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Kenya Hosts COMESA Regional Workshop on Revised Investment Agreement

Nairobi: The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Investment Promotion, Mr. Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, presided over the opening of a two-day Regional Validation Workshop aimed at revising the COMESA Common Investment Area (CCIA) Agreement. According to Kenya News Agency, the workshop reaffirms Kenya’s support for a more integrated, inclusive,

COG Advocates for Sh536 Billion Funding in 2025/2026 Fiscal Year

Nairobi: The Council of Governors (COG) is advocating for a substantial increase in funding to devolved units, pushing for an allocation of at least Sh536 billion for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Governor Fernandes Barasa, who chairs the COG’s Finance, Planning, and Economic Affairs Committee, emphasized that this goal could be

Government Advocates for Value Addition in Export Market Products

Elburgon: The Government is actively promoting value addition of livestock and agricultural products, particularly those destined for the export market, to improve their value and marketability. Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe stated that the goal was to increase farmers’ incomes and improve the country’s trade balance

Kenyan Fish to Access European Market Following EU Agreement

Siaya: Fish from Kenyan ponds can now access the European market after the government reached an agreement with the European Union, the deputy director of fisheries in Siaya, David Mboya has said. Mboya is now challenging the youth to venture into aquaculture to take advantage of the newfound overseas market

Peddling Sh8.7 Million Worth Cannabis Suspect Appears in Kisii Court

Kisii: A suspected drug dealer, who has been on the run, yesterday appeared before a Kisii court, charged with trafficking cannabis sativa worth over Sh8 million. Geofrey Nyabira, alias Jeff, pleaded not guilty to the offense of trafficking narcotic drugs at Mwamogesa village, Daraja Mbili sub-location, Kitutu Central sub-county, Kisii

Laikipia West Residents Advocate for Retention and Expansion of NG-CDF

Nyahururu: Residents from Laikipia West Constituency have expressed strong support for the proposed entrenchment of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) into the Kenyan Constitution, recommending an increase in fund allocations to bolster its impact at the grassroots level. According to Kenya News Agency, during a public participation session

Call for Peace During Slain Legislator’s Burial

Homa Bay: Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has asked residents to maintain peace ahead of and during the burial of the slain Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were. Lilan emphasized the need for a peaceful environment to allow the bereaved family to mourn in dignity and for the public to