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ABAK Urges Parliament to Withdraw Alcohol Bill, Citing KSh3.3bn Revenue Risk and Growth of Illicit Trade

The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) is calling for the withdrawal of the Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs Control Laws

Soko Directory Team · Nov 6, 2026
The Election Is Next Year. Kenya Cannot Afford a Campaign-Fuelled Spending Hangover

Election seasons create genuine opportunities for public debate, but they can also tempt governments to prioritise visible quick wins over

Steve Biko Wafula · Nov 5, 2026
KNEC Opens Door For Teacher Trainees To Resit Failed Or Missed Exams, Fee And Requirements

Diploma teacher trainees who failed earlier papers or skipped their July 2026 College-Based Assessments (CBAs) will get another shot in

Getrude Mathayo · Nov 5, 2026
Illicit Cigarette Trade Cost Kenya Ksh 47 Billion In Revenue

Illicit cigarettes cost Kenya an estimated KSh 47 billion in lost excise duty and VAT revenue between 2021 and 2025,

Soko Directory Team · Nov 5, 2026
Government Rules Out Reducing Birth Certificate Application Fee

Kenyans hoping for relief on birth certificate costs will have to keep waiting. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration

Getrude Mathayo · Nov 4, 2026
Education Ministry Releases 2027 School Calendar With Term Dates And Holidays

Learners will return to class on January 4, 2027, according to the new academic calendar released by the Ministry of

Getrude Mathayo · Nov 4, 2026
KRA Seizes Illicit Cigarettes Worth KSh 12 Million in Gatundu North

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has seized illicit cigarettes valued at approximately KSh 12 million following a multi-agency operation conducted in

Soko Directory Team · Nov 4, 2026
TSC Shortlists Five Candidates For CEO Job, Salary And Benefits Revealed

Five people will be interviewed for the top job at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and acting CEO Evaleen Mitei

Getrude Mathayo · Nov 3, 2026
Teachers Seeking Transfers Urged To Apply Online Ahead Of December Window, How To Apply

Teachers who want to move to new stations should file their requests through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) online transfer

Getrude Mathayo · Nov 3, 2026
KCSE 2026 Kicks Off With Nearly One Million Candidates, Full Timetable

Close to a million students settled into exam rooms across Kenya this morning as the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary

Getrude Mathayo · Nov 2, 2026
KNBS Lists 17 Items That Have Become More Expensive For Kenyan Consumers

Kenyans are paying more for everyday items, from milk and cooking oil to potatoes, cabbages and fuel, after annual inflation

Getrude Mathayo · Oct 30, 2026
High Court Issues Ruling On TSC’s Social Media Guidelines For Teachers

The High Court has refused to lift orders freezing the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) circular on how teachers behave on

Soko Directory Team · Oct 29, 2026