Govt suspends export of raw veneer

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has announced the suspension of exports of raw veneer materials. The decision announced by Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will take effect immediately. Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has also been directed not to issue any “no objection letter”…

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Museveni calls out Babu Owino over ‘involvement’ in Uganda politics

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. [Foreign Office, X] Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has hit out at Embakasi East MP Babu Owino over his alleged involvement in the country’s politics. Museveni on Tuesday at Nairobi’s State House claimed he receives intelligent reports that harbor Babu’s names almost always. According to Museveni, Babu…

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Dongo Kundu Compensation Begins: KES.1.4 Billion Set Aside for Affected Residents

The government has commenced compensating individuals affected by the Dongo Kundu project in Mombasa and Kwale counties. On Monday, August 26, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced that the compensation exercise will cost Kes.1.4 billion. “The compensation process will begin this week, demonstrating the government’s commitment to the smooth implementation of the Dongo…

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We paid heavy price for being your friend – former Nigerian President Obasanjo, Ruto remind Raila

During a high-profile event at State House, Nairobi, on August 27, 2024, President William Ruto and former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo openly reflected on the significant personal costs they endured due to their association with Raila Odinga. The State House occasion marked the launch of Raila’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. AUC…

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Kenyan junior athletes eye global medals in Peru

Mercy Chepkemoi, Sheila Jebet, Andrew Kiptoo, and Ishmael Kipkurui will start Kenya’s medal hunt on the first day of the 20th World Athletics under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, tonight. Bragging of  national titles in 3,000m and 5,000m, Mercy Chepkemoi will partner with Sheila Jebet in the 5,000m final from 1:25am. It will be followed by…

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Rigathi Gachagua Praises Raila Odinga's Leadership, Says They Only Differed During Elections

President William Ruto led the launch of Raila Odinga's campaign for the AUC chairmanship Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua praised Raila, recognizing his great contribution to African unity He said he has received comments from the public about Raila's candidacy in the AUC, revealing that everyone is behind him Nairobi – President William Ruto has officially…

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Ruto: Africa must tackle climate change, security risks with unified strategy

President William Ruto. President William Ruto, through a speech delivered by Aden Bare Duale, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, called for a unified African approach to address the intertwined challenges of climate change, peace, and security. Speaking during the African Union (AU) Member State Consultation on the Development of a Common…

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Eight top players missing from Engin Firat’s Harambee Stars squad for 2025 AFCON qualifiers

The six notable absentees from Harambee Stars provisional squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia. As head coach Engin Firat unveiled the provisional Harambee Stars squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia, the exclusion of several key players has sparked discussions among fans and…

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