Kenya on Monday dispatched its first batch of exports to China under the newly introduced zero-tariff agreement, a move officials say could help reduce the trade deficit and open wider markets for Kenyan products. The shipment includes fresh avocados, avocado oil, hides and skins, coffee, and green beans. These goods …
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President William Ruto on Tuesday officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Usenge Beach Pier project in Siaya County, a major initiative aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Lake Victoria and improving livelihoods in the area. The pier is part of the government’s wider plan to modernise the blue economy …
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The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers has urged the government to merge all bursary funds and prioritize the immediate hiring of 44,000 junior school intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. The union wants the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to seek additional funding from Parliament to absorb the interns, …
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has failed to secure a spot among Africa’s top 10 airports in the latest rankings released by Skytrax. Meanwhile, regional competitors stood out, with Kigali International Airport ranked 8th and Bole International Airport taking the 9th position on the continent. Click here to join our …
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By: BBC Two plane crashes have occurred in the last two days. A military C-130 Hercules plane carrying 125 people crashed in Colombia, killing 34 people. In New York, Air Canada flight AC8646 collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night, killing two pilots and injuring several …
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Nurses and midwives affiliated with the Kenya National Union of Nurses in Laikipia County have launched a strike after the county government failed to honour a 16‑point return‑to‑work agreement, bringing public health services to a standstill. Union leaders, including chairperson Peter Ndimba and Branch Secretary Daniel Mungai, say their main …
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A woman has turned herself in to police after allegedly killing her 11-year-old son at a lodging in Mumbuni, Makueni County. Authorities said she spared her two other children, aged six and three, during the March 22 incident. The motive behind the killing remains unclear. Click here to join our …
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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced publicly after being reported missing on Saturday. His family said Tuju and his driver went missing while en route to a radio interview, with his vehicle later found abandoned along Miotoni Lane in Karen. In a Monday appearance at his home, Tuju revealed …
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The third group of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission is expected to return home on Tuesday night. More than 200 officers departed Haiti on Monday aboard a Kenya Airways flight and are set to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Deputy Inspector …
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Kenya’s growing appetite for high-performance luxury vehicles has created a parallel demand for reliable, high-quality spare parts. Among the standout arrivals in the market is the BMW X6 E71 Coupe M-Package, now available as a complete unit for parts — offering a unique opportunity for garages, mechanics, and BMW enthusiasts. …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
