Ruto unveils Soma Play platform to monetise student talents
President William Ruto has unveiled Soma Play, a new digital platform designed to transform how creative content from Kenyan schools is captured, distributed and monetised,…
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President William Ruto has unveiled Soma Play, a new digital platform designed to transform how creative content from Kenyan schools is captured, distributed and monetised,…
President William Ruto has signed the VAT (Amendment) Act 2026 into law, introducing a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax on fuel from 16% to…
Kenya has stepped up its digital diplomacy efforts following a new partnership agreement with Thailand aimed at boosting innovation, trade, and investment in the technology…
Ghana will introduce visa free entry for all African passport holders starting 25 May, President John Mahama announced, marking a major shift in the country…
President William Ruto has dismissed mounting political criticism, declaring he will not be intimidated as the country gradually shifts focus toward the 2027 general elections.…
Kenya tea exports have slowed sharply after shipping disruptions linked to the Iran conflict left millions of kilograms of tea stranded at the port of…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has formally declared her ambition to become Kenya’s Deputy President, signaling a political shift ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking…
Kenya’s National Treasury has raised fresh concerns over the country growing budget deficit, warning that increased reliance on borrowing could undermine fiscal stability and long…
Kenyan government has allocated KSh3 billion to rebuild Gikomba Market, signaling a major push to modernize one of the country’s largest and most vital trading…
President Faustin Archange Touadera was sworn in on 30 January 2026 for a third term, extending his rule after constitutional reforms removed term limits and…
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