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No region will be left behind, Kindiki promises on nationwide development projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

He dismissed claims that his meetings were politically motivated, stressing that such platforms should be used for the advancement of development and...

Urban Kenyans push for rent regulation as households spend heavily on housing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

Four out of 10 Kenyans living in urban areas want the government to regulate rent to curb arbitrary increases by landlords.

Taxes account for 46 per cent of fuel prices as state increases levies to meet revenue targets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kenya's dependence on fuel taxes has deepened in recent years as the government seeks more revenue from this vital commodity.

Sugar price to rise from February as new 4 per cent development levy on sweetener takes effect
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

While consumers enjoyed some relief from high prices, the new taxes are expected to reverse some of these gains.

Nakuru overtakes Kiambu to become Kenya’s second-largest county by GDP size
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nakuru now boasts a nominal Gross County Product (GCP) of Sh785.75 billion as of 2023, compared to Sh760.8 billion of Kiambu.

Tana River, Marsabit lead in Gross County Product growth, outpacing wealthier counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

In the same rankings, Nairobi County, the country’s economic hub, posted the fifth-highest growth at 6.1 per cent, largely supported by an expanding f...

Protest after over 100 learners locked out of Mathare school in dispute over rent arrears
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 13, 2025

Margaret Aluoko, the school’s director, said the institution has had challenges with rent arrears and was in talks with the proprietors of the premise...

Kenya ratifies treaty aimed at preventing multinationals from exploiting tax loopholes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

One common strategy used by multinationals to sidestep taxes is the manipulation of profit-sharing arrangements.

State’s cash transfer programme not doing enough for the needy - Study
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 02, 2025

To effectively improve food consumption and dietary diversity, the policy experts argue that cash transfer amounts will need to be adjusted.

Funding delays slowing down affordable housing project despite Kenyans’ contributions  - CoB
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

A recent report by the Architectural Association of Kenya suggests that only 1,189 houses have been finished by the current administration.

KICD allays fears of shortage of textbooks as learners prepare for new term
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

According to KICD, textbooks are readily available for all learning areas from Pre-Primary 1 (PP1) to Grade 9 in schools or on the open market.

Eastleigh Business Community members attend launch of Somalia’s $3.5 billion project
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 20, 2024

Eastleigh Business Community Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi Yare led the delegation of 27 Kenyan businesspeople to the launch.

Senators decry slow growth of Kenyan towns due to underfunding, lack of autonomy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee revealed that towns are failing to grow due to a lack of operational independence fro...

Turkana unveils private sector engagement framework to foster urban development
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 15, 2024

Community representatives who spoke at the event expressed their commitment to promoting the public-private partnership.

Ruto unveils plan to lease 3,000 acres of prison land for food production
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The President noted that the reforms in the correctional services sector were in line with the broader vision for a more modern, self-reliant, and eff...

Mombasa governor wants Senate to help protect county-funded bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

He described education as the cornerstone of sustainable development and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to making it a priority.

Sh45 billion funding shortfall cripples development projects in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The law mandates counties to allocate at least 30 per cent of their budgets to development expenditures.

World Bank wins $100 billion replenishment of fund for poorest countries
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

The total exceeds the previous $93 billion International Development Association replenishment announced in December 2021.

National Assembly’s committee proposes two per cent railway levy, rejects lower rate
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

This decision follows significant opposition from business stakeholders who expressed concerns that the increased levy would drive up the cost of impo...

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