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Finance Bill 2025 Targets Tax Exemptions for Tour Vehicles

20 hours 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.
Thika Road Experiences Major Traffic Snarl-Up

1 day ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

Motorists using the Thika Superhighway experienced a traffic snarl-up on Friday, June 6, 2025, after three different incidents along the busy highway. Photos seen by The Kenya Times showed a traffic jam stretching from Ndarugo to Witeithie, caused by an accident near Mang’u High School involving. An unidentified body has also been found floating along the riverbanks at Ruiru KU near the China Square Mall area along Thika Superhighway.
Rigathi Gachagua Campaigns for Kalonzo Ahead of 2027 Race

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

Former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has rallied support for Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Makueni County on Friday, June 6, Gachagua stated that Kalonzo and the Kamba community have been mistreated in the past. He suggested that 2027 will be the year to restore respect and dignity of the community. Gachagua mentioned that the community has a responsibility to support Kalonzo in the upcoming election. “You have a role to support him.
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.
Kisii Nurse Arrested for Hiring Men to Kill Patient

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

A community health nurse from Kisii County is among three people in police custody following a failed murder plot at Bosongo Hospital in Kitutu Central. The nurse is said to have sent two people to give a medical intern Ksh10,000 shillings to kill an 82-year-old Jacob Mosetti by injecting him with a drug. Mosetti said the two men came to the general ward on Tuesday, June 3. unsure of who they wanted to see. Reports indicate that they had an insulin syringe filled with a yet-to-be-identified drug.
Parliament Committee Sends CBK Governor Away Kamau Thugge

2 days ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Dr. Kamau Thugge, was turned away by the National Assembly’s Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities after he failed to present required documents to support his submissions. Dr. Thugge had been summoned to respond to concerns relating to ethnic diversity and equal opportunity practices within the CBK. The Committee, chaired by Mandera West Member of Parliament (MP) Adan Yussuf Haji halted Dr. Thugge’s session.