51 h. ago Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has urged Parliament to delete a controversial provision in the 2025 Finance Bill that would have allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access taxpayers’ personal and financial information without court approval. At the heart of the dispute is Clause 52, which proposes to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act. This section currently protects businesses from being compelled to share their customers’ personal data with tax authorities. If passed, the change would give KRA unchecked access to sensitive data, such as mobile money transactions, bank details, and even trade secrets, all in the The post Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Health Crisis Deepens as Fake Medicines Kill 100,000 Africans Each Year

NAIROBI, Kenya | June 13 – A newly released white paper warns that falsified antimalarial drugs are contributing to over 100,000 preventable deaths annually in Africa, underscoring a growing crisis in medicine distribution across the continent. The report, published jointly by CFAO, a leading pharmaceutical distributor in Africa, and the OPALS Foundation, reveals that one […] The post Health Crisis Deepens as Fake Medicines Kill 100,000 Africans Each Year appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Police Officer Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death as Nairobi Erupts in Protest

Authorities have arrested Police Constable James Mukhwana of Nairobi’s Central Police Station in connection with the brazen murder of Albert Ojwang’. A police report dated June 12, 2025, confirmed that detectives from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU), working in coordination with IPOA, apprehended Mukhwana and placed him in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station. According to the official report, Mukhwana will face murder charges under Section 203 as read with Section 204 of Kenya’s Penal Code. “Please be informed that No. 260950 PC James Mukhwana of Central Police Station Nairobi, was arrested today, 12/06/2025 and placed in custody at Capitol The post Police Officer Arrested Over Albert Ojwang’s Death as Nairobi Erupts in Protest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Working through pain: The overlooked health crisis among Kenya’s informal labourers

Working through pain: The overlooked health crisis among Kenya’s informal labourers  The Eastleigh Voice

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2 w. ago Azerbaijani FM informs Kenya’s top parliamentary official about regional developments

Azerbaijani FM informs Kenya’s top parliamentary official about regional developments  Azərtac

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3 w. ago European Union Traineeships for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya – Political, Press and Information Section 2025

European Union Traineeships for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya – Political, Press and Information Section 2025  Opportunity Desk

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3 w. ago Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya – Political, Press and Information Section

Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya – Political, Press and Information Section  Opportunities For Africans

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3 w. ago #SacredSwindle Exposé Sparks Regulatory Action Against Gambling Ads on Religious TV Shows

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling promotions by fining eight television broadcasters Ksh500,000 each and issuing a 12-hour ultimatum to halt all non-compliant content or face stricter regulatory action. The authority announced the penalties on Monday, May 26, citing violations of Section 83A of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. “We issued penalties of Ksh500,000 to eight broadcasters for airing unlicensed prize competition promotions. These broadcasters must stop airing all such content within 12 hours or risk license revocation,” the statement read. #SacredSwindle Exposé Highlights Abuse of Faith-Based Platforms The fines follow a shocking exposé by NTV Kenya titled #SacredSwindle, which revealed The post #SacredSwindle Exposé Sparks Regulatory Action Against Gambling Ads on Religious TV Shows appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago From Baba Dogo Fakes to Digital Deception: Kenya Grapples with a New Counterfeit War

By Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge Once confined to the dusty backstreets and informal stalls of Baba Dogo in Kasarani, counterfeit trade in Kenya has rapidly evolved into a sophisticated, tech-enabled enterprise. What was once a hustle of nocturnal deliveries in sacks and pickup trucks has now gone digital, thriving on sleek online platforms that blur […] The post From Baba Dogo Fakes to Digital Deception: Kenya Grapples with a New Counterfeit War appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Health sector faces Sh46bn budget crisis, threatening UHC hiring, HIV services

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 23 – The health sector is grappling with a looming Sh46 billion budget shortfall that could disrupt critical services, including the hiring of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers, delivery of HIV and TB care, and supply of essential vaccines. The funding gap was revealed in submissions by the National Assembly’s Health Committee […] The post Health sector faces Sh46bn budget crisis, threatening UHC hiring, HIV services appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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