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The government has defended its crackdown on illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) operations after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused authorities of harassing small-scale gas traders and alleged that more than 200,000 cylinders seized during enforcement operations were diverted for political and commercial purposes.

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the ongoing enforcement operations were aimed at curbing illegal refilling and illicit trade in LPG, which he described as a threat to public safety.

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CS Opiyo Wandayi responds to Rigathi Gachagua over alleged harassment of small-scale gas traders, claiming the former DP could be speaking for cartels.

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Why Britam Is Betting on Trust Funds as More Kenyans Seek to Protect Family Wealth
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Government securities get a major boost after the Central Bank of Kenya received bids worth Sh 22.58 billion in its latest Treasury bond switch auction, which is well above the Sh15 billion it had targeted. Read more:
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Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi has resigned as the vice president of Tanzania a year after taking oath of office.

Nchimbi said in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25, that his formal resignation letter to President Samia Suluhu Hassan will take effect on September 4, 2026. Visit 👇 to read stories:
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On a scale of 0-10, rate President William Ruto's performance in terms of infrastructural development. You can mention some of the projects that have impressed you.

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Flora Maritim, who works at Sorwot Farmers Cooperative Society, says electricity has made work easier at the society, especially in the office and during coffee handling. She says they can now print documents, photocopy, charge phones and use security lights, which are very important when the society has a lot of coffee, especially at night.

Flora says electricity has also helped improve security, giving farmers confidence that their coffee is safe. She says because farmers no longer fear insecurity, more coffee is coming in, more farmers are bringing their produce, and more workers have been employed, helping them earn money to support their families.

She says Sorwot FCS is now continuing to grow and expand, and electricity will also support more businesses in the future. Before electricity, workers faced insecurity, those handling coffee at night could get injured due to lack of light, and office work such as printing and photocopying forced them to travel far in search of services.

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Electricity has improved factory operations because we can now work until late at night - Emmanuel Cheruiyot, a machine operator.

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The 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests marked a defining moment in President William Ruto’s presidency, forcing significant changes in how the administration approaches taxation, policymaking, public communication, accountability and political coalition-building.

What began as widespread opposition to proposed tax increases quickly evolved into a broader national debate over how public funds are spent, how government policies are communicated and the extent to which citizens should influence decisions that affect their lives.

Two years later, the impact of the protests is evident not only in government policy but also in the way the presidency conducts its affairs.

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The arrival of electricity at Sorwot Farmers Cooperative Society in Kericho County has transformed coffee processing, improved security and created new opportunities for farmers and workers, ending decades of reliance on darkness and diesel-powered machinery.

For years, coffee processing had to be completed before darkness fell, forcing the society to shut down operations at about 6pm. The limited working hours presented a challenge because harvested coffee needs to be pulped on time to maintain its quality.

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The historic Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi, regarded as an important site in Kenya’s journey towards multiparty democracy, has been transformed into a modern public recreational and community facility under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project.

The restoration of the grounds is intended to preserve the site’s historical significance while creating a space that serves the needs of the community.

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Kiprotich Lang’at, a coffee farmer in Kericho: Electrification has helped farmers process their coffee on time, even at night. Before electricity, coffee pulping would stop once darkness came, forcing harvested coffee to wait until the next day, which affected its weight and quality.

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Electricity has greatly improved work at Sorwot FCS, especially in the coffee sorting area. We can now sort coffee until late at night, unlike before when they had to close at around 5:30 p.m. and go home. The support has also increased working hours and created overtime opportunities for workers - Fancy Chematich.

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Paul Kosgei, chairman of Sorwot Farmers Cooperative Society in Kericho County, says the society had lived without electricity since independence, leaving the village in darkness and making security, learning and coffee processing difficult. He says coffee had to be processed before darkness fell, forcing them to close by 6 p.m., and this affected the quality of coffee because harvested coffee must be pulped on time.

Paul says the government has remembered them by bringing electricity, and this support has completely changed how the society operates. They now have security lights and CCTV, coffee delivery can be monitored from the point it is brought in, records have moved from analogue to fully digital, and he can track every farmer’s kilos from member number one to the last member. He says the cost of pulping coffee has also gone down because electricity is cheaper than using diesel generators.

He says the changes have restored farmers’ trust, doubled coffee volumes and increased employment at the society. The improved quality has also put Sorwot on the map, with the society being invited to participate in competitions and winning recognition from buyers, including those from Korea.

Paul says the future of Sorwot Farmers Cooperative Society is now bright because every season they are improving in quality and production. He thanks President William Ruto and the government for bringing electricity and supporting them, saying the project has brought joy, progress and new hope to the coffee farming community.

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Uhuru chit-chats Kalonzo - what is cooking here?
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The secret to retirement saving is simple, says Alex Kirigo, a pension expert
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