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Parliament in Session on November 9, 2023. IMAGE FILE / COURTESY In Summary:1) The National Assembly Joint Committee on Housing and Finance suggests significant revisions to the Affordable Housing Bill, including the removal of the 10% deposit requirement.2) Proposed changes encompass reducing the time frame for deposit refunds, introducing fair house allocation methods, involving students in housing construction through internships, and integrating students into the housing allocation process. Nairobi, Feb 15 (TopNews) - The National Assembly Joint Committee on Housing and Finance has proposed several amendments to the Affordable Housing Bill in response to concerns voiced by Kenyans. One key adjustment entails eliminating the mandatory 10% deposit requirement, which many feared w...

Azimio Party leader Raila Odinga shares a lighthearted moment with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo after a press conference in Karen, Nairobi, on Thursday, February 15, 2024. PHOTO |COURTESY In Summary: Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union (AU) Chairperson position could grant him significant authority and a monthly salary of Ksh2.4 million (US$15,576.75) alongside other benefits. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga stands to gain substantial authority and financial benefits if elected as the African Union (AU) Chairperson. As outlined by the AU mandate, the AU Chairperson enjoys numerous responsibilities, including overseeing the administration and enforcement of AU policies and preparing the Union's budget. In addition to diplomatic duties, such as represe...

The aftermath of a devastating road incident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, resulting in the loss of a British national's life. The car wreckage following a tragic accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway . IMAGE|COURTESY In Summary:1) A British woman tragically lost her life alongside a friend shortly after landing in Kenya for a holiday.2) The incident occurred on February 9, along the Naivasha - Nakuru highway, when the car they were traveling in collided with a lorry. Feb 9 (TopNews) - A British woman's vacation to Kenya took a devastating turn when she and a male companion lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Naivasha - Nakuru highway. The fatal collision occurred just hours after their arrival in the country. Stephen Kirui, a Naivasha Police officer, con...

What You Need to Know: 1) Court Extends Order Blocking Sale of Parastatals: The High Court has extended an order halting the sale of 11 state-owned enterprises following a case filed by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party. This decision comes after the consolidation of multiple legal challenges related to the constitutionality of the Privatisation Act. 2) ODM's Argument Against Sale: ODM argues that the rushed sale of key assets, including the KICC and Kenya Pipeline Company, lacks public engagement and relies solely on conditionalities set by international financial bodies like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to address alleged foreign debt obligations. In a significant development, the High Court has prolonged the suspension of the sale of 11 state-owne...

In Summary: Faith Moi seeks Ksh.2.5M for her son's medical bills, alleging exclusion from Moi's estate and lack of transparency from administrators. Nairobi ,Feb 6, (TopNews) - Faith Moi, the daughter-in-law of the late President Daniel arap Moi, has filed a court petition seeking Ksh.2.5 million to cover her son's medical bills. As the widow of the late Jonathan Kipkemboi Moi, Faith alleges that her family members have sidelined her children from the considerable estate left by Moi. Her legal representative asserts that Faith is urging the court to compel the administrator of Moi’s estate to release the funds for medical expenses while awaiting the resolution of an inheritance dispute. ALSO READ: EACC Vows To Investigate How The Country’s Debt Rose To Reach Ksh11.1 Tri...

Former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion reflects on the government's e-Citizen shift for school fees, highlighting transparency efforts. (Image: Courtesy, During a past event) In Summary: Sossion explains the government's shift to e-Citizen for school fees, aiming to curb corruption and streamline transactions for transparency. Former Kenyan National Union of Teachers Secretary General Wilson Sossion elucidated the rationale behind the government's initiative to transition school fee payments to the e-Citizen platform. In an interview, Sossion defended the move, highlighting its potential to eradicate corruption associated with cash transactions in schools. He emphasized that the e-Citizen platform aims to enhance transparency in financial operations. ALSO READ:...

Nairobi landlord Samson Morwabe amidst the aftermath of the devastating Embakasi explosion. PHOTO|COURTESY Summary: Gas explosion in Embakasi on February 1 leaves landlord devastated, losing his home and 30 rental properties. Samson Morwabe, a landlord and retired government official, faces a harrowing ordeal after a devastating gas explosion rocked Embakasi late in the evening of February 1, 2024. The explosion not only shattered his home but also razed to the ground 30 rental properties he had meticulously built as his retirement plan. In a heart-wrenching interview with the media, Morwabe expressed the depth of his loss, revealing that his entire life's work was consumed by the flames of the explosion. "I was a government employee, and now I am retired. All my life is her...