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State defends Ruto’s assent to eight Bills, unveils Sh21.5bn Mau Forest Plan
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State defends Ruto’s assent to eight Bills, unveils Sh21.5bn Mau Forest Plan

The eight laws include the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Act, National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Act, Land (Amendment) Act, National Land Commission (Amendment) Act, Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act, Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, and the Privatisation Act.

EACC reclaims Sh30 million public land in Nyali after 12-year court battle
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EACC reclaims Sh30 million public land in Nyali after 12-year court battle

Investigations by the Commission showed that on January 19, 1996, the then Commissioner of Lands unlawfully demarcated and allocated the public land on a 99-year lease starting February 1, 1996. A Grant, referenced as CR Number 28222, was issued to Shaibu Hamisi Mgandi on March 15, 1996, without any justification or consideration for public interest.

Kenya tops East Africa in fraud resilience but ranks low globally – 2025 report
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Kenya tops East Africa in fraud resilience but ranks low globally – 2025 report

The report found Africa to be the most exposed continent, with an average vulnerability score of 3.84, compared with the global average of 2.79. Europe (2.13) and the Middle East (2.25) recorded the strongest anti-fraud measures, while Asia Pacific and the Americas averaged 3.50 and 2.83 respectively.

KRA retains 8 percent tax on employee welfare benefits despite CBK rate cut
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KRA retains 8 percent tax on employee welfare benefits despite CBK rate cut

This is the first time in five quarters that the tax rate has remained unchanged despite a cut in the CBK’s Central Bank Rate (CBR). The CBK lowered the CBR to 9.25 percent from 9.50 percent on October 7, 2025, extending a monetary policy easing cycle that began in August last year and has reduced the rate by a total of 3.75 percentage points.

Deadly fuel tanker explosion claims over 40 lives in Niger State
Global Affairs

Deadly fuel tanker explosion claims over 40 lives in Niger State

Abdullahi Baba Ara, head of the Niger state emergency service, confirmed that 52 people with various injuries are receiving treatment at a local hospital. Witnesses said the blaze erupted immediately after the tanker overturned near the Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida-Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area.

Treasury flags risk of billions in counties using private revenue systems
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Treasury flags risk of billions in counties using private revenue systems

The Treasury report underscores that such dependency undermines accountability and financial efficiency, making it difficult for counties to achieve self-sufficiency through own-source revenue. Despite setting ambitious collection targets, many counties continue to fall short, relying heavily on national government transfers to fund their operations.

Cameroon election complaints dismissed as opposition rejects results
Global Affairs

Cameroon election complaints dismissed as opposition rejects results

The Constitutional Council rejected eight appeals, citing either insufficient proof or a lack of jurisdiction to nullify the election. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, 76, who once served as a government spokesperson, has proclaimed himself the winner, a claim dismissed by allies of President Paul Biya, 92, who is seeking a seventh term.

SHA to fence its 23-acre Karen land at Sh50 million amid ownership dispute
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SHA to fence its 23-acre Karen land at Sh50 million amid ownership dispute

According to the Auditor General, the land has been tied up in a legal battle since 2011, with investigations handled by both the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Despite the NHIF holding the original title documents, the case remains unresolved.