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The Kajiado County Assembly Committee on Agriculture has commenced an oversight tour of livestock sale yards and slaughterhouses across the county, aiming to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safeguard public health. The exercise, led by Committee Chairperson Hon. Joseph Mutunkei (MCA, Ildamat Ward), began at the Kiserian Livestock Market and Slaughter Yard in Kajiado…
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PHOTO/COURTESY: TheTruthInternational His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday for his first official visit to Kenya since assuming the Imamat earlier this year. The three-day visit, running through Wednesday, August 27, comes at the invitation of President…
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Busia County Senator Andrew Okiya Omtatah Okoiti. Photo/Courtesy: Standard Media Busia County Senator Andrew Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has firmly dismissed a legal notice demanding a retraction and apology over statements he made on the Senate floor regarding the alleged irregular grant of a rice importation quota to Business Bay Square Mall. In a detailed response…
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The Kenyan shilling is trading under sustained pressure in the foreign exchange market as it continues to lose ground against a range of global currencies. Latest market data indicates that the shilling has weakened against major currencies including the US dollar, the euro and the British pound, while also showing mixed performance against regional and…
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Affordable housing project in Homa Bay The face of Homa Bay town is changing, with new infrastructure along the Lake Victoria shoreline promising to boost trade, tourism, and livelihoods. At the heart of the transformation is the newly constructed Homa Bay Fish Market, now operational and providing space for more than 2,000 traders. Previously, many…
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Health CS Aden Duale speaking at a past event / HANDOUT The Ministry of Health has launched a crackdown on fraud in Kenya’s healthcare sector, warning hospitals, doctors, and patients that perpetrators will face the full force of the law. In a press briefing at Afya House, CS Aden Duale said the campaign is a…
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George Obell, acting commissioner, Micro and Small Taxpayers at Kenya Revenue Authority./HANDOUT Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are the heartbeat of Kenya’s economy. Their entrepreneurial spirit drives job creation, innovation and inclusive growth. Despite their significant position in the economy, their overall tax contribution remains below potential. At a recent African Development Bank VAT Digitisation…
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According to the Global Peace Index 2025 by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Ghana, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Botswana, and Mauritius are Africa’s most peaceful nations. The annual study ranks 163 countries based on indicators such as societal safety, ongoing conflict, and militarisation. Kenya placed 31st out of 44 African countries.  The data underscores…
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Susan M. Burns, the new Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Nairobi. Susan M. Burns has officially assumed her role as the new Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Nairobi, the largest U.S. diplomatic mission in sub-Saharan Africa. A seasoned diplomat and career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Burns takes…
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ODM officials address party members in Vihiga County at a past meeting/FILE The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially launched its much-anticipated county delegates’ elections across 43 counties. The elections mark a step towards reorganising the party’s internal leadership ahead of a planned national delegates’ conference. ODM urged its members to uphold order and respect…