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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 8, 2026Country: Kenya

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On October 8, 2026, Kenya's High Court declared the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions to drop 2.2 billion Ksh corruption charges against Minister Wycliffe Oparanya unconstitutional and irregular. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers filed a constitutional petition challenging the increase in excise duty on imported industrial sugar under the Finance Act 2026. Additionally, the victims' compensation panel processed 259 new claims worth 83.6 million Ksh, and the FIA confirmed Kenya's continued participation in the 2027 World Rally Championship with a 15-round calendar. The NTSA also announced a new two-minute license collection service, easing the process for motorists.

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