Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe Stories

Agriculture CS Kagwe calls for 10-year jail time for sellers of fake fertiliser and seeds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Kagwe insisted on collaborating with Parliament to introduce legislative measures that protect farmers from fraudulent suppliers.

Kenyans to get national IDs automatically upon turning 18, CS Murkomen says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Murkomen assured critics that the government remains committed to securing the country while ensuring equal rights for all citizens.

Ruto receives list of PS candidates amidst looming reshuffle
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Public Service Commission, under chairman Anthony Muchiri, interviewed 109 applicants in an exercise that ended on January 31, 2024.

Tana River governor faces backlash over incomplete Cabinet three years on
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2025

hereas the governor had earlier in his first year of the second term proposed names for respective positions, his nominees were rejected by the county...

CS Wahome: Housing levy contribution not guarantee to home ownership
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 19, 2025

In March 2023, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga had indicated that the housing levy is a form of saving, not a tax.

Top state offices allocated Sh5 billion more for salaries, entertainment amid budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The supplementary budget, tabled in the National Assembly, increases Kenya's total budget for the financial year ending June to Sh3.56 trillion from S...

Treasury mulls using existing tax rates for 2025-2026 budget after deadly protests in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

With revenue collection falling short of expectations, Treasury's decision to review its budget projections for the 2025-2026 fiscal year reflects the...

New miraa prices expected to improve farmers’ livelihoods, expand crop's farming
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

CS Kagwe explained that the government is committed to addressing market access challenges and opening new export opportunities for Kenyan miraa.

MPs raise concerns over Kenya Airways' dwindling market share as regional rivals expand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

MPs expressed concern that neighbouring countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, are reviving their airlines, further increasing competition.

I can join your Cabinet if you make education free at all levels, Babu Owino tells President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

He explained that despite any ideological differences with Governor Johnson Sakaja, his main concern is ensuring that Nairobi residents get the servic...

Matatus, trucks among vehicles targeted in planned road toll fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Chirchir explained that the classification of vehicles subject to toll fees would be reviewed periodically based on economic factors and technological...

Health Ministry calls for strict enforcement of shisha ban amid rising healthcare burden
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 12, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa echoed these concerns, highlighting the devastating impact of drug abuse on young people.

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.

State wants police to probe KUSCCO as report shows financial statements signed by dead auditor
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

The forensic audit conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers highlighted non-performing loans and large-scale theft that have left the institution on the br...

JKIA set for major upgrades as government moves to enhance operations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

JKIA’s infrastructure will also be upgraded, including modernised baggage handling systems, improved stormwater drainage and access roads, installatio...

Cabinet approves Sh4.2 trillion budget for 2025/26 amid fiscal adjustments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

The approval comes amid economic disruptions caused by civil protests in mid-2024, which led to the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024. The Bill had...

South Sudan President Salva Kiir drops two Vice Presidents in major cabinet reshuffle
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 11, 2025

In what is being viewed as a strategic realignment, businessman Benjamin Bol Mel, a prominent figure from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, was appointed...

Labour ministry says jobs recruitment still suspended, cautions against false reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Mutua clarified that the only ongoing recruitment drive is the Kisumu one, scheduled for February 7-8, 2025, during the Nyanza Investment Conference.

CS Wahome admits state may not build 1 million affordable housing units by 2027
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 06, 2025

CS Wahome cited a variety of factors including court cases and a lack of streamlined processes as the reasons for the delay.

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