Leaders of coffee cooperative societies in Murang’a County have raised strong objections to the government’s Direct Settlement System (DSS), a recently introduced model that facilitates direct payment to coffee farmers. While acknowledging and supporting ongoing reforms in the coffee sector, the leaders argue that DSS undermines the critical role played by cooperative societies and threatens […]
Orlando, Florida| A Delta Airlines flight was forced to abort takeoff and evacuate all passengers after an engine fire erupted on the runway at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Monday morning. The incident involved Delta Flight 1213, an Airbus A330-300, which was preparing to depart for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) when the fire broke […]
•The CECM for Trade and Cooperatives Convened a Stakeholders Meeting in Mandera West Regarding the Ongoing Exercise Mandera, Kenya| On the second day of the ongoing County Government Own Source Revenue (OSR) Mobilisation and Policy Dissemination initiative, Mandera County Government intensified its campaign to enhance local revenue collection through a high-level stakeholders meeting held at […]
In a landmark moment for space travel and gender representation in aerospace, Blue Origin successfully launched its first all-female civilian crew into space on Monday morning, marking a historic milestone in commercial spaceflight. The six women aboard the New Shepard rocket — including pop icon Katy Perry, veteran journalist Gayle King, and former NASA rocket […]
•CEC Adan Dakane Supervises Allocation and Commissioning, Urges Compliance and Cooperation from Traders Ashabito, Mandera County| The Mandera County Government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing local trade and boosting its own-source revenue collection by commissioning 24 newly constructed market stalls in Ashabito town. The allocation and official commissioning of the stalls was presided […]
In a bid to bring down the cost of cooking gas and enhance energy accessibility, the Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to operationalize a network of common user Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facilities. The initiative forms part of a wider national LPG Growth Strategy aimed at transforming Kenya’s energy landscape and ensuring clean, affordable fuel […]
In a landmark move set to transform Kenya’s agricultural landscape, Absa Bank Kenya, in collaboration with agri-tech firm Hello Tractor and global machinery manufacturer John Deere, has expanded a Sh500 million financing initiative aimed at enhancing access to mechanised farming for smallholder farmers across the country. The initiative, launched during the unveiling of Hello Tractor’s […]
In a significant move to modernize tax administration within Kenya’s real estate sector, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), a new digital platform designed to simplify rental tax filing and promote voluntary compliance among landlords and property owners. The eRITS platform, officially launched on Thursday, integrates with […]
Washington/Beijing| The United States has intensified its trade standoff with China, as President Donald Trump announced a dramatic increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. The move marks the latest development in a rapidly escalating economic confrontation between the world’s two largest economies. President Trump made the announcement Wednesday via his Truth Social platform, […]
Beijing/Washington| China has announced a sweeping escalation in its trade dispute with the United States, imposing an additional 50% tariff on American imports, bringing the total tariff burden on U.S. goods to 84%. The move comes in direct response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike, which raised duties on all Chinese imports to an […]
