Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has called for the suspension of the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) proposed mandatory annual vehicle inspection programme, arguing that it has been introduced without adequate public participation. The proposed policy would require vehicle owners to pay Sh2,000 annually for inspections, a move …
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appealed to police and other security agencies to act with restraint during the planned June 25 Gen Z memorial processions, urging them to respect the constitutional rights of Kenyans participating in the commemorations. In a statement released on Wednesday ahead of the anniversary of the …
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Former employees of Uchumi Supermarkets have petitioned Parliament, seeking intervention over delayed payment of salary arrears, gratuity, and other terminal dues years after the retailer entered a recovery process. In a petition presented to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the ex-workers said efforts to recover their benefits through the company’s …
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has suggested exempting Kenyans earning Sh30,000 or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. The proposal, which still requires parliamentary approval, is intended to ease the cost-of-living pressure on low-income earners. Speaking at the People’s Dialogue Forum in Meru, Mbadi said the government does …
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has justified the government’s choice to sell a stake in Safaricom to a strategic investor instead of offering the shares directly to Kenyan retail investors, saying a public sale would have reduced the share price and failed to deliver value for money. While appearing before …
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