Inua Jamii beneficiaries to be paid via mobile phones from December
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-20 09:28:21

Inua Jamii beneficiaries to be paid via mobile phones from December

The directive aimed to save beneficiaries from the hassle and expenses of travelling to collect their stipends.

Uproar as Treasury CS Mbadi fails to appear before Senate
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-18 11:29:24

Uproar as Treasury CS Mbadi fails to appear before Senate

Some of the questions Mbadi was to respond to include failure of the e-Citizen digital platform to process payments made to some Government institutions, financing and utilisation of the National Government development budget for the FY 2022-2023 and delayed processing of pension benefits to retired civil servants.

Kenyans borrowed Sh57bn from Hustler Fund, new product for SMEs to be rolled out
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-17 22:49:38

Kenyans borrowed Sh57bn from Hustler Fund, new product for SMEs to be rolled out

The Cabinet has also announced the introduction of a third product focused on the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector.

Cabinet approves free entry to all national parks on tourism day
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-17 22:26:21

Cabinet approves free entry to all national parks on tourism day

This forms part of a week-long series of activities set to run from September 22 to 29 in honour of the annual event.

MPs to grill education CS on Hillside Academy fire, university funding model
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-17 18:30:45

MPs to grill education CS on Hillside Academy fire, university funding model

Lawmakers have also requested an estimate of the total cost of education from basic to tertiary levels.

Chirchir says Kenya declined Adani's request for free land near JKIA
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-13 14:30:32

Chirchir says Kenya declined Adani's request for free land near JKIA

The senators also questioned the selection process for Adani and the lack of transparency about the deal.

Kindiki warns against false claims on Endarasha school fire, calls for sensitivity
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-12 18:33:55

Kindiki warns against false claims on Endarasha school fire, calls for sensitivity

He insisted that the government has been transparent about the incident and that any information related to it will be shared in a coordinated manner.

MPs question how state spent Sh1.6 billion to count fish in Indian Ocean
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-11 15:45:37

MPs question how state spent Sh1.6 billion to count fish in Indian Ocean

Joho defended the expenditure, explaining that the fish stock assessment is crucial for attracting investors to Kenya’s blue economy.

State to slash VAT, corporate taxes in bid to ease economic strain
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-09 12:42:13

State to slash VAT, corporate taxes in bid to ease economic strain

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said he will reduce VAT from the current 16 per cent to 14 per cent and corporate taxes from 30 per cent to 25 per cent, as part of the medium-term budget strategy.

Kenya secures Sh40 billion loan from China for rural roads projects
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-06 22:21:30

Kenya secures Sh40 billion loan from China for rural roads projects

Mbadi on Friday signed the credit facility agreement in Beijing, China with Tan Jiong, President of the China Development Bank.

Joho opposes lawsuit challenging his appointment as Mining CS
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-09-03 15:01:26

Joho opposes lawsuit challenging his appointment as Mining CS

The former Mombasa Governor was responding to a lawsuit filed by the organisation, Genesis for Human Rights, saying he was unsuitable to be a member of President William Ruto’s Cabinet. 

Mbadi urges stronger sanctions for money launderers to combat terrorism financing
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-31 13:58:31

Mbadi urges stronger sanctions for money launderers to combat terrorism financing

According to a statement from the Treasury, the regional gathering honoured the 25th anniversary of efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism funding.

Former Isiolo Governor Godana Doyo to head committee on environmental complaints
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-31 12:09:00

Former Isiolo Governor Godana Doyo to head committee on environmental complaints

Godana's appointment took effect as of Friday 30, August 2024 and will run for three years unless revoked by the appointing authority.

LAPSSET countries renew commitment to completing transport corridor projects
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-24 14:35:03

LAPSSET countries renew commitment to completing transport corridor projects

Lamu Port has constructed the first four berths, but it needs connecting roads in Ethiopia and from the port itself to remain operational.

ODM slams Azimio parties questioning Raila's loyalty over collaboration with govt
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-08-19 16:16:44

ODM slams Azimio parties questioning Raila's loyalty over collaboration with govt

Wanga reiterated that there is no formal agreement between ODM and Kenya Kwanza that would make them joint partners in government.

Opinion: Cabinet vetting did little to placate a frustrated public
  • Author: Amina Boru
  • Date: 2024-08-17 19:10:22

Opinion: Cabinet vetting did little to placate a frustrated public

Members of the vetting committee were expected to show impartiality and a commitment to ensuring that nominees met the highest standards of integrity.

DAP-K party pushes Raila's ODM to exit Azimio over alliance with Ruto
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-08-17 11:18:31

DAP-K party pushes Raila's ODM to exit Azimio over alliance with Ruto

The Coalition is facing significant turbulence after President William Ruto appointed four ODM politicians from Azimio leader Raila Odinga's party to serve in his 'broad-based' government.

Mutua's first mediation as Labour CS backfires as teachers formally announce strike
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-16 15:12:44

Mutua's first mediation as Labour CS backfires as teachers formally announce strike

With schools set to reopen for the third term on Monday, August 26, Mutua is running against time to prevent a full-blown crisis. 

Impending strikes: Key agreements education sector unions demand to be honoured
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-15 12:31:20

Impending strikes: Key agreements education sector unions demand to be honoured

The unions demanded full implementation of the 2021-2025 CBA. The CBAs between the unions and Teachers Service Commission were signed in June 2021, and amended by an addendum in August 2023.

It's time for constitutional reforms, says former CS Moses Kuria
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-13 09:00:11

It's time for constitutional reforms, says former CS Moses Kuria

He cited the commissions formed from the provisions of the Constitution, saying that they should be reduced.

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