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The lawyers claimed that Parliament acted under pressure and was used as a tool to achieve political objectives instead of carrying out its constitutional duty independently.
President William Ruto says Kenya and Tanzania have identified non-tariff barriers affecting cross-border commerce and directed officials to remove them, aiming for completion by June 30, 2026. The move targets deeper EAC integration and reduced trade losses.
FKE argued that the legal framework in Kenya only allows the government to adjust statutory minimum wages through established structures, not to dictate across-the-board salary increments for all employees.
The development emerged after high-level engagements in Paris involving Kenya’s Ambassador to France Betty Cherwon and Economic Planning Principal Secretary Boniface Makokha, who have been coordinating the country’s participation in the G7 Development Ministers’ process.
The colourful ceremony brought together filmmakers, actors, directors and digital content creators in a vibrant celebration of storytelling and artistic excellence.
Globally, Labour Day is observed on different dates depending on national traditions, though it is widely connected to International Workers’ Day, which falls on May 1. The date is historically linked to the 1886 labour protests in the United States that championed the eight-hour working day, a movement that shaped modern labour rights.
The early arrivals created a structured and lively scene, with teams moving in coordinated formations that reflected their workplaces and industries. Distinct uniforms marked different sectors, with hospitality workers seen in white chef attire, while others from corporate, manufacturing, and service sectors arrived in branded outfits linked to their organisations.
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During the meeting, Sawe presented the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes he wore when he set the record on April 26 in London, clocking 1:59:30 and becoming the first man to run a competitive marathon under two hours.
Speaking in Kipketii, Bomet County, during the burial of Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir’s father, Edwin Kipchirchir Koech, the President said the government is responding to long-standing requests from residents for better air connectivity.
The Raila Odinga Education Centre, launched in 2016, was established to expand access to learning in Kibra, one of Nairobi’s most densely populated informal settlements. It serves thousands of learners and is equipped with modern classrooms and digital learning facilities.
Ruto maintained that the viral clip did not reflect the full message he intended to pass, insisting that the discussion had been narrowed down in a misleading way.
Ruto called for a shift in how regional development is discussed, urging leaders and citizens to adopt a more confident outlook on Africa’s economic direction.