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New Gambling Rules Raise Questions Over Cost of Doing Business for Betting Firms
Kenya’s proposed gambling regulations have brought the cost of doing business in the betting industry into focus, with gaming operators now questioning whether the new licensing fees and capital requirements could make it harder for companies to operate in the sector. The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) has raised concerns over the Gambling Control…
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Taita Taveta Bets on Irish Potato Farming to Boost Farmer Incomes and Create Jobs
The County Government of Taita Taveta is turning to Irish potato farming as a source of income, youth employment and agribusiness opportunities, with now efforts focusing on access to certified seeds, farmer training, research and reliable markets. The county currently has about 750 hectares under Irish potato production, generating an estimated 11,250 tonnes annually. ALSO…
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How Kakamega Plans to Move Beyond Raw Hides into Leather Manufacturing
The County Government of Kakamega is exploring ways to establish a leather manufacturing facility as part of efforts to promote value addition, create employment and also expand local industrial production. The proposed facility is among leather industry projects planned in ten counties under a national government initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya’s leather manufacturing sector. Under…
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Dispute erupts over demolition of kiosks at Nairobi Funeral Home
A dispute has emerged between Woodley MCA Davidson DNG Ngibuini and Nairobi City County following the demolition of kiosks at the Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly City Mortuary. Ngibuini has accused Governor Johnson Sakaja and Health, Wellness and Nutrition County Executive Committee Member Suzanne Silantoi of overseeing the demolition of the structures, which he says had…
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Laikipia water companies owe workers KSh49.8m in unremitted pension deductions
Laikipia County is under pressure to remit 49.8 million shillings deducted from employees of two county owned water companies but not paid into their pension schemes, with the Senate demanding clear deadlines for settling the outstanding amounts. The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds did raise the issue during a meeting with…
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Nairobi County workers still struggle with medical cover as insurance costs rise to Sh2.5 billion
Nairobi County workers are still facing challenges accessing medical services despite the county increasing its medical insurance expenditure to 2.5 billion shillings, raising questions about whether the higher cost has translated into better healthcare for employees. The concerns emerged after Nairobi City County Workers Union branch secretary Calvince Okello appeared before the County Assembly’s Labour…
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Taqwa SACCO members fear losing Sh387.5m as Jeevanjee housing project stalls for seven years
Members of Taqwa SACCO are appealing for Nairobi county assembly intervention to save Sh387.5 million they have invested in a stalled housing project in Nairobi, seven years after they committed their savings to secure homes. The members invested in 200 affordable housing units at the Nairobi Bachelors Jeevanjee project, 100 two bedroom and 100 three-bedroom…
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Who is approving Nairobi’s buildings? Questions emerge over lapsed planning committee
Questions have been raised over how Nairobi County is approving buildings after it emerged that the Urban Planning Technical Committee, a key body involved in development approvals, has not been reconstituted since its term expired in October last year (2025). The committee is renewed every three years and brings together technical expertise from several institutions,…
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What is driving the cost of Turkana’s hides and skins trade?
For traders in Turkana, the hides and skins business is becoming harder to sustain as county charges, transport expenses and limited local markets eat into their earnings. Traders from Kakuma and Lodwar recently asked the County Assembly to review the fees imposed on the trade, saying the charges are making it difficult for them to…
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Busia turns to cassava and edible oil crops to feed Nasewa industrial park
Busia County is encouraging farmers to increase cassava and edible oil crop production as it prepares for the operationalisation of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) at Nasewa. The county government says the move will help create a reliable supply of raw materials for industries expected to operate at the park. Presenting the Department…
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