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Each year, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is assessed against a singular yardstick: did it meet its collection target? This focus on revenue performance, while important, often oversimplifies the web of underlying factors that shape outcomes. With the KRA having closed the 2024/2025 fiscal year with a revenue collection of Ksh. 2.571 trillion against a…
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Former Kirimari Ward MCA aspirant Swaleh Abdallah Njiru alias Oswado was shot dead on Tuesday, August 5, after he attempted to escape police custody. The dramatic incident unfolded in the Gatondo area of Embu County as police were transporting detainees from the Siakago Law Courts. Embu West Sub-county Police Commander Vincent Kitili confirmed the incident…
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When he addressed the public at a Jukwaa la Usalama meeting in Kericho on August 7, 2025, Murkomen termed the offenses as serious and unacceptable. He assured Kenyans that the government would act with speed and with swiftness to eliminate the vice. “Trafficking in persons, including children for sexual exploitation, as recently exposed by the…
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Kenya’s leather industry is poised for a major revival following the government’s move to activate operations at the long-stalled Kenanie Leather Industrial Park in Machakos County. After more than a decade of delays, a new lease agreement has finally cleared the way for the facility to begin full-scale operations – unlocking a wave of opportunities…
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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has assured President William Ruto that the county remains committed to focusing on big development projects over the ongoing politics of the Mt. Kenya region. The governor made the remarks on Sunday, August 10, 2025, while hosting President Ruto for a worship service at PCEA Joshua Matenjwa Church in Limuru Town.…
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Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua came out in his defense after his recent utterances against the leadership of Kenya, reiterating that his statements are fact-based and driven by a desire for good governance. While addressing the Kenyan diaspora at Holy Names University in San Francisco on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Gachagua reiterated that…
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Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has urged President William Ruto to step in and control the rapid growth of low-budget, short-stay facility centers in Kenya. The facilities, popularly known as bnbs, are rapidly replacing traditional hotels as customers opt to lodge in them due to their low prices. Typically, a bnb is a rented, fully equipped…
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The United Nations is scaling up its presence in Kenya, with several of its Agencies, Funds, and Programmes relocating central aspects of their regional and international operations to Nairobi. The strategic move is aimed at increasing the global presence of the UN while enhancing the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of operations. Among the agencies already establishing…
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President William Ruto has called for a meeting with Kiambu County leaders to review the development charter he signed with them ahead of the 2022 General Election. Speaking to congregants in Kiambu on Sunday, Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling every pledge he made to the county’s residents. He noted that several promises had already…
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The Lamu Port has cemented its role in the maritime trade within the region by welcoming the MV Nagoya Express, the largest vessel ever to dock at the waters of East Africa. The 335-metre-long ship, owned by German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd, is the biggest ever in Kenya’s maritime history. Its arrival is a significant milestone…