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Mbadi pledges 30% budget boost for KRA to improve staff welfare
WEB19 hours ago · Speaking at the summit, which is part of the annual Taxpayers’ Month, Mbadi acknowledged the pivotal role of KRA staff in achieving Kenya’s ambitious fiscal goals. He revealed plans to increase the KRA budget by at least 30% in the next financial year, stressing that staff welfare improvements are essential for efficient tax collection.
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WEBLawmakers approve KES 104.8 billion healthcare IT contract led by Safaricom. by Brian Murimi. September 30, 2024. 0. The National Assembly's Health Committee has cleared a KES 104.8 billion Safaricom-led digital health project, stating that it fully complies...
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WEBOPINION: Finance Bill protests highlight disconnect between government and people. by Teresiah Ngio. September 15, 2024. 0. On June 30, 2024, hundreds of Kenyans took to the streets of the Central Business District (CBD) to hono those... Read more. Opinion.
Banks’ grip on Kenya’s domestic debt loosens as share falls below …
WEB1 day ago · According to the latest figures from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the share of government debt held by banking institutions has dropped below 45% for the first time in recent years, signaling a potential shift in the country’s debt market dynamics. As of October 2, 2024, banks held 44.40% of Kenya’s total domestic debt, a significant ...
Gachagua: ‘No merit’ to corruption allegations in impeachment …
WEB20 hours ago · October 7, 2024. in News. Reading Time: 3 mins read. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has categorically denied a series of allegations levelled against him, dismissing an impeachment motion as politically motivated and lacking in substance. Speaking at a press conference at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi, Gachagua tackled accusations ...
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WEBDigital lender fined KES 500,000 for unlawful contact in loan recovery dispute. by Brian Murimi. September 19, 2024. 0. Zerox Technology Limited has been ordered by Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) to …
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WEBDeputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing intense scrutiny over allegations he demanded KES 10 billion in cash to address political
Public hearing on Affordable Housing Bill to kick off this week
WEBJan 15, 2024 · The Affordable Housing bill has prompted the parliament to organize public hearings through the Departmental Committees on Finance and National Planning, along with the Committee on Housing, Urban Planning, and Public Works. A collaborative effort will be made to gather public input during a two-week period, commencing on …
Treasury pushes for interest rate cuts as inflation falls
WEB5 days ago · Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is calling for an urgent reduction in the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) interest rates after the country’s inflation rate dropped to its lowest level in 12 years. The decline to 3.6 percent, down from 4.4 percent last month, has been attributed to lower costs of food, energy, and transportation ...