The government’s controversial proposal to impose a five percent presumptive tax on second-hand clothing (mitumba) imports has been dropped from the Finance Bill 2026, but Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is not letting the idea go quietly. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, May 11, CS Mbadi confirmed that the National Assembly had cut the mitumba tax measure from the bill, effectively killing it for this legislative cycle. “On the taxation around mitumba, I have noticed that it has been dropped out of the final bill that has come from the National Assembly,” he said. “Of course, the final The post Why CS Mbadi Still Wants a Mitumba Tax Even After MPs Killed It appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka dismissed the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, arguing that Kenya secured the hosting rights due to divisions among Francophone nations rather than its own merit. Speaking at the Seed of Hope Church in Donholm on Sunday, Kalonzo urged President William Ruto to temper his celebrations. He contended that while Kenya projects an image of a peaceful democracy to the world, the internal reality involves public distress, human rights violations, and the active suppression of political opposition. Kalonzo suggested that the public should not over-glorify Kenya’s selection as host. He noted that Francophone nations The post Why Kalonzo Says Kenya Has No Business Celebrating the Africa-France Summit appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Huduma Kenya has introduced new media services at its centers across the country to improve the accessibility of government resources. In a notice released on Monday, May 11, the agency detailed a partnership with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to offer advertising and announcement services directly through Huduma outlets. This rollout enables citizens to manage various media needs, such as placing funeral announcements, purchasing advertising slots, and submitting promotional or community messages, without the need to travel to KBC offices. “Kenyans can now access KBC services at select Huduma Centres, making it easier to place funeral announcements and buy media The post How Huduma Kenya’s New KBC Services Will Save Kenyans Time and Travel appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya’s vehicle ownership experience is about to change fundamentally. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has confirmed that it will formally launch the new e-Logbook on June 10, 2026, and the authority says the digital document comes with ten concrete advantages that will make owning, selling, and financing a vehicle faster, safer, and far less stressful. By moving away from physical paperwork, NTSA is modernizing the administrative backbone of Kenya’s transport sector. Here is what every motor vehicle owner needs to know before the launch date arrives. Instant Issuance – No More Waiting in Queues Perhaps the most immediately The post How NTSA’s New e-Logbook Will Change Buying and Selling Cars in Kenya appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The growing partnership between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kenya is increasingly being driven by logistics, industrial development, infrastructure investment and long-term economic integration rather than traditional aid-based engagement.

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County governments could be protected from national revenue underperformance under new amendments proposed to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026.

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter THE Second Republic’s strategic initiatives to establish a gold-backed foundation for the economy are producing substantial outcomes, President Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks yesterday…

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has appointed former Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander, General (Rtd) Philip Valerio Sibanda, to the Zanu PF Politburo with immediate effect. Zanu PF Secretary…

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent SCHOOLS are set to spring back to life today as the 2026 Second Term kicks off, with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education assuring guardians…

Mukudzei Chingwere in KAMPALA, Uganda VICE PRESIDENT Dr Constantino Chiwenga arrived here yesterday ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration and swearing-in ceremony scheduled for this morning. The Vice President is…

Oliver Kazunga Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE’s beneficiation strategy recorded a breakthrough after value-added steel exports soared 254 percent to US$68,22 million in the first quarter this year, against US$19,25 million recorded…

Blessings Chidakwa Senior Reporter THE Baradzanwa Cultural Village in Mazowe came alive as multitudes of women from across the country thronged the scenic venue to join First Lady Dr Auxillia…

Mukudzei Chingwere in KAMPALA, Uganda VICE PRESIDENT Dr Constantino Chiwenga arrived here yesterday ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration and swearing-in ceremony scheduled for this morning. The VP is representing…

Arron Nyamayaro MORE than 70 suspects were on Saturday arrested for various criminal activities in Mazowe. Among the 79 arrested, four were nabbed for destroying the railway infrastructure. In a…

Arron Nyamayaro THREE school bus drivers were yesterday ordered to offload excess luggage during a back-to-school safety awareness campaign. Schools open for the second term today, and a number of…

Arron Nyamayaro A 23‑year‑old miner, who survived eight days trapped underground after a tunnel collapse, says he became so desperate that he contemplated eating his own feces to stay alive.…

Innocent Kurira/ Tongai Mashonga FOR Highlanders, tomorrow’s trip to Kwekwe is more than just chasing three points, it is about proving they can still rise above the uncertainty surrounding the…

ALREADY the largest single investor under the Second Republic with US$1,5 billion having been spent on the Manhize steelworks, Tshingshan Group now plans another US$500 million in investment over the…

Eddie Chikamhi Zimpapers Sports Hub THE Harare Derby may have rekindled its old magic, but for Dynamos it also exposed deeper concerns that could force the club into making “hard…

Trust Khosa Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub TSUTSUBE dance troupe, Ezimnyama Arts Ensemble, was crowned winners last weekend during the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance contest held at Manor Hotel in…

Tinashe Nyamushanya THE discourse of geopolitics in the Middle East is shifting profoundly. Long defined almost exclusively by war, proxy conflict and ideological confrontation, the region now embraces a new…

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has intensified its crackdown on reckless public transport operators, warning commuter omnibus drivers and transporters against overloading vehicles and endangering passengers’ lives.…

Blessing Malinganiza Zimpapers Sports Hub JUST days after an ODI series whitewash, Zimbabwe Women face a daunting task when the three-match T20I series against Pakistan begins today at the National…

Yeukai Karengezeka-Chisepo Court Correspondent A HARARE housemaid has appeared in court for allegedly stealing US$500 from her employer and hiding the cash in a maize field under a rock. Rejoice…

Curtworth Masango Zimpapers Sports Hub WHEN CAPS United forward Junior Malcolm Banisi came off the bench at Rufaro on Sunday, he was then directly involved in the goal that shattered…

Takudzwa Chitsiga Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIMBABWEAN professional golfer Kieran Vincent felt so much love when he returned home for the FBC Zimbabwe Open Golf Championship at the weekend. Vincent was…

The Herald, 12 May 1986 THE Speaker of the House of Assembly, Cde Didymus Mutasa, yesterday urged Africa to speed up solving its population and development problems. Speaking at a…

Curtworth Masango Zimpapers Sports Hub CAPS United forward Ishmael Wadi dedicated their 2-1 league victory over Dynamos at Rufaro on Sunday to the club fans. He headed home in the…

Agriculture Writer Farmers have earned more than half a billion United States dollars from the sale of tobacco since the start of the marketing season in March. This comes as…

Fairness Moyana in Hwange ZIMBABWE’S rising demand for cement is driving a fresh wave of industrial investment, with Chinese-owned Zhongjin Heli Energy and its subsidiary Jianqiang Cement positioning themselves as…

Langelihle Dube langadube0404@gmail.com SOME Bulawayo residents spent their Mother’s Day evening in celebration and song as music lovers gathered at Kings Kraal for the Boohle VIP Experience, an event that…

Michael Olise has been voted best French player playing abroad after an impressive season for Bayern Munich. Olise was rewarded ahead of prestigious competition made up of Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and William Saliba (Arsenal). After a full season in Germany, Olise quickly established himself as one of [...] The post Olise Wins Award For Best French Player Abroad appeared first on Complete Sports.

Phineas Chauke pchauke@nmm.co.gov ZIMBABWE’S vast and incredibly diverse cultural and historical heritage is gradually emerging as a powerful catalyst for rural economic development, transforming previous hinterland communities into vibrant centres…

Citizens and health workers have started enjoying the fruits of the Government’s programme to transform and modernise the health sector. Last Friday President Mnangagwa commissioned the refurbished Adlam House and…

Patrick Chitumba  pchitumba1@gmail.com l (GCC) has announced plans to sell 204 dual-occupancy houses in Mkoba and Mtapa on the open market after legally recognised sitting tenants failed to take up…