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Doctors raise alarm over new Covid-19 variant in Kenya
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the JN.1 strain as a "variant of interest" since it can evade the immune system and transmit more easily than other currently circulating variants.
Life in death row: Accounts from former convict on death sentence protocols
Charged with murder and sentenced to death row, Pete Ouko served eighteen years in prison from 1998. He is today a free man after a presidential pardon.
Mitchell Cotts denies claims contaminated sugar nabbed in Mombasa was released to the market
Mitchell Cotts CFS director in charge of operations James Rariaya said samples have been taken for laboratory and quality assurance testing by KEBS and that no sugar has been released for consumption.
Gov't proposes amendments threatening National Lands Commission's authority
Lawmakers have approved the publication of a bill on land buying firms that if passed will widen the reach of the governments hand into land dealing companies who will be compelled to pay Ksh.500 million as licensing fees before they are cleared for registration.
CJ Koome stands firm, defends Judiciary against claims of capture by Executive
The CJ affirmed that the Judiciary is independent in the execution of its mandate of justice; this following following a series of sustained attacks by the Executive on the Judiciary, where President William Ruto accused unnamed judges of corruption.
Kenya floods death toll climbs to 154
Monday morning, River Voi burst its banks the rising waters left at least five thousand families in Msambweni, Tanzania and Kaloleni areas in Voi, Taita Taveta County stranded and displaced after submerging their homes and sweeping away their property.
KRA clarifies new tax on travellers personal items worth over Ksh.75K
The taxman came under intense online scrutiny after issuing a directive seeking to tax travellers or passengers arriving into the country from international destinations to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with items worth USD500 and above, which is equivalent to Ksh.75,000....
Owners of three local oil companies awarded lucrative new Gov't tender unmasked
The new government policy has been met with cynicism by industry players. For starters, the government-to-government arrangement was structured to restrict participation to only State-owned national oil corporations of the Gulf states.
What exactly is in tear gas? Experts weigh in on its effects and the need for controlled use
Tear gas is a chemical weapon banned in war, but is legal in Kenya for law enforcement purposes.Experts warn that there should be controlled use of it, raising concerns about the effects the substance could have on young children.
Long COVID and its devastating impact on peoples lives
Wachuka Gichohi shared her experience of living with Long COVID, and the impact it has had on her physical and mental health, and ability to work.