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  Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has declared her ambition to lead Kenya one day, unveiling an ambitious, grassroots-driven plan to transform the country’s economy through cottage industries and value addition. Speaking passionately about her vision, Wamuchomba pledged to harness local labor and convert it into sustainable wealth by investing in small-scale manufacturing and local production. “One day I will lead this country. I will turn around available labour to riches,” she affirmed. At the heart of her plan is the creation of cottage industries in every community. She envisions every household with a backyard becoming a mini-factory, producing items like toothpicks, towels, pots, spoons, and belts for domestic use. To support this initiative,
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  Kenyan businesses could soon face penalties of up to Ksh100,000 if a proposed law requiring them to accept cash payments is passed by Parliament. The Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, currently before the National Assembly, seeks to make it mandatory for all businesses operating in physical locations to accept cash for transactions not exceeding Ksh100,000. The Bill also prohibits businesses from charging higher prices to customers who opt to pay in cash, aiming to promote fairness and inclusivity in how goods and services are paid for. According to the Bill, “Businesses selling goods and services in person must accept cash payments for transactions of up to Sh100,000. Additionally, it
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  Commercial banks in Kenya have begun lowering their lending rates following the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) recent move to slash its base rate by 75 basis points, bringing it down to 10 percent. The regulator announced the cut as part of efforts to boost private sector activity and make credit more accessible amid a high-cost economic environment. This latest reduction marks the fifth consecutive rate cut since August 2024, when the CBK’s benchmark rate stood at 12.75 percent. In total, the central bank has now cut the rate by 2.75 percent over the past nine months. The policy shift has started to yield action on the ground. KCB Bank
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  The Ministry of Health has unveiled a nationwide strategy to address the sharp rise in gambling addiction, particularly among young Kenyans lured by online betting platforms like Aviator. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni raised the alarm on Monday, expressing deep concern over the increasing number of youth falling into gambling-related addiction. She described the issue as an emerging public health crisis that demands immediate and coordinated intervention. “In response to this emerging public health threat, the ministry has constituted a Rapid Response Team to provide a coordinated and multi-sectoral approach to the crisis,” she said. As part of the ministry’s swift action, officials have launched a dedicated helpline for
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  Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba is taking a stand following a troubling incident where a female passenger was allegedly assaulted and robbed on a Mash Poa bus. This event reportedly took place last week during a trip to Mombasa. In a letter dated April 21, Senator Orwoba reached out to the Mash Poa management, demanding a detailed report on the incident. She urged the company to shed light on the measures taken by their staff and management, emphasizing the need for this report by the end of April 22. “Given the gravity of the situation, I urge you to prioritize this matter and provide a full incident report detailing the events
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  A court in Nairobi has allowed Kenyan police to detain Abdul Zahir Qadir, a former…
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  A court in Nairobi has allowed Kenyan police to detain Abdul Zahir Qadir, a former…
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  According to a statement by the Holy See Press Office, the ceremony will also include the placement of Pope Francis’ body into the coffin—a significant step in the Church’s traditional mourning and burial process. Read More

  Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has sensationally claimed that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki accused…
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  Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has dismissed claims that he has been holding secret…
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