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Kenya is set to celebrate UN World Tourism Week from September 23 to 27, 2024, with Kisumu County hosting the event. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announces that Kenyans will enjoy free access to all national parks and reserves on Saturday, September 28, as part of the festivities. This…
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Kiambu Nominated Ward Representative Ezra Kabuga Kihara tragically passed away in a road accident on Thika Road in Juja on Sunday morning. The incident occurred near Mangu High School in Juja as Kihara was travelling from Nairobi to Thika town. According to police reports, Kihara's Subaru Forester…
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The Deputy President's unpopularity has been growing especially after his revelations during a TV interview on Friday. The political landscape in Kenya continues to be turbulent with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua facing mounting criticism and apparent isolation within the government. Recent…
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The proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to allow Kenyan brewers to sell traditional alcoholic drinks like mnazi, busaa, and muratina without the need for a license. This proposed amendment to the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2010 recognizes the deep cultural…
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua asked to be interviewed on TV on Friday evening and proceeded to strongly criticize opponents within the Kenya Kwanza government. Gachagua defended his position and reiterated that his ultimate responsibility is to the Kenyan people. During the interview, Gachagua…
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The Court of Appeal granted permission for the Ministry of Health to move forward with the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) starting on October 1, 2024. This decision paves the way for the SHA rollout scheduled to begin on October 1, 2024. The ruling comes in the wake of ongoing…
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The Kenyan market has been inundated with substandard cooking oil, potentially putting consumers at risk. On Thursday, officials from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) admitted that approximately 5.87 million liters of imported cooking oil failed to meet quality standards in 2023. This alarming…
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President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has declared its intention to contest the upcoming Ugunja parliamentary by-election. This move comes in light of the recent collaboration between Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga. Their agreement to work together…
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The High Court in Eldoret has ordered the release of nine youths who were charged with theft from Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi's Timber Xo club during the recent Gen Z protests. Justice Reuben Nyakundi made the ruling on Friday, granting the accused personal bonds of Sh100,000 each without security, a…