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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.
Heavy Security Locks Down Planned Protests in Kenya and Tanzania
Police and military units sealed off parts of Nairobi and Dar es Salaam as authorities sought to prevent planned protests in Kenya and Tanzania amid growing political tensions.
Tanzania Saba Saba Protests: Security Forces Flood Dar es Salaam Ahead of July 7 Demonstrations
Security forces have flooded Dar es Salaam ahead of the Tanzania Saba Saba protests on 7 July. The deployment comes amid heightened political tensions, opposition crackdowns and growing concerns over democratic freedoms in Tanzania.
Kenya Signs $1.2bn Deal With China Road and Bridge Corporation to Expand Nairobi Airport
Kenya has signed a $1.2 billion agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to deliver the Nairobi airport expansion at JKIA, a major project aimed at boosting passenger capacity and strengthening the country's position as East Africa's leading aviation hub
