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The members of Parliament on Tuesday rejected a proposal to impose a new tax on mung beans, commonly known as "ndengu." This bill, which sought to establish a comprehensive framework for the production, processing, and marketing of mung beans (locally known as ndengu), encountered substantial…
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The National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) has been tasked with spearheading the registration of 12 million Kenyans for the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme, as announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki. In a statement on Wednesday during a collaborative meeting…
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission announced on July 14, 2022, that they had seized assets worth 27 million Kenyan shillings belonging to former senior traffic police officer Gabriel Mulei. Mulei, who had served in various traffic departments across Kenya including Kiambu and Malindi, faced…
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Human rights activists in Nairobi on Tuesday staged a powerful demonstration to prevent the arrest of prominent activist Boniface Mwangi in the city's Central Business District. The peaceful march, dubbed "Justice for Gen Z Mashujaas," aimed to present a list of protesters allegedly abducted during…
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The Kenya Fisheries Service and security officials in Homa Bay county have destroyed illegal fishing nets worth 4 million shillings. The fishing nets were seized during routine inspections at various beaches in the region. This operation aims to curtail the use of unauthorized fishing gear that has…
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in Kenya has announced a crackdown on content creators and social media influencers who promote drug use. This initiative comes in response to growing concerns about online content that glorifies substance abuse,…
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga intensified his campaign for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. As part of the Kenyan delegation led by President William Ruto, Odinga is capitalizing on this international…
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The Mombasa Governor has been involved in a case where four suspects are charged with the rape and abduction of a blogger. The Shanzu court on Tuesday saw four suspects brought before it, each denying the charges levied against them. Esther Muthoni John (alias Totoo), Violet Adera (alias Vayoo),…
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On Tuesday afternoon, disorder broke out in Nairobi's city centre as police used tear gas to disperse striking university lecturers. Members of the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Union faced arrest while attempting to deliver a petition to Parliament and relevant…
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Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has initiated a censure motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, submitting it to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on September 23, 2024. The motion accuses Gachagua of conduct unbefitting his office, particularly criticizing his alleged focus on regional…