Explainer: How a bill is withdrawn in Kenya's legislative system
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-08 12:22:24

Explainer: How a bill is withdrawn in Kenya's legislative system

The legislative process is the system by which propositions made in Parliament are translated into law.

President Ruto signs Supplementary Appropriation Bill to law
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-10 13:35:22

President Ruto signs Supplementary Appropriation Bill to law

Ruto said the Supplementary Appropriation Bill will unlock resources for catalysing economic performance and enhance the government's service delivery.

Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-05-15 18:48:13

Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act

Justices Olga Sewe, John Chigiti, and Josephine Mongare will preside over consolidated cases, which include a petition filed by 22 senators, led by Busia's Okiya Omtatah.

State officials risk Sh20m fine for mismanaging housing levy funds
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-21 09:44:23

State officials risk Sh20m fine for mismanaging housing levy funds

The Housing PS revealed revealed the establishment of a governing board comprising diverse stakeholders tasked with supervising the allocation of housing levy funds.

Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill into law
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-19 11:19:16

Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill into law

The new law provides for the affordable housing levy at the rate of 1.5 per cent of the gross income of a business or an individual and a matching contribution of the same amount in the case of employers.

LSK to sue KRA for contempt of court over 'unlawful' housing levy
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-04 19:17:42

LSK to sue KRA for contempt of court over 'unlawful' housing levy

LSK President Eric Theuri says there is no legal basis for the deduction, which he said constitutes contempt of court and the arbitrary imposition of tax.

High Court dismisses all petitions against Affordable Housing Bill
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-03-04 15:15:06

High Court dismisses all petitions against Affordable Housing Bill

This paves the way for President William Ruto's government to collect levies for the implementation of the housing project.

Non-salaried Kenyan's to contribute 1.5% of income to housing initiative
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-23 09:00:47

Non-salaried Kenyan's to contribute 1.5% of income to housing initiative

Under the amended bill, various entities, including county governments, the National Housing Corporation, the State Department of Housing, and the private sector, will be tasked with implementing housing projects.

Win for Ruto as MPs pass Affordable Housing Bill
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-02-21 20:15:27

Win for Ruto as MPs pass Affordable Housing Bill

The bill has been forwarded to the Senate since some components of the proposed amendments are attached to the county governments.

Ruto's Affordable Housing Bill sails through Second Reading
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-02-20 19:54:24

Ruto's Affordable Housing Bill sails through Second Reading

141 MPs cast their ballot in favour of the bill against 58 who opposed it.

MPs seek new law to protect Affordable Housing units from cartels
  • Author: Apollo Ochieng
  • Date: 2024-02-01 11:58:07

MPs seek new law to protect Affordable Housing units from cartels

MP Kuria sought to allay fears that the wealthy may buy off most of the houses for later resale at a profit.

Changamwe evictions spark debate at affordable housing forum
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-30 20:56:17

Changamwe evictions spark debate at affordable housing forum

The residents of Changamwe expressed distress over the recent demolitions carried out by the government during today's public participation on the Affordable Housing Bill in Mombasa.

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