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Counties could get Sh500 billion as MPs push for higher national revenue allocations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The latest revenue base represents an increase of about Sh350 billion compared to the previous review for the financial year 2020-2021, which stood at...

Governors threaten counties shutdown over Sh78 billion withheld funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

The governors said the Sh38.4 billion lost from additional allocations includes Sh24 billion meant for critical county projects in healthcare, agricul...

KRA races against time to bridge Sh1.07 trillion revenue gap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

Between July 2024 and February 2025, KRA collected Sh1.4 trillion, which is 56.7 per cent of its annual target of Sh2.475 trillion.

CRA wants Parliament to introduce limits on dollar-denominated borrowing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

With concerns over exchange rate risks, CRA believes that placing a cap on foreign debt held in a single currency will enhance fiscal stability and re...

Senators reject Treasury’s Sh405 billion allocation for counties, demand Sh465 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Governors have been pushing for at least Sh547 billion as their equitable share, arguing that anything less would hinder service delivery.

National Treasury seeks Sh17.6 billion to settle mounting debts owed to KRA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

KRA’s liabilities related to employee salaries, contracted services, and operational costs reached Sh4.06 billion by the end of June 2024.

Controller of Budget exposes 16 counties for violating budget rules, accumulating debts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

Nyakang'o said the overspending trend suggests counties are not banking all their revenues before seeking requisitions from her office.

Auditor General raises concern over proposed Sh4.3 trillion budget, unrealistic revenue projections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

The projected Sh4.3 trillion budget marks an increase from the Sh3.978 trillion allocated for the current 2024-2025 financial year.

Weak fiscal discipline in counties as 43 governors spend public funds on unapproved uses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

The report shows only Lamu, Mandera, Taita Taveta, and West Pokot counties adhered to their approved work plans. The rest did not use the funds as ind...

Treasury under pressure to explain unresolved Sh17.23 billion three-decade debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

The Commission on Revenue Allocation has called for transparency on why the debt, incurred before 1997, remains unsettled.

KRA cracks down on small businesses in push to increase revenue collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

KRA has noted that while some small businesses have registered for PINs, many do not fulfil their tax obligations, with some filing nil returns despit...

Governors, National Treasury face off over Sh140 billion county allocation gap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Council of Governors Finance Committee Chairman Fernandes Barasa stressed that counties require Sh547 billion to meet their obligations.

Garissa, Wajir, Samburu among six top counties exceeding revenue targets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

The report reveals that Narok leads with 87 per cent, followed by Elgeyo Marakwet at 60 per cent, Samburu at 59 per cent, Laikipia at 55 per cent, Gar...

Uncollected taxes, poor enforcement bleeding counties dry, auditor's report shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

Governor Susan Kihika’s Nakuru County is owed over Sh7.9 billion in revenue arrears, significantly affecting its ability to meet its own-source revenu...

KRA waives Sh140 billion in tax penalties to boost compliance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

According to KRA, over 1.9 million taxpayers have benefited from the initiative after settling their principal taxes for liabilities incurred up to De...

KRA orders body cameras for staff in anti-graft crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The tax agency has also listed the procurement of 20 external cameras, 60 data collection devices, and a dedicated system for hosting and live-streami...

Senators demand probe into missing 9 million KRA revenue stamps
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The Finance and Budget Committee is expected to present its findings and recommendations to the Senate in the coming weeks.

Kenyans shun costly government services as fees for crucial documents rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The National Treasury has defended the fee hikes, arguing that the increased revenue would reduce dependence on taxpayers to fund government operation...

Local health facilities generate Sh18 billion, boosting county revenues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

The increase follows the rollout of the Facilities Improvement Fund, established after the enactment of the Facilities Improvement Financing Act, 2023...

KRA announces start of reforms to enhance efficiency, grow tax base
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 21, 2025

The internal alignment will further focus on enhancing workflow processes to reduce redundancies, optimise internal resources and leverage advanced an...

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