Court in Nairobi declines Director of Public Prosecutions application to terminate $2.8m theft case

Court in Nairobi declines Director of Public Prosecutions application to terminate $2.8m theft case

Milimani Chief Magistrate Rose Ndombi on Tuesday ruled that criminal proceedings against Honey Khatwani, a director of Oki General Trading Limited, should proceed in accordance with the law.

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Lake Victoria is not just a source of fish and livelihoods it’s spring of hope for hundreds of families

Lake Victoria is not just a source of fish and livelihoods it’s spring of hope for hundreds of families

The 2024 breakdown is as follows: Inland capture: 86,500 metric tonnes (valued at Ksh14.5 billion), marine catches; 48,500 metric tonnes (valued at Ksh18.6 billion) and aquaculture (fish farming) 33,400 metric tonnes (valued at Ksh9.9 billion).

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How Middle East turmoil has global economy and in turn reshaping lifestyle in central Kenya

How Middle East turmoil has global economy and in turn reshaping lifestyle in central Kenya

For many Kenyans, salaries and daily earnings have remained the stagnant while expenses continue to skyrocket leading to severe financial struggles.

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Seaweed farmers along Kenyan coast of the Indian Ocean battle distance, poverty and climate change to restore marine ecosystems

Seaweed farmers along Kenyan coast of the Indian Ocean battle distance, poverty and climate change to restore marine ecosystems

Jimbo Youth Group says mangrove restoration has already transformed local communities. The group, which began conserving mangroves in 2004, says carbon financing projects have generated millions of shillings used to renovate schools, madrassas and community facilities across Vanga, Jimbo and Kiwegu villages.

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As Kenya marked 63rd Independence Day, Mau Mau descendants renewed push for reparations

As Kenya marked 63rd Independence Day, Mau Mau descendants renewed push for reparations

Daniel Kamau revealed that during a recent African Union (AU) meeting he attended, more than 50 ambassadors acknowledged the suffering endured by Africans under British colonial rule.

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Ultra vires: High Court in Nairobi dumps Cabinet Secretary Duale’s order to Mt Kenya University to stop oral health degrees

Ultra vires: High Court in Nairobi dumps Cabinet Secretary Duale’s order to Mt Kenya University to stop oral health degrees

In the landmark ruling, the court affirmed that the programme is legally accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and therefore remains valid and operational. The judges further ruled that the ministry of health acted outside its legal mandate when it attempted to interfere with the university programme.

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Senator says corruption in Kenya has hit ‘emergency’ level, wants President Ruto to crack whip to save economy

Senator says corruption in Kenya has hit ‘emergency’ level, wants President Ruto to crack whip to save economy

Speaking in Homa Bay, Mr Kajwang’ said Kenya losses approximately Ksh900 billion every year to corruption, which he noted is equivalent to a third of the national budget. He raised alarm over the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), which he said more than half of it is stolen.

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Kenyan flower exporters source new markets in North America, Asia and Eastern Europe to mitigate high export costs

Kenyan flower exporters source new markets in North America, Asia and Eastern Europe to mitigate high export costs

In a speech read on his behalf by Dorah Odundo of the Horticultural Crops Directorate at a press briefing in Nairobi ahead of next week’s International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2026, Kundu said the government continues to implement policies to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness.

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Family Bank first quarter profits jump 52.6 per cent to $12.3 million from $7.7 million in same period last year

Family Bank first quarter profits jump 52.6 per cent to $12.3 million from $7.7 million in same period last year

According to the bank, total operating income rose by 22.1 per cent to Ksh6 billion from Ksh4.9 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year.

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700 marine species trafficked from Kenya seized at Argentina’s Ezeiza International Airport

700 marine species trafficked from Kenya seized at Argentina’s Ezeiza International Airport

Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in what conservationists describe as a major bust of exotic aquatic wildlife destined for the ornamental pet trade. The seizure took place on April 26 at Ezeiza International Airport near Buenos Aires in an operation involving Argentina’s Environmental...

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