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British American Tobacco is pushing Zambia to drop anti-smoking regulations it already adheres to in the UK, a move that reflects a wider pattern of industry pressure undermining public health legislation across East Africa.
Governor Sakaja’s administration has launched a city-wide operation to dismantle non-compliant billboards, aiming to recover over KSh 500 million in unpaid advertising fees and enforce urban planning regulations.
Following its complete takeover of Bamburi Cement, the Tanzanian conglomerate now holds a commanding 41.75% effective stake in rival EAPC, signaling a major power shift in Kenya's construction materials sector.
New government measures aim to enforce stringent safety and quality standards in Kenya's booming construction sector, targeting the alarming rate of building failures through mandatory accreditation of industry agencies.
Disbursement of a critical KSh 96.9 billion budget support loan is delayed as Kenya must first implement a sweeping package of seven new laws and four policy changes targeting public finance, governance, and market competition.
A new government directive compels Kenya's largest SACCOs to replace universal member voting with a delegate system, a move regulators say will enhance efficiency but critics argue silences grassroots savers.
