Posts by tag: Kenya

Kenyan Legislature Endorses Army Deployment Amid Tax Hike Protests

Kenyan Legislature Endorses Army Deployment Amid Tax Hike Protests

Kenya’s National Assembly has given the green light for military assistance to police forces during nationwide protests against tax hikes. The approval was met with opposition from the Law Society of Kenya, which plans to challenge the move in court. President William Ruto justifies the tax increases, suggesting they are necessary to manage the national debt.

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Kenya President Ruto Reverses Muguka Ban Amidst Controversy and Protests

Kenya President Ruto Reverses Muguka Ban Amidst Controversy and Protests

Kenya's President William Ruto has overturned a controversial ban on the stimulant muguka in several regions. Endorsing muguka as a legal crop, he allocated $3.7m to expand its cultivation, sparking opposition from religious groups and a drug abuse agency.

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EPRA Announces Fuel Price Reduction in Kenya Effective Mid-May

EPRA Announces Fuel Price Reduction in Kenya Effective Mid-May

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has declared a reduction in fuel prices for the period from May 15 to June 14, 2024, in response to fluctuations in the global petroleum market. This price change impacts Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene, with varying price adjustments across major Kenyan cities.

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