The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a significant rice donation from South Korea to aid refugees in Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Republic of Korea, through its Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has contributed 23,268 metric tonnes of rice, valued at …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outperformed its revenue collection goal by Sh16 billion, recording Sh2.571 trillion in total collections for the 2024/2025 financial year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This marks a 6.8% increase from the Sh2.407 trillion collected in the previous fiscal year, despite economic headwinds …
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Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is set to increase entry fees to national parks and protected areas in a bid to cover a funding shortfall of Sh11.87 billion. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The proposed fee adjustment is outlined in the draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation …
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National Assembly Defence Committee Chair Nelson Koech has come under sharp criticism after advocating for police to use lethal force against protesters who invade restricted areas or damage property—an approach that directly opposes President William Ruto’s recent call for restraint. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a controversial …
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has seized a shipment of substandard electrical extension sockets worth around Sh2.5 million at the Mitchell Cotts Freight Station in Kibarani, Mombasa. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The 40-foot container, containing 24,300 extension sockets packed in 30 cartons, was found to violate …
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Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok has urged the immediate arrest and prosecution of a teacher at Alliance Girls High School accused of sexual misconduct involving students. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a Thanksgiving event at Kapkoros Barngetuny Secondary School in Nandi County, Bitok reiterated …
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Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has officially stepped down from his role as Senior Economic Advisor to President William Ruto. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement posted on social media, Kuria announced his resignation after meeting with the President, expressing gratitude for the chance to serve …
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The government has introduced a 4% Sugar Development Levy (SDL) on all sugar produced locally or imported, starting July 1, 2025, as part of a broader strategy to revitalise Kenya’s sugar industry. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture said the levy will …
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Car and General, a leading automotive and equipment distributor, says it is experiencing a rebound in boda boda sales following a sharp decline in 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel General Manager George Rubiri attributed the recovery to improved buyer financial discipline and a more stable economic climate. …
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has implemented a mandatory document validation process for all used vehicle imports arriving in the country without a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness (CoR). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a public notice to importers, KEBS said the new measure is designed to …
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