Renowned Kenyan preacher Victor Kanyari has explained that it was his secretary, not himself as widely believed, who came up with the idea of the Sh310 offering. Addressing his church members, Kanyari elaborated on how they had tried various amounts,…
President William Ruto has lauded the move by the National Assembly Committee on Finance to announce a raft of changes to the Finance Bill 2024. According to the head of state, the withdrawal of some of the proposals hugely protested…
Nigerian star Rema has become the first African artist to record over one billion streams for a song in the United States. Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ has garnered over a billion streams, won awards, topped multiple charts, making it the biggest…
A South African man has surprised many on the platform X – formerly known as Twitter – after showing a threatening and strict message from his stepson. The man, named Dr. Shiyakilenga, posted a picture of a conversation on WhatsApp…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18 – Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year’s controversial finance bill after a public outcry. The announcement by MPs came as police fired tear gas and used water canon to try to disperse…
This year’s finance bill has sparked significant backlash since its proposal. Many Kenyans, already burdened by high taxes, have utilised every available platform to voice their grievances to the government about the tax strain they are experiencing even before the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that immediate steps were being taken to ensure the safety of court premises, especially to protect Judges, Judicial Officers and staff in the course of their duties. Speaking during…
Kenyans on X are reacting to the hash tag Reject Finance Bill 2024. Several Kenyans have also taken to the streets to protest against the amendment of the bill. Below are some reactions for KOX; Maxwell Kiptoo: Mr president @WilliamsRuto…
The Law Society of Kenya has condemned the move by police to interfere with the peaceful protests organized by Kenyans in Nairobi on Tuesday over the Finance Bill 2024. The Society’s President Faith Odhiambo, in a statement, accused Nairobi Police…
NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has expressed concern over the escalating cases of ethnic hate speech on social media platforms. In a statement Tuesday, NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia revealed that the commission has intervened…