By OMBOKI MONAYO A new taxation schedule affecting alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products is set to make Kenya move towards a healthier future. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced the new taxation schedule for the products last month. This significant change followed President William Ruto’s endorsement of the Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), which has […]

By OMBOKI MONAYO Following President William Ruto’s assent to the Excise Duty Act on December 11, 2024, legal tobacco and nicotine products will become more expensive due to higher excise duties. The recent hike in excise duties levied on filtered cigarettes and nicotine substitutes meant for inhalation raises concerns about the potential surge in illicit […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya and Egypt are committed to deepen and strengthen their partnership in higher education and research for the two countries to prosper. This was revealed after Kenya’s Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba hosted Egypt’s Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mohamed Ayman Ashour on Wednesday. The bilateral meeting was held at […]

By KPC Reporter At least 31 people were killed during anti-government protests between March and July 2023, according to a report published by Human Rights Watch (HRW), recently. The victims died due to police use of unnecessary or excessive force, involving both lethal ammunition and so-called less-lethal ammunition such as rubber bullets. They include 26 […]

By OMBOKI MONAYO Samwel Cudjoe Hanu, a leading expert on tobacco harm reduction, strikes a compassionate tone in his approach to a complex public health issue plaguing the African continent. “When a patient comes to our treatment centers for assistance, we are compelled to suspend our judgement of his or her choices by professional principles,” […]

  By KPC Reporter The Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars Team is now set for their international training camp in Spain. The team is currently camping at Ligi Ndogo Grounds and will depart Nairobi on Sunday evening, for Huesca, Spain, where they will participate in a week-long football training camp. The team consists of 32 of […]

By KPC Reporter More men in Kenya are dying from HIV-AIDs related complications compared to women. This is despite fewer men living with the virus, latest data from a state organ shows. Statistics from the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) shows that more than 1.38 million people are living with HIV in the country. […]

Vincent Ongore Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission chairperson started in earnest when it was officially launched by HE President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday August 27, 2024. The regional presidents who graced the launch were the East African Community Chair and President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, Yoweri […]

By OMBOKI MONAYO Management of methane emissions is among major challenges confronting humanity, attendees of the climate summit in Baku heard recently. The announcement was made by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), on November 15th. Over the last two years, the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS), a cutting-edge technology designed to detect major methane […]

By Nyang’au Araka American ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has resigned. Whiteman resigned Wednesday, ahead of regime change in Washington come January. His boss, outgoing President Joe Biden (Democrat) will soon be replaced by Donald Trump (Republican). Trump beat the Democrat’s flag bearer, Kamala Haris, making a comeback to White House. A business magnet, Trump […]