Author: NLM Correspondent

By Mumbi Mutoko African countries are facing another round of higher costs from a war they didn’t start after Palestine militant group Hamas torched off a new conflict with Israel last month. While the conflict itself doesn’t directly involve major oil-producing nations, the Middle East, where the fighting is taking place, houses some of the world’s largest oil producers, including Iran and Saudi Arabia. This region also contains key transit routes for oil, like the Strait of Hormuz, often termed the world’s most important “oil chokepoint.” Morgan Stanley – an American multinational investment bank and financial services company – suggests…

The Kenya Revenue Authority has denied arbitrarily taxing or harassing Kenyans arriving into the country through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other entry points to heavy taxation. In a statement by KRA acting deputy commissioner of policy and international affairs David Ontweka, the Authority instead said that only goods worth a purchasing value of more than USD 500 (Sh75,000) and which included more than one item were subject to tax. Ontweka added that contrary to reports on social media and in the public domain, not all goods were subject to taxation. He said that the process is part of…

Although this change was meant to address Kenya’s challenges, Uganda noted that it often relegated their OMCs to secondary status, leading to higher costs and consequently impacting retail fuel prices in Uganda.

Cheruiyot has stressed the importance of providing clear distinctions between personal items and goods meant for commercial purposes during these searches.

However, a Pakistani investigative team later contended that Sharif’s killing was a “planned assassination.” In response, his widow, Javeria Siddique, initiated legal proceedings against the General Service Unit (GSU).

Previously, NTSA had voiced concerns regarding Bolt and other competitors like Little Cab and Uber, accusing them of violating the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Owners, Drivers, and Passengers Regulations of 2022.

Governor Arati, anticipating such actions, had previously challenged law enforcement agencies to conduct any investigations or activities during daylight hours, rather than resorting to nighttime raids.

Gitonga further explained that the cost of the land parcels would increase to the market value estimated to be Sh7 million for those who have not initiated payments.

Members of Parliament have asked the government to take action to address the recent surge in road accidents in the country ahead of the Christmas festivities. This follows a motion moved by Marsabit MP Naomi Waqo calling on the National Transport and Safety Authority to ensure that all vehicles on the road are road worthy. Waqo in her motion argues that there has been an alarming surge in road accidents in the recent past resulting in loss of life, injuries and the damage to properties. The MP noted that NTSA has not effectively and fully performed its functions of regulating safe…

However, he acknowledged that KBC is currently facing land ownership disputes with squatters who have encroached on their land parcels in Nyali and Komarock, measuring 23 acres and 1200 acres, respectively.