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Latest Article 17 Apr 2026
A Simple Guide to Understanding KRA’s PIN Without Obligation
The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) PIN Without Obligation is a straightforward guide to applying for a PIN “Without Obligation” (PWO) via the iTax system. A PIN without obligation is intended for people who need a KRA PIN but are not currently earning taxable income, such as students applying for HELB loans or diplomats. If you […]...
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27 Mar 2026
Winnie Odinga’s Quest for Top ODM Post Runs Into Headwinds
Tensions within ODM have escalated to a boiling point ahead of Friday’s National Delegates Convention, with multiple court cases challenging key leadership decisions and casting the party into uncer...
13 Mar 2026
Uproar Over New NTSA Instant Fines
Resistance is mounting against the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) new Instant Traffic Fines system, which automatically penalises motorists captured on CCTV for violations such as ...
6 Mar 2026
Ongoing IMF Engagement with Kenya: Advancing Fiscal and Regulatory Discussions
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to Kenya concluded in early March 2026, continuing its technical engagement on the country’s fiscal and regulatory framework. While no new lendin...
27 Feb 2026
Building Regional Security: Justified Accord 2026 Underlines Kenya-Tanzania Partnership
Security and military cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania has taken centre stage with the rollout of Exercise Justified Accord 2026, the largest annual multinational drill led by the United States ...
13 Feb 2026
Power Shift in Azimio: Sifuna Ousted, Kalonzo Takes the Helm
The Orange Democratic Movement has dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna amidst ongoing internal factional disputes following the death of party leader Raila Odinga. The party has appointed Deput...
6 Feb 2026
Sifuna Struggles to Distinguish between Personal Opinion and ODM Policy, Oburu Says Amid Party Rift
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Dr Oburu Oginga, has indicated that the party’s Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, has in recent months struggled to separate his personal opinion...
16 Oct 2025
The Life and Legacy of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s long-time opposition leader and political giant, passed away on Wednesday at 80 after suffering a cardiac arrest in India. His death marks the end of an era for a man who shape...
11 Jul 2025
“I Dare You”, Ruto Warns Those Planning to Oust Him
President William Ruto on Wednesday vowed to handle those plotting to oust him from power unconstitutionally. Speaking at the Kilimani Police Station after inspecting a police housing project, Preside...
11 Jul 2025
IEBC Chair and Commissioners Sworn In
The new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson and six commissioners have been sworn in before the Chief Justice. Erastus Edung Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Commission...
20 Jun 2025
Goons Admit To Receiving Payment To Disrupt Protesters
Plans to sabotage the protests began late last week, following a directive from a senior Nairobi-based politician to ruthlessly deal with peaceful demonstrators. Much of the mobilisation was carried o...
13 Jun 2025
2025/2026 National Budget Reading
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Hon. John Mbadi, delivered his first official Budget Day speech on Thursday before the National Assembly under the theme “Stimulating Sustainable Economic Recove...
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