Excisable Goods Management System Stories

High court nullifies KRA’s track-and-trace system tender over illegal, flawed procurement
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

According to the court, the tendering exercise was opaque from the very beginning, with glaring gaps in how the preferred supplier was chosen and how...

KRA sets December 31 deadline for fuel stations to adopt eTIMS invoicing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The system, which went live for fuel retailers earlier this year, connects every sale to KRA in real time, ensuring both compliance and accurate tax c...

New Bill proposes hefty fines, jail terms for careless disposal of electronics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The proposed legislation requires the construction of recycling centres on at least 30 acres, with a safety buffer of no less than five acres from res...

Ruto hails agricultural reforms, cites registration of seven million farmers in digital drive
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said that over 7.1 million farmers are now registered on the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System(KIAMIS), up from fewer t...

Turkana stakeholders urge reforms to fisheries Bill to protect local fishers and blue economy
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2025

Turkana Deputy County Secretary, Albert Gamoe, welcomed the consultations but warned that the draft Bill, in its current form, does not reflect the re...

MPs pledge support for Naivasha fishing community amid pollution, oversight concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

According to a statement shared by Parliament, the community will receive two designated fish landing sites, a cold storage unit, market stalls, and a...

Cabinet approves Bill to speed up county funding in public finance reform
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

The Bill introduces a major reform to the county budget process by splitting the County Governments’ Additional Allocations Bill into two separate law...

KRA announces major overhaul of tax filing and payment system starting January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The authority said it will begin authenticating income and expenditure details declared in annual tax returns and introduce a structured payment plan...

National Assembly vows to boost funding for protection of Kenya’s gazetted forests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Wetang’ula said the move is aimed at curbing forest destruction and encroachment that threaten the government’s plan to plant 15 billion trees.

Race against the rains: Nairobi and Kiambu counties rush to unclog drainages and stop flooding
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 03, 2025

After last year’s devastating floods left families stranded on rooftops, Nairobi and Kiambu are now rushing to clear blocked drainages and expand stor...

Mombasa turns trash into opportunity through historic Sh17 billion waste management partnership
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2025

Mombasa residents and youth groups are leading a Sh17 billion waste clean-up initiative, creating jobs and restoring the city’s streets after decades...

Mombasa cracks down on illegal dumping of construction waste
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The county said the directive is part of efforts to promote public safety, preserve infrastructure and ensure orderly urban development.

Majority of Kenya’s unclaimed assets under Sh1,000 - Auditor General
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The audit highlights how many holders of small amounts are deterred from claiming their funds because they face mandatory expenses such as travel, not...

After Raila Odinga’s death, ODM pledges unity and continued partnership with Ruto
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

In the wake of Raila Odinga’s death, ODM vows to preserve the historic unity deal with President Ruto, calling on party members to uphold his legacy a...

Garissa governor calls for urgent action as 33,000 households face starvation
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

Garissa Deputy County Commissioner Sabastian Okiring emphasised the need for an immediate and well-coordinated response, noting that the situation is...

Marsabit households get 100 camels in government push to restore livelihoods
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

The government, through the NDMA and State Department for ASALs, has launched a livestock restocking drive in Marsabit County—distributing 100 camels...

Kalokol residents urged to stay vigilant as deadly crocodile attacks rise in Lake Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

Rising lake levels are driving crocodiles closer to homes and fishing zones, putting lives, livelihoods, and local communities at risk.

Counties spend nearly half of budgets on salaries, audit shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Data from the 47 counties indicates that 46.8 percent of their total budgets, equivalent to Sh470.74 billion, went toward personnel expenses.

Controller of Budget flags 16 counties for concealing true staff expenditures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

Only eight counties complied with the legal limit: Kilifi (24 per cent), Siaya (26 per cent), Tana River (27 per cent), Nakuru (30 per cent), Kwale (3...

MPs demand full disclosure of public land in legal disputes amid missing title deeds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services Administration and Agriculture said the report will guide potential inquiries into ownership and r...

How disaster-ready are African countries? Study of 5 shows some progress, but also huge gaps
The Conversation  |  Oct 13, 2025

In Kenya, counties are also showing strong local leadership, taking on more responsibility for disaster planning, coordination and community engagemen...

Bill proposes separate bank accounts for each State project to boost accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The National Treasury, together with oversight institutions, will be required to conduct regular capacity-building sessions on handling project accoun...

KRA announces scheduled eight-hour downtime for customs system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The authority said the temporary suspension is necessary to enhance system performance and ensure smoother operations for all users.

Sh3.9 billion hunger safety net payments: Number of households to benefit from payouts
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 08, 2025

The initiative targets vulnerable families affected by drought and food insecurity in northern Kenya.

NDMA funding shortfall delays Sh3.9 billion hunger safety net payments to 133,800 households
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Each household under the programme receives a monthly cash stipend of Sh2,700, helping families buy food and meet other basic needs during periods of...

NEMA targets Sh2 billion revenue through new digital licensing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

NEMA seeks to raise Sh2 billion through the system in the financial year ending June 30, 2026, in addition to revenue from 10 new regulations set to t...

Maasai face pressure as Tanzania eyes relocations
DW News  |  Sep 25, 2025

Tanzanian authorities have pushed Maasai relocations since 2022, sparking condemnation from rights groups. With elections nearing, will pressure shift...

No new levies in 2026 budget as Treasury focuses on improving revenue efficiency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Revenue for the coming financial year is projected at Sh3.58 trillion, while planned expenditure is Sh4.64 trillion, leaving a Sh1 trillion budget gap...

World Animal Protection urges Kenya to ban cruel commercial wildlife farming
Zainab Saidi  |  Sep 24, 2025

World Animal Protection is urging policymakers to use this opportunity to enact laws that not only ban commercial wildlife farming, which could lead t...

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