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Judiciary filed over 31,000 SGBV cases in 2024 as courts boost response
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Judiciary filed over 31,000 SGBV cases in 2024 as courts boost response

According to the report, courts received 31,460 Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases during the year, showing a 0.9 per cent rise that the Judiciary connects to growing confidence among survivors. Grievous harm and assault made up most of the filings, contributing close to three-quarters of the total, while matters involving minors accounted for about 19 per cent.

Kenya renews push for China to clear tariffs and approve farm exports
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Kenya renews push for China to clear tariffs and approve farm exports

During the meeting, Kagwe raised concerns about the widening trade gap, pointing out that Kenya bought goods worth about USD 4.5 billion (Sh581.5 billion) from China in 2024, while its exports to the Asian nation were valued at only USD 290 million (Sh37.5 billion). Most of the exported produce consisted of raw agricultural items, mainly tea and avocados.

Italy makes femicide a life-sentence offense
Global Affairs

Italy makes femicide a life-sentence offense

The new law applies to murders stemming from hatred, domination, discrimination, or attempts to limit a woman’s freedom, including cases following a breakup. Police figures show that last year, 116 women were killed in Italy, with 106 deaths driven by gender-based motives. Under the new law, these cases will now be separately recorded and trigger automatic life sentences.

Fuel retailers warned: eTIMS compliance mandatory by December 31
Business

Fuel retailers warned: eTIMS compliance mandatory by December 31

Designed specifically for the fuel industry, eTIMS integrates seamlessly with forecourt controllers and existing point-of-sale systems, allowing every transaction to be invoiced instantly. The system’s real-time capabilities aim to simplify tax collection while ensuring transparency and accountability for both retailers and government authorities.

Kenya awarded Sh408 million to advance Mau Summit–Malaba road upgrade study
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Kenya awarded Sh408 million to advance Mau Summit–Malaba road upgrade study

The funding will cover preparations for a public-private partnership (PPP) aimed at upgrading the 243-kilometre stretch connecting Mau Summit in Nakuru County to Malaba at the Uganda border. This route is a vital link in East Africa, facilitating movement of goods to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, eastern DR Congo, and northern Tanzania, and is a crucial segment of the Northern Corridor and the Trans-African Highway Network.

Koskei says TSC–SHA shift ready for December rollout
Health and Wellness

Koskei says TSC–SHA shift ready for December rollout

SHA is expected to offer a more comprehensive healthcare package covering over 400,000 teachers and their dependents. The expanded benefits will include access to additional hospitals, coverage for up to five children instead of four, inpatient and outpatient care, maternity services, dental and optical treatment, radiology, chronic illness management, drug and substance abuse support, overseas medical treatment and evacuation, annual health check-ups, and organ donor tests.

KeNHA issues 30-day deadline to clear illegal structures, billboards on road reserves
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KeNHA issues 30-day deadline to clear illegal structures, billboards on road reserves

The Authority reminded the public that it is empowered under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 (Sections 49 and 50) to regulate roadside developments and remove unauthorized installations from road reserves. The latest directive applies to a wide range of violations, including makeshift stalls, permanent structures, and billboards that are unapproved or have expired.

Kalahari Cement moves to acquire 24.3 million EAPC shares from NSSF
Business

Kalahari Cement moves to acquire 24.3 million EAPC shares from NSSF

Kalahari, incorporated in Kenya under number PVT-PQ158DVM, is largely owned by international shareholders. Pacific Cement Limited holds 90 percent of the company, while Comercio Et Consiel Limited owns 10 percent. The firm is linked to multiple businesses in cement, logistics, and fuel across Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, and Zambia.

Ministry of Housing Engineer arrested for letter to extend aviation director’s tenure
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Ministry of Housing Engineer arrested for letter to extend aviation director’s tenure

Officials warned that forging government documents is a grave offense that threatens public trust and institutional credibility. The Serious Crime Unit reaffirmed its determination to ensure that public officials are held accountable and that any efforts to manipulate official records are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.

ICC Faces Fresh Push to Investigate Tanzania’s post-election violence
Global Affairs

ICC Faces Fresh Push to Investigate Tanzania’s post-election violence

According to the petition, Tanzanian authorities “murdered thousands of civilians, subjected hundreds to enforced disappearance, tortured thousands in detention facilities, committed sexual violence against detainees, forcibly displaced tens of thousands of indigenous Maasais, and employed cyber-enabled repression affecting millions.” The organisations argue that the events surrounding the vote reflect widespread and deliberate attacks that warrant international scrutiny.