National Economic Survey 2024 Stories

Kenya’s economic output rises 8 per cent to hit Sh16.22 trillion in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  May 06, 2025

This is from Sh15.03 trillion in 2023, representing an eight per cent year-on-year growth.

Government to slash Uhuru’s retirement benefits by Sh94.6 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Kenyatta’s allocation will fall from Sh371.46 million to Sh276.85 million in the financial year starting July. The heaviest reductions will affect for...

Treasury revives plan to grant KRA real-time access to personal data in push for more tax
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 02, 2025

The move comes barely a year after similar proposals in the Finance Bill, 2024 were dropped following fierce resistance from the public and civil righ...

Draft Finance Bill, 2025 formally tabled in National Assembly following Cabinet approval
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 30, 2025

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula confirmed its receipt along with the 2025/26 Budget Estimates, which include key revenue-raising measures f...

Cabinet approves Finance Bill, 2025, targets tax loopholes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Bill proposes amendments to the Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Excise Duty Act, and the Tax Procedures Act aimed at addressing delays in revenue collect...

Senator Mohammed Faki calls for urgent action to address Mombasa's poor exam results
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 28, 2025

He attributed part of the problem to a lack of serious conversations between parents, teachers, and leaders about academic performance.

KCSE 2024 certificates to be released this week as KUCCPS deadline approaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

CS Ogamba called on school principals to urgently reach out to former students, encouraging them to collect their certificates without delay.

Africa’s growth not enough to reduce poverty, 90 million more to be poor by 2027 - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 27, 2025

In Kenya, data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) estimates the poverty rate at about 40 per cent.

What is IMCTC? Details of global Muslim coalition backing Kenya’s new anti-terror initiative
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The IMCTC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where delegates from member countries operate, undertaking tasks aligned with the coalition’s obje...

Kenya Space Agency warns over potential space debris re-entry this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The Kenya Space Agency said the object is of particular concern because its predicted path crosses the eastern African region, including parts of Keny...

AFC Leopards host Gor Mahia in the 96th league Mashemeji Derby
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 30, 2025

Gor Mahia are currently third in the league with 42 points, trailing Kenya Police (45 points) and leaders (45 points). AFC Leopards sit fifth with 36...

Candidates warned against exam irregularities as Knec releases 2025 KCSE timetable
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

According to the Council, the timetable was released early to allow for feedback from stakeholders and to help schools adequately prepare candidates.

Hundreds of vulnerable families in Kamukunji receive Ramadan food aid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 02, 2025

Each household received 12 kilograms of wheat flour, 10 kilograms of maize flour, 10 kilograms of rice, 10 kilograms of sugar, and three litres of veg...

Rare calendar alignment marks start of Ramadan 1446 AH on March 1, 2025
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 02, 2025

In 2025, the city of Kiruna in Sweden will have the longest fasting hours, with Muslims abstaining from food and drink for 20 hours and 30 minutes eac...

Heroic Starlets edge Tunisia to keep WAFCON dream alive
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 26, 2025

Harambee Starlets are one step closer to WAFCON after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Sousse. Tereza Engesha’s early goal and Lilian Awuor’s...

Wasteful Harambee Starlets held to goalless draw by Tunisia in WAFCON qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets were left frustrated after a wasteful display saw them settle for a goalless draw against Tunisia in their WAFCON 2026 qualifier at...

National Treasury officials fail to explain Sh73 billion budget gap
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 21, 2025

One document puts the total budget at Sh4.263 trillion, while another states it as Sh4.336 trillion, creating a Sh73 billion gap that officials failed...

Police push for change in law to bar demonstrators from being noisy during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking before the committee chaired by Narok North MP Gabriel Tongoyo, NPSC legal director James Nduna emphasised the need to separate noise from de...

Most Kenyans prefer digital banking as they seek better service and lower costs, KBA report shows
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 13, 2025

Financial exclusion continues to be a pressing issue, with 10.63 per cent of customers requiring special accommodations such as braille or screen read...

Financial stress deepens as 78 per cent of Kenyans earn less than before Covid-19 period - Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

Despite the economic challenges, the report states that many Kenyans remain hopeful, with 63 per cent expecting their financial situation to improve i...

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

Duale cautions KFS to ensure only registered saw millers access forest plantations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

CS Duale warned against the harassment of KFS officials, urging them to focus on sustainable forest management.

Odemba confident as Starlets begin camp ahead of WAFCON qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 10, 2025

Harambee Starlets have begun their preparations for the upcoming WAFCON qualifiers against Tunisia, with 21 players already in camp. Coach Beldine Ode...

Treasury CS Mbadi takes budget consultations to the ground to avoid repeat of Finance Bill protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

Mbadi said the meetings are part of the government’s effort to reconnect with ordinary citizens and seek their views on what should or should not be i...

State to appeal court ruling blocking July KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

CS Ogamba assured the public that the government is committed to addressing concerns raised by partners, ensuring fairness in the upcoming exams.

Education ministry suspends July KCSE exams following court ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The decision complies with a High Court ruling that halted the newly introduced July series of exams.

High Court suspends implementation of July KCSE exam pending hearing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Magare Gikenyi claimed that the introduction of the exams bypassed public participation adding that no stakeholders were involved in the process.

KNEC opens registration for July 2025 KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

This new series aims to accommodate private candidates, repeaters, and adult learners seeking to improve their academic performance.

Cabinet approves bills to streamline project funding, boost traders' access to credit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The bill, which amends the Public Finance Management Act, 2025, requires state agencies to open project-specific bank accounts for funds allocated to...

Equatorial Guinea replaces disqualified Congo for CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 21, 2025

Equatorial Guinea has been confirmed as Congo's replacement for CHAN 2025 following a CAF ruling that disqualified the "African Red Devils" due to eli...

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