The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting,
digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading
multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and
international interest.
An activist is detained by security officials after he attempted to grab the ICONIC briefcase that Prof Njuguna Ndungu Cabinet Secretary Treasury was carrying as he made his way to Parliament to read the Budget Statement. [John Muchucha, Standard]
The government's spending plan for the 2024/25 Financial Year continues to elicit sharp reactions from members of the public, economic experts and politicians, with some members of Parliament threatening to shoot down the Finance Bill.
Experts and Opposition politicians yesterday cautioned that spending cuts to key public sectors and the proposed tax policies could adversely impact public service delivery and further raise the cost of living.
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access