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Gov't increases immigration department budget to Sh20.1bn amid rising passports demand
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to the Directorate of Immigration, an estimated 5,000 passport applications are processed daily, highlighting the growing demand for travel...

National Assembly starts probe into alleged mismanagement of sports fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum dismissed the allegations, stating that SASDF operates under strict regulations.

Match Preview: AFC Leopards eye third place as FKF Premier League action heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

Beyond the crucial points at stake, this fixture carries extra significance for Leopards as they aim to surpass rivals Gor Mahia, adding even more ant...

Relief for truckers as KPA suspends Mombasa’s Sh700 port parking fee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The levies, introduced last year, had been met with opposition from traders and transporters, who argued they were imposed without consultation.

Kenya National Library Services seeks MPs’ help over Sh63m rent arrears owed by Ministry of Sports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Nzivo told the committee that KNLS requires Sh90 million for repairs and maintenance of its branches in Nakuru, Buruburu, and its headquarters at Comm...

Subsidy programme helps cut Kenya's food import costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Provisional data from the Kenya Revenue Authority and Central Bank of Kenya show food imports fell from a record Sh305.7 billion in 2023.

AFA crackdown targets malpractices threatening Kenya's macadamia industry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

AFA has announced intensified surveillance in macadamia-growing regions, processing facilities, and export points.

State House among institutions hiring more staff without need assessment - Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The creation of offices without workload analysis contravenes legal requirements mandating that such expansions be based on comprehensive plans.

Eldoret Sports Club to host 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

The 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships will take place on 8 February at Eldoret Sports Club, following a venue change from the Kenya Pri...

Gor Mahia treasurer accuses chairman of delaying elections to extend his tenure
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

Gor Mahia’s treasurer, Dolphina Odhiambo, has accused club chairman Ambrose Rachier of deliberately delaying elections to extend his tenure unlawfully...

High-speed passenger rail service to transform travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 24, 2025

The network is expected to link 11 cities across the UAE, with projections that over 36 million passengers will use the service annually by 2030.

Ruto to Kalonzo: Sugar farmers’ bonus comes from profits, not Treasury
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Kalonzo had on Wednesday demanded accountability from the government regarding the source of the funds.

Two ships make maiden calls at Kenyan ports, boosting transhipment prospects
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 23, 2025

Amu Jameel will serve the East African coast, connecting ports from Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden to Maputo, Mozambique.

Ethiopia’s coffee export revenue hits $988 million, surpassing targets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

The Ethiopian government has focused on improving coffee quality and sustainability, investing in training for farmers and encouraging eco-friendly fa...

Treasury boosts Immigration Department’s budget to tackle delays in issuance of crucial documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The Treasury clarified that the new funding model is a one-off arrangement meant to meet specific needs.

Kenyan motorsport star charts new path in stewarding
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 19, 2025

Kenya’s Tuta Mionki is making a name for herself on the global motorsport stage. After a decade as a rally co-driver, she is now earning recognition a...

Mombasa Sports Club ladies hockey team appeals for support to secure African Championship spot
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 18, 2025

Mombasa Sports Club Ladies Hockey Team faces the daunting challenge of raising Ksh.6.3 million in less than two weeks to secure their spot in the Afri...

Sports Disputes Tribunal orders Gor Mahia to hold elections in 90 days
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Sports Disputes Tribunal has declared Gor Mahia Football Club's Executive Committee's continued stay in office unlawful and ordered the club to co...

Increased shipments to Somalia boost Kenya's exports to East African Community to Sh85 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

Without Somalia's contribution, Kenya's exports to the other EAC member states would have fallen by Sh4.2 billion, or five per cent, to Sh80.2 billion...

Kenya's sugar imports drop 45 per cent as local production surpasses demand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

While Kenya produces around 800,000 tonnes of sugar annually, national demand is estimated to be about one million tonnes, leaving a shortfall of 200,...

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