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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
Nandi Hills Member of Parliament (MP) Bernard Kitur has tabled a proposal for a Health Promotion Levy aimed at tackling the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. The move is aimed at curbing rising cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and obesity, and would impose a fresh cost on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the country. According to the proposal, the levy would target drinks with more than 4 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
Former US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter has reignited interest in his ongoing ties to Kenya. However, this time his interests are not through diplomacy, but a proposed investment in Kenya. McCarter, now a partner at Everstrong Capital, clarified on Thursday, May 29, that the firm’s involvement in the proposed Usahihi Expressway is in the feasibility review stage and has not been approved by the Kenyan government.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
The Kenya Embassy in Southeast Asia has issued a new travel advisory with important updates for Kenyan citizens planning to visit the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia. The advisory, announced on May 29 by the embassy in Bangkok, explains new entry protocols that encourage Kenyans across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam, to take note of the changes.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
When Nyambura Kimani walked into Kenyatta University over 10 years ago, she was ready to make her mark on the world. However, several years later, she found herself in battle with the university over her right to graduate. On May 22, 2025, the High Court ruled in her favour. In a landmark decision, the judge declared KU’s actions illegal and unfair, awarding Kimani Ksh850,000 in damages and ordering the university to include her in its next graduation ceremony.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
Kenyan comedian and content creator Mulamwah has celebrated his 32nd birthday in style, cruising with a brand-new, sleek Mercedes-Benz S550 that screams success. Known for his hustle, Mulamwah shared photos of the new car on social media, telling fans that the car, a powerful 4.8L V8 bi-turbo engine, was not just a luxury splurge but a testament to his hard work. Mulamwah added that the car was a symbol of his resilience and self-belief, even when others doubted his dreams.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
The Kenyan shilling remained largely unchanged against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, May 28, trading at 129.00/50 compared to 128.95/129.45 at the close of Tuesday. This stability is attributed to dollar inflows from companies converting foreign currency to pay salaries, especially in the horticulture sector. During salary week, many companies, especially exporters in the horticulture industry, convert their dollar earnings into Kenyan shillings to meet payroll obligations.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
The Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja has confirmed the transfer of popular Kikuyu musician and police officer Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, porpularly known as Samidoh. Kanja while speaking to the press indicated that the singer has been moved from his post at the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) headquarters in Gilgil. According to the police IG, Samidoh has been moved to a post in Baringo County, where he will join his colleagues in fighting insecurity and persistent banditry in the region.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
For the first time in its history, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and Shoe4Africa Children’s Hospital successfully performed a laparoscopic surgery on a child. In a statement on Wednesday, March 28, the hospital stated that the procedure was conducted on a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with an undescended testis. Undescended testis, also known as cryptorchidism, is a condition where one or both of a baby’s testicles fail to descend into the scrotum.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
The Kenyan government could save billions of shillings by reducing excessive travel allowances paid to civil servants, the World Bank has said in its latest Public Finance Review. The report argues that Kenya’s huge public wage bill is not fueled by basic salaries, but by complex, unregulated allowances. Additionally, the World Bank explained that Kenyan civil servants on official trips to the United States cost taxpayers an average of USD 513 (Ksh67,000) per day.
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1 week ago | 
thekenyatimes.com | Joy Kwama
A huge fire broke out early Tuesday, May 27 morning at Nyambaria Boys High School in Nyamira County, completely razing a dormitory. Additionally, the fire left 380 students without their personal belongings. According to preliminary reports, the fire started around 4:00 AM after the students had already left the dormitory for early morning prep. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
