The Deputy president castigated for donating ‘old school’ computers to girls’ school ( Photos)

The Deputy President Hon William Ruto has come under sharp criticism from a section of Kenyans for donating ‘out dated’ computers to a Girls’ Secondary school on Saturday 16th March, 2019. The donation of what seemed like Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors sparked off debate on Social media platforms with many saying such monitors are […]

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Update: Somalia responds to Kenya’s claims that it has auctioned her oil and gas blocks

Somalia Head of State, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, and his Kenyan Counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta, at a past international event. Kenya has declared her northern neighbour, Somalia, an enemy state for allegedly auctioning oil and gas blocks falling within the Kenyan maritime territory near its border early this month.

The government of Somalia has said it has not auctioned Kenya’s oil and gas blocks as the matter is being handled by the International Court of Justice, ICJ. Somalia regrets the decision by Kenya that saw its Ambassador kicked out of Nairobi; yesterday. Kenya summoned her Ambassador to Somalia, Lt. General (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo, to

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First Lady, Margaret Kenyatta, Takes Beyond Zero Medical Safari To Nyandarua County

Photo- Kenya's First Lady Margaret Kenyatta (Holding a baby). She is advocating for the reintegration of teenage mothers into schools to give them a chance to complete their education.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta will on Thursday, 15th May 2019 visit Engineer town in Nyandarua County to officially launch the 4th Beyond Zero Medical Safari. The official launch of the three-day medical drive which kicked off today with the registration, assessment and screening of patients, will take place at Engineer Stadium. Among the organizations participating

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ODM’s Aisha Jumwa, Suleiman Dori in trouble as party recommends their expulsion for indiscipline

Photo- Hon Aisha Jumwa

The Orange Democratic party’s Disciplinary Committee has  recommended the expulsion from the party of Members of Parliament, MPs, Aisha Jumwa and Suleiman Dori for their association with Deputy President, H.E William Ruto of Jubilee Party. Also to face the axe are 7 Members of County Assembly,  MCAs, (6 Homabay & 1 Busia). However, The Party’s

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FKE quashes move by government to effect the Housing Fund Levy

The Federation of Kenya Employers, FKE, has termed the move by the government to effect the Housing Fund Levy unlawful. Through its boss, Jacqueline Mugo, FKE says the government is in breach of the law as a case concerning the Housing Fund is still in court. The government on Tuesday 16th April, 2019, published a

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TSC tells teachers to file income tax returns for 2018; procedure for filing income tax returns

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has asked teachers to file their 2018 income tax returns. Via a circular dated 4th February, 2019 the TSC boss, Dr. Nancy Macharia, says the Commission has uploaded the tax deduction forms (P9 forms) onto their website at https://tsc.go.ke/index.php/online-services/online-payslips Dr Nancy says teachers and other TSC staff are expected to

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Nyamira County Government Chief Officers, Ministers

Nyamira County Chief Officers 1. Department of Finance and Accounting Services- Dominic Barare 2. Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport- Josphat Oruru 3. Department of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Services- Zipporah Orina 4. Department of Environment, Water, Mining and Natural Resources- Joshua O. Marwanga 5. Department of Public Service Management- Rael Momanyi

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KRA allowed to collect Sh2.6 billion in Withholding taxes from Sportpesa winning bets

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It is a big boost for sports, art, cultural developments and the rollout of the Universal Health programmes as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has received a go ahead to collect more than Kshs 2.7billion worth of monthly taxes on m withholding tax on winnings from Sportpesa. This follows a ruling by Milimani Commercial Courts

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Deputy President’s office to hire expensive ‘tanga tanga’ choppers

File photo- The DP, William Ruto

The office of the deputy president has advertised for bids for provision of air charter services. Through a tender notice by Hon. William Ruto’s office, bids are invited for helicopters and fixed air wing air crafts. The move will see Kenyans digging deeper into their pockets to foot the expensive bills for hiring such aircrafts

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President kenyatta holds a round-table interview. Insists new curriculum will be rolled out, Borrowing to continue.

President uhuru kenyatta's roundtable interview from State House, Mombasa. The President gave vivid explanations on a myriad of National issues; forming part of his Government's Big 4 Agenda

President Uhuru Kenyatta has this evening held a live, televised, roundtable interview from State House, Mombasa. During the interview that lasted for over one hour, President Kenyatta discussed the progress of the Big 4 Agenda, the Building Bridges Initiative and the war against corruption, among other topics. Here are the main highlights from tonight’s roundtable

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ECDE Teachers at Nyamira County go without pay for 8 months!

Shocking details have emerged on how Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers employed by the Nyamira county Government have gone without pay since 1st January, 2018. The three hundred and fifty three ECDE teachers who were recruited and reported to duty on 1st January, 2018, are yet to receive a penny of their remuneration to

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President Uhuru’s latest trip to China; here are the details of what happened.

The office of the Chief of staff to the State House has come out to give details on what transpired during President Uhuru’s visit to the republic of China- this month; April, 2019. This communique comes at the wake of news that the President failed to secure a new loan to extend the Standard Gauge

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Health Status Of NASA CEO Norman Magaya; ODM Party Releases Statement

Norman Magaya, the NASA CEO

The Orange Democratic Movement, ODM, has given an update on the health status of the NASA Chief Executive Officer Norman Magaya who is hospitalized. Here is an update from Edwin Sifuna; who is the Secretary General Orange Democratic Movemement Party; “Our attention is drawn to widespread speculation and rumors in sections of the mainstream media

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From the Courts: Reprieve for governors Wambora, Mvurya as court upholds their victories

Today, the Supreme Court has made determinations jn a number of election petitions. Consequently, the Supreme Court has, today, upheld the 2017 General Election victories for:  Embu County Governor, Martin Wambora. His victory had been contested by Lenny Kivuti Machakos County Governor, Alfred Mutual, whose Victory had been disputed by Wavinya Ndeti Kwale Governor, Salim

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Speak With One Voice, President Kenyatta Urges African Women Leaders

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

President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged African women leaders to unite in the development of common positions and advocacy for the empowerment of women and girls. The President emphasized the need for redoubling efforts to break gender stereotypes and attitudes that propagate discrimination against women. “We should be bold in championing the empowerment of the youth

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President Kenyatta Outlines Measures To Increase Agricultural Productivity As He Opens Mombasa Show

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

President Uhuru Kenyatta today outlined the measures his administration is taking in order to enhance agricultural productivity in the country. The President who underscored the importance of agriculture as a key driver of country’s industrialization strategy challenged Kenyans to fully utilize the potential of the sector. He acknowledged the importance of the sector to the

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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

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President Kenyatta Makes Extensive Tour Of Development Projects In South Coast

Photo/ File- President Uhuru Kenyatta.

resident Uhuru Kenyatta today made an extensive tour of several development projects in parts of Kwale County. The President who was accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Samson Mwathethe visited the Shimoni fish landing site which the government through the Kenya Ports Authority is in the process of upgrading into a modern fishing port.

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Semi Autonomous Government Agencies in Directorate of Youth; the youth fund, Uwezo fund, President’s award

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There are Agencies in the Directorate of Youth that play a key role in matters youths. These are initiatives meant for youth empowerment such as YEDF, WEF, AGPO and UWEZO funds. 1). Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) This is a catalytic fund which was established in order to address youth un-employment through access to credit

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Government introduces new requirements for those seeking to apply for an Epassport

The New Epassport for Kenyans.

You will now be required to book an appointment when applying for an Electronic Passport (Epassport). The Department of Immigration Services has introduced an appointment system for persons wishing to submit their ePassport applications in order to take biometrics at passport processing stations. You will henceforth be required to book an appointment in the ecitizen

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