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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The Kibera High Court has rejected Sarah Wairimu’s latest bail application, citing serious concerns over possible witness intimidation, risk of fleeing, and tampering with the crime scene. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Delivering the ruling, Lady Justice Diana Kavedza said there was credible evidence suggesting Wairimu could interfere …
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Liverpool players returned to training on Tuesday for the first time since the heartbreaking death of forward Diogo Jota. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The start of preseason had been delayed after Jota, 28, and his brother, Andre Silva, lost their lives in a car accident in northern …
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