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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged African countries to harmonise standards for goods and services to curb intra-African trade frustrations and unlock the potential of the continent’s Prof Kindiki said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which brings together a market of about 1.3 billion people with a combined economic output of $3.4...

Residents of Nkabune have renewed protests against Nkabune Technical Training Institute, demanding the removal of Principal Peninnah Ngina Musila and her deputy, Stephen Kinyua. They argue that there has been deteriorating standards and declining student enrolment in the institution since the principal took leadership of the college. The protesters returned to...

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has urged Igembe residents to unite behind Governor Mutuma M'Ethingia in the 2027 General Election, warning that splitting the region's vote between two gubernatorial candidates could cost it the coveted seat. Kathuri said it was illogical for two prominent Igembe leaders to compete for the same position when one of...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised the National Treasury for releasing funds to county governments on time, saying the move will enable the 47 devolved units to deliver services without financial constraints. Prof Kindiki said the Government had fulfilled its promise to avoid delays in disbursing county allocations, noting that all equitable share payments...

Players from Nkabune Strikers have protested what they claim is continued denial of access to a football pitch at Nkabune Technical Training Institute, saying the move has disrupted their training and matches. The team is now calling on local administrators to intervene and help resolve the standoff. Speaking at a press briefing outside the...