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Kenya manufacturers sue over Finance Act 2026 sugar excise hike
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has filed a constitutional petition challenging the rise in excise duty on imported industrial sugar from Ksh7.50 …
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UN adopts first resolution on assistive technology, urging governments to scale affordable access
Resolution 80/305, passed by the UN General Assembly in September 2026, calls for affordable, quality assistive technology to become a core part …
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Nairobi’s Dishi Na County school feeding scheme drives a 37‑tonne daily market for farmers
Governor Sakaja says the Dishi Na County programme purchases about 37 tonnes of food each school day, linking Nairobi’s learners with producers …
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Kenya Power schedules Friday power cuts in Nairobi and four other counties
Kenya Power will interrupt electricity supply in parts of Nairobi, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Murang’a and Nyeri on Friday, Oct 9, from 9 …
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Sister of late businessman Wicknell Chivayo recounts reluctant holiday trips before his death
At Wicknell Chivayo’s burial in Harare, his UK‑based sister recalled how she initially resisted but eventually joined his final trips to Kenya, …
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CFAO Mobility Kenya Takes Over Case IH Management, Promising Unchanged Service for Farmers
Effective 1 October 2026, CFAO Mobility Kenya assumes management of Case IH, assuring continuity of orders, contacts and after‑sales support while expanding …
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Awash Military Referral Hospital looted after Mekelle withdrawal, former fighters seek urgent aid
Armed looters stripped Awash Military Referral Hospital of supplies from Oct. 2, prompting former fighters and residents to call for immediate humanitarian …
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Molo murder investigation: Photo links suspect to victim weeks before death
A photo of 23‑year‑old Walter Kipkoech at Joy Wangui’s prayer gathering has emerged, confirming his presence with the 18‑year‑old Form Four student …
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Kenya ranks 10th in Africa’s 2026 tax and revenue mobilisation index
Preliminary findings of the 2026 Ibrahim Index place Kenya 10th out of 54 African nations, with a score of 67.9 points, marking …
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WHO advises Kenya to use targeted Ebola screening instead of blanket travel bans
The World Health Organization urges Kenya to avoid sweeping travel restrictions after its first Ebola case, recommending focused screening, contact tracing and …
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EACC Recovers Ksh51 Million Airport Land in Nyali After 17‑Year Legal Battle
The Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission has reclaimed a 0.514‑acre parcel belonging to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in Nyali, Mombasa, valued at …
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Bank of England selects four native animals for next banknote series
The Bank of England announced that Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff‑tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will feature on the upcoming UK banknote …