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KRA Announces 4-Hour Shutdown of iTax System
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KRA Announces 4-Hour Shutdown of iTax System

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a four-hour temporary shutdown of its iTax system to allow for scheduled maintenance. In a public notice issued on Friday, the tax authority said the maintenance exercise will begin on…

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KWS Announces Full Resumption of Operations at Amboseli Airstrip
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KWS Announces Full Resumption of Operations at Amboseli Airstrip

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the full resumption of operations at the Amboseli Main Airstrip, following confirmation that the facility is safe and fully operational after flood damage. In a statement on May 8, KWS said…

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Truphena Muthoni Sets New Guinness World Record in Brazil
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Truphena Muthoni Sets New Guinness World Record in Brazil

Kenya’s environmental advocate Truphena Muthoni, HSC, has set a new Guinness World Record after hugging more than 1,200 trees in one hour in Brazil. In a statement on May 9, the Kenya Embassy in Brazil said the record was achieved on 8 May…

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Govt to Close Five Major Nairobi Roads from Monday Midnight
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Govt to Close Five Major Nairobi Roads from Monday Midnight

Motorists and residents in Nairobi have been warned to brace for traffic disruptions ahead of the Africa Forward Summit set to take place in the city from May 11 to May 12. In a public advisory issued by the Office of the Government…

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Employers Push Back on 12% Wage Increase After Ruto’s Directive
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Employers Push Back on 12% Wage Increase After Ruto’s Directive

Employers, under the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), have called for engagement through established labour institutions after President William Ruto’s directive on a 12% wage increase, citing rising business costs. In a statement…

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Dr Zachary Onyonka: Former Minister and First Kisii Man to Earn a PhD
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Dr Zachary Onyonka: Former Minister and First Kisii Man to Earn a PhD

Former minister and father of Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, Dr Zachary Onyonka, born in 1939, was a prominent Kenyan politician and the first Kisii man to earn a PhD. Onyonka first came into the public limelight in 1969 when he vied for…

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KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Uhuru Highway
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KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Uhuru Highway

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary night closure of a section of Uhuru Highway (A8 Road) to allow for highway maintenance works. In a notice dated April 30, 2026, KeNHA said the affected section runs…

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African Legends Who Belong Among the Greatest Footballers of All Time
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African Legends Who Belong Among the Greatest Footballers of All Time

For decades, Africa has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time. Players who not only succeeded in top European leagues but also carried their nations onto the global stage, leaving behind moments that still resonate with…

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Oburu Speaks on His Health After Resurfacing
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Oburu Speaks on His Health After Resurfacing

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has resurfaced after two weeks away from the public eye. Oburu was last seen publicly on April 20 during the ODM Youth League Convention held at Jamhuri Grounds…

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DL Group Addresses Reports of Possible Asset Sales
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DL Group Addresses Reports of Possible Asset Sales

DL Group of Companies has dismissed online reports claiming that the group or any of its entities is in talks to sell its tea assets. In a notice issued on May 7, the company said the claims are inaccurate and misleading and do not reflect…

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