Businessman charged for evading Ksh 5.7M in taxes

Clement Nzangi has been charged for engaging in the manufacture of alcoholic products without a licence leading to a tax loss of Ksh 5,723,990. Nzangi was charged at Milimani Law Courts for contravening the provisions of the Excise Duty Act. At the time of his arrest, Nzangi was in possession of three drums of ethanol,…

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Kenya Reports One Mpox Death as New Testing Kits Arrive

Kenya has received vital Mpox sample collection kits to boost its ability to conduct accurate and timely diagnostic testing. The shipment comprises 28 PCR diagnostic kits capable of testing 2,688 suspected Mpox samples, alongside 2,500 scalpel blades, viral transport media, and swabs for sample collection. These supplies, donated by USAID through the World Health Organization…

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Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres

PHOTO | BBC Google has signed a deal to use small nuclear reactors to generate the vast amounts of energy needed to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. The company says the agreement with Kairos Power will see it start using the first reactor this decade and bring more online by 2035. The companies…

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Senate stops Governor Mutai’s impeachment motion

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has survived an impeachment attempt from office after 34 senators voted to terminate the impeachment hearings. The Senators have upheld his preliminary objection, ruling that the County Assembly did not meet the required two-thirds threshold for his ouster. Mutai was facing multiple allegations, including gross violation of the Constitution, misappropriation of public…

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GPS-tracked elephants safely relocated to Aberdare National Park

In a historic elephant translocation effort, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is ensuring the smooth integration of elephants from Mwea National Reserve into Aberdare National Park using cutting-edge technology. The relocated elephants, fitted with GPS collars, are being tracked in real-time through the Earth Ranger system, which will provide crucial data on their movements over the…

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CBK clears JPMorgan Chase to establish office in Kenya

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cleared American banking giant, JP Morgan Chase Bank to establish a Representative Office in the country. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A which is not authorized to conduct banking business in Kenya will however serve as marketing and liaison offices for their parent banks and affiliates. “The JPMorgan Chase Bank…

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How Online Casinos is Transforming the World

The emergence of online casinos has profoundly transformed the gaming landscape. These platforms have evolved from a conventional kind of entertainment into a worldwide sensation, making casino games more easily available than before. Online casinos have changed the business and affected millions of lives from the ease of playing from home to the great range…

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Pump prices drop by Sh8 per litre in latest EPRA review

A pump operator fueling a vehicle at a petrol station in Nairobi. [File,Standard] The latest monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has seen a reduction in fuel prices. The pump prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene have decreased by Sh8.81, Sh3.54, and Sh6.93 per litre, respectively. In Nairobi, super petrol…

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