Now new projects without my authority- Uhuru directs

President Uhuru Kenyatta.

President Uhuru Kenyatta today at State House, Nairobi held a virtual meeting with Senior Ranks of the Executive that included Cabinet Secretaries, Chief Administrative Secretaries and Principal Secretaries during which he outlined Government development priorities for the 2020/21 Financial Year which kicked off on 1st July. In his address, the President said Government’s focus this […]

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Horrifying moments in Turkana, Baringo as effects of hunger bite hard

Several people are said to have perished as a result of hunger-related complications in Tiaty, Baringo County. Many others face starvation as the ongoing drought takes its toll. The ongoing hunger has also affected: Chematony, Tobereruo, Panyirit, Kopoluo, Kadeli, Korio and Katikit. A similar drought that occurred in 2016 was declared a national disaster and

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Elgeyo Marakwet County Government Cabinet, Chief Officers, Ministers, Directors, CECs

Elgeyo Marakwet governor Wisley Rotich has unveiled a list of 10 County Executive Committee members which he presented to the assembly for vetting and approval. The governor called on the assembly which started business yesterday after the official opening to fast-track the vetting of the CECs saying he relied on them to drive his development

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The Government- A collation of today’s government activities

A sneak preview into the activities of  government ministries and departments, today: Ministry of Foreign Affairs ✅CS Amb. Monica Juma arrived in Seoul,Korea for a one day official visit today, she is expected to hold talks with PM Lee Nak-Yeon, among other high ranking officials. The CS will seek South Korea’s participation and support in

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President Kenyatta to attend TICAD 7 in Yokohama, Japan; to meet investors

President Uhuru Kenyatta during the flagging off for the first consignment of over 200,000 barrels of low sulphur petroleum from Kenya's oil fields in Turkana County on Monday August 26, 2019. He termed it a milestone moment for Kenya as it becomes the first country in the region to export oil.

His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta left the country yesterday evening for Yokohama, Japan to attend the 7th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7) that kicks off on August 28th. At the three-day international conference focusing on development in Africa which will run until August 30th, Kenya will be seeking to

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Lists of members of parliament who have vowed to opposed Uhuru’s Tax increments

The following Kenyan National Assembly Legislators have promised to shoot down president Uhuru’s introduction of new taxes, increase in VAT and reduction of Constituency Development Fund, CDF, allocation in the 2018/2019 supplementary budget. The Bill comes up for discussion in Parliament, today. President Uhuru needs a simple majority vote for his proposals to go through.

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Two Directors arrested for tax evasion worth Kshs.1.4 billion

Two directors of a computer company have been arrested for tax evasion amounting to Kshs.1.4 billion. The two Mr. George Bhutto Abiga and Berard Ochieng Okello both directors of Olympus Computer Garage Limited are suspected to have deliberately failed to declare taxes due from sales they made to Mitsumi Computer Garage between September 2014 and

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Passengers Coming to Kenya to Pay Customs tax for items purchased abroad- KRA announces

Passengers Coming to Kenya will now have to Pay tax for items purchased abroad. The Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, has announced. “Remember when travelling you will be allowed to carry personal or household items worth usd500 and below. Anything above the amount shall be subjected to tax.” KRA now says. Here is your complete guide

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President Uhuru Kenyatta cancels the Sh22.2 Billion Kimwarer dam project; okays construction of Arror Dam

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

His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday 18th September, 2019 at State House, Nairobi received a Report on Kimwarer and Arror Dam Projects from the Technical Committee he formed following the discovery of irregularities and improprieties surrounding the two infrastructure projects. At its formation, the President tasked the Technical Committee chaired by Principal Secretary for

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How to get your KRA Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) free

The KRA Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC).

Are you in need of a free KRA Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)? Well. You can now get your certificate free, online. What is Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)? A tax compliance, otherwise known as a Tax Clearance Certificate is an official document issued by KRA, as proof of having filed and paid all your taxes. KRA

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Murang’a County government- Ministers, CECs, Chief officers, Directors

The Murang’a county assembly committee on Appointments on Tuesday held an approval hearing on the suitability of various nominees to the office of County Executive Committee (CEC) member. The committee led by the speaker of the assembly Joseph Mukuha, clerk Kuria Thuita and leader of the majority Francis Kibe conducted the exercise. The nominees were required

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This is why Kenya has also become an oil exporting country

President Uhuru Kenyatta during the flagging off for the first consignment of over 200,000 barrels of low sulphur petroleum from Kenya's oil fields in Turkana County on Monday August 26, 2019. He termed it a milestone moment for Kenya as it becomes the first country in the region to export oil.

Kenya’s dream to join the league of petroleum exporting countries became a reality today as the first consignment of Kenyan crude oil left the Port of Mombasa today. The consignment of 200,000 barrels of low sulphur crude from Kenya’s oil fields in Turkana County, bought by United Kingdom based ChemChina UK, is worth Shs1.2 billion,

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The Government will move the Kenya Copyright Board from the Office of the Attorney General to the Ministry of ICT to prevent exploitation of Musicians

Photo- H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta (Left) looks at an innovation project by students when he opened the second Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition at KICC, Nairobi, on Saturday August 3, 2019. The President encouraged the key stake holders to help commercialize these great innovations .

The Government will move the Kenya Copyright Board from the Office of the Attorney General to the Ministry of ICT as part of measures to protect musicians from exploitation. The announcement was made by President Uhuru Kenyatta when he led thousands of mourners in sending off Benga music icon, John Mwangi Ng’ang’a well known as

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Office of the President – Functions, Composition

Kenya's fifth President William Ruto.

  A: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT     Key Offices   Ê Secretary to the Cabinet Ê Chief of Staff Ê Comptroller of State House Ê Office of the Council of Economic Advisors Ê Office of the Climate Change Council Ê Office Of the National Security Advisor Ê The President’s Budget Office Ê Economic Transformation

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Kenya extends the E-passport application deadline

The New Epassport for Kenyans.

The e-passport deadline has been extended from August 31st 2019 to 1st March 2020. His Excellency the President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday 25th July, 2019 directed the Cabinet Secretaries for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Monica Juma and her Interior and Coordination of National Government counterpart, Dr. Fred Matiang’i to work with Foreign Missions

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National Assembly Departmental Committees’ Members

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES I. DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES A. ADMINISTRATION & INTERNAL AFFAIRS 1. The Hon. Tongoyo Gabriel Koshal, MP 2. The Hon. Raso Dido Ali, MP 3. The Hon. Kahangara Joseph Mburu, MP 4. The Hon. Chesebe Fred Kapondi, MP 5. The Hon. Liza Chelule Chepkorir, MP 6. The Hon. Sigei Francis Kipyegon, MP

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Farmers Register For Subsidized Fertiliser

Kirinyaga county farmers are upbeat about the subsidized fertiliser as they turned up in large numbers to register for the purchase of the commodity. According to the county department of agriculture 17,000 farmers have already registered in the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) database with the number expected to rise at the conclusion of

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ODM’s statement after losing at the Ugenya and Embakasi south by-elections

STATEMENT BY ODM ON UGENYA AND EMBAKASI SOUTH BY-ELECTIONS: The by-elections in Ugenya and Embakasi South are now behind us. The Orange Democratic Movement takes this opportunity to congratulate the winners; Hon David Ochieng (Ugenya) and Hon Julius Mawathe (Embakasi South) fought their victories. We thank our supporters and candidates who took part in the

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President Uhuru visits DP Ruto at his office

President Uhuru visited his Deputy Dr William Ruto at his office, today. A message from State House read; “President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy, William Ruto, today shared a working lunch at the DP’s Harambee Annex office during which the two leaders discussed matters related to the Government‘s development agenda”

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Mandera attacks: Press release by CS Matiang’i

File Photo-CS Fred Matiang'i

Interior and Coordination of National Government CS, Dr. Fred Matiang’i, has issued a statement concering last night’s attacks in Mandera in which 2 teachers died. “I Condemn the cowardly act, by suspected extremists, that took place at Arabia Boys Secondary School, Mandera County early this morning. My heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues

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Parliamentary Service Commission PSC list of Members

The New Commissioners of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) have today taken an oath office, to serve for a term of Five years. The new Members were sworn into office by Speaker of the National Assembly and Chairman of Commission, Rt. Hon. Sen. Moses Wetang’ula, EGH, MP, on 10th November, 2022. The new commissioners are:

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President Kenyatta Assents To Division Of Revenue Bill 2019, Calls On Counties To Prioritize Settlement Of Pending Bills

Uhuru Kenyatta

President Uhuru Kenyatta today 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. Out of the total allocation, Shs 316.5 billion is the equitable share of national revenue while 61.6

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