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1 day ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
The Nairobi City County Executive has distanced itself from
a directive to close Naivas supermarkets in Nairobi. The county said it recommended the closure of Naivas
Supermarket (Moi Avenue branch), where they had conducted an oversight visit. In a statement on Wednesday, the county said it
recommended the closure of the premises and instructed officers to issue
notices.
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1 day ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has defended President William Ruto over
abduction remarks.
On May 12, the President spoke during a joint press
briefing with the visiting Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb, revealed that
there are no missing persons currently in the country as alleged by some
quarters.
The President said all those who went missing
have been reunited with their families.
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1 day ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
In SummaryThe power company said areas in eight counties will face power cuts at diverse times between 9 am and 5 pm. The utility firm stated that the power cuts facilitate system maintenance. Kenya Power has listed areas scheduled for power interruption on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The power company said areas in eight counties will face
power cuts at diverse times between 9 am and 5 pm. The utility firm stated that the power cuts facilitate
system maintenance.
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1 day ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
Internal Security and National Administration Raymond
Omollo speaking on May 14, 2025 / HANDOUTThe government has reiterated its commitment to deepening
engagement with the bodaboda sector, with a strong call for unity, discipline,
and proactive participation in national development programmes.
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2 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
In SummaryThis is even as the government finalised the leasing of four state-owned sugar factories to private millers for a period of 30 years. One of the cane farmers, Rose Waswa said she solely depends on sugar cane farming to feed her family, and any move to ease the process would be of great help. Nzoia sugarcane farmers led by Rose Waswa speaking on May 13, 2025 / ScreengrabNzoia sugar farmers have welcomed the move by the government to
lease sugar factories to private millers.
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2 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
Kenya Power has listed areas to face power interruptions
across the country on Wednesday, May 13, 2025. The Power Company said areas in seven counties will
experience power interruption from 8 am to 5 pm. Counties to be affected are Nairobi, Mombasa, Nandi,
Bungoma, Siaya, Nyeri and Kiambu. The power disruption helps to facilitate system maintenance. NairobiAreas in Nairobi will face power cuts from 9 am to 5 pm.
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2 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
In SummaryThe clarification comes amid rising public interest and political scrutiny over the leasing of state-owned sugar factories. A section of leaders have raised concerns over transparency and public participation on the leasing of sugar factories. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has clarified
that no sugar factory in Kenya has been sold. The CS said the government has only leased them out through
a transparent process that received full parliamentary approval.
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3 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
A collage of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and a UDA party flag/FILEThe United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s public resignation from the party, saying his membership was revoked earlier this year when he was removed as Deputy Party Leader.
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3 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
The Finnish presidential couple hosted by President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at State House on May 12, 2025 / PCSat a state banquetPresident William Ruto on Monday evening hosted Finland
President Alexander Stubb for a state banquet. President Stubb was accompanied by his spouse, Suzanne
Innes-Stubb, and were received by Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel. The leaders arrived at the state banquet in honour of the Finland
President dressed in their finest and most elegant attire.
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3 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his resignation from the United Democratic Alliance party. The former DP said he made the decision following the realisation that he no longer shares the same ideals with the ruling party. In a statement on Monday, Gachagua said that the decision
takes effect immediately. "By a copy of this letter, you are notified that I have
officially resigned from the UDA Party with immediate effect.
