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IILA urges stronger safeguards against tobacco industry influence in African trade deals

The International Institute for Legislative Affairs calls for tighter Article 5.3 enforcement and greater transparency in trade negotiations to block tobacco industry …

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Huruma Muslim Community seeks High Court order to halt prosecution over disputed mosque land

Nine Huruma Muslim Community officials have petitioned the High Court to stop criminal charges linked to a land dispute over their mosque …

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KEFRI launches programme to boost commercial sandalwood and Mpingo farming for Kenyan farmers

The Kenya Forestry Research Institute is urging farmers, especially in Baringo and Kerio Valley, to plant sandalwood and Mpingo to tap high‑value …

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Kaplong Girls High School: National status, KNEC code, fee cap and admission process

Kaplong Girls High School, a national girls' boarding school in Bomet County, charges an annual fee cap of Ksh 75,798, with the …

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Over 700,000 KTDA tea growers to receive annual bonuses from October 12

More than 700,000 small‑scale tea farmers under the Kenya Tea Development Agency will collect their annual bonus payments alongside September earnings starting …

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Denmark Sets Three Criteria for Foreign Residents to Join Armed Forces Day Conscription

Denmark’s defence ministry says foreign nationals living in the country must hold a valid residence‑work permit, show ties to Denmark and be …

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Floriculture International asks police to enforce vacant‑possession order on Thika land

Floriculture International has written to the Inspector General of Police seeking action to remove Central Kenya Limited from a Thika property after …

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Siaya County urges fruit and coconut tree planting to raise incomes and meet national tree‑planting target

Siaya officials are distributing coconut seedlings and promoting high‑value fruit trees to boost household earnings and contribute to Kenya’s 15‑million‑trees‑a‑year goal.

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Treasury delegation led by John Mbadi heads to Bangkok for IMF and World Bank meetings

Kenya’s Treasury, headed by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, is in Bangkok for the IMF‑World Bank Annual Meetings to seek financing options amid …

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Employment Court Rules Consultant Cannot Claim Employee Benefits in Ksh5.31 Million Suit

The Employment and Labour Relations Court dismissed a Ksh5.31 million claim by a project management consultant, finding no employer‑employee relationship existed.

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Mwea MP urges structured grassroots sports programmes to boost youth employment

At the Mwea Super Cup finals, MP Mary Maingi called on the Ministry of Sports and the Kenya Academy of Sports to …

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South African ride‑hailing startups roll out new driver‑pay and safety models to challenge Uber and Bolt

Local platforms OMN1, Bro Cabs and Wanatu launch lower‑commission, subscription and fleet‑ownership models as they seek registration and market share amid unresolved …

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