Felix Kipkemoi

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Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has proposed the introduction of a Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugar-sweetened beverages in a bid to address the growing public health crisis in the country. Kitur argued that the rising consumption of sugary drinks has been directly linked to increasing cases of obesity, diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The proposed levy, he said, is designed to reduce sugar consumption by discouraging the production and purchase of high-sugar beverages.

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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has defended its handling of payments related to the now-shelved Greenfield Terminal project at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, following scrutiny by the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy. Appearing before the Committee, chaired by Pokot South MP David Pkosing, KAA officials were questioned over payments amounting to Sh4.5 billion tied to the project, which was terminated in 2016.

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A young man vaping/FILEEveryyear on May 31,countries around the world unitein observing World No TobaccoDay, a global awareness campaign spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO). Theday aims to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco useand advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.

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In SummaryRuto announced that the government will allocate Sh1.2 billion to acquire between 15 and 20 deep-sea fishing vessels. This move, he said, is aimed at accelerating Kenya’s entry into the global deep-sea fishing industry and unlocking economic opportunities along the coast. President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the country’s blue economy, citing the untapped potential of the Indian Ocean and the country’s inland water bodies.

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With Africa’s future hinging on the quality of its leadership, Rwanda’s African School of Governance (ASG) is setting out to equip the next generation with the tools to transform the continent, ethically, strategically, and boldly. Its President and Vice Chancellor Kingsley Moghalu argues that Africa does not need to copy leadership models from the West.