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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.
Kenya National Assembly Cabinet Gender Rule Appeal to Stop Court Orders
The Cabinet gender rule appeal filed by Kenya's National Assembly challenges a High Court ruling that found President William Ruto's Cabinet failed to meet constitutional gender representation requirements.
Massive Dangote Refinery in Kenya Excites Citizens with 700,000-Barrel Daily Target
Dangote Industries has confirmed that its planned refinery in Kenya will process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, positioning it among the largest industrial investments in East Africa and potentially transforming regional fuel supply chains.
Court Reignites Kenya’s Two-Thirds Gender Rule Battle, Gives Ruto 120-Day Ultimatum
Kenya's High Court has given President William Ruto 120 days to bring his Cabinet into compliance with the two-thirds gender rule, ruling that the current composition violates constitutional requirements on gender balance in appointive bodies.
