https://news.easyaccess.ke Independent reporting, sharp analysis, and clear explanations from Easy Access News. en Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:48:41 GMT https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/funding-crisis https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/funding-crisis Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT School heads say a major funding gap could disrupt operations as learners prepare for national examinations. Education https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/elgon-voters https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/elgon-voters Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Election officials are raising concern as uncollected identity cards slow voter registration in Mt Elgon. Politics https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/iebc-calls-for-united-action https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/iebc-calls-for-united-action Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The electoral commission says cooperation among public institutions will be vital to delivering a peaceful and credible election. politics https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/finance-bill-2026-breakdown https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/finance-bill-2026-breakdown Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kenya’s 2026 Finance Bill and budget outline major spending plans and tax changes across key sectors. business https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/passaris-parliament-debate https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/passaris-parliament-debate Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Esther Passaris stirred debate in Parliament after calling for a realistic national conversation on cannabis regulation. Politics https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/nairobi-art-scene-2026 https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/nairobi-art-scene-2026 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT From Nairobi studios to the world stage, Kenyan artists are grabbing global attention like never before. Arts https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/harambee-starlets-lesotho-win https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/harambee-starlets-lesotho-win Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kenya’s women’s team finished strongly in Zambia with a big win that boosts confidence ahead of a major continental test. Sports https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/oraimo-tech-gala https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/oraimo-tech-gala Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The consumer tech brand is widening its Kenya business beyond phone accessories into household and personal care products. Tech https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/trade-deal-itc-equity https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/trade-deal-itc-equity Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A new deal aims to help small firms in Kenya and the wider region reach bigger markets with finance and trade support. World https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/eu-fund-for-digital-economy https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/eu-fund-for-digital-economy Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The European Union is injecting KSh 20.8 billion into Kenya to supercharge the country’s digital economy and expand high-speed internet access. Business https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/finance-bill-2026 https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/finance-bill-2026 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The controversial Finance Bill 2026 proposes major tax changes on digital services, phones, and businesses as Kenya targets KSh 3.5 trillion in revenue. General https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/ruling-on-ebola-facility-in-laikipia https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/ruling-on-ebola-facility-in-laikipia Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kenya's High Court has stopped plans for a controversial US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia amid growing public protests and health concerns. Health https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/gachagua-impeachment-award https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/gachagua-impeachment-award Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua but ruled that the Senate violated his right to a fair hearing. Politics https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/kenya-space-program-2026 https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/kenya-space-program-2026 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kenya is positioning itself as Africa’s rising space leader after successfully hosting the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference 2026. Technology https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/digital-sovereignty-africa https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/digital-sovereignty-africa Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT As data centres multiply across the continent, the question is not just where data lives — but who controls it. Opinion https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/facts-vs-fear-debunking-or-confirming-the-wildest--1 https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/facts-vs-fear-debunking-or-confirming-the-wildest--1 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:58:19 GMT The government is pushing the Finance Bill 2026 with the message “Read the Bill” and #FB2026Facts. However, many Kenyans remain scared and angry. Some claims are false, but others point to real worries about more taxes, KRA power, and privacy. This article looks at the wildest claims, separates facts from fears, and explains why people are still afraid even when some rumours are not true. World https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/kra-in-your-pocket-privacy-nightmare-or-necessary- https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/kra-in-your-pocket-privacy-nightmare-or-necessary- Tue, 26 May 2026 11:45:31 GMT The Finance Bill 2026 proposes giving the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) more power to access financial data, especially from virtual assets (crypto) and digital platforms. Many Kenyans fear this is a privacy nightmare that allows KRA to monitor mobile money and personal transactions. The government says it is only about stopping tax evasion and making the system fair. This article explains both sides. Politics https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/smartphone-tax-trap-why-a-25-levy-on-phones-could- https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/smartphone-tax-trap-why-a-25-levy-on-phones-could- Tue, 26 May 2026 11:15:43 GMT The Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 25% excise duty on all mobile phones (smartphones) when they are activated on a network. Many young Kenyans fear this will make phones more expensive and hurt education, business, and online opportunities. The government says it is not a new tax but a simplification of existing charges. This article explains the proposal, the fears, and its possible effects on Kenya’s digital youth. Tech https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/from-freehold-to-auction-how-finance-bill-2026-cou-1 https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/from-freehold-to-auction-how-finance-bill-2026-cou-1 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:01:05 GMT Many Kenyans are worried that the Finance Bill 2026 will change freehold land into leasehold land. They fear they will have to pay annual rent to the government or risk losing their family land through auctions. These fears are spreading fast on social media. However, the government and Parliament say the Bill does not contain any such changes. This article looks at why people are scared, what the Bill actually says, and what it could mean for ordinary Kenyans. Politics https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/from-freehold-to-auction-how-finance-bill-2026-cou https://news.easyaccess.ke/articles/from-freehold-to-auction-how-finance-bill-2026-cou Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:38 GMT Many Kenyans are worried that the Finance Bill 2026 will change freehold land into leasehold land. They fear they will have to pay annual rent to the government or risk losing their family land through auctions. These fears are spreading fast on social media. However, the government and Parliament say the Bill does not contain any such changes. This article looks at why people are scared, what the Bill actually says, and what it could mean for ordinary Kenyans. Politics