DAISY MORAA

Nairobi

Journalist at The Nyanza Review

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Finance Bill 2025 Targets Tax Exemptions for Tour Vehicles

1 day ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

The tourism industry could face significant disruption if proposals in the Finance Bill 2025 are passed to eliminate key tax exemptions supporting the sector. These include tax exemptions on goods used for constructing tourism facilities and specially designed locally assembled vehicles for transporting tourists. The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has initiated consultations with government agencies to evaluate how the provisions may impact various sectors.
Kenyan MPs Slam EAC Over Missed Payments, Demand Sanctions

1 day ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

The National Assembly Committee on Regional Integration, on May 6, expressed concern over the continued failure by some East African Community (EAC) member states to meet their financial obligations. The situation was said to threaten the operations of the regional bloc, including timely staff salary payments.
Trump Signs Orders to Bolster America's Drone Defense

1 day ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

President Donald Trump signed three executive orders on June 6, aimed at strengthening drone defences in the United States. This was done to promote the development of supersonic flight and remove barriers to the future use of flying cars. The orders encouraged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fast-track rules that allowed companies to operate drones beyond the operator’s line of sight.
Uhuru Writes his Tribute to Late Zambian President Lungu

1 day ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

Kenya’s former President Uhuru Kenyatta on June 6, 2025, mourned the death of Zambia’s former head of state, Edgar Chagwa Lungu who died on June 5 in South Africa where he was receiving treatment. Edgar Chagwa Lungu was born on November 11, 1956 and was a Zambian politician who served as the country’s sixth president from 2015 to 2021. Initially holding key ministerial roles under President Michael Sata, Lungu rose to power following Sata’s death and won the 2015 presidential by-election.
Australia Warns Travellers on Border Dangers in Kenya

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Australia has issued an updated travel advisory for Kenya as from June 6,2025. Citizens were urged to exercise a high degree of caution due to ongoing regional instability, frequent protests, and serious security threats, especially near Kenya’s borders.
Nation Media Group Appoints Joseph Muganda as New Chair

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced the departure of Dr. Wilfred Kiboro as the company’s Board chairman. Consequently, NMG has appointed Joseph Muganda to succeed Kiboro effective 27 June 2025 after the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Dr. Kiboro is retiring after a long career. Muganda, who joined the board in November 2024, is a seasoned business leader with experience in top executive roles across various industries.
Degree Courses Considered Unmarketable in Kenya 2025

3 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

Kenya’s higher education sector faces a growing crisis as thousands of graduates are leaving universities each year with a degree offering no promise of formal employment. A review of the 2025 course trends reveals that several disciplines, once seen as prestigious, are now classified as unmarketable due to a mismatch between training and employment opportunities.
Kenya Identified Major Gold Smuggling Hub in SwissAid Report

3 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

Kenya has been reported as the leading country in the illicit gold trade in East Africa, serving as a central transit and resale point for smuggled gold from neighbouring conflict-affected countries. According to a recent report by SwissAid, Kenya’s role in this illicit trade has grown steadily over the past decade, with much of the gold ultimately reaching the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai.
Education, Career, Family, Background

3 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

SHAKEEL AHMEDAGE72GENDERMALEOCCUPATIONPOLITICIANShakeel Ahmed is a Kenyan politician representing Kisumu East Constituency in the National Assembly since 2007. He represents Kisumu East Constituency under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and he has served for 4 consecutive terms. Ahmed Shakeel was born in 1953 in Kisumu East Constituency. Educational backgroundShakeel Ahmed went to the Nairobi School, where he graduated in 1971.
Quickmart Customer Alleges Profiling at Thome Branch

4 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | DAISY MORAA

In a complaint shared online by Stephen Mutoro, the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) secretary general, a customer has accused staff at Quickmart, Thome branch, of public humiliation, poor handling of a security alert, and alleged profiling. The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) secretary general has publicly criticised the incident, questioning the respective management.