of 2027

He stressed that every Kenyan has the right to seek leadership, but warned against the use of fear as a political tactic.

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2 w. ago Mudavadi Warns Diaspora Kenyans Against Exporting ‘Bad Manners’

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans living abroad that the government remains stable, focused, and unwavering in its mission to deliver on its promises, despite rising political noise back home. During his engagement with Kenyans residing in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Kenitra in the Kingdom of Morocco, Mudavadi addressed concerns stirred by ongoing political debates in Kenya. He emphasized that the government continues to prioritize its development agenda and won’t be distracted by critics. “Don’t be bothered by what you see on social media back at home — it’s just noise from a few disgruntled individuals,” Mudavadi told the diaspora community. “The government, , which has been in The post Mudavadi Warns Diaspora Kenyans Against Exporting ‘Bad Manners’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Kindiki, Murkomen Warn Gachagua Over 2027 Election Violence Remarks

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a firm rebuke of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of stoking fear with remarks suggesting possible violence during the 2027 General Election. In a strongly worded message posted to his X account on May 17, 2025, Kindiki made it clear that the government would not allow Kenya to slide back into political unrest. “Kenya will never return to political violence—not in 2027, not at any time in the future,” Kindiki wrote, in what appeared to be a direct response to Gachagua’s recent controversial comments. Without mentioning Gachagua by name, Kindiki took aim at political leaders who use fear The post Kindiki, Murkomen Warn Gachagua Over 2027 Election Violence Remarks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago ‘”Rigathi Gachagua is the most peaceful leader in Kenya,” ex

NAIROBI, Kenya May 18 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out to clarify his comments on post-election violence. Speaking during a Sunday Church Service in Gatanga, Gachagua explained that contrary to the interpretation given by government officials he simply warned the nominated polls agency chief against overturning the people’s will in the 2027 […] The post ‘”Rigathi Gachagua is the most peaceful leader in Kenya,” ex-DP tells Kindiki and Murkomen over post-election violence. appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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