The government has announced that it will soon clear the outstanding debts owed to faith-based hospitals. Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed in a statement that Sh938 million has already been released to these health facilities, with an additional Sh2.5 billion expected to be distributed in the coming days. ALSO READ: Njeri …
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The Nyeri High Court has temporarily halted the relocation of matatu operators from three major bus stages in Nyeri to a newly built Sh600 million facility in the Asian Quarters. Judge Mogare Dennis Kizito issued a conservatory order on Friday, preventing the relocation after matatu SACCOs filed an urgent petition. …
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Alamin Ahmed Abdallah has been elected the new Chairman of the Mombasa Football Kenya Federation (FKF), defeating incumbent Lillian Kazungu in Thursday’s elections held at Shanzu Teachers College. Alamin received 26 votes, edging out Kazungu, who garnered 22 votes. Salim Ali came in third with eight votes. This marks Alamin’s …
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Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for respect for the clergy’s right to voice their opinions amidst rising tensions between the church and President William Ruto’s government. Her comments come in response to the backlash directed at the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) after they criticized the administration. …
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The Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has clarified that the proposed 15% tax on social media and internet services is aimed at the owners of these platforms, not local users. In his defense of the tax, Mbadi argued that it is illogical for Kenyans to pay taxes for using social …
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According to the annual Judiciary report released on Friday, courts have resolved 509,664 out of the 516,121 new cases filed this year, achieving an impressive 99% Case Clearance Rate (CCR). Criminal cases made up 57% of the filings, marking a 3% decrease compared to last year. On the other hand, …
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 In a significant legislative development, the Kitui County Assembly has approved the Supplementary Budget I for the Financial Year 2024/2025. The budget, amounting to Kshs. 14,840,016,748, is set to fund both recurrent and development expenditures aimed at advancing the county’s agenda and addressing pressing local needs. …
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G4S Kenya has announced plans to lay off about 400 employees as it grapples with ongoing economic difficulties. In a letter dated November 4, the company informed the Ministry of Labour of its decision to declare approximately 400 positions redundant, citing the severe impact of the current economic climate on …
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President William Ruto has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting significant reforms in the sugar industry following his approval of the Sugar Bill 2022. Speaking at a church service at Ekambuli Church of God in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Ruto assured that the proposed reforms in the Bill aim to revitalize …
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government to persist in its efforts to combat the abuse of illicit alcohol and drugs among the youth, a cause he has championed for the past two years during his time in office. Speaking at a church service in Kahawa West, …
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