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Benjamin Muriuki

Benjamin Muriuki

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Senator Cherargei faults KRA over taxation of marathon champion Sabastian Sawe’s prize money
April 30, 2026 08:26 (EAT) • 47 minutes ago

Senator Cherargei faults KRA over taxation of marathon champion Sabastian Sawe’s prize money

Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, Cherargei questioned the taxation of marathon champion Sabastian Sawe’s recent earnings, claiming that out of approximately Ksh. 48.5 million in awards, KRA is set to deduct about Ksh. 18 million in taxes.

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Gov't pushes to eliminate trade barriers along key Mombasa–Taveta Corridor
April 30, 2026 06:37 (EAT) • 2 hours ago

Gov't pushes to eliminate trade barriers along key Mombasa–Taveta Corridor

This follows a high-level meeting held on April 30, 2026, between Dr Caroline Karugu, Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs, and Taita Taveta Governor H.E. Dr Andrew Mwadime at the county headquarters.

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High Court directs clarification of pleadings in Bia Tosha–EABL case
April 30, 2026 03:59 (EAT) • 17 hours ago

High Court directs clarification of pleadings in Bia Tosha–EABL case

During a case management session, the presiding judge ordered that the court must first determine which version of the petition is officially on record, citing the need to eliminate procedural confusion arising from multiple filings accumulated over the years.

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NLP calls for declaration of Mwingi insecurity a National Emergency
April 29, 2026 09:19 (EAT) • 1 day ago

NLP calls for declaration of Mwingi insecurity a National Emergency

In an appeal to President William Ruto, Dr Muli urged equal urgency in responding to the crisis. “Treat Kwa Kamari with the same urgency as Westlands. Deploy the same resources. Demand the same accountability,” he said.

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NACADA extends 2026 School Essay Competition deadline to end of May
April 29, 2026 04:32 (EAT) • 1 day ago

NACADA extends 2026 School Essay Competition deadline to end of May

Winning entries will be featured in NACADA’s newsletter, with the top three participants set to receive awards during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026. All participants will receive certificates.

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Gov't announces construction of Kabarnet University College in Baringo
April 27, 2026 07:56 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Gov't announces construction of Kabarnet University College in Baringo

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Monday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the institution, which will operate as a constituent college of Moi University

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Muturi raises sovereignty concerns over Kenya–France defence pact
April 26, 2026 09:00 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Muturi raises sovereignty concerns over Kenya–France defence pact

In a statement issued Sunday, Muturi criticised the government for advancing the agreement without what he termed adequate public participation, particularly in areas likely to be directly affected. He argued that any deal allowing foreign military personnel to operate in Kenya should involve prior...

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Ukambani politics shift as Augustus Muli challenges coalition deals
April 26, 2026 07:39 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Ukambani politics shift as Augustus Muli challenges coalition deals

National Liberal Party leader has positioned himself as a vocal critic of what he describes as inconsistent and transactional politics, taking aim at former Deputy President and sections of the opposition

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12 suspects arrested in crackdown on criminal gangs in Nakuru
April 25, 2026 10:23 (EAT) • 5 days ago

12 suspects arrested in crackdown on criminal gangs in Nakuru

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the arrests followed a coordinated operation based on intelligence reports pointing to a network behind a series of criminal activities in the area.

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Brian Karoney takes on 300km Nairobi–Eldoret ride to raise awareness on blood disorders
April 24, 2026 03:04 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Brian Karoney takes on 300km Nairobi–Eldoret ride to raise awareness on blood disorders

For Karoney, the journey is rooted in loss, pain, purpose and a promise. He says he committed to his late wife, Janet Bett Karoney, who passed away in 2021 after battling aplastic anaemia.

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