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Lawyers from the neighbouring countries of Rwanda and Burundi could in the near future be allowed to start practice law in Kenya if a Bill seeking to amend the Advocates Act is passed by Parliament. The proposed legislation, dubbed the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, by Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, wants MPs to amend regulations governing the practice of law in the country to allow lawyers from Burundi and Rwanda work and practise in the country. Baya, who is also the deputy leader of the majority party in the National Assembly, says that the Burundi and Rwanda lawyers, will however,…

Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani, the Principal Secretary of the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications, has expressed his intention to have the matter investigated.

The government will need to navigate these concerns as it moves with its ambitious plans to transform the maritime sector.

By Natasha Matloob Somaliland, officially known as the Republic of Somaliland is a self-declared sovereign state located in the Horn of Africa on the south coast of the Gulf of Aden. It is a de facto state that is, it has not been officially recognized by any of the states in the world. However, it has a working political system, state institutions, a military, and an economic system. Somaliland was the former part of Somalia. It gained independence from Somalia in 1991 after overthrowing Somali military dictator Siad Barre. A Brief History and Struggles of Somaliland  Somaliland has a deep history dating back to…

Association Chairperson Albert Karakacha elaborated on the decision, stating, they had devised a way to increase fares.

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has warned that fuel prices will continue with their upward trend until February 2024.

However, Timberlake told authorities he believed his son was possessed by evil spirits residing within his stomach.

The move to tighten regulations on dollar sales through money transfer firms also coincides with heightened demand for the dollar in Kenya.

The National Treasury aims to revisit existing tax incentives, which currently provide relief to taxpayers.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was awarded a grade of “D” in the latest performance survey conducted by Infotrak between August 21 and 23, 2023. In contrast, President William Ruto received a “C plain” rating. The survey’s findings reveal that a significant majority of Kenyans believe that the country is headed in the wrong direction, marking one year since President William Ruto assumed office. President Ruto’s performance during his inaugural year in power has garnered an average rating, with 53% of Kenyans expressing concerns that the country is on the wrong path under his leadership. Infotrak CEO Angela Ambitho shared the…