President William Ruto is now facing a serious disagreement between the Central Organisation of Trade Unions–Kenya (COTU-K) and the State Department of Housing over how the housing levy funds are being used. The conflict is about the government’s plan to use the billions collected from the affordable housing levy to build other social facilities instead
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has once again brought attention to the serious state of Kenya’s education system after visiting Bar Oninge Primary School in Alego Usonga Constituency, Siaya County. What he found shocked many Kenyans. The school, which serves 85 pupils, is in a terrible condition. The classrooms are built with mud walls that
The National Assembly has expressed serious concerns about the recent sale of Tullow Oil’s assets to Gulf Energy, a Nairobi-based oil and gas trading firm. The deal, valued at Ksh15 billion (about $120 million), has raised questions due to the lack of clear information shared with the public and policymakers. In a report by the
Members of the Embu County Assembly (MCAs) have denied plotting to impeach Governor Cecily Mbarire. Speaking to the press on Friday, June 6, the MCAs shot down Mbarire’s supposed ouster after it was revealed that MCAs from Mbeere South were planning to present an impeachment resolution against the first female governor. The purported impeachment plot
By Musa Maridhawa Economic sovereignty demands control over resources, market and value creation. Traditional models reliant on foreign investment or extractive industries often dilute this control. For Kenya, home to a 75% youth population under 35, entrepreneurship, particularly in the digital realm, offers a viable alternative. That option comes in homegrown solutions capturing value locally
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has come out to explain a recent change in how taxes on imported second-hand vehicles are calculated. This move comes after KRA made an announcement on May 30, 2025, stating that a new Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) will take effect from July 1, 2025. The CRSP is the price
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his public fight with billionaire Elon Musk by threatening to cancel all government deals and support for Musk’s companies. This includes major contracts and subsidies given to Tesla and SpaceX. Trump, using his Truth Social platform, accused Musk of going “crazy” after he removed a rule that pushed for
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned that the rising tensions between Pakistan and India could have major economic consequences for Kenya. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 5, the Speaker said the disagreement, which might potentially reignite hostilities between the two nations, could have a substantial impact on the country’s export sector, particularly
The Health Ministry has launched an investigation into the growing misuse of Ozempic, a drug meant for managing Type 2 diabetes but now being used by many Kenyans to lose weight. Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni confirmed the move on Thursday, revealing that the Pharmacy and Poisons Board is already working on the case following
The debate in Parliament started as a normal discussion but quickly turned into a heated exchange about legal qualifications and academic achievements. The tussle as shared by Tuko news, It all began when Peter Kaluma made a comment about his background in International Law, which did not sit well with some of his fellow MPs.