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  Musk said his “time allocation to Doge” would “drop significantly” starting next month. He would, he said, spend only one to two days per week on government matters “as long as the president would like me to do so and as long as it’s useful”. Read More

  NAIROOBI, Kenya Apr 23 – A new Afrobarometer survey released on Earth Day shows most Kenyans aware of climate change say it is worsening their lives and want stronger action from both the government and wealthy nations. Out of 28 African countries surveyed, 62% of Kenyans are aware of climate change. Among them, 80% say Read More

  Waititu, who has been in prison since February following his conviction in a corruption case, is seeking to be released on bond pending the hearing and determination of his appeal. Read More

  Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has invited public feedback on the draft Sugar Development Levy Order 2025 and its accompanying regulatory impact statement. In a public notice issued on April 22, Kagwe announced that the Ministry of Agriculture is in the final stages of gazetting the draft Sugar Development Levy Order, 2025, in line with Section 40(1) of the Sugar Act No. 11 of 2024. “In compliance with the provisions of the Sugar Act and the Statutory Instruments Act (No. 23 of 2013), the Ministry informs the public of the availability of the draft Sugar Development Levy Order 2025 and the draft Regulatory Impact Statement,” said Kagwe. He explained that
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  Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has strongly criticized President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of undermining the gains achieved under Kenya’s devolved system of governance. In a statement released on Monday, April 22, 2025, Nyong’o urged the national government to respect the 2010 Constitution and allow counties to run devolved functions without interference. He cited the ongoing dispute over the management of road funds as evidence of the national government’s reluctance to fully implement devolution. Nyong’o questioned the relevance of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERA), arguing that these institutions should be phased out if the government is committed to empowering county governments.
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  Seven Chinese nationals have been sentenced for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Wei-Wei River in Sigor, Pokot Central Sub-County, Kenya. The group—Wang Youping, Xian Zhenming, He Zhouming, Wang Xiaodong, Zhao Zhenwei, Guan Qiang, and Deng Chun—faced charges of unlawful mining at the Kapenguria Law Courts. They were arrested on February 12, 2025, in a joint operation conducted by the Mining Investigations Unit and officials from the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs. Authorities uncovered illegal mining operations in progress, seizing machinery and vehicles at the site. It was also confirmed that the accused lacked valid mining licenses, according to the Office of the Director of Public
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  Lawmakers are calling on transport authorities to take urgent action against reckless miraa drivers, citing growing concerns over road safety on major Kenyan highways. During a debate in the National Assembly, Members of Parliament raised the alarm over the dangerous behavior of miraa transporters, particularly on the busy Nairobi-Meru highway. Several MPs shared firsthand accounts of near-collisions and road hazards involving miraa vehicles, describing the drivers as a mounting threat to public safety. The MPs blamed lax enforcement and called on the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Ministry of Transport to act decisively and restore order on the roads. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula led the call
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  President William Ruto on Tuesday, April 22, appointed Jaoko Oburu Odinga as the Special Advisor on Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods in the Executive Office of the President. This appointment comes as part of the government’s broader efforts to focus on economic inclusion and poverty reduction in Kenya. Jaoko, the son of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga and nephew of Raila Odinga, announced the news in a heartfelt statement shared on his official X account. He expressed deep gratitude to both President Ruto and Raila Odinga for their trust and support. “I wish to take this opportunity to give special thanks to H.E. President William Samoei Ruto for granting me an
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  Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata is set to travel to the United States to attend two high-profile investment conferences aimed at positioning Murang’a County as a premier industrial hub. Speaking to the media, Kang’ata said the conferences will highlight Murang’a’s potential across several key sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, recreation, and sports. The two events will take place in Washington, D.C., and Boston. “The first meeting will be in Washington on Saturday, April 26, starting at 2 p.m., while the second will be held on Sunday, April 27, at KCIC-Pacific Highway, Federal Way, also at 2 p.m.,” Kang’ata announced. The U.S. engagements will build momentum toward the Murang’a Investment Conference 2025, themed “Unlocking
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  Titus Wekesa Sifuna appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday under a miscellaneous application as authorities intensify investigations into alleged cyber offenses linked to his social media activity. The prosecution asked the court to detain Sifuna, 22, for seven days to allow detectives more time to complete their inquiries. According to investigators, Sifuna used an X (formerly Twitter) account with the username “I must go” to post content targeting President William Ruto and his family. The prosecution said the remarks triggered widespread public backlash and posed a serious risk to national peace and cohesion. Prosecutors argued that the content—comprising both messages and images—amounted to hate speech with the potential
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