Kilifi County assembly member sponsors  tax relief bill for beneficiaries of youth fund

Kilifi County assembly member sponsors tax relief bill for beneficiaries of youth fund

Local musician Rodgers Osiro, who leads the Osiro Music Band, said the tax relief would help sustain his band, which entertains tourists and supports 15 members.

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Kenya women’s national team coach Beldine Odemba tweaks squad as she names 23 players for Algeria friendlies

Kenya women’s national team coach Beldine Odemba tweaks squad as she names 23 players for Algeria friendlies

The friendlies come days after the Starlets sealed a 4-1 aggregate victory over Gambia in the second round of the WAFCON qualifiers. The result confirmed Kenya’s return to the continental stage for only the second time in history after their debut in 2016.

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Finance minister assures Kenyans country ‘people-driven budget’ that anchors economic resilience and prosperity

Finance minister assures Kenyans country ‘people-driven budget’ that anchors economic resilience and prosperity

The cabinet secretary said the rejection of the 2024 Finance Bill spoke to the need for fiscal discipline, a reason that made the government to implement austerity measures and prioritised essential social sectors among them education, health and reinforcing the importance of prudent financial management and resource optimisation.

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Some ODM and Luo leaders claim to have spoken with Raila Odinga by phone long after he’d died

Some ODM and Luo leaders claim to have spoken with Raila Odinga by phone long after he’d died

No one should waste our time claiming that we should wait until 2027 to decide how to vote, especially in the presidential race. Waziri Mbadi, let us be honest with the Luo community and with ODM that we cannot produce a viable presidential candidate in 2027.

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Lobby raises red flag over rise in pollution in Kenya despite ban on single-use plastics

Lobby raises red flag over rise in pollution in Kenya despite ban on single-use plastics

An environmental lobby group wants Kenya government to shield the country from adverse effects of using single-use plastics. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of Refill and Reuse Festival to Single-Use Plastics Festival last week, Greenpeace Africa Project Officer Hellen Dena said the country needs to transition to sustainable packaging...

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Kenya in penultimate stages of reviewing policies for research, artificial intelligence and science diplomacy

Kenya in penultimate stages of reviewing policies for research, artificial intelligence and science diplomacy

Secretary General of KAMMP Abdullah Bajaber emphasised the importance of government support, in enabling youth innovations to flourish.

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Absa Bank Kenya records 15 per cent growth with Ksh17 billion net earnings

Absa Bank Kenya records 15 per cent growth with Ksh17 billion net earnings

Absa Bank Kenya PLC Managing Director and CEO, Abdi Mohamed, stated that performance demonstrates the progress the bank is making in executing its strategic aspirations, while carefully navigating the dynamics in the operating landscape.

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Evolving pest pressures, stricter market demands push Kenya Flower Council into the red corner

Evolving pest pressures, stricter market demands push Kenya Flower Council into the red corner

Further, Eduardo explained that Verpixo works on a unique internal site of the mitochondrial membrane, giving it strong preventive and curative power against powdery mildew.

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Kenya rolls out national Ultra-Poor Graduation Strategy to address extreme poverty

Kenya rolls out national Ultra-Poor Graduation Strategy to address extreme poverty

Speaking during the launch, Principal Secretary for Social Protection and Senior Citizens Affairs Joseph Motari hailed the initiative as a transformative step in Kenya’s fight against extreme poverty.

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How President Ruto’s man accused of ethnic belligerence incenses voters in Malava with bottoms gyration ‘orders’

How President Ruto’s man accused of ethnic belligerence incenses voters in Malava with bottoms gyration ‘orders’

There are justifiable fears that the state is planning and is determined to get the seat at whatever cost. Deadly violence is anticipated if the state, which has deployed its machinery in the constituency interferes with the expected outcome.

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