Kenya has always needed food imports like maize, wheat, and rice. These imports change with rainfall patterns. Last November, maize imports fell to 92,263 bags from 176,956 bags in October, thanks to good local harvests. Wheat imports rose 34.6 percent to over 2 million bags. Bean imports went down 61 percent because local farmers grew more.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the Finance Bill 2025 does not include new taxes. He wants to help households and stabilize markets. The government plans to focus on internal changes rather than taxing people more. Officials aim to improve public systems and spend money wisely. The budget tries to cut the deficit from 4.9 percent to 4.3 percent.
Workers will benefit from higher tax-free...
Oburu Odinga wants ODM Cabinet members to bring more development to Luo Nyanza. He spoke at MP Ong'ondo Were's funeral about the need for fair resource sharing. The senator asked Treasury head John Mbadi to make sure Raila Odinga's supporters see real benefits from their loyalty. Four other ODM leaders serve in the Cabinet - Opiyo Wandayi, Beatrice Askul, Hassan Joho, and Wyckliffe Oparanya.
Oburu claimed his region pays for projects built elsewhere but receives little help itself. He called for special attention to areas that have backed his brother Raila through many campaigns. The people demonstrated because they need better services, he said. Their support becomes meaningless if nothing changes in their communities. Oburu asked...
Gamers want the RX 9070 graphics card because it works almost as well as pricier options but costs less. It has enough memory to run games smoothly at high resolution. Finding these AMD cards at regular prices remains difficult, but Amazon offers a solution.
Prime members can buy a PowerColor Hellhound RX 9070 for $699.99, among the best prices available today. Prices change often, so check the listing if you plan to buy later. These deals usually disappear fast, making quick action important.
The RX 9070 requires a minimum 700W power supply and two 6-pin PCIe connectors for proper power delivery. The card comes with 16GB of GDDR6 memory and measures 327mm long, so check that your computer case has enough space before buying.
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SpaceX pushed back the earliest launch date for Starship Flight 9 to May 20, according to a new Coast Guard notice. The launch window will stay open until May 29. This flight matters a lot because problems with the second-generation upper-stage rocket have slowed testing progress. The upper stage first flew on Flights 7 and 8 earlier this year, but exploded shortly after separating from the Super Heavy booster both times.
SpaceX recently tested the ship again after taking a break following the March flight failure. The company ran a test firing with a single Raptor vacuum engine for an in-space burn and another test with several engines, though SpaceX hasn't shared details about the results of that second test. The upper stage ship...
Mzuzu University staff plan to protest during President Chakwera's visit next Wednesday at graduation. Teachers' office workers feel upset about the late payment of service money owed to them. Their gratuity payments have been unpaid for five months, though other schools received cash three months after contracts ended. The groups wrote to Chakwera as the school head, asking for money before April ended. They wonder if he ever saw their letter since nothing happened after they sent it.
Staff unions point out that workers at UNIMA KUHES MUBAS already received their funds two months ago. The staff will march peacefully if nobody pays them before graduation day comes. They believe the president can fix this problem fast if he knows about...
Some workers at the Mbelwa District office worry about new leader Rodgers Newa's arrival on May 19. People inside the office say staff filling temporary jobs fear he might want permanent workers. They think he could replace them with full-time employees when he starts. The fear spreads through the halls as people wonder about their future at the council.
School teacher Thomas Chirwa asks why these workers oppose the new district head. He thinks leaders should move these worried staff members to other places. He believes the large district needs real officers instead of temporary ones. The area needs strong people who can answer for their work and make services better for everyone. Newa takes charge as national leaders push local...
Acer lists two Radeon RX 9060 XT cards at a Swiss store with different memory sizes. The 16 GB model has a price tag of $620 after tax removal. The 8 GB version costs less, around $566 without taxes. These prices seem much higher than what experts expect for these cards.
Leakers found pictures showing these cards have gray covers with two fans. Each card needs one power plug with three screen ports. AMD plans to show full details about these cards at Computex from May 20 through May 23. Reports say the RX 9060 XT will have 2048 processors with either 8 or 16 GB of memory using 200W power.
The store prices appear wrong since they cost more than better cards. Most people think the real price should stay under $400 for the larger memory...
Players can test Dune Awakening today through Monday as Funcom checks servers before its June 10 release. The game's launch date was moved from May 20 to June 10 after makers needed extra time to fix issues players found during closed testing. Funcom has tested with limited players for months but wants more people to stress their systems. The company feels ready for large player groups at launch, saying they planned ahead for heavy traffic.
Anyone can register for free access through Steam, even without past invites. Adding the game to wish lists and signing up for emails helps your chances of receiving a code. A special TV show happens on May 10, during which viewers might grab one of thousands of codes given away live. Testers can...
Alitia Elia wants to lead the Democratic Party away from deals with the ruling NRM toward state power. He says current leaders make personal deals instead of fighting corruption or human rights abuses. The party election process faces problems as the secretary general claims he secured most delegates before the local elections finished. Elia worries about the high fees leaders set without proper approval from party committees.
The candidate plans to ask for signatures from party leaders to force a meeting about election issues. He wants neutral committees to handle disputes instead of the current leaders, who also run as candidates. The party lacks proper systems for fair elections, with leaders picking who runs the process. Elia...
