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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001505869/in-service-for-kenya-not-our-villages-rutos-new-narrative
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In 'service for Kenya, not our villages', Ruto's new narrative
President William Ruto said all leaders should work for the unity of Kenyans, reiterating his pledge that the government would lift those at the bottom.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001505863/kra-eyes-crypto-dealers-in-plan-to-raise-sh21tn-in-five-years
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KRA eyes crypto dealers in plan to raise Sh21tn in five years
The Kenya Revenue Authority is targeting to collect Sh60 billion from digital coin traders in the government’s renewed efforts to have Kenyans pay taxes.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001505871/baby-formula-how-added-sugars-predispose-children-to-diabetes-hypertension
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Baby formula: How added sugars predispose children to diabetes, hypertension
Consumption of too much added sugar during pregnancy and in the baby’s first two years is likely to increase the risk of health complications later in life. 
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001505878/treasury-now-mulls-review-of-nssf-act-to-ease-workers-burden
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Treasury now mulls review of NSSF Act to ease workers' burden
The government is mulling the revision of the NSSF Act 2013, given some challenges it poses as raised by the private sector.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/financial-standard/article/2001505876/starlink-now-struggles-to-keep-up-pace
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Starlink now struggles to keep up pace
Starlink currently faces the challenge of needing more satellites in orbit to boost network capacity.
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DCI arrests another suspect linked to the murder of Wells Fargo HR boss Willis Ayieko, investigations ongoing.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001505855/mps-urge-state-to-declare-femicide-national-disaster
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MPs urge state to declare femicide national disaster
A section of legislators want the government to declare the rising cases of femicide in the country a national disaster.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001505830/blood-shortage-crisis-patients-in-urgent-need-as-supplies-drop
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001505821/edible-oil-scam-senator-raises-red-flag-over-evidence-tampering
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Edible oil scam: Senator raises red flag over evidence tampering
The senator is seeking investigation into the KNTC board resolution leading to dismissal of members of staff and those who remained.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001505878/treasury-now-mulls-review-of-nssf-act-to-ease-workers-burden
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Treasury now mulls review of NSSF Act to ease workers' burden
The government is mulling the revision of the NSSF Act 2013, given some challenges it poses as raised by the private sector.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001505897/dci-arrests-another-suspect-in-murder-of-wells-fargo-hr-manager
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DCI arrests another suspect in murder of Wells Fargo HR manager
DCI arrests another suspect in connection with the murder of Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko in Kisumu. 
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Passengers entering Kenya to declare IMEI numbers for mobile devices intended for use during their stay from Jan 1, 2025, in bid to enhance tax compliance, KRA announces.
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America Decides: Millions of voters cast the ballot Tuesday in a tight race between US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001505923/kra-goes-after-nil-tax-filers-and-visitors-in-fresh-crackdown
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KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
Travellers to Kenya and mobile phone importers will be required to declare their devices’ International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001506001/harris-gives-defiant-concession-after-stunning-trump-win
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US Vice President Kamala Harris concedes defeat in elections; congratulates President-elect Donald Trump, promises to hand over power peacefully.
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John Mbadi: We are bringing amendments to ensure that the contributions that Kenyans make to SHIF is allowable for tax purposes. From your gross pay, after SHIF and housing deductions are made, the balance is what will be used to calculate PAYE
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001505995/ousted-gachagua-now-changes-tack-in-his-battle-to-salvage-career
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001505991/lobbying-intensifies-as-purge-looms-for-rebel-mps
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001505989/dislike-for-us-envoy-pushes-some-kenyans-to-celebrate-trump-win
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Dislike for Meg Whitman pushes some Kenyans to celebrate Trump win
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has faced criticism over the past two years for her alleged “meddling” in Kenya’s affairs and her support of President William Ruto.
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