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Kenya Expands Ammunition Production Capacity With New Eldoret Production Line
Kenya has launched a major upgrade of its Eldoret ordnance factory, expanding ammunition production capacity by an expected 35% as part of a wider defence modernisation programme.
Mandera IED Attack Kills 5 Kenyan Security Officers Near Somalia Border
Five Kenyan security officers were killed in a Mandera IED attack near the Somalia border after suspected al-Shabaab militants detonated an improvised explosive device and launched an ambush on their patrol.
Ebola Death Toll In DRC Surpasses 1,000, WHO Confirms
The Ebola death toll in DRC has crossed 1,000, according to WHO and health authorities in Congo and Uganda. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across five provinces and become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record.
Kenya’s High Court Throws Out Rastafari Cannabis Petition Over Weak Evidence
Kenya's High Court has dismissed the Rastafari cannabis petition, finding that the community failed to prove marijuana is essential to its religious practices and leaving existing cannabis laws unchanged.
Kenya extends 8% VAT on petroleum products for a further 3 months
Kenya has extended the 8% VAT on petroleum products until October 2026, citing continued instability in global oil markets. The government will also deploy KSh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy to help keep fuel prices stable and shield consumers from rising energy costs.
