Hospitality business owners in Kisumu County have challenged a proposal seeking to increase the minimum legal age for purchasing and consuming tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21 years. The traders raised concerns over the practicality of enforcing the proposed age limit during a public participation forum on the …
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NAIROBI, July 28, 2026 — Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau has officially assumed office as the new Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency after taking the Oath of Office at the National Assembly. Kamau was sworn in on Tuesday, July 28, following his victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election …
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Kenyan Members of Parliament have removed several controversial tax proposals from the Finance Bill 2026, reducing the government’s expected additional revenue from about Sh129 billion to Sh98 billion. The changes follow parliamentary scrutiny and public concerns over the potential impact of some of the proposed measures on households, businesses, and …
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has applauded 40 Members of the National Assembly who voted against the 2026/27 Finance Bill during the parliamentary session held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, saying they demonstrated loyalty to the people. In a statement, Gachagua said the lawmakers aligned themselves with the interests of …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
