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Production capacity in major exporting countries remains constrained, and although shipping and energy costs are easing, they have not dropped enough to counter structural shortages.

Proceeds from the bond will be serviced using part of the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund, which collects Sh7 per litre of petrol or diesel sold. The levy was increased from Sh18 to Sh25 per litre in July 2024, with the extra revenue earmarked for payments to bond investors.

The DStv Dish Kit has been reduced to Sh1,650 from Sh2,000, and the GOtv antenna now costs Sh700, down from Sh1,000.

Judge Njoki Mwangi fumes after ailing businessman is wheeled into court in an ambulance, questioning what she called “unnecessary courtroom drama.”

The win marked a perfect start for new head coach Dusan Stojanovic, who took charge of the defending champions on Sunday following the departure of Burundian tactician Etienne Ndayiragije.

NCIC Chair Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia said the reports were “incorrect, misleading and a misrepresentation of the facts.”

Investigators say key surveillance cameras along Magadi Road were inactive during the fatal shooting, forcing reliance on private CCTV footage to trace the suspects.

Under the proposed tolling framework, passenger cars will pay Sh8 per kilometre, with the rate increasing by 1 per cent annually.

The university described Chebet as an inspiration to Kenyans for her dedication and achievements.

Tanzania's opposition party CHADEMA says at least 700 civilians were killed in a three-day crackdown following disputed polls, as the UN and rights groups demand an independent investigation.

The RSF announced that its air defence system successfully targeted the Ilyushin aircraft, which it alleged belonged to the Islamic Movement Army, after it carried out attacks in surrounding areas.

Murkomen said that on September 7, 2018, the Border Control and Operations Co-ordination Committee (BCOCC) sanctioned a survey that identified the need to open the Todonyang border control.

Murkomen explained that the ban was necessitated by a series of frequent terror attacks targeting travellers, including passengers and cargo vehicles, along the route.

Mbugua, who served as a plant manager at Ardash Glass Company, was kidnapped at his workplace in Debre Berhan, in the Amhara region, about 120 kilometres from Addis Ababa, where he had been stationed for two years.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba condemned the incidents as a serious breach of exam rules that endangers genuine candidates.

Ruto said his government has launched a Sh1.2 trillion investment plan to expand capacity, part of broader efforts to position Kenya as an industrial and technological hub.

According to the latest Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) report, each Kenyan woman’s unpaid work is valued at Sh118,845 per year.

Sports Kenya CEO Gabriel Komora faced tough questioning as MPs sought answers on why funds meant for taxpayers were unaccounted for and whether any public money had been misused.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has written to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, expressing concern over the reported killing of Ogutu.

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe warns fake seed dealers face arrests and possible treason charges as new KEPHIS lab boosts farmer protection.

UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga confirmed that the unions had accepted a two-phase payment plan, to be completed by June 2026.

For citizens, déjà vu is an understatement; fuel shortages have plagued the country for more than two years.

Murkomen noted that members of the Nubian community have been registered and issued with National Identification documents since the introduction of the first-generation ID card in 1978.

According to the State, the appeal before the higher court involves the same issues raised in the new petition, making it improper for the High Court to issue parallel orders.

The court found that the late advocate had been unfairly pursued over an informal loan agreement that ballooned far beyond the original amount advanced.

Murkomen said the rapid expansion of the boda boda sector, a vital pillar of Kenya’s transport economy, has created employment for thousands of youths nationwide. However, minimal regulation has led to disorder and lawlessness.

Further, Swissaid accused the Gulf nation of acting as "a global hub for gold of dubious origin," with much of the Sudanese gold allegedly linked to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been fighting the Sudanese army since April 2023.

UK is one of the largest foreign investors in Kenya, and British companies are among the country’s biggest taxpayers. The British High Commission in Nairobi estimates that 150 British enterprises operate in Kenya, directly employing over 250,000 Kenyans.

Hodan had been living in Nairobi for several years, where she established herself as a Somali musician and performer. Her songs were popular among the Somali community both in Kenya and abroad, often shared widely on social media platforms.

The IMF has expressed concern over the shilling’s narrow trading range, which has remained between Sh129.22 and Sh129.24 since the start of the year, despite global trends that would have strengthened the local currency.

Saudi Arabia rolled out the skill-based work permit system in mid-2025, with reclassification of existing workers beginning June 18 and new arrivals categorised from July 1. Enforcement started on July 5 for current workers, including thousands of Kenyans, while new recruits were transitioned to the new framework from August 3.

Zohran, who was born in Kampala, Uganda, and raised in New York, defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in Tuesday’s general election.

According to Njoka, the Bill’s wording seeks to make the SRC Act subservient to this Act, despite Article 172 (1) (b) (i) of the Constitution limiting the JSC to making recommendations on judges’ remuneration.

Tunza Mtoto Coalition is demanding that within seven days, the Ministry publish the complete verification report on ghost students, disclose the names of implicated schools and the magnitude of enrolment discrepancies identified.

According to Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, the corporation is struggling to service the loan due to insufficient revenue generation and retention of freight funds by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).

Kitui Rural MP David Mwalika questioned whether skipping committee meetings reflects the “kind of expertise that led to his poaching from ODM”.

The police urged the magistrate not to allow the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to close the inquest until all critical evidence is presented.

The Secretary-General stressed that the UN’s positions “have been very clear” and are not dependent “on cooperating with this or that country.”

Twenty new community animal disease reporters, including three refugees, complete intensive training to strengthen early detection and reporting of livestock outbreaks.

With clone iPhones flooding Kenya, experts reveal simple steps to verify authenticity and avoid costly scams.

The aftermath of Tanzania’s disputed polls has spilled across its borders, crippling transport corridors and leaving landlocked nations counting heavy economic losses amid fuel shortages, inflation fears, and shaken investor confidence.

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the current figure of newly registered voters remains below expectations but expressed confidence that mass registration campaigns will accelerate once the by-elections conclude.

All manufacturers must pay 0.2 per cent of monthly turnover capped at Sh4 million or face heavy penalties, with exemptions for businesses under Sh5 million.

Ministry of Information stresses that the amendment could disrupt national digital connectivity plans, inflate project costs, and hinder equitable distribution of ICT infrastructure benefits across counties.

The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to revive the sugar industry and safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of workers and farmers across the sugar belt.

Wetang’ula said the move is aimed at curbing forest destruction and encroachment that threaten the government’s plan to plant 15 billion trees.

Once built to host football fans during the 2022 World Cup, it now functions as an emergency housing and medical rehabilitation centre, with living quarters, a 24-hour primary health centre, physiotherapy and prosthetic rehabilitation units, counselling and social support spaces, and buildings repurposed for children’s activities.

In the National Assembly contests, six constituencies are set for heated races with a total of 50 candidates entering the fray. Magarini leads with ten contenders, including Harrison Kombe of ODM, seeking to reclaim the seat after a court nullified his previous victory.

This is after a probe by the EACC) established that Balamu had forged the academic document, purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by KNEC.

The move comes as the current chairperson, Anthony Muchiri, prepares to complete a six-year term next year.

Murkomen’s move follows Senate outrage over NCIC’s sluggish response to online incitement and ethnic profiling.