The rich also cry: Family of wealthy, prominent farmer slug it out in Eldoret over his vast estate

The rich also cry: Family of wealthy, prominent farmer slug it out in Eldoret over his vast estate

Late Kimoso’s vast estate is valued at an estimated Ksh1.5 billion – consisting of several parcels of agricultural land spread across Elgeyo Marakwet and Uasin Gishu counties. He also held shares in a number of blue-chip companies, and money in several bank accounts in Iten and Eldoret.

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Taxman says digital economy raid ramped up Kenya’s revenue collection by over 112 per cent

Taxman says digital economy raid ramped up Kenya’s revenue collection by over 112 per cent

KRA Commissioner General explained that KRA has implemented organizational restructuring within its functional areas of revenue, technology and service to create an agile and responsive tax administration framework, strengthen the digital infrastructure for data-driven decision-making and automation, and to improve taxpayer engagement and support.

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Tax agency paints rosy future of Kenya’s economic outlook after surpassing targets despite World and IMF’s gloomy forecast

Tax agency paints rosy future of Kenya’s economic outlook after surpassing targets despite World and IMF’s gloomy forecast

Notwithstanding these challenges, KRA boss Humphrey Wattanga avers that KRA’s robust measures yielded a significant revenue collection turnaround in the second half of the financial year as revenue grew by 9.1 per cent, compared to the 4.5 per cent growth recorded in the first half of the financial year.

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Al Shaabab announce death of three Kenyan solders in blast, unusually doesn’t claim responsibility

Al Shaabab announce death of three Kenyan solders in blast, unusually doesn’t claim responsibility

Al Shabaab controls large swathes of southern and central Somalia and frequently makes cross-border attacks on military and civilian targets, which security analysts say are aimed at pressuring Kenya into withdrawing its troops from peacekeeping missions in Somalia.

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Wildebeest phenomenon: Kenya’s world-famous Maasai Mara National Park recognised for wildlife migration by World Book of Records

Wildebeest phenomenon: Kenya’s world-famous Maasai Mara National Park recognised for wildlife migration by World Book of Records

The iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve has officially been recognised by the World Book of Records, for hosting the World’s Greatest Annual Terrestrial Wildlife Migration. This monumental achievement elevates Kenya’s internationally renowned reserve further in the fields of conservation and tourism. Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu announced the milestone and...

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Commercial sorghum and millet farming set for Siaya as farmers embrace indigenous crops

Commercial sorghum and millet farming set for Siaya as farmers embrace indigenous crops

According to nutritionist with Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi Samuel Maina, millet ugali has high fibre content which helps prevent spikes in blood sugar after meals. This means millet raises one’s blood sugar gradually.

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New law rewriting story of children arrested for criminal offences as it ‘humanises’ Kenyan prisons  

New law rewriting story of children arrested for criminal offences as it ‘humanises’ Kenyan prisons  

As Kenya rolls out this law across the country, the experience at the Murang’a Children’s Remand Home offers a powerful example of what a more humane, rehabilitative and protective juvenile justice system can look like.

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Kenya nominated to pilot next-generation HIV prevention drug lenacapavir in Africa

Kenya nominated to pilot next-generation HIV prevention drug lenacapavir in Africa

The Kenyan parliamentary delegation attending the IAS 2025 conference led by Dr James Nyikal, Chair of the Departmental Committee on Health, called for legislative support in advancing the sustainability of the gains made in the HIV response.

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Kenya to support small-scale miners as questions raised about actual volumes and value of country’s mineral wealth

Kenya to support small-scale miners as questions raised about actual volumes and value of country’s mineral wealth

The summit also discussed issues of mineral exploration, workable solutions in the mining sector and clearing the backlog on permits and licenses that need approvals. Other issues discussed included addressing court cases hindering the department of mining from issuing approvals and licenses, as well as addressing the decriminalisation of small-scale and artisan miners

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Kenya’s public plans to install clock-in systems to flush out ghost workers, tame truancy  

Kenya’s public plans to install clock-in systems to flush out ghost workers, tame truancy  

Apart from the Huduma Centre and the Teachers Service Commission offices, a majority of the state department offices that are housed within the regional commissioner’s compound were closed at 8 am when the cabinet secretary made his rounds.

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