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KRA Removes Bottled Water Excise Duty as New Tax Law Takes Effect
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KRA Removes Bottled Water Excise Duty as New Tax Law Takes Effect

In a major shift for the beverage industry, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has scrapped the excise duty on all manufactured and imported bottled water. The tax relief stems from key amendments introduced through the Finance Act 2026,…

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Dangote’s Kenya Refinery to Refine 700,000 Barrels Daily
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Dangote’s Kenya Refinery to Refine 700,000 Barrels Daily

Dangote Industries Limited says the East African oil refinery it plans to build in Kenya will process 700,000 barrels of oil per day. The company views the project as a major move in its plan to expand across Africa and improve fuel supply…

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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week
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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week

This special weekly collection takes you on a rollercoaster through Kenyan social media’s humor-filled landscape, showcasing the best of internet hilarity with witty quips, hilarious observations, and random photos.

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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues
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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues

Kick off a new and productive week on a lighter note by exploring the hilarious world of Kenyan Twitter. We’ve handpicked the funniest and most trending posts on X to help you shake off those back-to-work Monday blues.

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Nyoro: I Will Not Be Pushed Around After Leaving UDA
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Nyoro: I Will Not Be Pushed Around After Leaving UDA

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has officially confirmed that he has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, saying deep frustration and a sense of alienation drove his decision. Speaking in his constituency on Saturday,…

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Rights Group Calls on Kenyans to Join Saba Saba March on July 7, 2026
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Rights Group Calls on Kenyans to Join Saba Saba March on July 7, 2026

Kenyans have been encouraged to join the Saba Saba March on July 7, 2026, to honour victims of alleged killings and enforced disappearances and to demand accountability through peaceful, lawful means. The Social Justice Centres Working…

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The Best Sports Betting Sites in Kenya as of 2026
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The Best Sports Betting Sites in Kenya as of 2026

Betting is woven into everyday Kenyan life, from the boda boda stage to the office WhatsApp group, and almost all of it happens on any phone. With so many sites competing for your money, picking the right one matters: it shapes how fast…

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KeNHA Reveals Major Breakthrough in Nithi Bridge Project
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KeNHA Reveals Major Breakthrough in Nithi Bridge Project

Construction at Nithi Bridge has inched forward after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) received permission to access land needed for the project. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 1, the agency said the National Land…

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Treasury Receives Sh204.3 Billion From Safaricom Stake Sale
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Treasury Receives Sh204.3 Billion From Safaricom Stake Sale

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government expects to receive Sh204.3 billion from the sale of an additional 20 percent stake in Safaricom today (Friday, July 3), marking the conclusion of one of Kenya’s largest…

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Check Out the New Look Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium (PHOTOS)
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Check Out the New Look Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium (PHOTOS)

The government has mapped out ambitious plans to transform Siaya County’s Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium into a modern sports complex with a capacity of 20,000 spectators. In a statement on Thursday, July 2, Sports Principal Secretary…

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Government Tightens Drug Import Rules to Fight Fake Medicines
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Government Tightens Drug Import Rules to Fight Fake Medicines

The government has halted parallel importation of medicines and other health technologies, seeking to tighten oversight of pharmaceutical imports and shield Kenyans from substandard and falsified medical products. Health Cabinet Secretary…

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Mbadi Responds to Critics Over State House Renovation Budget
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Mbadi Responds to Critics Over State House Renovation Budget

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the Executive’s budget allocation, saying renovations at State House are necessary because the House on the Hill has been neglected for years. In response to criticism over the spending, Mbadi…

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Why the High Court Stopped NTSA’s Annual Car Inspection Plan
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Why the High Court Stopped NTSA’s Annual Car Inspection Plan

The High Court has stepped in to block the controversial vehicle inspection directive, bringing temporary relief to millions of private car owners. Justice Francis Kyambia issued conservatory orders suspending the National Transport and…

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