KRA crackdown on uncustomed goods nets 144 bags of contraband sugar at Lunga border post

KRA crackdown on uncustomed goods nets 144 bags of contraband sugar at Lunga border post

The truck was directed to the verification yard for a multi-agency inspection, which is mandatory under Section 153 of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), 2004.

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‘Virgin Mary’: Spectre of Jesus ‘Mother’ in western Kenya pulls in pilgrims from all over East Africa to ‘Bethlehem of Busia’

‘Virgin Mary’: Spectre of Jesus ‘Mother’ in western Kenya pulls in pilgrims from all over East Africa to ‘Bethlehem of Busia’

Judith Nafula’s home has transformed into what some are calling the “Bethlehem of Busia” – attracting hundreds of visitors seeking miracles, healing and divine encounters. The visitors reportedly come from as far as Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and even Congo to marvel at the divine powers of the self-proclaimed Mary, the mother of Jesus.

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Africans should not fear Africa: We cannot make a plea to foreign investors while we channel our own capital elsewhere

Africans should not fear Africa: We cannot make a plea to foreign investors while we channel our own capital elsewhere

The current acceleration of cuts should instead be seen as a wake-up call: we must look for solutions within the continent’s borders. When the “Africa 2063” initiative was set out by the African Union over a decade ago it was not a 50-year vision of an Africa dependent on aid, but one of a global powerhouse charting its own path. The responsibility for delivering this vision is ours.

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Museveni’s 40 years’ gift to Uganda: The Pearl of Africa is now an undisputed slave labour reservoir

Museveni’s 40 years’ gift to Uganda: The Pearl of Africa is now an undisputed slave labour reservoir

Uganda has experienced 40 years of de-development and suppressed human potential and the right to development. Schemes such as Operation Wealth Creation, Parish Development Model and Myooga, which ultimately are tools of de-development are being cast as tools of development at the periphery. Fortunate for the rulers, most citizens are unable to perceive what is going on.

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After over 100 years of mining gold Kakamega is now set for its first refinery at cost of $5 million

After over 100 years of mining gold Kakamega is now set for its first refinery at cost of $5 million

The governor used the occasion to highlight key development milestones in the county and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to economic transformation, infrastructure development and youth empowerment.

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Kisumu rolls out national ID registration for high school students to ease the scramble usually witnessed in election years

Kisumu rolls out national ID registration for high school students to ease the scramble usually witnessed in election years

To make the exercise a success, the National Registration Bureau has conducted consultative meetings with principals from various secondary schools and tertiary institutions in the area to align the exercise with institution’s schedules.

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Turkana launches assessment following tree locust outbreak in Turkana South

Turkana launches assessment following tree locust outbreak in Turkana South

Field observations indicated locust populations ranging from 30 to over 70 hoppers per tree, resulting in significant depletion of shrubs and vegetation. There is growing concern that the locusts could migrate to nearby farmlands as existing food sources become scarce.

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Minister says Kenya is on course to propelling floriculture to full potential

Minister says Kenya is on course to propelling floriculture to full potential

Kenya is the third-largest exporter of cut flowers globally, exporting to over 60 countries. The industry injects a staggering Ksh100 billion annually into the economy. It creates over 200,000 direct jobs and sustains more than a million livelihoods through backward- and forward-linkages.

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India, Europe and US carmakers alarms rise after China slams brakes on critical mineral exports

India, Europe and US carmakers alarms rise after China slams brakes on critical mineral exports

Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to talk this week, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday, and the export ban is expected to be high on the agenda.

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