Vincent Ombati

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Vincent Ombati Featured image for Kenya chairs 54th UNAIDS board meeting, pledges vigorous action against AIDS
Thu 27 Jun, 2024 18:00
Kenya chairs 54th UNAIDS board meeting, pledges vigorous action against AIDS
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Over three days, the conference convened state members, 11 UN agencies, and representatives of People Living with HIV to oversee UNAIDS' critical work in tackling the AIDS epidemic.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Somalia secures agreement to settle $36 million debt with OPEC Fund
Thu 27 Jun, 2024 14:07
Somalia secures agreement to settle $36 million debt with OPEC Fund
Featured image for Somalia secures agreement to settle $36 million debt with OPEC Fund

The Saudi Finance Minister highlighted the Kingdom's efforts to boost non-oil revenues and diversify its economy as part of Saudi Vision 2030 through labour market reforms.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Ethiopia drafts Asset Recovery Bill in fight against economic crimes
Wed 26 Jun, 2024 19:07
Ethiopia drafts Asset Recovery Bill in fight against economic crimes
Featured image for Ethiopia drafts Asset Recovery Bill in fight against economic crimes

The bill seeks to depress individuals engaging in illegal financial crimes like money laundering, human trafficking, and illicit financial activities to amass wealth.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Kenya's foreign direct investment falls despite digitisation measures
Wed 26 Jun, 2024 11:40
Kenya's foreign direct investment falls despite digitisation measures
Featured image for Kenya's foreign direct investment falls despite digitisation measures

Though the country witnessed a 65 per cent per cent flow increase, the FDI inflow declined from $1.59 billion (205 billion shillings) in 2022 to $1.5 billion (193 billion shillings) in 2023.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Toxic waste claims: Committee seeks memoranda from Northeastern residents
Tue 25 Jun, 2024 19:13
Toxic waste claims: Committee seeks memoranda from Northeastern residents
Featured image for Toxic waste claims: Committee seeks memoranda from Northeastern residents

This is part of public participation as MPs seek to know the extent of harm the toxic substances had on the environment and their relationship with reported cancer cases.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for KRA demands taxpayers' phone numbers, physical addresses in cleanup
Mon 24 Jun, 2024 18:41
KRA demands taxpayers' phone numbers, physical addresses in cleanup
Featured image for KRA demands taxpayers' phone numbers, physical addresses in cleanup

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is conducting a cleanup of its taxpayer's database to enhance service delivery and also curb tax cheats. 


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Somalia farmers get Sh3.2 billion boost for fight against food insecurity
Mon 24 Jun, 2024 18:40
Somalia farmers get Sh3.2 billion boost for fight against food insecurity
Featured image for Somalia farmers get Sh3.2 billion boost for fight against food insecurity

The TRANSFORM project has seen Somalia receive Sh3.2 billion in funding to rehabilitate the Jowhar Canal irrigation infrastructure which will be critical in promoting smart agriculture for smallholder...


WFP Kenya Director Lauren Landis Featured image for Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps receive Sh4.8 billion extra funding
Wed 19 Jun, 2024 19:09
Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps receive Sh4.8 billion extra funding
Featured image for Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps receive Sh4.8 billion extra funding

WFP Kenya Director Lauren Landis said the contribution will enable them to increase the food rations for the most vulnerable refugees and restore the cash transfer programme.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Small banks face uncertainity in govt's plan to raise capital requirement ten times
Mon 17 Jun, 2024 13:27
Small banks face uncertainity in govt's plan to raise capital requirement ten times
Featured image for Small banks face uncertainity in govt's plan to raise capital requirement ten times

Kenya has nearly 39 licenced banks, and more than half of them may be affected by the CBK's new measure. Out of these, only 9 banks control the lion's share at 75.1%


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Private security firms face deregistration for not paying Sh30,000 minimum wage
Wed 12 Jun, 2024 15:03
Private security firms face deregistration for not paying Sh30,000 minimum wage
Featured image for Private security firms face deregistration for not paying Sh30,000 minimum wage

The PSRA warned that tough measures would be taken against all firms that would not have complied with the regulations by June 17 and that the PSRA would not send any more reminders. 


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Govt to roll out a testing tool to track Kenyans' income
Mon 10 Jun, 2024 16:25
Govt to roll out a testing tool to track Kenyans' income
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The self-testing tool will help the government determine how much an individual will contribute and which category a contributor falls into.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Govt picks Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya to collect music royalties
Fri 07 Jun, 2024 14:34
Govt picks Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya to collect music royalties
Featured image for Govt picks Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya to collect music royalties

Kutuny, a former Cherangany MP, stated that they were concerned by the failure of the three CMOs to actualise an MoU signed between them.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Mwaura calls for stricter gun issuance rules to curb misuse
Wed 05 Jun, 2024 15:36
Mwaura calls for stricter gun issuance rules to curb misuse
Featured image for Mwaura calls for stricter gun issuance rules to curb misuse

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura noted that not everyone is entitled to hold a firearm, though those who keep them are motivated by the desire to feel secure.


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Finance Bill 2024: Committee seeks oral, written views ahead of public hearing
Tue 04 Jun, 2024 21:03
Finance Bill 2024: Committee seeks oral, written views ahead of public hearing
Featured image for Finance Bill 2024: Committee seeks oral, written views ahead of public hearing

National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge said on Tuesday that the public hearing will be held on June 10 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi from 9.30 am to 5 pm.


world no tobacco day Featured image for Government urged to immediately ban nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, vapes and Shisha
Fri 31 May, 2024 14:58
Government urged to immediately ban nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, vapes and Shisha
Featured image for Government urged to immediately ban nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, vapes and Shisha

KETCA, while commemorating World No Tobacco Day on Monday, May 31, claimed that the addictive products are among the latest tricks used by the sector to recruit young people and adults. 


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Kompany named Bayern Munich coach
Thu 30 May, 2024 13:29
Kompany named Bayern Munich coach
Featured image for Kompany named Bayern Munich coach

The 38-year old tactician joins Bayern from Burnley


Vincent Ombati Featured image for Garissa school ordered to pay Sh650,000 for discriminating against HIV-positive boy
Wed 29 May, 2024 17:10
Garissa school ordered to pay Sh650,000 for discriminating against HIV-positive boy
Featured image for Garissa school ordered to pay Sh650,000 for discriminating against HIV-positive boy

The HIV and AIDS Tribunal of Kenya, chaired by Carolyne Mboku, found the school at fault for expelling the 12-year-old, Grade 2 pupil because of his status.


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