Govt Approves 13 New Second-Generation Alcohol Manufacturers

The government has allowed 13 additional manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcohol to resume operations. According to the Ministry of Interior, this approval increases the total number of authorized manufacturers and distillers of second-generation brews in the country to 15. On March 6, 2024, the government announced a 25-point enforcement program to suppress the manufacture,…

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Chebet going for glory in Paris

From Left: Kenya’s 800m team to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Lilian Odira, Mary Moraa and Vivian Chebet during a training session at Nyayo Stadium, on Thursday. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] They say one man’s poison is another man’s meat. This has been the case involving Africa champion Sarah Moraa and African Games bronze medallist Vivian…

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Elevating Gachagua to Presidency Would Be a Disaster for Kenya, Oburu Oginga Warns Against Calls for Ruto’s Resignation

Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga has voiced serious concerns regarding the mounting calls for President William Ruto’s resignation, warning that they could potentially thrust the country into instability. Citing constitutional provisions, Dr. Oginga pointed out that President Ruto’s resignation would automatically elevate Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to the presidency, a prospect he vehemently criticized. During…

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Road safety lobbies call for overhaul of NTSA following CS Murkomen’s exit

The departure of Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen should trigger a comprehensive overhaul of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to address the rampant road accidents that claim lives daily, road safety advocacy groups have urged. Welcoming President William Ruto’s dismissal of Murkomen following weeks of intense demonstrations led by Gen-Z, the…

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Tough week ahead for President Ruto

President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Nyandarua Governor Ndirangu Badilisha after a church service at Ndogino, Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County on July 14, 2024. [PCS, Standard] He may have been having a strong sense of foreboding in Ndaragua when he asked the church to pray for him on Sunday. President William Ruto without doubt is…

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