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The Kenyan government is proposing to increase taxes on second-hand clothes in an effort to boost the country's struggling cotton industry.
Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has proposed to impose a duty of 25% on imports of clothing, including second-hand garments…
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A Nakuru court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and three county officials linked to the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme scandal.
The prosecution had applied for arrest warrants as the four accused did not appear in court to face…
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Over 100,000 pairs of jeans for babies made in Kenya and sold in North America have been recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to hazardous features.
During production, the jeans were made with metal snaps that could pose a choking hazard to young children.…
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A petitioner is urging Members of Parliament to prohibit the use of TikTok claiming that it contributes to the erosion of cultural and religious values in society.
The CEO of Bridget Connect Consultancy, Bob Ndolo, has filed a formal complaint with the National Assembly urging them to ban…
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Neil Wigan has officially begun his role as the new High Commissioner to Kenya, taking up the position of Head of Mission at the British High Commission in Nairobi.
Taking over as Kenya's UK High Commissioner at an opportune time when the relationship between the two countries is blossoming,…
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Later this year, King Charles III will make an official visit to Kenya in a bid to prioritise the Commonwealth during his reign.
The visit will be the first for the King who will be accompanied by his wife Queen Camila. Although the exact date of the visit is unclear, reports suggest that it will…
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A lobby group has taken legal action against the appointment of Musalia Mudavadi as the Prime Cabinet Secretary, arguing that the creation of such a position goes against the country's constitution.
The group, called Operation Linda Jamii, claims that Executive Order No 1 of 2023, which…
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Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has conveyed his intention to suggest new taxes on imported clothes to promote the growth of the local textile industry.
According to Kuria, Kenya's textile industry has great potential and therefore must be strengthened to benefit the citizens. He intends…
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Kenya has been banned from participating in international swimming and other aquatic sports competitions by the World Aquatics governing body.
The ban comes after the Kenya Swimming Federation (KSF) failed to hold elections as scheduled. The KSF has not held elections since 2014, with current…
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Chef Maliha Mohammed from Mombasa is on the brink of setting a new Guinness World Record by completing the longest home kitchen cooking marathon.
On August 11th, the marathon for the longest cooking session started, and by yesterday, she already spent 68 hours and 30 minutes preparing food.…
