The African Union Commission (AUC) is calling for dialogue following the Trump administration's ban on nationals from seven African countries—Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan—set to take effect on June 9.

• The ban applies to **seven African countries** and is part of a global measure affecting **twelve countries**.
• The AUC warned that the ban could harm decades of relations between **Africa** and the **United States**.
• President Trump cited terrorism risks and visa overstays, emphasizing the importance of rigorous vetting for foreign nationals.

The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the Government has introduced measures to lower the production cost of macadamia during the first National Conference on Macadamia Farming at Embu University Grounds.

• The interventions aim to help the sector earn over Ksh 10 billion annually while creating up to 30,000 jobs.
• Kithure Kindiki emphasized the government's commitment to local value addition and discouraging the export of raw macadamia.
• The Government will enforce regulations and enhance governance to protect the reputation of Kenyan produce in global markets.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reintroduced a Tax Amnesty Programme to assist taxpayers with unpaid taxes, which runs until June 30, 2025.

• The program waives penalties, interest, and fines on unpaid taxes, starting from December 27, 2024.
• Taxpayers can apply through the iTax System by following six steps.
• Any unpaid penalties after June 30, 2025 will not qualify for amnesty as per the guidelines.