Kenyans are spending more time on social media compared to internet users in other countries, according to the latest report by GlobalWebIndex. The report shows that on average, Kenyans spend about four hours on social media daily, which is far above the global average of two hours and 19 minutes. The study was done by
The Nairobi County Government under Governor Johnson Sakaja is now facing heavy criticism for its new strategy to collect land rates. According to a statement by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, the county has adopted what he calls a militarized approach in its efforts to recover unpaid rates. This method has caused distress among residents,
Outspoken lawyer and former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has caused a major stir across East Africa with his call for Kenyans to support the “liberation” of Tanzanians and Ugandans. His statement, “If we don’t act, we’re next,” has stirred a lot of debate about regional unity and the importance of standing
Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, has strongly criticized ODM leaders, accusing them of playing a double game. According to her, these leaders are pretending to be in the opposition while enjoying the benefits of working closely with President William Ruto’s administration. Wahome believes this behavior is dishonest and
By Clement Wasike A quiet revolution is unfolding within the gaming sector in Kenya thanks to forward-thinking leadership of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) under the leadership of its board chair, Dr Jane Mwikali. Once teeming with unregulated operators and rising addiction rates, Kenya’s gaming industry is now emerging as a model of
Former Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko has indicated that he will issue an executive order exempting all religious institutions in Nairobi from paying land taxes during his tenure.In a statement released Monday morning, the former governor backed city pastor James Ng’ang’a. Ng’ang’a accused the county government of attempting to blackmail him by claiming Ksh10 million
ODM MP Millie Odhiambo on Monday, May 19, responded after police raided Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s home in Kilimani, Kitale. In a statement shared on social media, she said that if the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) or the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) wants to question Governor Natembeya, they should just summon him
Reports by popular News blog Kahawa Tungu, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has gone missing, and his disappearance is now the focus of a police search in both Nairobi and Nyeri counties. His sudden vanishing has left many Kenyans shocked and worried, with more questions than answers. Gachagua was last seen earlier this week in
Pastor James Ng’ang’a, the founder of the Neno Evangelism Centre, has criticized the Nairobi City County administration for alleged harassment during the latest land rate crackdown. The furious pastor resorted to social media to challenge City Hall, stating that the county government had planned to extract Ksh10 million under the pretense of land prices. According
By Billy Gichohi In the high-stakes arena of Kenya’s multi-billion-shilling betting industry, where profit margins often eclipse principles, Dr Jane Mwikali, the Chairperson of the Betting Licensing and Control Board (BLCB), has emerged as an unflinching sentinel of social justice. Her tenure, marked by a fierce battle against multinational betting conglomerates and their well-oiled lobbyist