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'Ridiculous and lame': South Africans mock Trump proposals

On the streets of Johannesburg's student district, US President Donald Trump's offer to accept white Afrikaners as refugees landed as both "ridiculous" and "lam

4 months ago

Fireworks at the National Assembly as MPs engage in Majority, Minority debate

There were heated exchanges in the National Assembly on Tuesday as Members of Parliament debated over the leadership of the Majority and Minority sides.

4 months ago

Azimio senators dramatically occupy majority seats

Azimio senators take up Majority seats in the Senate following a landmark court ruling that declared the opposition coalitIon the majority in Parliament.

4 months ago

USAID shutdown should follow all employment-related laws

US President Donald Trump signed an order that provides for a 90-day pause in US foreign development assistance which affected USAID and organisations funded by

4 months ago

Why 2025 budget must fix tax chaos, county funding gaps and rising debt

As we all know, the 2025/26 budget process - strictly 2025/26 to 2027/28 Medium-Term Budget process - is well underway, at both national and county government l

4 months ago

Fireworks in National Assembly as MPs engage in Majority, Minority debate

There were heated exchanges in the National Assembly on Tuesday as Members of Parliament debated over the leadership of the Majority and Minority sides.

4 months ago

Lawyer seeks Sh20m in damages after KCB erroneously lists him as loan defaulter

City lawyer Danstan Omari has filed a lawsuit seeking Sh20 million in damages against KCB for allegedly listing him as a loan defaulter, despite having fully re

4 months ago

14 million Kenyans not remitting SHA deductions, PS Kimtai

Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai said out of the 18 million Kenyans who are registered on SHA, only 4 million are making the 2.75 per cent monthly contributions

4 months ago

Officer killed, eight remandees missing in ambush by suspected bandits

One police officer was killed and eight remandees are missing after suspected bandits laid an ambush in the Charda area, along the Maralal -Baragoi -South Horr

4 months ago