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Passaris Sparks Fresh Parliament Debate on Bhang Laws
Esther Passaris stirred debate in Parliament after calling for a realistic national conversation on cannabis regulation.
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The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua but ruled that the Senate violated his right to a fair hearing.
KRA in Your Pocket: Privacy Nightmare or Necessary Reform in Finance Bill 2026?
The Finance Bill 2026 proposes giving the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) more power to access financial data, especially from virtual assets (crypto) and digital platforms. Many Kenyans fear this is a privacy nightmare that allows KRA to monitor mobile money and personal transactions. The government says it is only about stopping tax evasion and making the system fair. This article explains both sides.
From Freehold to Auction: How Finance Bill 2026 Could Threaten Generational Land
Many Kenyans are worried that the Finance Bill 2026 will change freehold land into leasehold land. They fear they will have to pay annual rent to the government or risk losing their family land through auctions. These fears are spreading fast on social media. However, the government and Parliament say the Bill does not contain any such changes. This article looks at why people are scared, what the Bill actually says, and what it could mean for ordinary Kenyans.
From Freehold to Auction: How Finance Bill 2026 Could Threaten Generational Land
Many Kenyans are worried that the Finance Bill 2026 will change freehold land into leasehold land. They fear they will have to pay annual rent to the government or risk losing their family land through auctions. These fears are spreading fast on social media. However, the government and Parliament say the Bill does not contain any such changes. This article looks at why people are scared, what the Bill actually says, and what it could mean for ordinary Kenyans.