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Kenya's private sector activity dips slightly in December amid rising inflation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 07, 2025

Attributing the slight dip to inflation, the Index says the sharp increase in input costs at the end of the year led private sector firms to raise sel...

Less than 50 per cent of healthcare facilities reimbursed by SHA – Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The survey, carried out between December 24 and December 31, 2024, reached 243 healthcare facilities across 63 SHA branches.

Kenya's international membership dues hit Sh7.75 billion in 2024, new report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

All payments are centralised through the National Treasury, with ministries submitting invoices for international obligations.

Tough year ahead for Kenyans as KRA records Sh174 billion revenue shortfall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

Revenue collection challenges have been attributed to underperformance in key tax categories, which has disrupted government operations.

Whistleblower in JKIA-Adani deal named one of the most influential Africans
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 28, 2024

In July, Amenya leaked details on social media of an arrangement between Kenya and the Adani Group, an Indian conglomerate. This ignited an outrage th...

Raila says he stands by cancelled Adani deals despite controversy and opposition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga said the Adani Group, despite the controversy surrounding it, has a proven track record and was well-equipped to handle the projects.

Kenya's security guards decry exploitation, demand Sh30,000 minimum wage enforcement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

In June, the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) warned of closing companies that fail to comply with wage regulations.

Hospitals seek detailed breakdown of SHIF payments amid ongoing delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

Lishenga emphasised the need for clarity both on which hospitals have received payments and the total revenue SHA has collected from Kenyans since its...

SHA technical hitches hindering hospital operations, patient services, says Rupha report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

The report notes that 39 per cent of hospitals did not receive payments from SHA in November, while those that did faced an average 23 per cent reduct...

Counting Uganda’s lions: We found that wildlife rangers do a better job than machines
The Conversation  |  Dec 15, 2024

We are researchers with over 50 years of combined experience in conservation, big cat ecology, and the complexities of people and wildlife living toge...

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.

Kenya Revenue Authority surpasses Sh1 trillion in revenue collection in five months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

KRA announced that revenue for the first five months of the 2024/25 financial year, spanning July to November, totalled Sh1.005 trillion.

PPB recalls cancer drug Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

All healthcare practitioners and dispensing pharmacies directed to immediately stop the use and sale of the batch.

Kenya’s private sector growth up for second month but outlook remains gloomy
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 05, 2024

The agriculture, manufacturing and construction sectors recorded declined sales, latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index shows.

Ruto hails community, private conservancies for transforming Kenya's wildlife economy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Key fencing projects in Laikipia and Taita Taveta counties are protecting both communities and wildlife.

Govt headache as private universities demand Sh47.1 billion payment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

Among the claimants, MKU leads with the highest amount, Sh10.2 billion, followed by Kabarak University at Sh5.8 billion, KCA University at Sh4.6 billi...

Nairobi Expressway posts Sh1.2bn loss despite increase in traffic, toll charges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Experts have pointed to the fluctuations in exchange rates as one of the major challenges facing the Nairobi Expressway and other PPP projects.

Aviation stakeholders urge MPs to reject proposed tax on air travel services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Both IATA and KATA have urged MPs to reconsider the proposed VAT imposition, arguing that it would undermine the Kenyan tourism sector's growth.

Ruto moves innovation agency to his office, proposes Sh500 million budget boost
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Ruto argued that centralising KeNIA under his office would improve coordination and unlock opportunities to create high-quality jobs for Kenyan youth.

President Ruto unveils Sh4.7 billion UoN's Silicon Savannah Innovation Park
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The Silicon Savannah Innovation Park is expected to play a pivotal role in making Kenya a global hub for technology and innovation while fostering inc...

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