The Star (Kenya)

2 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta

In SummaryThe Finance Act, 2025 introduces new changes among them a tax relief for employees requiring employers to automatically apply all tax exemptions and deductions. The tax-exempt subsistence allowance is also set to rise from Sh2,000 to Sh10,000 daily. President William Ruto has assented to the Finance Bill 2025, officially making it law. The ceremony took place at State House, Nairobi, where he also assented to the Appropriations Bill and the Supplementary Appropriation Bill.

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta

A female police officer deployed to maintain order in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) collapsed as protests gathered momentum on Wednesday. After the incident, protesters carried her to a nearby ambulance. According to Vocal Africa’s Hussein Khalid, the reason for her collapse was unclear. “First aid has already been administered, and paramedics said she is now stable,” Khalid said, adding that she would be taken to the hospital for further treatment.

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

Newly  elected Garissa Ameru Community  chairman Jack Anunga /HANDOUTGarissa's newly elected Ameru chairman issues a unity call after the election. Newly elected chairman of the Meru community living in Garissa, Jack Anunga, has called for unity for the county to develop. He said for a long time, the community's former leaders have been pulling the community to a different direction. Anunga spoke to hundreds of community members at the Jamhuri Club after elections.

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta

In SummaryAs protests in remembrance of the over 60 people killed during Gen Z led anti-Finance Bill protests, some areas experienced high activities as some too to the streets. Others parts of the country have been relatively calm. As protests in remembrance of the over 60 people killed during Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill protests, some areas experienced chaotic incidents as some took to the streets. Other parts of the country have been relatively calm.

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta

The counties of Homa Bay and Busia, known strongholds of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, have joined the ongoing nationwide protests. The protests are in remembrance of the youthful Kenyans who lost their lives protesting against the Finance Bill of 2024. In Homa Bay, residents were seen crowded in the streets marching towards one direction. In another instance, some were seen burning what seemed to be a car tyre on the roadside. The protests, however, remained peaceful.