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Battle for Mt Kenya political influence intensifies as rival camps step up mobilisation

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Battle for Mt Kenya political influence intensifies as rival camps step up mobilisation
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Battle for Mt Kenya political influence intensifies as rival camps step up mobilisation

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Sonko loses Sh385m tax battle over missing financial records

The dispute centred on how KRA reconstructed his taxable income after examining his banking records against income.

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The cost of Russia-Ukraine war for Kenyan families

Families of those killed have been approached by intermediaries claiming they could help secure compensation running into millions.

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Pressure mounts for State to pay Kwale Sugar Company Sh24 billion

Petitioner urges Parliament to force the National Government to honour the court award arising from a 2007 land deal breach.

Reporting originally appeared via Nation Africa. Read the full source for additional context.