Morara addresses backlash over his remarks on Burundians replacing Luhyas in watchmen jobs
Activist Morara Kebaso has addressed the uproar sparked by his recent comments on the growing presence of Burundian nationals in Kenya’s security sector, specifically as night guards. His remarks, made during an interview on Citizen TV last week, drew criticism for being perceived as tribalistic and dismissive of the Luhya community, traditionally associated with such […]
Children killed in crush at Nigerian funfair
Several children have been killed in a crush at a funfair in the south-west Nigerian city of Ibadan, with many others hospitalised. The exact number of casualties is not clear. The event was advertised as free entry and drew a large crowd but so many people turned up that there was a crush as they […]
Gachagua to NIS: Stop following me around and focus on useful work
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua issued a scathing rebuke to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Thursday, December 19, 2024, accusing the agency of wasting resources by tailing him instead of focusing on national security. Gachagua criticized NIS for what he termed as wasting resources by assigning an officer to follow him from Nairobi to […]
KRA directs employers to make changes in PAYE deductions
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced changes to Pay As You Earn (PAYE) computation. KRA in a public notice issued via its official social media accounts on Thursday, December 19, 2024, directed employers to start making changes to PAYE deductions with effect from December 27, 2024, when the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 takes effect. […]
13 dead after navy speedboat hits ferry off Mumbai
At least 13 people have died and two more are missing after an Indian navy speedboat ploughed into the side of a passenger ferry off the coast of Mumbai, officials say. Three navy personnel are among the dead, while more than 100 people have been rescued, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Footage of […]
List of areas that should expect rainfall – weatherman
The Kenya Meteorological Department has listed several areas in the country which should expect rainfall. In a statement on Thursday, December 19, 2024, the weatherman warned that there could be isolated storms with periods of heavy rainfall in some areas. Rainfall is expected in Western Kenya, Central Highlands, Nairobi, Lake Victoria Basin, Central and South […]
Raila meets Central African Republic president to seek support for AUC chairmanship
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has ramped up his efforts to secure the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position as the fight for the prestigious continental role nears its conclusion. In his latest move, Raila visited President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic to seek his endorsement for the role. Raila shared details […]