Senate commends City Hall's Nairobi water for improved audit rating, record Sh12.6 billion revenue

The Senate of Kenya has commended the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company for improved financial accountability and stronger audit performance after the utility recorded a historic revenue collection of Sh12.6 billion in the last financial year. The recognition came when Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, chaired [...] The post Senate commends City Hall's Nairobi water for improved audit rating, record Sh12.6 billion revenue appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Oil price jumps after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days

Oil prices have jumped after Qatars energy minister warned he expects all oil and gas exporters in the Gulf to stop production within days. Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times the conflict in the Middle East a region which plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes could bring down [...] The post Oil price jumps after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon

Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries. There was no sign of the war letting up on its seventh day, as U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to rule out negotiations with Iran and called for its "unconditional surrender." The strikes in [...] The post Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Bar owners in Kisii protest high taxes

Bar owners in Kisii County have raised concerns over what they term as excessive taxation and multiple licensing requirements, warning that the high cost of compliance is forcing many operators out of business. Officials from the Kisii Bar Owners Association said on Friday that the numerous county levies and permits required to run a bar [...] The post Bar owners in Kisii protest high taxes appeared first on Kahawatungu.

New pipeline project to boost water supply for 3 million Nairobi residents

The Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) has received approval from the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to begin work on the Gigiri–Karura–Outer Ring Road Transmission Pipeline Project, a major infrastructure initiative expected to improve water supply for more than three million Nairobi residents. KFS granted the agency a Special User License (SUL) allowing controlled access [...] The post New pipeline project to boost water supply for 3 million Nairobi residents appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights

irlines Etihad and Emirates have confirmed they will be running a limited number of services from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to the UK over the next few days. And Emirates said it was working to restore full network operations, following the partial re-opening of regional airspace. Thousands of flights in the Middle East have been [...] The post Emirates resumes some Dubai flights appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Motorists Stuck for Hours as Heavy Rains Paralyze Roads, NTSA Issues Advisory

The weatherman predicts that the above-normal rainfall experienced across the country will likely continue till April, with Kenyans being urged to brace themselves for these changes.

State House Seeks Ksh20 Billion Budget Amid Uproar

State House is among the places where Kenyans perceive there are government excesses despite calls from President Ruto for austerity in his government.

Sifuna Alleges Ksh2 Billion Bribe Plot as Linda Mwananchi Faces Digital Blockade

Sifuna rubbished claims that he has been demanding an offer from the government to drop the Linda Mwananchi tours and support the broad-based deal.

Emurua Dikirr, the volatile constituency that Ng'eno put in the limelight

Emurua Dikirr, the constituency birthed from political friction.

Give to gain: Why women must prioritise financial wellbeing this International Women's Day

Women give generously to families and communities, but many overlook retirement savings and...

Why Mombasa drivers still prefer crowded Likoni ferry to Sh40bn Dongo Kundu Bypass

Motorists still queue at the ferry despite its never-ending challenges.

Nairobi MCAs approve City Hall's Sh1.7bn Sidian Bank monthly payroll facility

According to the County Assembly, the facility will ensure county workers are paid on time.

Growth, gangs and guns: Kitengela's rapid rise to crime central

In the last six months, at least seven people have been killed and scores injured.

Aura and trees: Nairobi residents take on developers in fight for green spaces

Across neighbourhoods such as Karen, Lavington, Kyuna, Kileleshwa, Runda and more, associations...

Uncertainty over Kenya's tea exports as Iran war rages on

The Middle East is historically one of the largest markets for Kenyan tea and livestock products.

Far from the battlefield, Iran and Israel envoys in Nairobi defend Middle East conflict narratives

The war in Iran has already claimed hundreds of lives, including school children.

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Major victory as court declares illegal sections of cybercrimes law used to hunt down bloggers, activists

The appellate court struck down provisions criminalising online publication of "false or...

Super Metro ownership battle erupts as shareholder alleges exclusion, revenue diversion

The dispute centres on control and revenue management within the Super Metro group.