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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Kenya
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Kenyans.co.ke’s page lists several Kenyan news updates dated October 15 and 16, 2026. It reports that President William Ruto signed a law changing the composition of the KRA board after MPs passed proposals intended to strengthen the tax authority and streamline its processes. Other updates include increased security operations by Kenyan forces in Lamu, the Kenya School of Law suspending applications, and an EPRA warning that fuel prices could rise further.

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