Experts warn new budget will deepen poverty, increase taxes

 Hon. John Mbadi Ng’ongo Cabinet Secretary The National Treasury and Economic Planning chats with The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o during 2025 medium term debt management strategy [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] Experts warn Kenya’s forthcoming 2025/26 budget risks plunging an additional two million citizens into poverty through proposed tax hikes and subsidy cuts, compounding existing pressures from…

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Five chiefs abducted in Mandera released

President William Ruto addresses residents at Moi Stadium in Mandera town where he vowed to ensure the abducted chiefs are rescued from captivity in Somalia. [File, Standard] Five chiefs abducted in early February in Elwak Town, Mandera County, have been released, authorities have confirmed.   However, the chiefs remain in Somalia, where suspected al-Shabaab militants…

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CS Ogamba Warns Principals: Legal Action Looms for Withheld Exam Certificates

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has put school principals on notice: holding onto students’ national exam certificates over unpaid fees is not just a bad practice—it’s illegal. If principals don’t comply with the directive to release these certificates, they could face serious consequences, including disciplinary actions and potential imprisonment. Despite previous instructions, some principals continue…

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Bizzo Casino Loyalty Program Offers Up to A$58,000

Bizzo is one of the top choices for gambling among Aussie punters. The site prioritises rewarding loyal clients who return to the casino to play online pokies. Therefore, users should explore Bizzo Bizzo and find a loyalty program to discover the full spectrum of available options. The latter enhances the gaming experience by offering various…

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