KRA impounds 21,600 smart phones smuggled into Kenya via Eldoret Airport

KRA impounds 21,600 smart phones smuggled into Kenya via Eldoret Airport

KRA is actively engaged in unearthing tax evasion schemes in order to boost tax revenue compliance as well as adherence to tax laws and procedures, hence ensuring fair trade is maintained within the market.

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US, Israel skip world summit on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

US, Israel skip world summit on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon, said, describing the event as a “circus.” Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday. France and five other states are expected to also formally do so this week.

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Living in limbo: Rejected by kin and kith, Murang’a’s East African school games shot putt hero cries out for ministry support

Living in limbo: Rejected by kin and kith, Murang’a’s East African school games shot putt hero cries out for ministry support

The Grade Eight pupil at Ndeera Primary and Junior School in Makuyu lives alone in a small rented shack, two kilometres from the school compound. The shack is a single room with a tiny bed in the corner. The bed serves as both his dining table and study area.

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Mirror images or complementarity? Fans wonder if Man City and Arsenal managers are football’s Siamese twins

Mirror images or complementarity? Fans wonder if Man City and Arsenal managers are football’s Siamese twins

Last season, Arteta was promoting the idea of two squads to cope with the packed calendar, while Guardiola was an outlier, complaining about having a bloated squad. Arsenal have improved their depth drastically to reach a head count of 25, but it is Guardiola who has moved position by starting the season carrying 26 senior players for the first time.

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Football bosses make modest alterations in league structure, retain Kanya Premier League format for 2025-26 season

Football bosses make modest alterations in league structure, retain Kanya Premier League format for 2025-26 season

According to a press statement by FKF, the 2025-26 league season that kicked off in on September 19, 2025, will run through to June 2026, maintaining the traditional nine-month calendar.

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As Kenya grapples with illicit alcohol consumption, Eldoret leads North Rift region in counterfeits peddling  

As Kenya grapples with illicit alcohol consumption, Eldoret leads North Rift region in counterfeits peddling  

From the legal front, Jackline Kiptoo from the ODPP in Nandi County addressed the importance of strong evidence in securing convictions for alcohol and drug-related offences.

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Israel’s mass killing of Gaza aid seekers: Civilians die by starvation and deprivation when aid is blocked

Israel’s mass killing of Gaza aid seekers: Civilians die by starvation and deprivation when aid is blocked

The frequency and lethality of attacks has dramatically escalated since the GHF began operating at the end of May. In the 17 months between January 2024 and May 27 this year, we recorded 663 fatalities. In just three months since then, more than 2,200 people have been killed.

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Kenya’s irrigation department adopts drone, GIS technologies for efficiency in food production

Kenya’s irrigation department adopts drone, GIS technologies for efficiency in food production

Kani said the department will continue engaging stakeholders to identify and scale technologies that can bridge existing gaps in irrigation management while promoting accountability and efficiency in the sector.

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East Africa to press for stronger conservation of Lake Victoria at climate summit in Brazil

East Africa to press for stronger conservation of Lake Victoria at climate summit in Brazil

With more than 40 million people relying on Lake Victoria for food, water and livelihoods, the degradation of water quality poses a growing regional threat. The EAC is expected to use the report to lobby for stronger commitments at COP30, with Mukubwa saying the aim is to ensure global recognition of the lake’s importance and mobilise support for urgent conservation measures.

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