Several stakeholders have rejected the proposed measures in the Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2024, warning that the amendments could cripple small businesses, endanger farmers’ livelihoods, and push consumers toward illicit markets. The stakeholders, including the Retail Traders Association of Kenya, Harm Reduction Initiatives, Tobacco Farmers, Small Traders, Consumer Groups, and the Bars, Hotels and Liquor
President William Ruto has announced a new government plan to provide a monthly stipend to all village elders. Speaking at the State House on December 2 during a meeting with chiefs, Ruto said the government will register all village elders and allocate a monthly payment of Ksh 3,000 in the next budget cycle. He said the
Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has spoken out about the Chief who fainted on Monday, December 1, during the graduation ceremony attended by President William Ruto. Speaking on Tuesday, December 2, while at State House during the presentation of Jukwaa la Usalama Report, Murkomen said the Chief fainted after travelling from far to attend