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Accountants oppose new tax on bread, motor vehicles in Finance Bill 2024

ICPAK says the proposal to reclassify the supply of ordinary bread from zero-rated to standard-rated will increase the price of bread which is a staple food for most Kenyans.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Accountants oppose new tax on bread, motor vehicles in Finance Bill 2024

How tech, AI can make health insurance more affordable

How tech, AI can make health insurance more affordable

By Pieter Prickaerts 3 months ago

Wetang'ula asks ICPAK to advise MPs on budgeting

Wetang'ula asks ICPAK to advise MPs on budgeting

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

HR firm launches mobile App for employers to monitor employee performance

HR firm launches mobile App for employers to monitor employee performance

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Gusii leaders oppose tribal formations, one-man-one shilling debate

The leaders called on Mt Kenya politicians to rethink their grouping.

By Erick Abuga 3 months ago

Gusii leaders oppose tribal formations, one-man-one shilling debate

Limuru III is all about ethnic gain and the 'our turn to eat' narrative

Limuru III is a wakeup call to all Kenyans on tribalism. It is a reminder that Project Kenya is a flop.

By Barrack Muluka 3 months ago

Limuru III is all about ethnic gain and the 'our turn to eat' narrative

Ruto's haste to introduce more taxes will turn out to be a wild goose chase

If Kenyans are to onboard into this doomed gross tax voyages, is it not only fair for the President and his men to make public a full disclosure of actual tax paid to lead by example?

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Ruto's haste to introduce more taxes will turn out to be a wild goose chase

State asks Kenyans to contribute Sh150m and save man facing execution in Saudi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said under the prevailing circumstances Kenya has no money to secure the release of Stephen Munyakho who was to be executed on May 15.

By Patrick Vidija and Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

State asks Kenyans to contribute Sh150m and save man facing execution in Saudi

Why Kenya exploits only 8pc of marine potential

The lack of an industrial fish landing port with cold storage, processing, and canning facilities is preventing Kenya from taking advantage of opportunities in the marine sector.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Why Kenya exploits only 8pc of marine potential

Kenya Red Cross gets Sh1.5m equipment donation from Karcher

The donation comprising high-pressure washers, wet and dry cleaners will boost the society's efforts in providing relief and support to flood-prone areas.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Kenya Red Cross gets Sh1.5m equipment donation from Karcher

We'll not charge ships more for waste -KMA

Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has put on ice a plan by the Mombasa County government that would have seen the devolved unit collect millions from ships for waste collection.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

We'll not charge ships more for waste -KMA

Stakeholders call for digital accessibility to unlock job opportunities for PWDs

Philip Thigo, the Special Envoy on Technology said digital inclusion is an enabler for people with disabilities to access jobs and enterprise opportunities being presented by technology.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Stakeholders call for digital accessibility to unlock job opportunities for PWDs

Social justice group raises concern over humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Abdirahman Ali, CARE in Sudan Country Director said the necessities such as water, fuel, and medicine remain unattainable due to access impediments and rising costs.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Social justice group raises concern over humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Plastic paradox: How ban enforcement puts ethical millers at a disadvantage

Despite Nema's warnings against the use of plastic balers, continued non-compliance renders warnings futile with ethical millers being exposed to unfair competition.

By Edwin Mackay 3 months ago

Plastic paradox: How ban enforcement puts ethical millers at a disadvantage

Indian naval ship docks with relief food and medicine

The relief items were received by the chairman of the Floods Disaster Coordinating Committee Major-Gen John Koimo in Mombasa.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Indian naval ship docks with relief food and medicine

Commissioner urges Kwale leaders to protect water tower

Coast Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha has called on leaders to protect the Shimba Hills National Reserve, a water tower in the region.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Commissioner urges Kwale leaders to protect water tower

Mombasa locals living in fear after dreaded youthful gangs strike again

Gangs armed with crude weapons terrorising locals and tourists in broad daylight. County Commissioner Mohammed Noor ordered a crackdown on the gangs as 177 were arrested.

By Tobias Chanji and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Mombasa locals living in fear after dreaded youthful gangs strike again

Congress Speaker Johnson declines request for Ruto to address joint sitting

Ruto will however have a one-on-one visit and a bipartisan leadership meeting with Speaker Johnson, Leader Jeffries, and Committee Chairmen and Ranking members, and a bicameral meeting.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Congress Speaker Johnson declines request for Ruto to address joint sitting

Insurance literacy builds trust, mitigates potential conflicts

Insurance, therefore, is not a foreign concept to Africans in general and Kenyans in particular. It was, and remains, part of the African political economy.

By Jackson Theuri 3 months ago

Insurance literacy builds trust, mitigates potential conflicts

Ruto meets KMPDU officials, promises lasting solutions to end industrial strikes

The meeting aimed at de-escalating tensions that have persisted between the union and the government through the Health Ministry.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Ruto meets KMPDU officials, promises lasting solutions to end industrial strikes

Kenyans must question more than clap when leaders issue directives

A national disaster team under disciplined uniformed command is the right outfit to clear and rebuild roads and bridges.

By Barrack Muluka 3 months ago

Kenyans must question more than clap when leaders issue directives

Shutting down the country to plant trees masks our leadership failures

How can we truly immortalise our departed country men and women?

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Shutting down the country to plant trees masks our leadership failures

Adili Group banks on former KQ boss Diaz to manage risks

The Adili Group has appointed Chris Diaz as its Executive Chairman to champion insights and solutions needed to tackle today's corporate challenges.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Adili Group banks on former KQ boss Diaz to manage risks

Hidaya: Coast beach life still paralysed

Nyali sub-county police commander Daniel Masaba said it was dangerous to venture into deep sea fishing following the strong waves.

By Marion Kithi and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Hidaya: Coast beach life still paralysed

Kakamega hosts workshop on prevention, management of zoonotic diseases

The workshop aims at enhancing coordination and implementation of the One Health approach at the county level to improve the prevention and management of zoonotic diseases.

By Patrick Vidija, Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

Kakamega hosts workshop on prevention, management of zoonotic diseases

Parliament wants unoperational refineries company dissolved

PIC says KPRL ceased operations 10 years ago and has no business getting Sh1.3 billion from KPC every year.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Parliament wants unoperational refineries company dissolved

Win for Mombasa as KPA starts to collect levies from ships, lories

KPA indicated that it will start charging at least Sh27,000 effective May 15.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Win for Mombasa as KPA starts to collect levies from ships, lories

You cannot silence Raila over support for AU post, Kalonzo tells Kenya Kwanza

Kalonzo urged President William Ruto to declare the floods a national disaster and allocate funds to help the affected families across the country.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

You cannot silence Raila over support for AU post, Kalonzo tells Kenya Kwanza

CJ Koome says technology is a game changer in access to Justice

Justice Koome emphasised the need to generate reliable justice data, a key pillar of informed policy-making.

By Erick Abuga 3 months ago

CJ Koome says technology is a game changer in access to Justice

Kenya's relay teams fail to book Olympics slots at Bahamas meet

100m Africa champion Omanyala fails to anchor 4x100m team to Paris Olympics.

By Bismarck Mutahi and World Athletics 3 months ago

Kenya's relay teams fail to book Olympics slots at Bahamas meet

Coast on high alert as cyclone Hidaya weakens after landfall

KMD boss David Gikungu said the Kenyan Coast will not feel the impact of the cyclone as earlier anticipated.

By Philip Mwakio, Patrick Beja and Joackim Bwana 4 months ago

Coast on high alert as cyclone Hidaya weakens after landfall

House team calls for completion of mega projects in Western, Nyanza

The committee called for proper funding and completion of multi-billion development projects in the region.

By Erick Abuga 4 months ago

House team calls for completion of mega projects in Western, Nyanza

Catholic church mobilises aid for flood victims

St Joseph Catholic Church in Tudor Parish, Sunday, Archbishop Kivuva prayed for families that lost their loved ones to floods wreaking havoc across the country.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Catholic church mobilises aid for flood victims

Boost for farmers as state seeks to expand mango processing plant

The farmers transport more than 35,000 tonnes to markets and industries in Mombasa, Garissa and Nairobi.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Boost for farmers as state seeks to expand mango processing plant

American research firm banks on Nairobi office for regional growth

Through the office, AIR seeks partnerships in line with the region's desire to improve education, health, workforce, and economic opportunities as a way to strengthen communities and improve lives.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

American research firm banks on Nairobi office for regional growth

Reforms push reeks of mischief, let's end this thirst for power

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria thinks that temporary contractual employment is the answer to the pesky wage bill challenge in Kenya. It is a knee-jerk proposal

By Barrack Muluka 4 months ago

Reforms push reeks of mischief, let's end this thirst for power

Labour Day charade as workers left empty-handed amid taxing policies

In essence, the President's speech drifted into justifying the still unpopular affordable housing programme, engaging in tribal politics, and popularity contests

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

Labour Day charade as workers left empty-handed amid taxing policies

Coast braces for strong winds and powerful waves

There is uncertainty among tourism players following reports that a tropical storm known as Hidaya was headed to the East African coast.

By Patrick Beja and Kelvin Karani 4 months ago

Coast braces for strong winds and powerful waves

Ruto upholds Tonje rules in KDF changes

Tonje rules say the rank of Chief of Defence Forces shall rotate between the Kenya Army, Kenya Navy and the Kenya Air Force.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Ruto upholds Tonje rules in KDF changes

Kisii county issues show cause letters to striking doctors

Simba Arati's administration has accused the doctors of being absent from duty since March 15, 2024.

By Erick Abuga 4 months ago

Kisii county issues show cause letters to striking doctors

M-Pesa Foundation sets aside Sh36.2 million for newborn unit in Kwale

Governor Fatuma Achani said the new facility will improve service delivery and reduce child mortality in the region.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

M-Pesa Foundation sets aside Sh36.2 million for newborn unit in Kwale

Women fault church over silence on GBV cases increase

Wolap Kenya Patron Evangeline Karimi said the church has been conspicuously silent over rising cases of murder of women.

By Joackim Bwana 4 months ago

Women fault church over silence on GBV cases increase

Why growth interventions in Kenya's drylands fail

The paradox associated with the introduction and subsequent spread of Prosopis Juliflora characterises many interventions undertaken in Kenya's drylands

By Jackson Wachira and Haro Duba 4 months ago

Why growth interventions in Kenya's drylands fail

State onslaught on free media is ill-advised and bound to fail

No government or private business can effectively communicate its agenda, policies and shape public opinion without an effective media engagement.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

State onslaught on free media is ill-advised and bound to fail

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