The government has allocated KES 57.21 billion to enhance the education sector and develop a new funding model aimed at improving standards in higher education. According to Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura, KES 36.31 billion has been directed to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), KES 17.9 billion will be used to recruit Junior Secondary […]
Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti for a United Nations-backed mission are receiving substantial financial compensation for their peacekeeping efforts. Several months after their departure to the troubled Caribbean nation, these officers are now earning up to Ksh279,955 per month—a significant increase compared to their salaries in Kenya. This financial package includes a base monthly […]
Kithure Kindiki, the Cabinet Secretary nominee for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, recently faced intense scrutiny during his appearance before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments, particularly concerning the rapid growth of his net worth. Over the past two years, Kindiki’s net worth has surged by Ksh 150 million, increasing from Ksh 544 […]
Cleophas Shimanyula, widely known as Toto, is a prominent and influential figure in Kakamega County, wielding significant power due to his substantial wealth and diverse business ventures. For nearly a decade, Shimanyula has been a towering presence in Kakamega, accumulating a vast fortune and investing in various sectors including transportation, real estate, football, construction, and […]
Five people, including four members of the same family, tragically lost their lives in a landslide on Tuesday night after heavy rainfall in Kasisit, Baringo County. The landslide struck around 11 p.m., also impacting the Kapkombe area, where a mother was buried alive by the debris. Another individual was reported missing, and two graves were […]
The Judiciary has decided to keep all courts open during Thursday’s planned anti-government protests by Kenyan youth. In a statement to newsrooms, the Judiciary announced that this decision was made during a meeting on Wednesday. The goal is to ensure that justice continues to be served even during the demonstrations, which have been labeled ‘Nane […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has introduced significant updates to the country’s currency notes, aligning with the standards set forth in the Constitution. In a recent statement, the CBK announced that the changes will affect the Ksh.50, Ksh.100, Ksh.200, Ksh.500, and Ksh.1,000 denominations. These updates are revisions of the previous notes and will circulate […]