Boost for Kajiado County as KETRACO completes key power line

PHOTO | Courtesy Kajiado County is expected to experience improved power supply following the completion of the Sultan Hamud Loitoktok power project. Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) says it has has energized the 132kV Sultan Hamud Loitoktok power transmission line whose total length is 120 kilometers. KETRACO says the project included an extension at the…

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High Court rules Affordable Housing levy constitutional

Justices Josephine Mong’are, Olga Sewe and John Chigiti. [Nancy Gitonga, Standard] The High Court has upheld the constitutionality of the 1.5 per cent Affordable Housing levy imposed on workers, dismissing claims of double taxation and discrimination.  In a ruling delivered by a three-judge bench comprising Justices Olga Sewe, John Chigiti and Josephine Mong’are, the court…

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Truth behind Asap Rocky’s & Joe Tacopina’s pursuit in acquiring Tranmere Rovers revealed

Mark Palios has revealed the truth about Asap Rocky and Joe Tacopina’s plans to acquire Tranmere Rovers Tranmere Rovers chairman Mark Palios has addressed recent speculation regarding a potential takeover involving A$AP Rocky and Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Joe Tacopina. Amidst reports linking the American rapper, whose real name is Rakim Myers, with a buyout…

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AFA bans avocado harvesting for export by sea

The Agricuture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of harvesting of four avocado varieties for export by sea with effect from October 25, 2024. The authority says the closure of harvesting of hass, pinkerton, fuerter and jumbo avocado varieties is due to insufficient stock currently available in the country. “The directorate has been…

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Julien Alfred shines with double honors at CANOC Sports Awards as Jamaicans miss

St. Lucia’s Olympic sprint champion Julien Alfred claimed two major awards at the inaugural CANOC Sports Awards, highlighting her stellar 2024 season and securing her place among the Caribbean’s top athletes. Olympic 100-meter champion Julien Alfred of St Lucia continued her remarkable 2024 season by claiming two prestigious awards at the inaugural Caribbean Association of National Olympic…

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Kiambu Preachers Complain of Harassment by Senior Government Officials

Religious leaders from Kiambu have raised allegations of intimidation by government officials, claiming that their churches are being closely monitored The pastors expressed concern about unknown people attending services and refusing to reveal their identities, causing fear among worshipers. They accused the chiefs and parliamentarians of scrutinizing their sermons and guests, suggesting that the government…

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