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KPA CEO Ruto Injured in Crash, Daughter Dies

Kenya Ports Authority CEO Capt. William K. Ruto was injured in a road accident on Friday evening that tragically resulted in his daughter's death. This incident adds to the spate of road accidents ravaging Kenya's highways. In a separate fatal accident, 11 people were killed in Gilgil along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Meanwhile, another serious multi-vehicle crash occurred in Kericho involving Simba Coach and Dreamliner buses, leaving 20 people injured.

KPA CEO Ruto injured in crash, daughter dies

KPA CEO Ruto injured in crash, daughter dies

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Tragedy on Nairobi–Nakuru Highway: 11 killed in horrific Gilgil crash

Tragedy on Nairobi–Nakuru Highway: 11 killed in horrific Gilgil crash

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Multi-vehicle crash in Kericho: Simba Coach & Dreamliner buses collide, 20 injured

Multi-vehicle crash in Kericho: Simba Coach & Dreamliner buses collide, 20 injured

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KPA CEO Ruto injured in crash, daughter dies

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KPA CEO Ruto injured in crash, daughter dies

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) CEO, Capt. William K. Ruto, was injured in a road accident on Friday evening that tragically resulted in the death of his daughter.

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Petroleum PS, KPC, EPRA bosses resign amid fuel shortage fraud allegations

Petroleum PS, KPC, EPRA bosses resign amid fuel shortage fraud allegations

Kenya's Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Managing Director Joe Sang, and EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo have resigned following allegations of fuel shortage fraud.

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KPC names Mwendwa acting MD after Sang arrest

KPC names Mwendwa acting MD after Sang arrest

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has appointed Pius Mwendwa as acting Managing Director following the arrest of its MD, Joe Sang. This change is effective immediately to ensure operational continuity.

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Middle East conflict ripples through African economies

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Middle East conflict ripples through African economies

Conflicts in the Middle East are causing significant economic disruptions across Africa, leading to increased costs for fuel, transportation, and food.

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Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts

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Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts

President Trump is requesting a historic $1.5tn defense budget increase, marking the largest expansion since World War Two, while simultaneously proposing cuts to domestic programs.

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DCI arrests top energy officials over fuel supply probe

DCI arrests top energy officials over fuel supply probe

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested several top energy officials, including the Principal Secretary for Energy and the Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, over alleged manipulation of fuel supply.

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Kibera’s Bitcoin economy signals new path for financial inclusion

Kibera’s Bitcoin economy signals new path for financial inclusion

In Nairobi's Kibera settlement, Bitcoin is emerging as a practical tool for everyday financial transactions, offering a new avenue for financial inclusion amongst residents.

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KRA defers cargo system works amid Mombasa port congestion woes

KRA defers cargo system works amid Mombasa port congestion woes

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has postponed scheduled maintenance of its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) due to ongoing congestion at the Port of Mombasa. This decision comes after traders and shipping companies expressed concerns about further disruptions to cargo flow.

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Police arrest Sang, PS Liban and Epra boss

Police arrest Sang, PS Liban and Epra boss

High-ranking officials from Kenya's energy sector have been arrested in connection with an alleged fuel shortage and the distribution of adulterated fuel.

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Kenya losing Sh250m weekly in livestock and meat exports on Iran war

Kenya losing Sh250m weekly in livestock and meat exports on Iran war

Kenya's livestock and meat exporters are suffering a significant financial blow, losing an estimated Sh250 million weekly due to disruptions linked to the conflict involving Iran.

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Expect high fuel prices in May, Treasury CS warns

Expect high fuel prices in May, Treasury CS warns

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned of impending high fuel prices in Kenya starting in May, citing global oil market volatility linked to the Middle East conflict.

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Türkiye’s annual inflation stands at 30.87pc in March

Türkiye’s annual inflation stands at 30.87pc in March

Türkiye's annual inflation saw a slight decrease in March, reaching 30.87 percent, a four-year low, yet it remains significantly elevated.

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Kenya tea earnings hit Sh218.79bn as exports grow

Kenya tea earnings hit Sh218.79bn as exports grow

Kenya's tea industry has experienced a significant recovery in 2025, achieving a marketed value of Sh218.79 billion, driven by strategic reforms and market expansion.

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Kenya’s tourist arrivals up 9pc, earns country Sh500bn

Kenya’s tourist arrivals up 9pc, earns country Sh500bn

Kenya's tourism sector experienced a significant boom in 2025, with international visitor arrivals climbing by 9 percent, signaling strong recovery and growing international confidence.

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Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US – unless firms strike a deal

Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US – unless firms strike a deal

The United States has ordered a 100% tariff on patented medicines entering the country, effective March 3, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce national security risks.

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High beef prices, no clients: Butchers struggle to survive

High beef prices, no clients: Butchers struggle to survive

Kenyan butchers are struggling to survive as beef prices have nearly doubled in recent years, leading to a significant drop in customer numbers and impacting their livelihoods.

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NSE firms face continuous governance watch in CMA plan

NSE firms face continuous governance watch in CMA plan

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is implementing a new real-time oversight strategy for listed companies to bolster corporate governance and investor confidence.

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State to review VAT on fuel, spend Sh17bn to cushion consumers

State to review VAT on fuel, spend Sh17bn to cushion consumers

The Kenyan government is set to review Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products and allocate Sh17 billion from the fuel stabilization fund to mitigate a potential sharp increase in fuel pump prices.

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748 Air to resume domestic flights after two-year hiatus

748 Air to resume domestic flights after two-year hiatus

748 Air Services is set to resume domestic flight operations in May, returning to the skies after a two-year hiatus caused by low demand. The airline will reconnect Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with key coastal destinations.

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Dubai’s tourism industry reels from ‘brutal’ impact of war

Dubai’s tourism industry reels from ‘brutal’ impact of war

Dubai's vibrant tourism industry is experiencing a severe downturn, with visitor numbers plummeting and local businesses struggling due to the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.

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Govt recalls peanut butter brands over toxic aflatoxin levels

Govt recalls peanut butter brands over toxic aflatoxin levels

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate recall of several peanut butter brands due to dangerously high levels of aflatoxin, a toxic substance linked to serious health risks.

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Japan sees record number of people implicated in cannabis cases in 2025

Japan sees record number of people implicated in cannabis cases in 2025

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) reported a record 6,832 individuals investigated in cannabis-related cases in 2025, with a significant rise in young people involved.

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New Usalama Cover guarantees emergency evacuation for police, prisons officers

New Usalama Cover guarantees emergency evacuation for police, prisons officers

Kenya's National Police Service and Kenya Prisons Service officers and their families now have guaranteed emergency medical evacuation with the launch of the new Usalama Cover.

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KRA targets 22m new taxpayers with WhatsApp chatbot

KRA targets 22m new taxpayers with WhatsApp chatbot

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a WhatsApp chatbot named 'Shuru' to onboard an estimated 22.6 million potential new taxpayers and simplify tax filing processes.

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Telkom fails to meet service quality threshold, CA data

Telkom fails to meet service quality threshold, CA data

Telkom Kenya has fallen significantly short of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)'s required service quality standards, according to a new report.

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U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president

U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president

The United States has removed sanctions on Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, a move welcomed by Rodriguez as a positive step toward normalizing bilateral relations.

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StanChart relaunches China-Kenya trade corridor solution for SMEs

StanChart relaunches China-Kenya trade corridor solution for SMEs

Standard Chartered Bank has relaunched its China-Kenya trade corridor solution aimed at empowering local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in Sino-Africa trade.

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Lobby raises concern over parking project at Nairobi National Park

Lobby raises concern over parking project at Nairobi National Park

An environmental lobby group, The Green Belt Movement, has raised serious concerns over a parking project allegedly impacting Nairobi National Park. They claim the development poses an "existential threat" to this vital ecological asset.

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Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up

Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up

Kenya's tea exports are facing significant disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East, with approximately 8 million kilograms of tea currently held up in Mombasa warehouses. This situation is leading to substantial weekly financial losses.

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Tanzania raises fuel price caps amid global supply disruptions

Tanzania raises fuel price caps amid global supply disruptions

Tanzania's energy regulator, EWURA, has announced new, higher cap prices for petroleum products effective April 1. These adjustments are primarily due to escalating global supply disruptions stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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