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5 Jul 2022 - We have a mandate to return to the farm and ensure 100 per cent utilisation of the available land.

5 Jul 2022 - It is now almost a daily occurrence to find TV and print headline stories on the cost of living, with a focus on the escalating price of unga.

5 Jul 2022 - Kenya is the world's fourth biggest flower exporter.

5 Jul 2022 - The popularity of Prof George Wajackoyah means that it is time to open a serious debate about whether to legalise marijuana in Kenya.

5 Jul 2022 - There was a 16.6 per cent in the value of imports at Sh593.2  billion, from Sh 508.7 billion the previous year.

5 Jul 2022 - So far, the new facility has milled 1,828 tonnes of coffee.

5 Jul 2022 - Catholic radicals and Protestant zealots are actively trying to impose their religious beliefs onto the public realm.

5 Jul 2022 - One in three women globally is subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a non-partner.

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: 2 minutes Election observers yesterday warned that unregulated use of campaign cash could open floodgates for voter bribery and use of dirty […]

5 Jul 2022 - Chinese authorities could dip into strategic pork reserves in a bid to rein in prices of the staple meat, Beijing's top economic planner said Tuesday. In 2019, authorities said they would free up land to restore pork production to pre-swine fever levels…

5 Jul 2022 - The anonymous face of a new arrival towered over Prince William at the unveiling of a national memorial to the "Windrush" generation of Caribbean migrants in London last month. On the day the migrants arrived, a young London photographer named Howard…

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: < 1 minute Kenyan legislators are among the highest paid in the world, making competition for elective seats stiff. On average, an MP […]

5 Jul 2022 - Nollywood stars are being dragged over the sad condition of veteran actor Aguba, who is reported to be homeless as fans ask why they don't help each other.

5 Jul 2022 - Suspected jihadists killed at least 27 people in attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso at the weekend, sources said Monday.

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: 2 minutes The bitter fallout between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto has exploded into a distasteful national spectacle of […]

5 Jul 2022 - Top officials from the United States and China held a "candid" video call on Tuesday to discuss global economic challenges, especially regarding supply chains. Yellen and Liu "discussed macroeconomic and financial developments in the United States and…

5 Jul 2022 - In a twist, Mwaniki said the two were holding on to Wakathate’s body in the belief that she will resurrect.

5 Jul 2022 - Up to 1,310 cattle to be slaughtered to provide relief meat to vulnerable households. Locals urged to destock to ease pressure on pasture.

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: < 1 minute Printing of ballot papers for next month’s election is expected to start any time now. Sources within the electoral commission […]

5 Jul 2022 - Asian markets rose Tuesday on growing speculation US President Joe Biden is about to roll back some of the Trump-era tariffs on Chinese goods as he looks for ways to rein in inflation, though sentiment remains at a premium owing to fears of a recession.

5 Jul 2022 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his defence minister to continue the offensive in Ukraine after Russia captured the city of Lysychansk. Mr Putin was shown on Russian TV calling on forces on other fronts to pursue their aims according to “…

5 Jul 2022 - Rain-swollen rivers spilled mud-brown waters across swathes of Sydney on Tuesday, swamping homes and roads while forcing thousands to flee. Much of the flooding has occurred in a major river system downstream of western Sydney's Warragamba Dam, which has…

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: 3 minutes Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared a total of 16,098 candidates to compete for political seats in the […]

5 Jul 2022 - Under the steady hum of a ceiling fan, Ahmed Othman weaves golden threads through black fabric, creating Koranic verses, a century after his grandfather's work adorned the Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque. "For a whole year, 10 craftsmen" would work on the…

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: 3 minutes Deputy President William Ruto yesterday said he did not regret pushing the President to stay on course and fight for […]

5 Jul 2022 - "Business is back", exclaims Abdullah Mekhlafi at the shop where he sells prayer mats in Islam's holiest city, which is preparing for the biggest influx of hajj pilgrims since the coronavirus pandemic began. "We had few customers (during the last two…

5 Jul 2022 - It's still dark when the line starts forming outside an electronics store in Tokyo, as desperate gamers try to snag the latest PlayStation or Xbox despite chronic shortages in Japan. Tetsuya, 50, has been trying to get a console since February and lined…

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: < 1 minute Leaders in Lagdera, Garissa County have urged the government to move with speed and arrest bandits who killed two people […]

5 Jul 2022 - Canadian diplomats were denied access to the trial of Canadian-Chinese tycoon Xiao Jianhua in China, Ottawa's embassy in Beijing said in a statement on Tuesday, a day after the businessman stood trial. Our attendance was denied by Chinese authorities,"…

5 Jul 2022 - At an Islamic boarding school in a sleepy neighbourhood on the outskirts of the Indonesian city Yogyakarta, the sound of Koranic recitation is nowhere to be heard. It is a daunting religious education for children who have never learned about religion or…

5 Jul 2022 - Will there be nuclear war? Ukrainians want to know "if nuclear war will happen, if they should leave their country, if their loved ones are in danger", astrologer Olena Umanets told AFP. "Russia will explode in March 2023," predicted the 38-year-old…

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: < 1 minute UDA leaders in Mombasa now claim their opponents were planning chaos to scare away their supporters from participating in the […]

5 Jul 2022 - Five years after the #MeToo movement sent shockwaves around the world with tales of unreported sexual harassment and assault, Canada's Quebec province is moving to ensure victims are heard in court.

5 Jul 2022 - Kenya has officially launched the Nairobi International Financial Centre in a drive to deepen Nairobi’s status as an African financial hub. The Center is expected to market Kenya as the investment destination of choice for global conglomerates. Head of…

5 Jul 2022 - The Kenya Bureau of Standards has published more than two hundred standards targeting different sectors of the economy. The standards have been categorized into seven groups targeting Food and Agriculture, Chemical, Cosmetics standards, Services, Leather…

5 Jul 2022 - Lack of access to information on available affirmative action funds and investment opportunities have been identified as key challenges bedeviling women in business. As such stakeholders are banking on the implementation of a Common Agenda for Women’s…

5 Jul 2022 - Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France on Tuesday with a huge military parade, but memories of violence during the colonial period continue to overshadow ties between the two.

5 Jul 2022 - Kenyans have been urged to consider insurance consultation before committing to health insurance packages, in order to narrow down on the most ideal insurance for their lifestyle. Minet Kenya says insurance uptake in the country stagnates below 3%,…

5 Jul 2022 - The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has been barred from gazetting the names of Mombasa gubernatorial candidates and printing the ballot papers until a case in which Mike Sonko is challenging his omission is heard and determined. The…

5 Jul 2022 - The national prayer committee is calling on Kenyans to continue praying for the country as it moves closer to the general elections. Committee chairperson Bishop Jesse Ireri says the current political situation calls for a stronger relationship with God…

5 Jul 2022 - Human rights activists want the government to demonstrate that its doing its best to protect women and girls from sexual violence during the electioneering period. Mulika Wabakaji Campaign Consortium which brings together over 30 Civil Society…

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: < 1 minute National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) in conjunction with the Ministry of Interior has launched a two-day peace caravan in […]

5 Jul 2022 - Deputy President William Ruto says he does not regret supporting President Uhuru Kenyatta in the 2013 and 2017 general elections. Speaking in Meru in reference to a leaked audio, the Deputy President said he acted in the best interest of the President as…

5 Jul 2022 - Police are still searching for a gunman who shot dead six people at a Fourth of July Independence Day parade near the US city of Chicago, officials say. The event in the city of Highland Park was suddenly halted shortly after several shots were heard.…

5 Jul 2022 - The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Deputy Presidential Candidate Martha Karua has called on the Maa community to turn out in large numbers and vote for Raila Odinga next month. Karua says Raila has the community’s interests at heart and will work to ensure…

5 Jul 2022 - A man in Nairobi’s Maringo estate has caught the eyes of locals with his unique artistic creations. Boniface Maina a carpenter has a wide range of art and furniture, but it is two of his latest pieces of work that is providing fodder both online and in…

5 Jul 2022 - Agano Party Presidential Candidate David Mwaure Waihiga launched his manifesto detailing his plans for the country should he ascend to power come August.In his 12 point manisfesto Mwaure said his government will focus on eliminating corruption, wastage…

5 Jul 2022 - From access to free quality education, addressing the national teacher shortage, improving learning outcomes to implementing a sustainable school feeding programme, education remains a hot topic ahead of the 2022 general election. Serfine Achieng’…

5 Jul 2022 - A close look at the profile of Sally Kosgei. The post The cabinets | Sally Kosgei appeared first on KBC.

5 Jul 2022 - Reading Time: 4 minutes At least 18 pioneer governors who lost their seats in the 2017 are seeking a comeback in next month’s General-Election. […]