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A massive fire has severely damaged two of Diani's premier resorts, raising urgent questions about fire safety and the potential economic fallout for Kenya's crucial coastal tourism sector ahead of the peak season.

A reported US ultimatum to Kyiv to accept a peace deal skewed towards Moscow's interests raises fears of renewed global instability, with significant economic and diplomatic implications for Kenya and the East Africa region.




As Australia finalises a world-first social media ban for minors, the move intensifies the spotlight on Kenya, where similar proposals for mandatory ID-based age verification are already under discussion.


Recent voter registration data reveals a persistent trend of low participation. Experts argue this goes beyond simple procrastination to reflect deep-seated political disillusionment and economic anxieties facing Kenyans.

The nascent Kenya Moja Alliance holds its first major public event in Kisii, a strategic move analysts see as a critical test of its viability and a scramble for influence in a political landscape reshaped by the death of Raila Odinga.

The move aligns the social media giant with Kenya's Finance Act 2023, directly impacting the net income of thousands of local content creators on Facebook and Instagram as the government widens the digital tax net.

The new Micro and Small Taxpayers Department aims to bring millions of informal businesses into the tax net, a move the government says is crucial for revenue growth but which traders fear could stifle economic activity.