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NACADA dismisses bhang legalisation push
June 9, 2021
NACADA dismisses bhang legalisation push
The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has dismissed a push to legalise marijuana, popularly…
Kenya receives Ksh.5 billion donation from WHO
June 9, 2021
Kenya receives Ksh.5 billion donation from WHO
The fight against bilharzia and intestinal worms in the country has received a major boost after the World Health Organisation…
Safaricom to help transform Ethiopia, says Uhuru
June 9, 2021
Safaricom to help transform Ethiopia, says Uhuru
President Uhuru Kenyatta has told Ethiopians that the entry of Kenya’s technology giant Safaricom will help transform their country by…
Isiolo residents face severe famine
June 9, 2021
Isiolo residents face severe famine
About 45 percent of the population in Isiolo County is faced by a severe famine following devastating drought, seasonal floods…
KNEC appoints Dr. David Njeng’ere as CEO for a 5-year term
June 9, 2021
KNEC appoints Dr. David Njeng’ere as CEO for a 5-year term
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has appointed Dr. David Njeng’ere to serve as Chief Executive Officer effective July 1,…
KRA to deregister over 60,000 pins due to non-compliance
June 9, 2021
KRA to deregister over 60,000 pins due to non-compliance
Over 66,269 Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) pins are set to be deregistered by the taxman effective June 10, 2021. According…
MasterCard Foundation donates Ksh.140.2 billion to Africa’s COVID-19 response
June 9, 2021
MasterCard Foundation donates Ksh.140.2 billion to Africa’s COVID-19 response
The MasterCard Foundation announced a Ksh.140.2 billion (US$1.3 billion) donation to Africa to help the continent’s response to the coronavirus…
Kenya inks deal with USAID, FAO to train vets on transboundary animal diseases
June 8, 2021
Kenya inks deal with USAID, FAO to train vets on transboundary animal diseases
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and…
Agency in dams contracts to pay KRA Ksh.643 million
June 8, 2021
Agency in dams contracts to pay KRA Ksh.643 million
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been allowed to demand Ksh643 million in taxes after the Tax Appeal Tribunal dismissed…
India’s Koo app launches in Nigeria after Twitter suspension
June 8, 2021
India’s Koo app launches in Nigeria after Twitter suspension
Indian micro-blogging social media company Koo is expanding its footprints in Nigeria, this is according to the company co-founder Aprameya…