Kenya Extradites Sancho Kibutu to US After 13 Years on the Run
Kenya has extradited Sancho Kibutu to the United States to face sentencing for a fatal drunk-driving offence after remaining a fugitive for 13 years. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Kibutu was handed over to US authorities in Nairobi and flown to California following an extradition request by the US Department…
Treasury Plans to Scrap Ksh28,800 Annual Personal Relief in PAYE Reforms
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans to scrap the Ksh28,800 annual personal tax relief as the government prepares to exempt employees earning Ksh32,333 per month or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE). Speaking on Thursday, October 22, Mbadi said the Treasury was preparing legislative proposals that would be submitted to Parliament the…
EACC Recovers KSh12.5 Million in Homa Bay County Assembly Salary Fraud Case
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order compelling three individuals, including a former Homa Bay County Assembly clerk, to repay KSh12.57 million in public funds irregularly paid out as salaries between 2015 and 2017. In a judgment delivered on October 16, 2026, the court found that the money was fraudulently transferred…
Ruto Announces Ksh65 Per Litre Payment for Milk Farmers
President William Ruto has announced that dairy farmers will begin earning KSh 65 per litre of milk starting this month, alongside an additional KSh 2 bonus to be paid quarterly, with farmers set to receive their payments during the first week of every month. Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in…
Mashujaa Day: From the struggle for freedom to the quest for a better Kenya
As the country marks it`s Mashujaa Day in Eldoret, the annual celebration has evolved from remembering the struggle for independence to honouring contributions across society. Every October 20, Kenya remember these individuals and reflect on the meaning of heroism. Behind the colourful celebrations, national speeches and military parades lies a history that dates back to…
President Ruto Bags Prestigious Continental Leadership Award
President William Samoei Ruto has received the prestigious 2026 Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA) Continental Leadership Award for Visionary Governance and Human Capital Transformation, as Kenya reportedly scooped 23 excellence awards at the continental gala held in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises the Head of State under the category of visionary governance and…
MP Yegon: The Prophet Who Threatened to Die
By 2017, Bomet East MP Richard Yegon had earned a title ‘Veteran loser’. He had gone to the ballot three times in a row and came home three times empty-handed, usually by margins wide enough to count as verdicts. Among his conquerors was the youthful Benard Bett. Then, in 2022, he found a new campaign…
Matatu Owners Rule Out strike as Fuel Price Rise
The Matatu Owners Association, led by Albert Karakacha, has ruled out a strike over rising fuel prices, saying operators will have to adjust to the increased cost of running their businesses. The announcement comes after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) released its latest fuel prices, which took effect on October 15, 2026. In…
Sotik Tea ventures into fresh berries in diversification drive
Sotik Tea Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has expanded into fresh berries in a move aimed at diversifying agricultural exports, creating jobs and attracting international investment. The new venture, branded Sotik Fresh Berries, was announced by the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) on Monday, October 19, 2026, as the company seeks to move beyond tea and…
Kericho MCA supports KPSEA, KJSEA and KCSE candidates in 18 Kipkugerwet ward schools
Kericho nominated MCA Issack Matker has distributed assorted foodstuffs to candidates sitting the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in 18 schools in Kipkugerwet Ward. The donation was made under the fifth edition of the Kipkugerwet Ward Foodstuff Distribution Initiative, which…
