Tainted sugar Stories

KEBS denies reports of contaminated sugar, calls opposition claims baseless
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

KEBS assured the public that there is no contaminated sugar circulating in the market, noting that all sugar, whether locally produced or imported mus...

MCA moves to enforce 2018 Nairobi law banning posters on poles, walls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

If approved, the motion would direct the county attorney to publish the Act within two weeks and require the Urban Planning executive to put in place...

Kenya petitions EAC over Tanzania’s ban on foreign traders, cites treaty violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The new directive prohibits non-citizens from participating in 15 business categories and imposes harsh penalties, including fines of no less than TSh...

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker throws out Governor Sakaja ouster petitions over legal gaps
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The petitioners had accused Governor Sakaja of gross violation of the Constitution and national laws, abuse of office and violation of the rights of N...

NOCK declared "technically insolvent" as MPs order special audit into state oil agency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

NOCK is unable to meet its recurrent expenditures, owes over Sh7.4 billion in debt, and is at risk of defaulting on loans from major banks.

Government evacuates 5,232 distressed Kenyans from 19 countries amid exploitation concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

PS Njogu committed to providing a county-by-county breakdown of the overseas job placements.

Parliament probes governance failures at Egerton University, Baringo Tech and Narok West institutes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over Egerton University, Baringo Technical University, and Narok West...

Ethiopia mobilises millions to plant 700 million trees in a day under Green Legacy Initiative
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 31, 2025

The Green Legacy Initiative aligns with Ethiopia’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action an...

Kenya Railways adjusts Suswa Leisure Train timetable effective August 1
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 31, 2025

According to the new schedule, the train, which operates every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, will depart from Nairobi at 8:50 am.

How criminal networks use East and Southern Africa as hubs for global smuggling
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 31, 2025

According to the report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, criminal networks rely on well-connected brokers—often state o...

Taita Taveta boosts healthcare system, urges workers to uphold professionalism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 31, 2025

The initiative is expected to empower facility heads with the necessary tools to manage resources more effectively and align operations with national...

UPDF accuses South Sudan troops of border incursion that left seven dead
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 31, 2025

South Sudanese authorities have confirmed the recovery of five SSPDF soldiers' bodies, adding that one UPDF soldier and a civilian were also killed du...

Ex-Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu freed on Sh53 million bank guarantee pending appeal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

Waititu, who was convicted in February, breathed a sigh of relief after High Court Judge Lucy Njuguna granted him bond, having previously declined his...

Senators expose Trans Nzoia officials for awarding themselves Sh30 million unsecured loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

Governor George Natembeya admitted that there were issues with staff performance and discipline, noting that some officers failed to attend capacity-b...

Haitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support
UN News  |  Jul 31, 2025

Multiple political, security and socioeconomic crises have led to 5.7 million people suffering from a lack of food and have forced 1.3 million people...

Renewed hope for Nairobi River as thousands of youth drive clean-up exercise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

This programme empowers local communities to take charge of environmental challenges while supporting Kenya’s wider climate goals.

NACADA says no alcohol bans effected, clarifies new policy only offers recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The proposals, which have stirred public debate, include raising the minimum legal age for handling, purchasing, consuming and selling alcohol from 18...

Kenya and Uganda sign 8 new MoUs to boost trade, infrastructure and regional integration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Speaking during a joint press briefing at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deeper collaboration wit...

Tanzania’s ban on foreign small businesses sparks EAC backlash as Kenya demands action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Kenyan stakeholders in the transport sector strongly criticised the Tanzanian directive, calling it a violation of the EAC Treaty and the Common Marke...

Proposed alcohol and drug regulations not yet law, awaiting legal backing
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 30, 2025

NACADA warns that without immediate action, the public health and socioeconomic consequences of substance abuse will continue to escalate, affecting i...

Kagame lauds Aliko Dangote’s push for African-led development
New Times  |  Jul 30, 2025

President Kagame made the remarks during the official opening of Zaria Court, a $25 million (Sh3.6 billion) sports and entertainment complex in Kigali...

Nakuru to host 'World Day Against Trafficking in Persons' commemoration amid rise in cases
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 30, 2025

UN statistics show that from 2020 to 2023, there were more than 200,000 detected victims globally, which is just the tip of the iceberg.

Explainer: NSE scraps minimum 100 shares trading rule- what this means for Kenyans
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 30, 2025

In other terms, it means retail investors can now buy just one share of blue-chip stocks like Stanchart Kenya (Sh309 per share), Kakuzi (Sh439 per sha...

Bandits raid NPR camp in in Laikipia, kill police reservist
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The assault occurred at the Seeki National Police Reserve camp in Mukogodo, where heavily armed attackers stormed the post and opened fire.

LSK rejects Passaris’ protest Bill, warns MPs against curtailing freedoms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised the proposals introduced by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, calling them short-sighted and desig...

IEBC must rein in early campaigns to avoid heightened political tensions -LSK
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the Commission must act swiftly to reassert its authority and uphold neutrality by stopping premature campaigns from...

LSK President Faith Odhiambo tears into Murkomen for misusing terror charges to silence dissent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

Last week, Murkomen accused the LSK of “siding with suspected criminals” and undermining efforts to curb protest-related violence, but Odhiambo respon...

LSK faults IPOA over inaction, urges tougher oversight, compensation for police brutality victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised IPOA for lacking transparency and only acting when pressured, saying it has become part of a justice system th...

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