Cabinet despatch Stories

Government revises Sh4.3 trillion budget to save costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

This decision is part of wider cost-cutting reforms meant to curb rising public debt and redirect government funds toward essential services.

Cabinet clears hospital projects in Bungoma, Kericho to boost UHC rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Cabinet approved the construction of two new Level VI teaching and referral hospitals in Bungoma and Kericho counties.

Counties mandated to establish emergency funds following Cabinet approval
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The decision to change the law was driven by lessons learned from the 2023 El Nino rains, which exposed serious weaknesses in emergency preparedness a...

Cabinet approves Bill granting Judges special retirement benefits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Under the Bill, serving judges will be placed under a Defined Benefit system, which guarantees them fixed monthly pensions upon retirement.

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...

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