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EPRA Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices by Up to Ksh40
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EPRA Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices by Up to Ksh40

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the maximum retail prices for petroleum products, effective from April 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026. In a review released on Tuesday, April 14, EPRA increased fuel prices of…

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Trump Publicly Rebukes European PM After Refusing US Demands
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Trump Publicly Rebukes European PM After Refusing US Demands

US President Donald Trump has launched a public attack on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, marking a sharp break in relations between the U.S and Italy. The remarks were made during a phone interview with the Italian media outlet…

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New Evidence Exposes How Biden DOJ Weaponized Law to Target Republicans
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New Evidence Exposes How Biden DOJ Weaponized Law to Target Republicans

A newly released internal review by the U.S. Department of Justice reveals that officials under former President Joe Biden “weaponized” the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act to disproportionately target pro-life activists, many of…

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FBI Adds Kansas City Woman to America’s Ten Most Wanted List
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FBI Adds Kansas City Woman to America’s Ten Most Wanted List

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added KaShawn Nicola Roper, a Kansas City woman accused of murder, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, significantly expanding the national search for a suspect who has been on the run for…

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The Rising Reawakening of Securities Exchange Listings in East Africa
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The Rising Reawakening of Securities Exchange Listings in East Africa

Securities exchange deals with buying and selling of shares (Equities Capital Markets- ECM), bonds (Debt Capital Markets- DCM), commodities, and associated derivatives (options, futures, swaps, forwards). Firms may list shares to raise…

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Uganda Averts Fuel Crisis as Another Oil Shipment Heads to Mombasa Port
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Uganda Averts Fuel Crisis as Another Oil Shipment Heads to Mombasa Port

The Government of Uganda has announced that a fuel vessel carrying 119 million litres is expected to arrive at the Port of Mombasa on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the Uganda National Oil Company…

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CBK Licenses 32 More Digital Loan Apps as Total Hits 227
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CBK Licenses 32 More Digital Loan Apps as Total Hits 227

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of an additional 32 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). This brings the total number of approved firms to 227, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight in Kenya’s expanding digital…

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Democrat Spanberger Faces Pushback as Mike Johnson Raises $500K
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Democrat Spanberger Faces Pushback as Mike Johnson Raises $500K

Speaker Mike Johnson raised $500,000 to oppose a Democratic ballot measure in Virginia that would change the state’s congressional districts. Johnson headlined a rally on Saturday in Great Falls alongside former Gov. Glenn Youngkin. He…

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CBK Seeks to End Forced Insurance and Hidden Charges in Banks
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CBK Seeks to End Forced Insurance and Hidden Charges in Banks

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited public comments on the Draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework, which aims to address the growing threat of fraudulent financial transactions. CBK stated that the Framework has been…

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Breakdown of NPS Three Units and Their Command Structure in Kenya
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Breakdown of NPS Three Units and Their Command Structure in Kenya

The National Police Service (NPS) is organized into three main units that operate under a unified command to maintain law and order across the country. At the helm is the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, who provides overall…

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Italy Halts Automatic Renewal of Defense Deal with Israel
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Italy Halts Automatic Renewal of Defense Deal with Israel

Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defense agreement with Israel after 10 years, in consideration of the ongoing war in the Middle East. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 14, in Verona, Italian Prime Minister…

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Two Allegedly Shot Dead During Protests in Ishiara, Embu County
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Two Allegedly Shot Dead During Protests in Ishiara, Embu County

Two people have been allegedly shot and killed during confrontations between police and residents in Ishiara, Mbeere North, Embu County, following protests over the poor state of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital. The incident has sparked tension…

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China Warns US Over 50% Tariffs Linked to Iran Claims
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China Warns US Over 50% Tariffs Linked to Iran Claims

China has warned that it will retaliate if the United States keeps pushing for the tariff hike on the allegation that Beijing is supplying military support to Iran. The tariff hike follows US President Donald Trump’s warning that any…

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Explained: What Happens to Your Data When Apps Shut Down in Kenya
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Explained: What Happens to Your Data When Apps Shut Down in Kenya

Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, provides legal guidelines on how collected data should be handled when the data controller or apps are about to shut down. The act, in coordination with the the Data Protection (General) Regulations,…

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Explainer: How Hospitals Are Upgraded From One Level to Another
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Explainer: How Hospitals Are Upgraded From One Level to Another

Hospitals in Kenya are upgraded through a structured process guided by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council and the Ministry of Health. These standards fall under frameworks such as the Kenya Essential Package for Health…

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Motorists Issue Demands to Govt Over Fuel Prices Ahead of EPRA Review
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Motorists Issue Demands to Govt Over Fuel Prices Ahead of EPRA Review

The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has warned the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) against increasing fuel prices in its April and May 2026 review. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, MAK said that good…

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