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A group of Indians were left heartbroken after their God, a cow, seemed to be moving away from them.

Thousands of business people have held a huge protest in Nairobi, protesting against exorbitant taxes.

Treasury Proposes Changes to eCitizen Fees The National Treasury has proposed new regulations that will change how Kenyans pay for services on the eCitizen platform. The current flat Sh50 convenience fee is set to be replaced with a tiered structure based on the value of the service. Under the dra…

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KEBS Under Fire Over Poisonous Alcohol Crisis: The Kenya Bureau of Standards is facing mounting criticism as the country’s counterfeit and illicit alcohol crisis deepens. Industry data shows that illicit drinks now account for an estimated 60% of all alcohol consumed in Kenya. Authorities continue…

Ruto’s Farm Raided by Elephants Elephants recently invaded President William Ruto’s farm, destroying crops and property. The incident has drawn attention to the growing problem of human-wildlife conflict in Kenya, even affecting high-profile properties. The raid underscores the challenges that come with successful conservation efforts. As elephant populations recover in certain areas, the animals increasingly move into farms in search of food, especially during dry seasons or when natural forage is scarce. Farmers across regions such as Laikipia, Nyeri and Nakuru have long complained of similar invasions that wipe out entire harvests overnight. The government has previously invested in electric fencing and compensation schemes, but gaps remain. The attack on the President’s own farm has amplified calls for more effective long-term solutions to protect both livelihoods and wildlife.

Wanga’s Cancer Revelation Sparks Mixed Reactions Over Possible Sympathy Politics: Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga’s latest disclosure about battling cancer for about 12 years has triggered mixed reactions among Kenyans, with some questioning the timing ahead of the 2027 elections. Wanga was diagnos…

KRA Clarifies New Tax Rules Amid Trader Protests The Kenya Revenue Authority has clarified that the new KSh 3.2 million minimum yield for consolidated cargo is a risk-management reference, not the actual tax traders must pay. The figure was raised from KSh 2.5 million and took effect on 21st August…

Gladys Wanga Discloses She Has Been Battling Cancer for 12 Years Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has publicly spoken about living with cancer for the past 12 years. She was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer after the disease went undetected for a long period in local facilities. Wanga has…

United Opposition Retreat Ends in Stalemate Opposition principals under the United Alternative Government banner held a retreat but failed to reach agreement on key issues, including the official name of their coalition. The meeting, which had been billed as critical for cementing unity ahead of t…

KAA Becomes Public Limited Company: Kenya Airports Authority has officially transitioned to Kenya Airports Authority PLC. The change was announced on 27th August 2026 as part of ongoing State-Owned Enterprise reforms under the Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025. The organisation was incorporat…

New Police Uniform to Be Unveiled Today: President William Ruto is expected to officially unveil a new uniform for Kenya Police Service general duty officers today, Friday 28th August 2026, during the pass-out parade of more than 6,000 recruits at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri…

WhatsApp to Charge Kenyan Businesses for Messages: Meta will start charging Kenyan businesses for service messages sent through the WhatsApp Business Platform from 1st October 2026. The move ends the free treatment of replies sent within the 24-hour customer service window. Businesses will pay $0.…

Education Ministry: KCSE Will Not Be Postponed The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations will proceed as scheduled despite forecasts of heavy El Niño rains. Director of Administration Kanyi Gioko said national examinations ar…

Government to Give Livestock Digital IDs Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is pushing for the nationwide rollout of the Animal Identification and Traceability System (ANITRAC). The system will assign unique digital identities to cows, goats and sheep across Kenya. Animals will be physical…

Nairobi Water Announces Mass Disconnections in Utawala Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a mass disconnection exercise targeting customers in the Utawala Zone of Upper Embakasi with outstanding water bills. The exercise is scheduled for today, 28th August 2026. Residents and la…