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Kenya exports miraa worth Kes 220m to Somalia in just four days.

1Aug

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Kenya exports miraa worth Kes 220m to Somalia in just four days.

Kenya exports miraa worth Kes 220m to Somalia in just four days. Since the market opened up last weekend, the country has exported 81.4 tonnes of the stimulant to Mogadishu, according to Felix Mutwiri, the head of Miraa Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops. “We have so far exported 81.4 tonnes in the last four days and we expect the volumes to grow in the next coming days as more people are cleared to ship out the commodity,” said Mr Mutwiri. The price of a kilo of miraa in Somalia is currently $23 (Sh2,734), which is still less expensive than the $25 (Sh2,972) that it fetched prior to the market being shut down. Even if more traders have filed for the licenses, Mr. Mutwiri claimed that 19 of the 22 dealers who had submitted applications for export permissions had already bee...

29Jul

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Mike Sonko: “We’d rather support UDA’s Hassan Omar if my running mate Ali Mbogo is not cleared

The former Nairobi Governor, who was running on a Wiper Party ticket, has said he will not support ODM candidate 'Sina la Ziada,' labeling him a project Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has dropped another hint following his announcement of his political stance ahead of the August 9th elections on Friday morning. In an interview with TV47, Sonko stated that if he was impeached, his failure to run for Mombasa County Governor should not prevent his running mate Hon Ali Mbogo from running, pleading with IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati to allow Ali Mbogo to run instead. The former Nairobi Governor, who was running on a Wiper Party ticket, has said he will not support ODM candidate 'Sina la Ziada,' labeling him a project. He added that if the IEBC fails to clear Ali Mbogo, he will ha...

Azimio One Kenya Coalition chooses Kasarani Stadium for its final submission rally

29Jul

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Azimio One Kenya Coalition chooses Kasarani Stadium for its final submission rally

Azimio One Kenya Coalition chooses Kasarani Stadium for its final submission rally Muungano wa Azimio umechagua uwanja wa Kasarani kwa mkutano wao mwisho wa kuomba kura kwa wananchi. Chama cha muungano cha Azimio la Umoja One Kenya kitafanya mkutano wake wa mwisho Agosti 6 katika uwanja wa Kasarani jijini Nairobi. Ratiba ya Azimio ya siku 14 inajumuisha ziara ya Nakuru siku ya Alhamisi, Machakos siku ya Ijumaa, Suswa, Eldoret, Mombasa, na mkutano wa mwisho Nairobi katika uwanja wa Kasarani mnamo Agosti 6. Azimio na Kenya Kwanza walikuwa wamedai uwanja wa Nyayo kwa ajili ya mikutano yao ya mwisho ya Nairobi, lakini serikali ilisema kuwa ukumbi huo ulikuwa umetengwa kwa ajili ya mkutano wa maombi kupitia Sports Kenya. Muungano wa Kenya Kwanza unaendelea kusisitiza kufanya mku...

Uhuru’s Sister,Sabina Chege, Anne Kananu Among Names Submitted By Jubilee Party For Senate and National Assembly Nomination

27Jul

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Uhuru’s Sister,Sabina Chege, Anne Kananu Among Names Submitted By Jubilee Party For Senate and National Assembly Nomination

Photo: Governor Anne Kananu and Ms Kristina Patt Kenyatta (Twitter) Jubilee Party has submitted some notable names for nomination in the Senate and National Assembly. Even so, they submitted their list of nominees after the others had already done so. According to Nation Kenya, there are three notable names on the Jubilee Party nomination list. 1.) Sabina Chege The outgoing Muranga woman representative is set to be nominated to the national assembly. She chose not to run for re-election, citing a desire to focus on Raila's Statehouse campaign. Her sacrifice appears to have paid off. If Azimio forms the next government, she may find herself on a more important docket. 2.) Governor Anne Kananu Nairobi Governor,Anne Kananu Mwenda is set to be nominated to the senate...

26Jul

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July 26,2022: News in Newspapers

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha appoints Mike Kuria as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission for University Education (CUE). Kuria is set to replace Prof. Mwenda Ntarangwi whose contract ends on September 4, 2022. NTSA suspends Modern Coast Express Limited. NITHI BRIDGE accident: Death toll from Modern Coast bus crash rises to 34, Tharaka Nithi County Commissioner Nobert Komora confirms. Fight for control of City Hall finances between Governor Ann Kananu and Finance executive Allan Igambi has taken another twist after the county boss showed the minister the door. The governor had earlier transferred Mr Igambi from the Finance to the Food and Agriculture docket as acting CEC. The price of premium maize brands , Amaize and Hostess to remain...

Supreme Court Releases Another Announcement on Mike Sonko’s Mombasa Governorship bid Ahead of August 9

26Jul

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Supreme Court Releases Another Announcement on Mike Sonko’s Mombasa Governorship bid Ahead of August 9

Photo: Mike Sonko (Twitter) Prior to the elections on August 9th, the Kenyan Supreme Court has issued a significant announcement regarding Sonko's governorship bid case. The review hearing for the Supreme Court's decision against Mike Sonko will start on Tuesday, according to Supreme Court registrar Ann Amadi. This indicates that a new Supreme Court hearing on the Mike Sonko case will take place, but without the participation of Chief Justice Martha Koome. It is clear that Chief Justice Martha Koome has already taken a position on impeached governors, holding that they should not be allowed at the ballot or hold a public office. Thus, Mike Sonko might receive a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court in the absence of Martha Koome, who rendered a judgment against him despit...

25Jul

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General Badi backs Raila’s Presidential bid and promises to free any boda bodas that have been confiscated.

General Badi backs Raila's Presidential bid and promises to free any boda bodas that have been confiscated. Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), Lt. Gen. Mohamed Badi, has endorsed Raila Odinga state house bid , making him the first active military official to do so. Lt. General Badi, who was reassigned from the Air Force when President Uhuru commissioned the NMS and Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko signed a Deed of Transfer ceding four core functions, including planning and transportation, accompanied Odinga to a town hall meeting. On Monday July 25, Badi promised to make sure that motorcycles seized by the city inspectorate were given back to the owners in a speech at the Nyayo National Stadium's Indoor Arena in Nairobi. “I want to assure you, Your Excellency, that we will engage...

DP Ruto Praises Gachagua Just After Deputy Presidential Debate

20Jul

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DP Ruto Praises Gachagua Just After Deputy Presidential Debate

DP Ruto Praises Gachagua Just After Deputy Presidential Debate Gachagua and Martha Karua squared off in the debate on Tuesday night at Catholic University of Eastern Africa. This debate was moderated by James Smart of NTV and Sophia Wanuna of KTN News. The Kenya Kwanza flag bearer thanked Gachagua on social media, saying he had shown Kenyans that he was qualified to handle the country's second office come August 9,2022. “Congratulations Rigathi Gachagua my very able running mate. Kenyans are confident that in you we have a seasoned,passionate and focused leader to help us steer kenya kwanza to victory and the nation to prosperity. We thank almighty God na ubarikiwe saaan. Never mind the media.” DP Ruto tweeted In other comments about Tuesday's debate, Senator Moses We...

Kalonzo,Gedion Moi and Andrew Sunkuli Intensifies Vote hunting in Ukambani.

19Jul

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Kalonzo,Gedion Moi and Andrew Sunkuli Intensifies Vote hunting in Ukambani.

Kalonzo Intensifies Vote hunting in Ukambani. Today in Kitui and Machakos, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka commenced his two-day AZIMIO la Umoja One Kenya campaigns. Before heading to Machakos, the team, which comprised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, senator Gedion Moi, Senator Wambua, MP Irene Kasalu, and MP Vethi Nyenze, as well as Kitui Governor Aspirant, Dr Malombe and Andrew Sunkuli, landed in Ikanga and Matinyani earlier today. During the tour, Mr. Musyoka challenged Kitui residents to vote six-piece in favour of Wiper candidates. He promoted Raila Odinga's presidential campaign, claiming that the Azimio candidate was the best bet for the region in the August 9 polls.

17Jul

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Ringtone Apoko: I’m Ready to Give Zari a Multimillion Mansion in Karen

Photo: Courtesy Ringtone Apoko, Kenya's most famous and controversial gospel artist, has caused a stir online once more. Ringtone Apoko has expressed renewed interest in Zari to the media. Ringtone Apoko stated that when Zari was in Kenya recently, he was so busy that he didn't even have time to go and talk with her. However, Ringtone stated that if Zari is serious about settling in Kenya, he is willing to give her a free Multimillion Mansion in Karen. Ringtone is the owner of a mansion in Runda and one in Karen, but he currently spends the majority of his time there, leaving his Karen mansion free. Ringtone Apoko stated that he would be more than willing to give it to Zari. Zari rejected Ringtone Apoko's gift when he tried to propose to her with a Range Rover some ti...