MP Dr Hezron Manduku passes on; President Kenyatta sends condolences

The late Dr Hezron Manduku

President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and relatives of former Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr. Hezron Manduku who passed away on Saturday night at a Nairobi hospital. In his message, the President described the late politician as a patriotic and loyal Kenyan who strived to improve the lives of … Read more

President Uhuru Kenyatta signs into law the Statistics (Amendment) Bill and the Accreditation Service Bill.

Photo/ File- President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past function.

President Uhuru Kenyatta this morning at State House, Nairobi, signed into law the Statistics (Amendment) Bill and the Accreditation Service Bill. The Statistics (Amendment) Bill, which is now an Act of law, aims at streamlining the management of statistical information at national and county levels by ensuring data collection and processing is conducted in accordance … Read more

Lamu Port To Be Launched Next Month, President Kenyatta Has Announced

Photo/ File- President Uhuru Kenyatta.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the first berth of the new Lamu Port will be opened in October. The President who expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing construction works at the seaport said the mega project will create the much needed jobs for Kenyan youth. “Since I was here last year, it … Read more

The Low Cost Housing Scheme finally comes into effect; first deductions to be made in the April, 2019, payroll.

After months of pull and shove between the government and workers’ unions, the Housing levy by the government has finally been effected. Employees and employers will make their first contributions into the scheme in May, 2019. Via a paid up advert in the local dailies, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Ministry of Transport, … Read more

President Kenyatta Assents To County Allocation Of Revenue Bill, 2019; Counties now to receive Shs378.1 billion

President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed into law two Bills among them the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2019. At the brief signing ceremony witnessed by Deputy President William Ruto, the President also appended his signature on the Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

In Summary; President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday September 18, 2019 signed into law the Division of Revenue Bill 2019, paving the way for the release of funds to counties. The new law allocates Shs 378.1 billion to county governments for the 2019/20 financial year. President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed into law two Bills among them … Read more