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Politics & Govt

Now new projects without my authority- Uhuru directs

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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 Financial Year will be the implementation and completion of ongoing Priority Projects and Programmes as set out in his Administration’s Trans-formative Agenda for the Nation.

These Programmes, the Head of State said must be strictly implemented within set timelines and budgets.

The President reiterated his earlier directive that no new Projects will be initiated except with his express authority.

As a measure of accountability, the President announced that completion rate of Projects and Programmes will be adopted as a key Performance Indicator for all Cabinet Secretaries, Chief Administrative Secretaries and Principal Secretaries.

The Head of State called for Collective Responsibility in the implementation of Government Projects and Programmes through the involvement of entire Ministerial Establishments (Cabinet Secretaries, Chief Administrative Secretaries and Principal Secretaries), so as to ensure timely delivery of quality outcomes.

The President said Collective Responsibility should be demonstrated by enhanced presence and visibility of Government on the ground through inspection of projects and robust public engagements.

Read also; CS Magoha post-pones schools’ re-opening to January 2021, Cancels 2020 KCSE and KCPE exams.

The Head of State acknowledged the current difficult economic environment occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic and reminded Government Departments to settle pending bills as a key priority and to ensure that pending bills is the first charge on each Ministry’s Budget.

In support of local industries, the President said the Government must walk the talk of Buy Kenya Build Kenya agenda and once again, directed all Ministries, State Departments and State Agencies to give preferential procurement to Kenyan Made Goods and Services.

The President thanked the National Development Implementation and Communication Cabinet Committee (NDICCC) and the National Development Implementation Technical Committee (NDITC) for the progress made in the attainment of the National Development Goals saying the two entities had proved their effectiveness in overseeing the implementation of the Government’s development programmes.

In conclusion, the Head of State warned the Senior Ranks of the Executive against corruption and malfeasance saying there’s no room for the vices in his Administration.

Politics & Govt

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

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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 over 3.4 million people were affected.

Things are not any better in Turkana County as Close to 0.8 Million people out of 1.2 million people are faced with starvation as the current drought persists. The draught has been caused by lack of the rains at the area since April last year, 2018.

The Local and National governments have come under heavy criticism for neglecting their duties and letting common Kenyans to face the drought wrath.

Below, horrifying images of hunger stricken Turkanas;

Mariam Loolio is 85 and she is blind. She has done 3 days without food. 3 days ago she had black tea; that was her last meal. Kakwanyang’ Village in Turkana County
Politics & Govt

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

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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 agenda for the county.

Governor Rotich said that once approved, the CECs who are supposed to serve for five years will be put on a two-year performance contract which will be renewed based on their performance.

“Our new CECs will be put on performance contract and sign a two-year contract to be renewed based purely on performance,” the governor said.

In the list, Edwin Seroney who was a chief officer in the last government was nominated as CEC agriculture, livestock and irrigation while Monica Rotich who was a CEC in the first term of the former governor is the nominee for public service, devolution and ICT.

Others were Alphaeus Tanui (finance and economic planning), Edwin Kibor (education and technical training), Michael Kibiwott (Health), Jason Lagat ( water, environment and climate change), Thomas Maiyo (lands, physical planning) and Robert Kangogo (cooperatives, trade and tourism).

Mrs. Emmy Kosgey is the new nominee for Roads, public works and transport while Mrs. Purity Koima was nominated to the department of sports, youth affairs and social services.

Three women were nominated as CECs.

Politics & Govt

The Government- A collation of today’s government activities

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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 the Blue Economy Conference, scheduled for November 2018.

Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government:

✅ CS Matiang’i declares October 10 a public hexams” | Newsblaze.co.ke

Ministry of Energy

✅Energy Cabinet Secretary Hon. Keter charles accompanied by Nyandarua County MP Hon. Faith Gitau and Ndaragwa MP Hon. Jeremiah Kioni this morning launched the last mile program at Ndigino and Mbuyu villages in Ndaragua Constituency, Nyandarua County.

Education Ministry

✅ The CS, Amb. Amina Mohammed, spells out tough rules to safeguard National Exams. No visitation by parents to school this term and Banning of phones in exam centres are among the measures emphasized today.
“We will be fair to all candidates in administration and marking of exams- CS Amina says | Newsblaze.co.ke

Foreign Affairs- Amb. Hon. Dan Kazungu; High Commissioner to Tanzania.

✅The Govt of Kenya led by HE President Uhuru Kenyatta through the Foreign Office of Kenya has, today, pledged Kshs 5.5 Million (Tshs 125 Million) to go towards support of the survivors of the tragedy(Boat accident), upgrading the local Health Centre & construction of a Memorial Centre in remembrance of the victims.

Ministry of Environment and Forestry

✅Environment & Forestry CS Keriako Tobiko and Kenya Forestry Services Ag. CCF Kalenda Monica met with officials from Ngong Road Community Forest Association to discuss sustainable development of the forest.

Ministry of Sports, Culture & Heritage

✅Second batch of Harambee Stars players jetted out to Ethiopia for the AFCON fixture. Foreign based players also checked in https://t.co/7mT4X3CmFW

✅ Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, Gives Ksh. 1 Billion for construction of Nairobi Stadiums:
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, has announced that Ksh 1 billion will be used for rehabilitation of 6 Stadiums. The Stadiums are: Dandora Grounds, Umeme Grounds, Kihumbuini, Joseph Kangethe Woodley Grounds, Ziwani and Riruta. https://t.co/8cCKr66ROl

The Deputy Presidency

✅The Deputy President, Hon. William S. Ruto, Opened the Mbeere South Land Registry and issued 12,000 title deeds to locals of Wachoro, Gichichie and Riakina settlement schemes. Those living in Karaba and Makima schemes will receive 51,000 titles, Kiritiri, Embu County.

Ministry of Tourism & Wild Life

✅Alibaba’s cloud services to help Kenya protect wildlife – Window To News https://t.co/Ywa9a1BiPj

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

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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 strengthen its bilateral relations as well as consolidate cooperation with Japan in various sectors of the economy.
Hinged on the theme of “Advancing Africa’s Development through People, Technology and Innovation”, TICAD 7 provides an opportunity for Kenya to engage directly with Japanese investors.

The Kenyan delegation to TICAD 7 is also focused on optimizing the resources available in Japan for the delivery of the Big 4 Agenda in all areas including in Agriculture, Affordable Housing, Universal Health Coverage and Manufacturing.

TICAD 7 builds on TICAD 6, the first ever Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) on African soil that Kenya hosted in Nairobi three years ago in September 2016.
Apart from showcasing Kenya’s growth and exposing Japan to available areas of cooperation in trade and investment, TICAD 6 also facilitated a high-level policy dialogue between African leaders and Africa’s development partners on issues regarding growth, sustainable development, security, peace and stability. TICAD 7 will review the progress made on these issues and chart the way forward.

Launched by Japan in 1993 to promote Africa’s development, TICAD has over the years grown into a major global and multilateral forum for mobilizing and sustaining international support for Africa’s development under the principles of Africa ownership and international partnership.

Politics & Govt

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

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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. The Members of Parliament, MPs, have vowed to oppose the changes as they say it will affect common ‘Mwananchi’ negatively. This comes even after the various party leaders convened parliamentary Group meetings to drum up support for the President’s proposals. All eyes will be on Parliament as the MPs discuss the bill, today.

Here is the full list of the MPs who are opposed to Uhuru’s proposals:

1.Hon Anthony Oluoch

2.Hon Osotsi

3.Hon Njagagua
4.Hon Nelson
5. Hon Hassan Banissa
6.Hon Mohamed Lagdera
7.Hon Beatrice Adagala
8.Hon Ahmed
9.Hon Abdi
10.Hon Chris Wamalwa
11.Hon Christopher Nakuleu
12.Hon Olago Aluoch
13.Hon Owen Baya
14.Hon Geoffrey Omuse
15. Hon Onyonka
16.Hon Elisha Odhiambo
17.Hon Flo Mutua
18. Hon Martha Wangari
19.Hon Paul Abuor
20. Hon Ernest Kivai
21. Hon Amollo
22. Hon Mathias Robi
23. Hon Cate Waruguru
24. Hon Fatuma Gedi
25. Hon Jaguar
26. Hon Dominic Kipkoech
27. Hon Charles Nguna (CNN)
28. Hon Ezekiel Machogu
29. Hon Kanchory Memusi
30. Hon Ahmed Kolosh
31. Hon Robert Mbui
32. Hon Wanga
33. Hon Kathuri
34. Hon Kingi
35. Hon Mejja Donk
36. Hon Rashid Amin
37. Hon Nelson Koech
38. Hon Caleb Amisi
39. Hon Joshua Kimilu
40. Hon James Koyoo
41. Hon Didmus Barasa
42. Hon Vincent Kemosi
42. Hon Samuel Arama
43. Hon Serem Cornelly
44. Hon Wiberforce Ojiambo
45. Hon Sylvance Osoro
46. Hon Patrick Munene
47. Hon Rehema Dida
48. Hon Faith Gitau
49. Hon Daniel Tuitoek
50. Hon Jayne Kihara
51. Hon Dr Pukose
52. Hon Dr. Pamela ODHIAMBO
53. Hon James Gichuhi
54. Hon Epuyo Nanok
55. Hon. Adan Haji Yussuf
56. Hon. Joshua
57. Hon Alfred Keter
58. Hon. Sossion
59. Hon Mbogo
60. Hon Maore RM
61. Hon justus kizito
62. Hon Mark Lomunokol
63. Hon Aladwa
64. Hon Marwa Maisori
65. Hon Bashir
66. Hon Jonah Mburu
67. Hon Brighton Get in
68. Hon Odege
69. Hon Paul Nzegu
70. Hon Nimrod Mbai
71. Hon Wamuchomba
72. Hon Dan Mwashako
73. Hon Charity Chepkwony
74. Hon Paul Mwirigi
75. Hon Jared Okello
76. Hon Jones Mlolwa
77. Hon Kubai Iringo
78. Hon Ken Okoth
79. Hon Wilson Kogo
80. Hon Nzambia
81. Hon Mule
82. Hon Joshua Kandie
83. Hon Millie Mabona
84. Hon Mishi Mboko
85. Hon Charles Kilonzo
86. Hon Joshua Kutuny
87. Hon Gideon Koskei
88. Hon Amina Gedow
89. Hon Wangari Mwaniki
90. Hon Joash Nyamoko
91. Hon Abdi Salan
92. Hon Janet Ongera
93. Hon Kipsengeret Koros
94. Hon Gideon Mulyungi
95. Hon Johana Ngeno
96. Hon Ken Aramat
97. Hon Hassan Hulufo
98.Hon George Theuri
99.Hon Tindi Mwale
100.Hon Kuria Kimani
101.Hon Fred Ouda
102.Hon Daniel Rono
103.Hon Sophia Abdi
104. Hon Alice Wahome
105. Hon Omar Mohamed
106. Hon Ahmed Bashane
107. Hon Aisha Jumwa
108.Hon Simba Arati
109 Hon Hillary Kosgei
110. Hon Lomenen
111.Hon Lokiru Ali
112.Hon Dr James Nyikal
113.Hon Sharif Ali
114.Hon Mary Wamaua
115.Hon Rosa Buyu
116.Hon Silas Tiren
117.Hon Beatrice Nkatha
118. Hon Ben Tayari
119. Hon Jane Njiru
120. Hon Kirima
121. Hon Murugara
122.Hon Sakwa Bunyasi
123. Hon Mutunga Tigania
124. Hon Mercy Gakuya
125. Hon Aden Keynan
126. Hon Irene Kasalu
127. Hon John Kiarie.
128. Hon Dennitah Ghati
129. Hon. Chris Omulele
130. Hon. Jesca Mbalu
131. Hon Maanzo
132. Hon Zulekha
133.Hon Mugambi
134.Hon Vincent Tuwei
135.Hon Seronei
136.HonMoroto
137.Hon Ken Chonga
138. Hon Joyce Korir
139.Hon Patrick Makau
140.Hon Shadrack Mose
141. Hon Gichunge Kabeabea
142. Hon Haika Mizighi
143. Hon Abdikarim
144. Hon. Mark Nyamita
145. Hon. Moitalel Ole Kenta
146. Hon. Nixon Korir
147. Hon. Rehema Namasa
148. Hon. Anab Subow
149. Hon. Edith Nyenze
150. Hon. Joyce Khameme
151. Hon Nasri Sahal Ibrahim
152. Hon Abdi Shurie
153.Hon Mwambu Mabongah
154.Hon prof Zadoc Ogutu
155. Hon. Eng. Kawaya
156. Hon Japheth Mutai
157. Hon Kamoti Mwamkale
158.Hon Charles Were
159. Hon. Ngirici
160. Hon Peter Mwathi
161.Hon Rahim Dawood
162.Hon WalterOwino
163.Hon Catherine Wambilianga
164. Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi
165. Hon. Janet Nangabo
166. Hon. Dr. James Murgor
167. Hon. Dr. Ombaka
168. Hon. Peter Masara
169. Hon Elsie Muhanda
170. Hon. Joseph Tonui
171. Hon. Dr. Tum
172. Hon Dr James Murgor
173. Hon Wafula Wamunyinyi
174.Hon Babu Owino
175.Hon Lentoimaga
176. Hon. Muchiri Nyaga
177.Hon Kago Walydia
178. Hon Jude Jomo
179.Hon Gladwell Cheruiyot
180.HonAlex Kosgey
181.Hon Ayub Savula
182.Hon Innocent Obiri
183.Hon Mwanyanje Mbeyu
184.Hon Alpha Miruka
185.Hon Omboko Milemba
186.Hon Mawathe
187.Hon. John Mbadi
188.Hon Kingara
189.Hon Wamacukuru
190.Hon Titus Khamala
191. Hon William Kamket
192.Hon Emanikor
193.Hon Raphael Wanjala
194.Hon Hon Malulu
195.Hon Odanga
196.Hon Enock Kibunguchi
197.Hon Dr Mohamud Sheikh
198.Hon Badi Twalib
199.Hon Kaunya
200.Hon T J Kajwang
201.Hon Abdi Tepo
202.Hon Naicca
203.Hon Kivasu Nzioka
204.Hon John Mutunga
205. Hon David Mboni
206.Hon Sam Atandi
207. Hon. Dr. Lilian Gogo
208. Hon. Dr. Eve Obara
209. Hon. Dr. Gideon Ochanda
210. Hon. Karan
211. Hon. Owino Ndhiwa
212. Hon Qalicha Wario
213. Hon. Kawira
214. Hon. Muchangi
215. Hon. Leku Montare
216. Hon. Ben Momanyi.
217. Hon. Muchira.
218. Hon. Kwenya.
219. Hon. Kiaraho
220. Hon Lochakapong
221. Hon Arbelle Malimo
222. Hon. Mohamed D Duale
223. Hon. Lekumontare
224. Hon. Munene Wambugu
225. Hon. Agoi
226. Hon Christopher Aseka
227. Hon Liz Chelule
228. Hon Boss Sholei
229. Hon Anthony Kiai
230. Hon. Jerusha Momanyi
231. Hon. Jacqueline Oduor
232. Hon. Lilian Tomitom
233. Hon. Ali Wario
234. Hon. Said Hiribae
235. Hon Lemein
236.Hon Shakeel Shabbir
237.Hon Chachu Ganya
238. Hon. Kassim
Tandaza
249. Hon. Mawathe
250.Hon florence Bore

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Two Directors arrested for tax evasion worth Kshs.1.4 billion

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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 August 2016.

Instead, the suspects filed nil returns for Corporation Tax and did not disclose the business transactions.

Further investigations by the Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, also revealed that Olympus Computer Garage Limited had imported various computer gadgets and accessories such as laptops, flash drives which attract zero duty but are charged 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) as well as Railway Development Levy (RDL), which they also failed to declare.

The company equally failed to file Value Added Tax (VAT) for the year 2014 and instead filed NIL returns for the year 2015 and 2016 intentionally avoiding to declare sales of over Kshs.1 billion.

The two will be arraigned in court on 11th October, 2019. If found guilty, the suspects are likely to be fined an amount not exceeding ten million shillings or double the tax evaded, whichever is higher or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three (3) years.

KRA has noted that high valued goods are being brought into the country through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by importers who underdeclare their value hence paying less duty.

The Authority is keenly monitoring all imports through the JKIA and those found culpable will be prosecuted.

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

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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 guide on list of items to be taxed.

PASSENGER TERMINALS

FAQS

AIR PASSENGERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

 

1.      What is Customs Duty?

It is a tax imposed on goods brought into Kenya. However various categories of passengers do enjoy concessions and entitlements as provided under the 5th Schedule of the East African Community Customs Management Act.

 

2.      Are all goods subject to Customs Duty?

Yes; however passengers have a concession of USD 500 applicable only to goods for personal and/or household use. Passengers are also exempt on their used personal effects.

 

3.      Where and when is Customs Duty paid?

Customs duty is paid at the port of entry on goods subject to taxation. The imported goods may be liable to Import Duty, Value Added Tax, Excise Duty and any other applicable levies, when the allowable limits are exceeded.

 

4.      Who collects Customs Duty?

Customs Officers who are at the ports of entry verify imported goods and assess the payable taxes on the goods and collect duty on behalf of the Kenyan Government.

 

5.      How are Customs Duties assessed?

Duties are assessed based on the Customs value of the item and in accordance with the rates provided by East African Community Customs Management Act EACCMA (2004), VAT Act (2013), Excise Act (2015) and any other levies imposed by Government legislation. Customs Valuation is based on the price actually paid or payable for the imported goods.

 

Note; It is important that passengers declare the actual price of the item.

 

6.      How are Customs Duties paid?

Customs duties are paid at the appointed banks or through mobile banking platform after the generation of an electronic payment slip. Banks are located within the terminals.

Note, the online payment slip once generated by the Customs Officer will be visible and available at the bank for ease of payment. In case of system failure other payment methods will be advised to ease payments.

 

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AIR PASSENGERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

 

7.      How do I verify if the assessed amounts are correct?

The passenger may seek an explanation from the Customs Officer. The passenger has a right to query the assessed Customs duties and Customs Officer is under obligation to demonstrate the correctness.

 

8.      Are charitable donations liable to Customs duty charges?

Yes, donations into the country are taxable unless exempted by the National Treasury and provisions of the 5th Schedule of the East African Community Customs Management Act.

 

9.      Who is a resident?

The holder of a valid Kenyan passport and Kenyan resident permit as per the Kenya Citizenship & Immigration Act, 2011.

 

10.   Are inherited goods liable to Customs duty charges?

No, however it shall be used personal effects which are not for re-sale and have been the property of the deceased person and have been inherited by or bequeathed to the person/passenger to whom they are consigned.

 

  1. Are used goods imported by passengers liable to Customs duty charges? All goods whether new or use, are subject to taxation. However different passenger categories have different concession and entitlements as here below;

 

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PASSENGER CATEGORIZATION

 

Category A

This category includes all passengers on first arrival who are bona fide changing their residences to Kenya whether as missionaries, military personnel or Aid Agencies or to take up appointments in commerce or industry. It also includes diplomats, students and other persons resident in Kenya but who have resided outside Kenya for period long enough as prescribed to enable them to comply with the conditions prescribed in Parts A and B of the Fifth Schedule of EACCMA.

Entitlement;

  • wearing apparel;
  • personal and household effects of any kind which were in his personal or household use in his former place of residence;
  • one motor vehicle, which the passenger has personally owned and used outside a Partner State for at least twelve months (excluding the period of the voyage in the case of shipment)

 

Category B.

Bona fide tourists and visitors to Kenya for periods not exceeding three months. This category includes not only tourists but temporary business and other visitors. Kenya Government has directed that every reasonable facility is to be given to such passengers in the interests of the tourist industry.

Entitlement;

  • Non-consumable goods imported for his personal use during his visit which he intends to take out with him when he leaves at the end of his visit;
  • Consumable provisions and non-alcoholic beverages in such quantities and of such kinds as are in consistent with his visit;
  • That the goods are imported by a returning resident being an employee of an international organization the headquarters of which are in a Partner State and who has been recalled for consultations at the organization’s

 

Category C.

All returning Kenyan residents and passengers not included in Categories A and B above.

 

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PASSENGER CATEGORIZATION

 

Entitlement;

  • Wearing apparel;
  • Personal and household effects which have been in his personal use or household use.

Subject to above entitlements, duty shall not be levied on the following goods imported by, and in the possession of a passenger:-

  • Spirits (including liquors) or wine, not exceeding one litre or wine not exceeding two litres;
  • perfume and toilet water not exceeding in all one half litre, of which not more than a quarter may be perfume;
  • Cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, tobacco and snuff not exceeding in all 250 grammes in weight.

 

The import duty free allowance shall be granted only to passengers who have attained the age of (18) eighteen years.

 

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  1. Is filming equipment liable to Customs duty charges?

Filming equipment being permanently imported into Kenya is liable to full Customs duty.

However, temporary importation of the same will require the importer to secure a permit from the film Classification Board, where a charge of 1% of the total value or Ksh.30,050 whichever is lower is imposed.

 

13.    Am I supposed to declare currency or monetary instruments?

Yes. Currency and monetary instruments exceeding 10,000 USD or its equivalent MUST be declared at Customs at arrival and before departure.

 

14.    What other items am I supposed to declare before departing or on arrival?

All restricted items should be declared to Customs on arrival or departure.

 

15.    Am I required to declare items on departure that I intend to bring back to Kenya?

  • The following items should be declared before departing Kenya:
  • Cameras and accessories for filming outside the country which you intend to

bring back,

  • Items exported for repair or alterations,
  • Tool boxes you require for repair work abroad and you intend to bring back,
  • Jewellery,
  • Sporting equipment,
  • Musical instruments
  • Any item intended to be returned to
  • All temporary importation documents should be retained
  • Note: Kindly retain the Customs payment advice (Form F147) or the bank receipt you receive until your return.

 

16.    Which passengers are required to make declarations to the Customs Officer?

All passengers are subject to make declarations to the Customs Officer using the

Passenger Declaration Form (Form F88).

 

17.    What items am I supposed to declare on the Passenger Declaration Form (Form F88) upon arrival?

  • The following items MUST be declared upon your arrival at the port of entry:

 

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  • Items you purchase for business promotion and commercial
  • Items you purchase and are carrying with you upon return to the
  • Items you inherited while
  • Items you bought at duty-free shops on the ship, or on the plane e.g. Spirits, including liquors exceeding one litre or wine exceeding two litres. Perfumes and toiletries exceeding in total one litre of which the perfume should be more than a quarter (250ml). Cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, tobacco and snuff exceeding in 250 grams in
  • The non-consumable goods which will be exported within thirty days or a period not exceeding sixty days from the date the passenger leaves the
  • Repairs or alterations to any items you took abroad and are bringing back, even if the repairs/alterations were performed free of
  • Items you brought home for someone else including
  • Items you intend to sell or use in your business, including business merchandise that you took out of the Kenya on your trip.
  • Currency and monetary instruments over USD 10,000 (or foreign equivalent).

 

18.    Is it an offence not to declare goods or give false information to the Customs Officer?

Yes, it is an offence under the East African Community Customs Management Act 2004 to give false information to a Customs Officer, and it is punishable under Section 203 of the said Act including forfeiture of the subject goods and other relevant laws.

 

19.    Are Customs Officers permitted to examine passenger’s luggage and conduct body searches?

Yes, Customs Officers are permitted by the law to examine passenger’s luggage

and conduct body searches when it is deemed necessary.

 

20.    Are there passengers exempted from Examination of their luggage and body searches by Customs Officers?

Yes, there are passengers exempt from luggage examination and body searches like Diplomats and other privileged persons

 

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  1. Are there any restricted items, either for import/export?
  • The provisions setting out restricted item for import/export are set out in the 2nd and 3rd Schedule of the East African Community Customs Management They include but are not limited to:-
  • Postal franking machines except and in accordance with the terms of a written permit granted by a competent authority of the partner
  • Traps capable of killing or capturing any game animal except and in accordance with the terms of a written permit granted by the Partner
  • Unwrought precious metals and precious
  • Arms and ammunition specified under Chapter 93 of the Customs

Nomenclature.

  • Ossein and bones treated with
  • Other bones and horn-cores, unworked defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape) degelatinized, power and waste of these products, Ivory, elephant unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, teeth, hippopotamus, unworked o simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste, Tortoise shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hoover, nail, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked shells or molasses, crustaceans or echinoderms and cattle-bone.
  • An unmanned aerial vehicle for example,

All goods the importation of which is for the time being regulated under this Act or by any written law for the time being in force in the Partner State.

 

22.    Which items are prohibited, either for import/export?

The provisions setting out prohibited items for import/export are set out in the 2nd and 3rd Schedule of the East African Community Customs Management Act. They include but are not limited to:-

  • False money and counterfeit currency notes and coins and any money not

being of the established standard in weight or fineness.

  • Pornographic materials in all kinds of media, indecent or obscene printed paintings, books, cards, lithographs or other engravings, and any other indecent or obscene
  • Matches in the manufacture in which white phosphorous has been
  • Any article made without proper authority with the Armorial Ensigns or Court of Arms of a partner state or having such Ensigns or Arms so closely resembling them as to be calculated to
  • Distilled beverages containing essential oils or chemical products, which are injurious to health, including thijone, star arise, benzoic aldehyde, salicylic, esters, hyssop and absinthe. Provided that nothing in this paragraph contained shall apply to “Anise and Anisette” liqueurs containing not more than 0.1 per centum of oil of anise and distillates from either pimpinella anisum or the star arise allicium verum.
  • Narcotic drugs under international control
  • Hazardous wastes and their disposal as provided for under the Basel Conventions
  • All soaps and cosmetics products containing mercury
  • Used tyres for light commercial vehicles and passengers cars
  • Agricultural and Industrial Chemicals as provided under Item 11, 2nd Schedule of the EACCMA (2004)
  • Counterfeit of all kinds as per provisions of EACCMA
  • Plastic articles of less than 30 microns or conveyance or packing of All goods the importation of which is for the time being prohibited under this Act or by any written law for the time being in force in the Partner State.

 

23.    Are pets allowed into the country?

Yes, pets are allowed upon securing necessary documentation. However they have to accompanying the passenger.

 

  1. The Green Channel or Walk through Channel – without any question being asked by Customs is meant for passengers who have nothing to declare and are carrying dutiable goods within the prescribed free allowance. The passengers can simply walk through the Green Channel with their baggage on the basis of their Oral declaration/declaration on their Passenger declaration (Category A & B of Passengers)

PASSENGER TERMINALS

FAQS

  1. The Red Channel is meant for passengers who have something to declare or are carrying goods in excess of the duty free allowance. The passenger hands over the Passenger declaration Form to the Officer on duty at the In case the card is incomplete the Customs officer helps record the Oral declaration (O.D) of the passenger and thereafter he countersigns/stamps the same, after taking the passenger’s signature.

 

  1. In order to identify the frequent short visit passengers the Customs Officer also generally scrutinizes the passport and other travel documents of the The declaration of goods and their values is generally accepted and duty assessed. On payment of this duty the passenger is allowed clearance.

 

  1. Any passenger found walking through the Green Channel with dutiable/ prohibited goods or found mis-declaring the quantity, description or value of dutiable goods at the “Red Channel” (the baggage is examined where mis-declaration is suspected), is liable to strict penal action including arrest/prosecution – apart from seizure/confiscation of the offending goods depending upon gravity of violation

 

  1. On the departure side, the principal task of Customs is enforcement related. These include checks to prevent narcotic drug trafficking, smuggling of other sensitive items including foreign currency, wild life products, antiques, gold etc. It is therefore important for the public to know their obligation &

 

  1. In order to facilitate the re-import of the high valued articles including jewellery, electronics, golf kits being carried out of the country, the departing passengers may request Customs for issue of a re-export certificate at the time of his/her departure from Kenya.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta cancels the Sh22.2 Billion Kimwarer dam project; okays construction of Arror Dam

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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 Infrastructure Prof Paul Maringa and comprising of Quantity Surveyor Julius Matu, Eng Benjamin Mwangi and Eng John Muiruri to assess the viability of the two dam projects and report to the Head of State within 30 days.

In the course of their assignment, the Technical Committee reviewed the designs, technical sustainability and financial proposals of both dams and established as follows:

(a) Kimwarer Dam

The KShs 22.2 billion Kimwarer Dam was found to have been overpriced and that the project is neither technically nor financially viable.

The committee established that no current reliable feasibility study had been conducted on the dam project.

The only feasibility study carried out on a similar project twenty eight (28) years ago had revealed a geological fault across the 800 acre project area, which would have negative structural effects on the proposed dam.

The Technical Committee also established that the project area is settled and would require compensation of displaced residents.

According to the technical design of the Kimwarer Dam, the water supply mechanism would involve pumping, an aspect the Technical Committee found to be unsustainable in terms of operations and maintenance costs.

Further, the Technical Committee established that the pumping would make the project financially unsustainable in the long run.

Therefore, the Technical Committee recommended to the President that the Kimwarer Dam project be discontinued.

(b) Arror Multipurpose Dam

After a detailed technical review, the Technical Committee was satisfied that the Arror Multipurpose Dam Project is economically viable but noted that it was overpriced.

As such, the committee recommended to the President a cost rationalisation plan that will ensure the project is implemented cost effectively without affecting its performance and out put.

As part of the cost rationalization plan, the Technical Committee has prepared a new Bills of Quantities (BQ) for a modified dam with its height scaled down to 60 metres from the original design height of 96 metres which was found to be unviable.

The optimized dam will be technically viable since it will only require about 250 acres of land and cost KShs 15.4 billion with power and Shs 13.1 billion without power. The dam was previously estimated to cost KShs 28.3 billion.

Wayforward

His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta has accepted the report on the two dam projects as prepared and presented by the Technical Committee and directed as follows:

(a) The immediate cancelation of the Kimwarer Dam project which was found to be technically and financially not feasible by the Technical Committee;

(b) The immediate commencement of the implementation of the Arror Multipurpose Dam project with the new design components and cost rationalization plan as developed by the Technical Committee.

KRA Portal

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

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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 issues the following Tax Compliance Certificates upon application:

  • Tax Compliance Certificates for Taxpayers seeking tenders with Government Ministries and Institutions.
  • Tax Compliance Certificates to employees leaving service nor seeking new job opportunities.
  • Tax Compliance Certificates for taxpayers seeking liquor Licenses.
  • Tax Compliance Certificates to Clearing and Forwarding Agents.

Tax Compliance Validity

Tax Compliance Certificates are valid for twelve months only.

Application for a TCC is done through iTax platform and the certificate is sent to applicants’ email address.

You can now check if your Tax Compliance Certificate is valid using the new KRA M-Service App.

Applying for a Compliance Certificate; Step by step process

Taxpayers seeking Tax Compliance Certificate must be compliant in:

  • Filing of tax returns on or before the due date for all applicable tax obligations.
  • Payment of tax on or before the due date.
  • Clearance of all outstanding tax debt.

 How to Apply for a Tax Compliance Certificate

Would you like to get a Tax Compliance Certificate? Well.Follow the simplified process below:

  1. Visit the KRA iTax portal by using the link; https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/
  2. Log into your account by entering your KRA PIN, Password and security stamp value. In case you have forgotten your password,follow this link; Step by step guide on how to reset your KRA password
  3. From your account, locate the ‘Certificates’ tab and click it. From the drop down menu, select ‘Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)’.
  4. In the next window enter the reason (s) as to why you need the certificate and click on apply.
  5. To download your certificate,click on the tab indicated ‘Click here to download tax compliance certificate; KRA..’

Please note that where there is any outstanding debt, you will need to pay or apply for a payment plan, which upon approval, enables you to continue with the self-service process.

If you are not in agreement with the liability shown, please contact the Contact Centre on Tel: 020 4 999 999, 0711 099 999 or Email callcentre@kra.go.ke. You may also visit the nearest KRA office or Huduma Centre.

See also; How to apply for KRA tax refund plus requirements

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

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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 to answer various questions on their competencies and how they will address various issues in their dockets so as to improve service delivery to the residents of Murang’a County.

Those vetted include Faith Wanjiru Njuguna, Education and Technical training, Professor Joseph Kiarie Mwaura, Finance and Economic planning, Pius Njuguna Macharia, Roads, Housing and Infrastructure.

Others were Noah Gachucha Gachanja, Youth affairs, Culture and Social Services, Kirangi Kamau – Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives, Mary Muthoni Magochi, Water, Irrigation, Environment and Natural resources, Dr Fredrick Kamondia Mbugua, Health, Dr Winfred Mwangi, Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Paul Kimani Mugo, Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism and James Gatuna for ICT and Public administration.

Murang’a Governor, Irungu Kang’ata had promised to engage professionals to handle various dockets and enable him to deliver on his mandate.

Gachucha the nominee for Youth Affairs, Culture and Social Services who worked in Kang’ata’s office while he was senator had to convince the committee that his appointment was not to just pay off for his loyalty and for being a close associate to the governor.

“I applied for the job just like other people and I got shortlisted so I cannot say being appointed was a favor,” he defended himself.

Mukuha the house speaker ascertained that the committee was confident that the nominees presented to them were the best suited for the jobs among all those who had applied.

“The job of this committee is not to interview but vet the nominees presented to us to ascertain that they are fit to hold the positions,” he said.

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This is why Kenya has also become an oil exporting country

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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, a price much higher than what was initially projected.

Kenya is using this initial export to test the global market before it embarks on large scale commercial production of its oil.

The inaugural shipment of the crude oil makes Kenya the first country in the region to become an oil exporting nation.
The Celsius Riga, the ship carrying the Kenyan crude oil left the Mombasa Port for Malaysia shortly after midday, after it was flagged off by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
President Kenyatta said it was a milestone moment for Kenya as it becomes the first country in the region to become an oil exporter.
“I am proud to say Kenya’s grand march to oil and gas production and export has begun. The flagging-off of this maiden consignment represents a new dawn for Kenya; and the beginning of an era of greater prosperity for all Kenyans,” President Kenyatta said.

The President said the government is committed to achieve sustainable development through prudent use of the country’s resources.
“We will ensure that Kenya’s natural resources are utilized in a manner that yields maximum dividends today but without compromising the interests of future generations,” said the President.

Kenya’s Early Oil Pilot Scheme (EOPS) commenced in June 2018 marking the beginning of the journey towards full development of Kenya’s oil and gas resources.
President Kenyatta said EOPS has shown global markets that Kenya possesses the know-how and infrastructure required to facilitate full production of commercial quantities of its oil resource.

The President said that the next phase following the success of the pilot project will include full field development that will be characterized by production and pipeline transportation of crude from Lokichar to the new Port of Lamu.

President Kenyatta said the oil project has already brought benefits for the people of Turkana County, with the local communities directly benefiting from employment opportunities in production and logistics, in addition to provision of ancillary and support services.

“As we proceed to full field development, we will ensure that local communities are major beneficiaries of these resources,” President Kenyatta assured.
He said the government has put in place measures to ensure that the fruits of prosperity are shared with devolved units in an equitable and sustainable manner.
“We have also committed, as a government, to upgrade the Leseru to Lokichar Road; and the modification works at Kenya Petroleum Refinery Limited, to support the Early Oil Pilot Scheme,” said the President at the ceremony held at the Kipevu Oil Terminal inside the Port of Mombasa.

At the same event, President Kenyatta congratulated 136 Kenyans who have gained employment as seafarers on several ships owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
The 136 seafarers are part of a contingent of 275 Kenyans who have so far gained employment as part of ongoing government efforts to position the blue economy sector as a key economic driver.
The President revealed that the seafarers have got lucrative jobs and asked them to use their incomes wisely for the benefit of their families and their country.

“We can happily disclose that the lowest salary these seafarers will earn is a minimum of Kenya Shillings 85,000 per month,” said the President.
In addition, each seafarer will receive one return ticket for annual leave, meals and accommodation, health insurance as well as access to free world class in-house training to enable them to progress their careers.

The first batch of seafarers will serve in various fields including ship rating, cruise staff, cabin stewards, cooks, secretaries, shop attendants and animators.
“I also urge you to emulate the seafarers who have been recruited before you. Because of their exemplary performance, the Mediterranean Shipping Company has steadily increased the hiring of young Kenyans to work in their ships. Serve with professionalism, dignity and integrity and build Kenya’s reputation at sea,” the President told the newly recruited seafarers.

The seafarers were introduced by Chief of Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe who heads a government task-force on the Blue Economy.
Petroleum CS John Munyes said the Government plans to construct a pipeline between Turkana and Lamu to transport the crude oil.

Governors Ali Hassan Joho (Mombasa), Fahim Twaha (Lamu), Prof John Lonyangapuo (West Pokot), Salim Mvurya (Kwale) and the Deputy Governor of Turkana County Peter Emuria also spoke at the function.

Politics & Govt

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

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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 John De’Mathew in Gatanga, Murang’a County today.

The announcement on copyright board is part of several measures the President revealed that are aimed at protecting the rights of artistes.
The President said the right home ministry for the copyright board is ICT because that is where it can have the ability to monitor broadcasters, telecoms and other entities that use productions by artistes.

He said the Ministry of ICT is under firm instructions to ensure that artistes get their dues such as royalties.
“I have instructed the ICT Ministry to ensure that before renewal of licenses for broadcasters and telecoms they must pay what they owe artistes,” said the President when he spoke at the funeral service of the late musician held at Githambia Primary School grounds in Muranga County.

He said broadcasters and telecoms should pay for music they play because they are using it to make money.
The President who was accompanied by Deputy President Dr William Ruto said he has also instructed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe organisations that collect money on behalf of musicians to see if they are embezzling what they collect.

“The music industry has a problem that needs to be fixed. Recently we were told that an organisation collected around Shs 200 million on behalf of musicians and then claimed that they spent 60 percent of that money as expenses for the collection,” said the President.

He also encouraged Members of Parliament to push through an amendment to the copyright laws that is pending in parliament and which is aimed at protecting the interests of artistes.

President Kenyatta said De’Mathew was his personal friend who loved peace and who liked to unite people and not to divide them.
In the late musician’s honour and to support upcoming talented artistes, the President announced that the government will set up a Shs 10 million studio at Kirwarwa within Gatanga Constituency.

DP Ruto said De’Mathew has been a prominent champion of the interests of musicians especially through Tamko Sacco where he was chairman. The Sacco was established so as to support local musicians to save and access loans for their collective and individual prosperity.
Dr Ruto assured Tamko Sacco members of government’s support in completing a commercial building the group plans to construct at their parcel of land in Kenol town off Thika-Nyeri highway.

The funeral was attended by several Cabinet Secretaries including James Macharia (Transport), Amina Mohamed (Sports), Mwangi Kiunjuri (Agriculture) and Joe Mucheru (ICT).
Local leaders led by Governor Mwangi wa Iria, Senator Irungu Kangata and County Woman MP Sabina Chege said De’Mathew was more than just a prominent musician to the people of Muranga.

Governor wa Iria said De’Mathew was considered to be a seer or prophet by locals and many things he predicted came to pass.

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and her Nakuru counterpart Lee Kinyanjui were among those who attended the funeral service.

Politics & Govt

Office of the President – Functions, Composition

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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 Secretariat

Ê Women Rights Agency (WRA)
 

FUNCTIONS

 

 

□           Overall, Policy Direction and Leadership;

□           Promotion of National Unity and Protection of National Interest;

□           Civilian Oversight of National Security Organs;

□           Custodian of National Security Policy and Strategy;

□           Oversight Over the National Intelligence Service;

□           Management of the Assumption of the Office of the President;

□           Co-ordination of Functions of Ministries and State Departments;

□           Chair Cabinet;

□           Chair National and County Governments Co-ordinating Summit;

□           Appointment of Attorney-General;

□           Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Policy Management;

□           Advisory on the Management of Kenya’s International Borders;

□           Appointment of Cabinet Secretaries;

□           Appointment of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, and Judges of Superior Courts;

□           Appointment of Principal Secretaries;

□           Kenya South Sudan Liaison Services;

□           Appointment of Chairpersons and Commissioners of Constitutional Commissions;

□           Appointment of High Commissioners and Ambassadors;

 

 

□           Appointment of Chairpersons of State Corporations;

□           Appointment of State/Public Officers as provided by law;

□           Establishment of Public Offices in Accordance with the Constitution;

□           Overall, Policy Direction and Leadership;

□           Assumption of Office of the President Committee (Assumption of the Office of President Act, 2012);

□           Promotion of National Unity and Protection of National Interest;

□           Civilian Oversight of National Security Organs;

□           Custodian of National Security Policy and Strategy;

□           Oversight Over the National Intelligence Service;

□           Management of the Assumption of the Office of the President;

□           Co-ordination of Functions of Ministries and State Departments;

□           Oversight of State Corporations;

□           Conferment of Honours in the name of the people and the Republic;

□           Administration of Power of Mercy;

□           Accreditation of Foreign Diplomatic and Consular representatives;

□           Annual Reporting to Parliament on the Realization of National Values, Principles of Governance, National Security and Fulfillment of Kenya’s International Obligations;

□           Implementation of the National Cohesion and Integration Values;

□           Co-ordination of National Policy and Strategy;

 

 

□           Cabinet Affairs and Secretariat;

□           Co-ordination and Delivery of National Priorities and flagship Programmes;

□           Public Service Reforms;

□           Management and Monitoring of the Public Service Performance;

□           Proclamation of Public Holidays;

□           Co-ordination of Counter Terrorism Strategy and Policy Implementation;

□           Co-ordination of Counter Radicalization, Disengagement and Rehabilitation;

□           Focal Point for Bilateral and Multilateral Partnerships in Counter Terrorism;

□           Creation and Co-ordination of Commission of Inquiry and Tribunals;

□           Parliamentary Liaison;

□           Liaison of Constitutional Commissions;

□           Government Spokesperson.

□           Women Rights Agency (WRA) – Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), early marriages, FGM, abuse of domestic workers locally and abroad and to coordinate activities of County rescue centers for victims of SGBV
Politics & Govt

Kenya extends the E-passport application deadline

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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 across the world to facilitate the issuance of visas to Kenyans on the current passports.

The directive has in effect, extended the deadline for travel on the new e-passport to 1st March, 2020 for all Kenyans. Kenyans can therefore travel using their current (old blue) passports until 1″ March, 2020.

Applications for the new passport continue countrywide and Kenyans are urged to take advantage of the extension and not wait until the last minute to apply. Visas on the old passports will remain valid even after replacing your passport with the new e-Passport.

Locally, you can submit application for the ePassport at the following centers; for both new applications as well as replacements:
1). Nairobi
2). Mombasa
3). Kisumu
4). Eldoret
5). Kisii
6). Embu
7).Nakuru

To replace your current passport, you will need the following items:
1). Birth certificate copy
2). Original ID and copy
3). Recommender’s ID copy
4). Original and Copies of the last two pages of the current passport
5). Duly filled downloaded and printed application form.
6). 3 invoices
7). 3 passport sized photos

The Passport processing duration is 10 working days for replacements and 15 days for New applications.

Also read;

How to apply for a Kenyan E-Passport- Requirements and procedure
Politics & Govt

National Assembly Departmental Committees’ Members

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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
7. The Hon. Akuja Protus Ewesit, MP
8. The Hon. Caroline Jeptoo Ng’elechei, MP – Independent
9. The Hon. Korere Sarah Paulata, M.P.
10. The Hon. Kaluma George Peter Opondo, M.P.
11. The Hon. Jehow Fatuma Abdi, M.P.
12. The Hon. Abdirahman, Hussein weytan Mohamed, M.P.
13. The Hon. Oku Edward Kaunya, M.P.
14. The Hon. Owuor, Joshua Aduma, M.P.
15. The Hon. Buyu Rozaah Akinyi, M.P.

B. AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK

1. The Hon. Mutunga John Kanyuithia, M.P.
2. The Hon. Yegon Brighton Leonard, M.P.
3. The Hon Kemei Justice Kipsang, M.P.
4. The Hon Kagombe Gabriel Gathuka, M.P.
5. The Hon Wanyonyi Ferdinand Kevin, M.P.
6. The Hon Pamela Njoki, M.P.
7. The Hon Kiplagat David, M.P.
8. The Hon Marubu Monicah Muthoni, M.P. – Independent
9. The Hon. Farah, Yussuf Mohamed, M.P.
10. The Hon. Odanga, Geoffrey Makokha, M.P.
11. The Hon. Aburi Lawrence Mpuru, M.P.
12. The Hon. Osero Patrick Kibagendi, M.P.
13. The Hon. Salasya Peter Kalerwa, M.P.
14. The Hon. Odoyo Okello Jared, M.P.
15. The Hon. Mohammed, Fatuma Zainabu, M.P. – Independent

C. BLUE ECONOMY & IRRIGATION

1. The Hon. Bowen David Kongogo, M.P.
2. The Hon. Kemero Maisori Marwa Kitayama, M.P.
3. The Hon. Gachagua George, M.P.
4. The Hon Eric Mwangi Kahugu, M.P.
5. The Hon. Dorothy Muthoni Ikiara, M.P.
6. The Hon. Tandaza Kassim Sawa, M.P.
7. The Hon. Chepkwony Charity Kathambi, M.P.
8. The Hon. William Kamket, M.P.
9. The Hon. Nebart Bernard Muriuki, M.P. – Independent
10. The Hon. Muiruri Muthama Stanley, M.P.
11. The Hon. Mnyazi Amina Laura, M.P.
12. The Hon. Adow Mohamed Aden, M.P.
13. The Hon. Were Charles Ong’ondo, M.P.
14. The Hon. Nzengu Paul Musyimi, M.P.
15. The Hon. Buyu Rozaah Akinyi, M.P.

D. COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION & INNOVATION

1. The Hon. Waweru John Kiarie, M.P.
2. The Hon. Alfah Miruka Ondieki, M.P.
3. The Hon. Kitur Bernard Kibor, M.P.
4. The Hon. Sergon Flowrence Jematiah, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kipkoech Gideon Kimaiyo, M.P.
6. The Hon. Mwangi Geoffrey Wandeto, M.P.
7. The Hon. Tonui Joseph Kipkosgei, M.P.
8. The Hon. Abdisirat Khalif Ali, M.P.
9. The Hon. Bonaya, Mumina Gollo, M.P.
10. The Hon. Mayaka, Irene Nyakerario, M.P.
11. The Hon. Mohamed Umulkher Harun, M.P.
12. The Hon Nzioka, Erastus Kivasu, M.P.
13. The Hon. Nyamita Mark Ogolla, M.P.
14. The Hon. Oluoch Anthony Tom, M.P.
15. The Hon. Hamisi Kakuta Maimai, M.P.

E. DEFENCE, INTELIGENCE & FOREIGN RELATIONS

1. The Hon. Koech Nelson, M.P.
2. The Hon. Abdullahi Bashir Sheikh, M.P.
3. The Hon. Teresia Wanjiru Mwangi, M.P.
4. The Hon. Wanjira Martha Wangari, M.P.
5. The Hon. Logova Sloya Clement, M.P.
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6. The Hon. Ikana Fredrick Lusuli, M.P.
7. The Hon. Kirima Moses Nguchine, M.P.
8. The Hon. Kandie Joshua Chepyegon, M.P.
9. The Hon. Hassan, Abdi Yusuf, M.P.
10. The Hon. Kwenya Thuku Zachary, M.P.
11. The Hon. Kanchory Elijah Memusi, M.P.
12. The Hon. Odhiambo Millie Grace Akoth, M.P. 13. The Hon. Luyai Caleb Amisi, M.P.
14. The Hon. Kasalu Irene Muthoni, M.P.
15. The Hon. Mohammed Abdikadir Hussein,

F. EDUCATION & RESEARCH
1. The Hon. Kibiwot Julius Meli, M.P.
2. The Hon. Injendi Moses Malulu, M.P.
3. The Hon. Bartoo Phylis Jepkemoi, M.P.
4. The Hon. M’Anaiba Julius Taitumu, M.P.
5. The Hon. Muratha Anne Wanjiku, M.P.
6. The Hon. Tonkei Rebecca Noonaishi, M.P.
7. The Hon. Haro Abdul Ebrahim, M.P.
8. The Hon. Timothy Kipchumba Toroitich, M.P. – Independent
9. The Hon. Mongina Jerusha Momanyi, M.P.
10. The Hon. Gisairo Clive Ombane, M.P.
11. The Hon. Obara Eve Akinyi, M.P.
12. The Hon. Osogo Bensuda, Joyce Atieno, M.P.
13. The Hon. Orero Peter Ochieng, M.P.
14. The Hon. Nabii Nabwera Daraja, M.P.
15. The Hon. Oyugi Dick Maungu, M.P.
G. ENERGY
1. The Hon. Musau Vincent Musyoka, M.P
2. The Hon. Aramat Lemanken, M.P.
3. The Hon. Ngitit Cecilia Asinyen, M.P.
4. The Hon. Gimose Charles Gumini, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kingara Simon Ng’ang’a, M.P.
6. The Hon. Mwafrika Augustine Kamande, M.P.
7. The Hon. Koech Victor Kipngetich, M.P.
8. The Hon. Geoffrey Ekesa Mulanya, M.P. – Independent
9. The Hon. Odege, Tom Mboya, M.P.
10. The Hon. Kiti, Richard Ken Chonga, M.P.
11. The Hon. Omwera George Aladwa, M.P.
12. The Hon. Odhiambo Elisha Ochieng, M.P.
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13. The Hon. Owino John Walter, M.P.
14. The Hon. Barongo Nolfason Obadiah, M.P.
15. The Hon. Mawathe Julius Musili, M.P.
H. ENVIRONMENT, FORESTRY & MINING
1. The Hon. Gikaria David, M.P.
2. The Hon. Kamuren Charles, M.P.
3. The Hon. Emathe Joseph Namuar, M.P.
4. The Hon. Joseph Wainaina Iraya, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kemei Beatrice Chepng’eno, M.P.
6. The Hon. Nguro Onesmus Ngogoyo, M.P.
7. The Hon. Salim Feisal Bader, M.P.
8. The Hon. Kururia Elijah Njore Njoroge, M.P. – Independent
9. The Hon. Tubi Bidu Mohamed, M.P.
10. The Hon. Titus Lotee, M.P.
11. The Hon. Masito Fatuma Hamisi, M.P.
12. The Hon. Mbalu, Jessica Nduku Kiko, M.P.
13. The Hon. Hiribae Said Buya, M.P.
14. The Hon. Yakub Adow Kuno, M.P.
15. The Hon. Mwanyanje Gertrude Mbeyu, M.P.
I. FINANCE & NATIONAL PLANNING
1. The Hon. Kimani Francis Kuria, M.P.
2. The Hon. Langat Benjamin Kipkirui, M.P.
3. The Hon. Kipkoros Joseph Makilap, M.P.
4. The Hon. Nanok Daniel Epuyo, M.P
5. The Hon. Rutto Julius Kipletting, M.P.
6. The Hon. Biego Paul Kibichy, M.P.
7. The Hon. Risa Sunkuyia George, M.P.
8. The Hon. Umul Ker Sheikh Kassim, M.P.
9. The Hon. Ithinji Dr. Shadrack Mwiti, M.P.
10. The Hon. Oyula Joseph H. Maero, M.P.
11. The Hon. Okuome Andrew Adipo, M.P.
12. The Hon. Mboni David Mwalika, M.P.
13. The Hon. Namoit John Ariko, M.P.
14. The Hon. Wehliye Adan Keynan, M.P.
15. The Hon. Machele Mohamed Soud, M.P.
J. HEALTH
1. The Hon. Dr. Pukose Robert, M.P.
2. The Hon. Ntwiga Patrick Munene, M.P.
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3. The Hon. Maingi Mary, M.P.
4. The Hon. Muge Cynthia Jepkosgei, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kipngor Reuben Kiborek, M.P.
6. The Hon. Wanyonyi Martin Pepela, M.P.
7. The Hon. Mathenge Duncan Maina, M.P.
8. The Hon. Lenguris Pauline, M.P.
9. The Hon. Oron Joshua Odongo, M.P.
10. The Hon. Nyikal James Wambura, M.P.
11. The Hon. Owino Martin Peters, M.P.
12. The Hon. Kibagendi Antoney, M.P.
13. The Hon. Sunkuli Julius Lekakeny ole, M.P.
14. The Hon. Jaldesa Guyo Waqo, M.P.
15. The Hon. Chege Sabina Wanjiru, M.P.
K. JUSTICE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Murugara George Gitonga, M.P.
2. The Hon. Mutuse Eckomas Mwengi, M.P.
3. The Hon. Makali John Okwisia, M.P.
4. The Hon. Muriu Wakili Edward, M.P.
5. The Hon. Maina Jane Njeri, M.P.
6. The Hon. Gichohi Kaguchia John Philip, M.P.
7. The Hon. Muchira Michael Mwangi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Onyiego Silvanus Osoro, M.P.
9. The Hon. Mogaka Stephen M, M.P.
10. The Hon. Mohamed Aden Daudi, M.P.
11. The Hon. Amollo Paul Otiende, M.P.
12. The Hon. Junet Mohamed, M.P.
13. The Hon. Siyad Amina Udgoon, M.P.
14. The Hon. Francis Kajwang’ Tom Joseph, M.P.
15. The Hon. Maalim Farah, M.P.
L. LABOUR
1. The Hon. Karemba Eric Muchangi Njiru, M.P.
2. The Hon. Muli Fabian Kyule, M.P.
3. The Hon. Wambilianga Catherine Nanjala, M.P.
4. The Hon. Siyoi Lillian Chebet, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kihungi Peter Irungu, M.P.
6. The Hon. Sankaire Leah Sopiato, M.P.
7. The Hon. Kagesi Kivai Ernest Ogesi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Chiforomodo Mangale Munga, M.P.
9. The Hon. Lomwa, Joseph Samal, M.P.
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10. The Hon. Kiti Richard Ken Chonga, M.P.
11. The Oyoo James Onyango, M.P.
12. The Hon. Omwera George Aladwa, M.P.
13. The Hon. Barasa Patrick Simiyu, M.P.
14. The Hon. Aburi Donya Dorice, M.P.
15. The Hon. Amina Dika, M.P.
M. SOCIAL PROTECTION COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Ng’ang’a Alice Wambui, M.P.
2. The Hon. Kosgei Hilary Kiplangat, M.P.
3. The Hon. Maina Betty Njeri, M.P.
4. The Hon. Linet Chepkorir, M.P.
5. The Hon. Zuleka Hulbale Harun, M.P.
6. The Hon. Wainaina Micheal, Wambugu, M.P.
7. The Hon. Barre Hussein Abdi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Nduyo Susan Ngugi, M.P.
9. The Hon. Pareyio, Agnes Mantaine, M.P.
10. The Hon. Abdirahman, Mohamed Abdi, M.P.
11. The Hon. Wetangula Timothy Wanyonyi, M.P.
12. The Hon. Omwera George Aladwa, M.P.
13. The Hon. Nyenze Edith Vethi, M.P.
14. The Hon. Hiribae Said Buya, M.P.
15. The Hon. Gogo Lilian Achieng’, M.P.
N. LANDS
1. The Hon. Nyamoko Joash Nyamache, M.P.
2. The Hon. Kihara Jayne Wanjiru Njeri, M.P.
3. The Hon. Lelmengit Josses Kiptoo Kosgey, M.P.
4. The Hon. Gitari Joseph Gachoki, M.P.
5. The Hon. Ndung’u George Koimburi, M.P.
6. The Hon. Robi Mathias Nyamabe, M.P.
7. The Hon. Mupe Anthony Kenga, M.P.
8. The Hon. Joseph Hamisi Denar, M.P.
9. The Hon. Passaris Esther Muthoni, M.P.
10. The Hon. Katana Paul Kahindi, M.P.
11. The Hon. Ogolla Gideon Ochanda, M.P.
12. The Hon. Nzambia Thuddeus Kithua, M.P.
13. The Hon. Shimbwa Omar Mwinyi, M.P.
14. The Hon. Mulyungi Gideon Mutemi, M.P.
15. The Hon. Guyo Ali Wario, M.P.
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O. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. The Hon Lochakapong Peter, M.P.
2. The Hon Njoroge Mary Wamaua Waithira, M.P.
3. The Hon Yakub Farah Salah, M.P.
4. The Hon Letipila Dominic Eli, M.P.
5. The Hon Cherorot Joseph Kimutai, M.P.
6. The Hon Kahugu Eric Mwangi, M.P.
7. The Hon Kalasinga Joseph Majimbo, M.P.
8. The Hon Tungule Charo Kazungu, M.P.
9. The Hon. Siyad, Amina Udgoon, M.P.
10. The Hon. Maina, Mwago Amos, M.P.
11. The Hon. Kombe, Harrison Garama, M.P.
12. The Hon. Nabulindo, Peter Oscar, M.P.
13. The Hon. Salasya, Peter Kalerwa, M.P.
14. The Hon. Abdi, Khamis Chome, M.P.
15. The Hon. Mawathe, Julius Musili, M.P.
P. SPORTS & CULTURE
1. The Hon. Sitati Daniel Wanyama, M.P.
2. The Hon. Wamacukuru James Githua, M.P.
3. The Hon. Jackson Kipkemoi Kosgei, M.P.
4. The Hon. Waqo Naomi Jillo, M.P.
5. The Hon. Gichuki Edwin Mugo, M.P.
6. The Hon. Yegon Richard Kipkemoi, M.P.
7. The Hon. Sitienei Janet Jepkemboi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Rai Samuel Gonzi, M.P.
9. The Hon. Otucho Mary Emaase, M.P.
10. The Hon. Omanyo Catherine Nakhabi, M.P.
11. The Hon. Orero Peter Ochieng, M.P.
12. The Hon. Nguna Charles Ngusya, M.P.
13. The Hon. Omondi Caroli, M.P.
14. The Hon. Mule Stephen Mutinda, M.P.
15. The Hon. Nabuin Paul Ekwom, M.P.
Q. TOURISM & WILDLIFE
1. The Hon. Mbiuki Japhet Miriti Kareke,M.P
2. The Hon. Wanjiku John Njuguna, M.P.
3. The Hon. Kailemia Elizabeth Karambu, M.P.
4. The Hon. Kilel Richard Cheruiyot, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kiprono Mutai Alfred, M.P.
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6. The Hon. Abdi Abdi Ali, M.P.
7. The Hon. Munyoro Joseph Kamau, M.P.
8. The Hon. Ruku Geoffrey Kariuki Kiringa, M.P.
9. The Hon. Paul Chebor, M.P.
10. The Hon. Shake, Peter Mbogho, M.P.
11. The Hon. Mugabe, Innocent Maino, M.P.
12. The Hon. Abdi, Khamis Chome, M.P.
13. The Hon. Abubakar Talib Ahamed, M.P.
14. The Hon. Obo, Ruweida Mohamed, M.P.
15. The Hon. Bedzimba, Rashid Juma, M.P.
R. TRADE, INDUSTRY & COOPERATIVES
1. The Hon. Gakuya James Mwangi, M.P.
2. The Hon. Githinji Robert Gichimu, M.P.
3. The Hon. Waithaka John Machua, M.P.
4. The Hon. Hassan Kulow Maalim, M.P.
5. The Hon. Korir Adams Kipsanai, M.P.
6. The Hon. Wainaina Antony Njoroge, M.P.
7. The Hon. Kitany Marianne Jebet, M.P.
8. The Hon. Adagala Beatrice Kahai, M.P.
9. The Hon. Mwalyo Joshua Mbithi Mutua, M.P. – Independent
10. The Hon. Maina, Mwago Amos, M.P.
11. The Hon. Oundo, Wilberforce Ojiambo, M.P.
12. The Hon. Oluoch, Anthony Tom, M.P.
13. The Hon. Kamene, Joyce, M.P.
14. The Hon. Sakimba, Parashina Samuel, M.P.
15. The Hon. Guyo, Adhe Wario, M.P.
S. TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE
1. The Hon. GK George Macharia Kariuki, M.P.
2. The Hon. Mutua Didmus Wekesa Barasa, M.P.
3. The Hon. Jhanda Zaheer, M.P.
4. The Hon. Komingoi Kibet Kirui, M.P.
5. The Hon. Chege John Kiragu, M.P.
6. The Hon. Kiunjuri Festus Mwangi, M.P.
7. The Hon. Saney Ibrahim Abdi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Abdul Rahim Dawood, M.P. – Independent
9. The Hon. Arama, Samuel, M.P.
10. The Hon. Kiaraho, David Njuguna, M.P.
11. The Hon. Bady, Bady Twalib, M.P.
12. The Hon. Abdirahman, Husseinweytan Mohamed, M.P.
13. The Hon. Naicca, Johnson Manya, M.P.
14. The Hon. Muhanda, Elsie Busihile, M.P.
15. The Hon. Francis, Kajwang’ Tom Joseph, M.P.
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T. HOUSING, URBAN PLANNING & PUBLIC WORKS
1. The Hon. Johana Ng’eno Kipyegon, M.P.
2. The Hon. Murwithania Rindikiri Mugambi, M.P.
3. The Hon. Gachobe Samuel Kinuthia, M.P.
4. The Hon. Mule Caleb Mutiso, M.P.
5. The Hon. Mukunji John G. Mwaniki, M.P.
6. The Hon. Kirwa Abraham Kipsang, M.P.
7. The Hon. Kagiri Jane Wangechi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Karauri Ronald Kamwiko, M.P. – Independent
9. The Hon. Koyi, John Waluke, M.P.
10. The Hon. Manduku, Daniel Ogwoka, M.P.
11. The Hon. Bisau, Maurice Kakai, M.P.
12. The Hon. Momanyi, Innocent Obiri, M.P.
13. The Hon. Mrembo, Irene Njoki, M.P.
14. The Hon. Passaris, Esther Muthoni, M.P.
15. The Hon. Kimilu, Joshua Kivinda, M.P.
II. FINANCIAL AUDIT AND MONEY RELATED COMMITTEES
U. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Kiplagat, David, M.P.
2. The Hon. Hassan, Kulow Maalim, M.P.
3. The Hon. Kagombe, Gabriel Gathuka, M.P.
4. The Hon. Koech, Victor Kipngetich, M.P.
5. The Hon. Gachobe, Samuel Kinuthia, M.P.
6. The Hon. Njoroge, Mary Wamaua, M.P.
7. The Hon. Mutuse, Eckomas Mwengi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Ithinji, Dr. Shadrack Mwiti, M.P.
9. The Hon. Adow, Mohamed Aden, M.P.
10. The Hon. Nabii, Nabwera Daraja, M.P.
11. The Hon. Mwale, Nicholas S. Tindi, M.P.
12. The Hon. Amollo, Paul Otiende, M.P.
13. The Hon. Oundo, Wilberforce Ojiambo, M.P.
14. The Hon. Ng’ong’o, John Mbadi, M.P.
15. The Hon. Siyad, Amina Udgoon, M.P.
V. PUBLIC INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE & EDUCATION
1. The Hon. Chiforomodo, Mangale Munga, M.P.
2. The Hon. Ondieki, Alfah Miruka M.P.
3. The Hon. Sigei, Francis Kipyegon, M.P.
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4. The Hon. Tonui Joseph Kipkosgei, M.P.
5. The Hon. Tonkei, Rebecca Noonaishi, M.P.
6. The Hon. Kirima, Moses Nguchine, M.P.
7. The Hon. Wamacukuru, James Githua Kamau, M.P.
8. The Hon. Karitho, Kiili Daniel, M.P.
9. The Hon. Bonaya, Mumina Gollo, M.P.
10. The Hon. Wangwe, Emmanuel, M.P.
11. The Hon. Mwenje, Mark Samuel Muriithi, M.P.
12. The Hon. Lesuuda, Josephine Naisula, M.P.
13. The Hon. Nzambia, Thuddeus Kithua, M.P.
14. The Hon. Nyamai, Rachael Kaki, M.P.
15. The Hon. Bisau, Maurice Kakai, M.P.
W. PUBLIC INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE ON COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS & ENERGY
1. The Hon. Kitany, Marianne Jebet, M.P.
2. The Hon. Kihungi, Peter Irungu, MP
3. The Hon. Tungule, Charo Kazungu, M.P.
4. The Hon. Waithaka, John Machua, M.P.
5. The Hon. Adagala, Beatrice Kahai, M.P.
6. The Hon. Kiunjuri, Festus Mwangi, M.P.
7. The Hon. Karauri, Ronald Kamwiko, M.P.
8. The Hon. Katana, Paul Kahindi, M.P.
9. The Hon. Wehliye, Adan Keynan, M.P.
10. The Hon. Wandayi, James Opiyo, M.P.
11. The Hon. Farah, Yussuf Mohamed, M.P.
12. The Hon. Ongili, Babu Owino Paul, M.P.
13. The Hon. Pkosing, David Losiakou, M.P.
14. The Hon. Korere, Sarah Paulata, M.P.
15. The Hon. Gogo, Lilian Achieng’, M.P.
X. PUBLIC INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION & AGRICULTURE
1. The Hon. Jackson Kipkemoi Kosgei, M.P.
2. The Hon. Maina Betty Njeri, M.P.
3. The Hon. Gakuya James Mwangi, M.P.
4. The Hon. Kitur Bernard Kibor, M.P.
5. The Hon. Mwangi Geoffrey Wandeto, M.P.
6. The Hon. Wanyonyi Ferdinand Kevin, M.P.
7. The Hon. Kururia Elijah Njore Njoroge, M.P.
8. The Hon. Ngikolong’, Nicholas Ng’ikor Nixon, M.P.
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9. The Hon. Nabuin, Paul Ekwom, M.P.
10. The Hon. Luyai, Caleb Amisi, M.P.
11. The Hon. Owino, Martin Peters, M.P.
12. The Hon. Kimilu, Joshua Kivinda, M.P.
13. The Hon. Wamboka, Nelson Jack Wamboka, M.P.
14. The Hon. Jehow Fatuma Abdi, M.P.
15. The Hon. Nyikal, James Wambura, M.P.
Y. SPECIAL FUNDS ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Gichuki, Edwin Mugo, M.P.
2. The Hon. Cherorot, Joseph Kimutai, M.P.
3. The Hon. Ngitit, Cecilia Asinyen, M.P.
4. The Hon. Biego, Paul Kibichy, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kalasinga, Joseph Majimbo, M.P.
6. The Hon. Abdullahi, Bashir Sheikh, M.P.
7. The Hon. Abdul, Rahim Dawood, M.P. – Independent
8. The Hon. Mohammed Fatuma Zinab, M.P. – Independent
9. The Hon. Omanyo, Catherine Nakhabi, M.P.
10. The Hon. Oduor, Christine Ombaka, M.P.
11. The Hon. Ahmed, Shakeel Ahmed Shabbir, M.P. – Independent
12. The Hon. Oron, Joshua Odongo, M.P.
13. The Hon. Odege, Tom Mboya, M.P.
14. The Hon Nzioka, Erastus Kivasu, M.P.
15. The Hon. Obara, Eve Akinyi, M.P.
Z. DECENTRALIZED FUNDS ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Muthoni, Ikiara, M.P.
2. The Hon. Wanyonyi, Martin Pepela, M.P.
3. The Hon. Kipngor, Reuben Kiborek, M.P.
4. The Hon. Sitienei, Janet Jepkemboi, M.P.
5. The Hon. Barre, Hussein Abdi, M.P.
6. The Hon. Kahangara, Joseph Mburu, MP
7. The Hon. Mejjadonk, Benjamin Gathiru, M.P.
8. The Hon. Mogaka, Stephen M, M.P.
9. The Hon. Yakub, Adow Kuno, M.P.
10. The Hon. Mwanyanje, Gertrude Mbeyu, M.P.
11. The Hon. Osogo, Bensuda, Joyce Atieno, M.P.
12. The Hon. Mboni, David Mwalika, M.P.
13. The Hon. Momanyi, Innocent Obiri, M.P.
14. The Hon. Lentoijoni, Jackson Lekumontare, M.P.
15. The Hon. Guyo, Adhe Wario, M.P.
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AA. BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Ndindi, Nyoro, M.P.
2. The Hon. Otucho, Mary Emaase, M.P.
3. The Hon. Robi, Mathias Nyamabe, M.P.
4. The Hon. Murumba, John Chikati, M.P.
5. The Hon. Wanjiku, John Njuguna, M.P.
6. The Hon. Mwirigi, John Paul, M.P.
7. The Hon. Mejjadonk, Benjamin Gathiru, M.P.
8. The Hon. Chumel, Samwel Moroto, M.P.
9. The Hon. Lekuton, Joseph, M.P.
10. The Hon. Ochieng, David Ouma, M.P.
11. The Hon. Wachira, Rahab Mukami, M.P.
12. The Hon. Sergon, Flowrence Jematiah, M.P.
13. The Hon. Mokaya, Nyakundi Japheth, M.P.
14. The Hon. Muchira, Michael Mwangi, M.P.
15. The Hon. Kitilai, Ole Ntutu, M.P.
16. The Hon. Guyo, Ali Wario, M.P.
17. The Hon. Wangaya, Christopher Aseka, M.P.
18. The Hon. Shinali, Bernard Masaka, M.P.
19. The Hon. Atandi, Samuel Onunga, M.P.
20. The Hon. Busia, Ruth Adhiambo Odinga, M.P.
21. The Hon. Odhiambo, Millie Grace Akoth, M.P.
22. The Hon. Ongili, Babu Owino Paul, M.P.
23. The Hon. Mulu, Makali Benson, M.P.
24. The Hon. Mwakuwona, Danson Mwashako, M.P.
25. The Hon. Lesuuda, Josephine Naisula, M.P.
26. The Hon. Masara, Peter Francis, M.P.
27. The Hon. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi, M.P.
BB. PUBLIC DEBT & PRIVATIZATION COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Kipkoros, Joseph Makilap, M.P.
2. The Hon. Abdi, Abdi Ali, M.P.
3. The Hon. Kahugu, Eric Mwangi, M.P.
4. The Hon. Omboko, Milemba Jeremiah, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kemei, Justice Kipsang, M.P.
6. The Hon. Kirwa, Abraham Kipsang, M.P.
7. The Hon. Zuleka, Hulbale Harun, M.P.
8. The Hon. Shurie, Abdi Omar, M.P.
9. The Hon. Kwenya, Thuku Zachary, M.P.
10. The Hon. Mohamed, Abdikadir Hussein, M.P.
11. The Mohamed, Junet Sheikh Nuh, M.P.
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12. The Hon. Manduku, Daniel Ogwoka, M.P.
13. The Hon. Passaris, Esther Muthoni, M.P.
14. The Hon. Amina, Dika, M.P.
15. The Hon. Mohamed, Aden Daudi, M.P.
III. OTHER SELECT COMMITTEES
CC. DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Chepkonga Kiprono Samwel, M.P.
2. The Hon. Githinji, Robert Gichimu, M.P.
3. The Hon. Robi, Mathias Nyamabe, M.P.
4. The Hon. Mwirigi, John Paul, M.P.
5. The Hon. Rai, Samuel Gonzi, M.P.
6. The Hon. Chepkorir, Linet M.P.
7. The Hon. Munyoro, Joseph Kamau, M.P.
8. The Hon. Kipkoech, Gideon Kimaiyo, , M.P.
9. The Hon. Ruku, Geoffrey Kariuki Kiringa, M.P.
10. The Hon. Komingoi, Kibet Kirui, M.P.
11. The Hon. Chebor, Paul M.P.
12. The Hon. Lenguris Pauline, M.P.
13. The Hon. Mamwacha, Onchoke Charles, M.P.
14. The Hon. Yakub, Adow Kuno, M.P.
15. The Hon. Mbui, Robert, M.P.
16. The Hon. Kamene, Joyce, M.P.
17. The Hon. Mwale, Nicholas S. Tindi, M.P.
18. The Hon. Mnyazi, Amina Laura, M.P.
19. The Hon. Odoyo, Okello Jared, M.P.
20. The Hon. Hamisi, Kakuta Maimai, M.P.
21. The Hon. Mugabe, Innocent Maino, M.P.
DD. COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENTARY POWERS AND PRIVILEGES
1. The Hon. Muriu, Wakili Edward, M.P
2. The Hon. Rai, Samuel Gonzi, M.P
3. The Hon. Muli, Fabian Kyule, M.P
4. The Hon. Lekuton, Joseph, M.P
5. The Hon. Kihara, Jayne Wanjiru Njeri, M.P
6. The Hon. Johana Ng’eno Kipyegon, M.P
7. The Hon. Kiunjuri, Festus Mwangi, M.P
8. The Hon. Gichohi, Kaguchia John Philip
9. The Hon. Chege, Sabina Wanjiru, M.P.
10. The Hon. Yakub, Adow Kuno, M.P.
11. The Hon. Mbalu, Jessica Nduku Kiko, M.P.
12. The Oyoo, James Onyango, M.P.
13. The Hon. Bwire, John Okano, M.P.
14. The Hon. Mumo, Rose Museo, M.P.
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EE. REGIONAL INTEGRATION COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Muhia, Wanjiku, M.P.
2. The Hon. Yakub, Farah Salah, M.P.
3. The Hon. Ochieng ,David Ouma, M.P.
4. The Hon. Mokaya Nyakundi Japhet, M.P.
5. The Hon. Gitari, Joseph Gachoki, M.P.
6. The Hon. Jhanda, Zaheer, M.P.
7. The Hon. Yegon, Richard Kipkemoi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Mutua, Didmus Wekesa Barasa, M.P.
9. The Hon. Kailemia Elizabeth Karambu, M.P.
10. The Hon. Waqo, Naomi Jillo, M.P.
11. The Hon. Kemei Beatrice Chepng’eno, M.P.
12. The Hon. Rutto, Julius Kipletting, M.P.
13. The Hon. Mohammed Abdikadir Hussein, M.P.
14. The Hon. Jehow Fatuma Abdi, M.P.
15. The Hon. Buyu Roaah Akinyi, M.P.
16. The Hon. Kanchory Elijah Memusi, M.P.
17. The Hon. Odoyo Okello Jared, M.P.
18. The Hon. Machele Mohammed Soud, M.P.
19. The Hon. Masito Fatuma Hamisi, M.P.
20. The Hon. Owino John Walter, M.P.
21. The Hon. Wangaya Christopher Aseka, M.P.
FF. NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES
DEVELOPMENT FUND COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Sirma Musa Cherutich, M.P.
2. The Hon. Tandaza Kassim Sawa, M.P.
3. The Hon. Akuja Protus Ewesit, M.P.
4. The Hon. Wainaina Antony Njoroge, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kiprono Mutai Alfred, M.P.
6. The Hon. Bowen David Kongogo, M.P.
7. The Hon. Wambilianga Catherine Nanjala, M.P.
8. The Hon. Maina Jane Njeri, M.P.
9. The Hon. Nduyo Susan Ngugi, M.P.
10. The Hon. Mwalyo Joshua Mbithi Mutua, M.P. – Independent
11. The Hon. Owino, John Walter, M.P.
12. The Hon. Nyamita, Mark Ogolla, M.P.
13. The Hon. Machele, Mohamed Soud, M.P.
14. The Hon. Mukhwana, Titus Khamala, M.P.
15. The Hon. Oyula, Joseph H. Maero, M.P.
16. The Hon. Ogolla, Gideon Ochanda, M.P.
17. The Hon. Owuor, Joshua Aduma, M.P.
18. The Hon. Gisairo, Clive Ombane, M.P.
19. The Hon. Elachi, Beatrice Kadeveresia, M.P.
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GG. CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Wamuchomba Gathoni, M.P.
2. The Hon. William Kamket, M.P.
3. The Hon. Murumba John Chikati, M.P.
4. The Hon. Risa Sunkuyia George, M.P.
5. The Hon. Ntwiga Patrick Munene, M.P.
6. The Hon. Geoffrey Ekesa Mulanya, M.P.
7. The Hon. Muhia Wanjiku, M.P.
8. The Hon. Musau Vincent Musyoka, M.P.
9. The Hon. Aramat Lemanken, M.P.
10. The Hon. Langat Benjamin Kipkirui, M.P.
11. The Hon. Nga’ang’a Alice Wambui, M.P.
12. The Hon. Mutunga John Kanyuithia, M.P.
13. The Hon. Onyiego Silvanus Osoro, M.P.
14. The Hon. Osero, Patrick Kibagendi, M.P.
15. The Hon. Karitho, Kiili Daniel, M.P.
16. The Hon. Nabulindo, Peter Oscar, M.P.
17. The Hon. Aburi, Lawrence Mpuru, M.P.
18. The Hon. Mohamed Umulkher Harun, M.P.
19. The Hon. Mbalu, Jessica Nduku Kiko, M.P.
20. The Hon. Lentoijoni, Jackson Lekumontare, M.P.
21. The Hon. Ruth Odinga, M.P.
22. The Hon. Nguna Ngusya, M.P.
23. The Hon. Hamisi Kakuta Maimai, M.P
HH. COMMITTEE ON IMPLEMENTATION
1. The Hon. Mohamed, Ali, M.P.
2. The Hon. Kihara, Jayne Wanjiru Njeri, M.P.
3. The Hon. Siyoi, Lillian Chebet, M.P.
4. The Hon. Haro, Abdul Ebrahim, M.P.
5. The Hon. Muge, Cynthia Jepkosgei, M.P.
6. The Hon. M’Anaiba, Julius Taitumu, M.P.
7. The Hon. Hilary Kiplangat Kosgei, M.P.
8. The Hon. Ndung’u, George Koimburi, M.P.
9. The Hon. Makali John Okwisia , M.P.
10. The Hon. Toroitich, Timothy Kipchumba M.P. – Independent
11. The Hon. Mumo, Rose Museo, M.P.
12. The Hon. Wanjala, Raphael Sauti Bitta, M.P.
13. The Hon. Hamisi, Kakuta Maimai, M.P.
14. The Hon. Kachory Elijah Memusi, M.P.
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15. The Hon. Muiruri, Muthama Stanley, M.P.
16. The Hon. Nguna, Charles Ngusya, M.P.
17. The Hon. Ngikolong’, Nicholas Ng’ikor Nixon, M.P.
18. The Hon. Naicca, Johnson Manya, M.P.
19. The Hon. Chimba, Zamzam Mohamed, M.P.
20. The Hon. Kasiwai, Rael Chepkemoi, M.P.
21. The Hon. Mwenje, Mark Samuel Muriithi, M.P.
II. PUBLIC PETITIONS COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Mbai, Nimrod Mbithuka, M.P.
2. The Hon. Sitienei, Janet Jepkemboi, M.P.
3. The Hon. Kagesi, Kivai Ernest Ogesi, M.P.
4. The Hon. Maisori Marwa Kitayama, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kandie, Joshua Chepyegon, M.P.
6. The Hon. Mule, Caleb Mutiso, M.P.
7. The Hon. Logova, Sloya Clement, M.P.
8. The Hon. Nebart, Bernard Muriuki, M.P. – Independent
9. The Hon. Shake, Peter Mbogho, M.P.
10. The Hon. Nyenze, Edith Vethi, M.P.
11. The Hon. Nabulindo, Peter Oscar, M.P.
12. The Hon. Owino, John Walter, M.P.
13. The Hon. Mulyungi, Gideon Mutemi, M.P.
14. The Hon. King’ola Patrick Makau, M.P.
15. The Hon. Tubi, Bidu Mohamed, M.P.
JJ. MEMBERS SERVICE & FACILITIES COMMITTEE
1. The Hon Karani, Stephen Wachira, M.P.
2. The Hon Salim, Feisal Bader, M.P.
3. The Hon Yegon, Brighton Leonard, M.P.
4. The Hon Muratha, Anne Wanjiku Mugo, M.P.
5. The Hon Lochakapong Peter, M.P.
6. The Hon Raso, Dido Ali, M.P.
7. The Hon Baya Owen Yaa, M.P.
8. The Hon Hassan, Kulow Maalim, M.P.
9. The Hon. Mongina, Jerusha Momanyi, M.P.
10. The Hon. Odhiambo, Elisha Ochieng, M.P.
11. The Hon. Obara, Eve Akinyi, M.P.
12. The Hon. Basil, Robert Ngui, M.P.
13. The Hon. Elachi, Beatrice Kadeveresia, M.P.
14. The Hon. Abuor, Paul, M.P.
15. The Hon. Muhanda, Elsie Busihile, M.P.
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KK. NATIONAL COHESION & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. The Hon. Yussuf, Adan Haji, M.P.
2. The Hon. Liza, Chelule Chepkorir, M.P.
3. The Hon. Kagiri, Jane Wangechi, M.P.
4. The Hon. Mwangi, Teresia Wanjiru, M.P.
5. The Hon. Mbai, Nimrod Mbithuka, M.P.
6. The Hon. Ikana, Fredrick Lusuli, M.P.
7. The Hon. Denar, Joseph Hamisi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Maingi, Mary, M.P.
9. The Hon. Mathenge, Duncan Maina, M.P.
10. The Hon. Nguro Onesmus Ngogoyo, M.P.
11. The Hon. Abraham Kirwa, M.P.
12. The Hon. Marubu, Monicah Muthoni, M.P.
13. The Hon. Pareyio, Agnes Mantaine, M.P.
14. The Hon. Hassan, Abdi Yusuf, M.P.
15. The Hon. Oku, Edward Kaunya, M.P.
16. The Hon. Owino, Martin Peters, M.P.
17. The Hon. Were, Charles Ong’ondo, M.P.
18. The Hon. Mulyungi, Gideon Mutemi, M.P.
19. The Hon. Nzengu, Paul Musyimi, M.P.
20. The Hon. Mayaka, Irene Nyakerario, M.P.
21. The Hon. Mulu, Makali Benson, M.P.
LL. PARLIAMENTARY BROADCASTING AND LIBRARY
1. The Hon. Nanok, Daniel Epuyo, M.P.
2. The Hon. Chege, John Kiragu, M.P.
3. The Hon. Korir, Adams Kipsanai, M.P.
4. The Hon. Injendi, Moses Malulu, M.P.
5. The Hon. Gakuya James Mwangi, M.P.
6. The Hon. Lelmengit, Josses Kiptoo Kosgey, M.P.
7. The Hon. Murwithania, Rindikiri Mugambi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Sudi, Oscar Kipchumba, M.P.
9. The Hon. Gachagua, George, M.P.
10. The Hon Letipila Dominic Eli, M.P.
11. The Hon. Mupe, Anthony Kenga, M.P.
12. The Hon. Kitilai Ole Ntutu, M.P.
13. The Hon. Koyi, John Waluke, M.P.
14. The Hon. Khodhe, Phelix Odiwuor, M.P.
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15. The Hon. Kiamba, Suzanne Ndunge, M.P.
16. The Hon. Wanjala, Raphael Sauti, M.P.
17. The Hon. Sunkuli, Julius Lekakeny ole, M.P.
18. The Hon. Mamwacha, Onchoke, M.P.
19. The Hon. Wetangula, Timothy Wanyonyi, M.P.
20. The Hon. Namoit, John Ariko, M.P.
21. The Hon. Abubakar Talib Ahamed, M.P.
MM. DIASPORA AFFAIRS & MIGRANT WORKERS COMMITTEE
1. The Hon. Mizighi, Lydia Haika Mnene, M.P.
2. The Hon. Kingara, Simon Ng’ang’a, M.P.
3. The Hon. Double, N. Pamela Njoki Njeru, M.P.
4. The Hon. Sankaire, Leah Sopiato, M.P.
5. The Hon. Chepkwony, Charity Kathambi, M.P.
6. The Hon. Saney, Ibrahim Abdi, M.P.
7. The Hon. Chesebe, Fred Kapondi, M.P.
8. The Hon. Kamuren, Charles, M.P.
9. The Hon. Obo, Ruweida Mohamed, M.P.
10. The Hon. Ongili, Babu Owino Paul, M.P.
11. The Hon. Chimba, Zamzam Mohamed, M.P.
12. The Hon. Titus, Lotee, M.P.
13. The Hon. Khodhe, Phelix Odiwuor, M.P.
14. The Hon. Aburi, Donya Dorice, M.P.
15. The Hon. Bedzimba, Rashid Juma, M.P.
NN. PROCEDURE & HOUSE RULES COMMITTTEE
1. The Hon. Emathe Joseph Namuar, M.P.
2. The Hon. Murugara George Gitonga, M.P.
3. The Hon. Bartoo Phylis Jepkemoi, M.P.
4. The Hon. Baya Owen Yaa, M.P.
5. The Hon. Kilel Richard Cheruiyot, M.P.
6. The Hon. Gichohi Kaguchia John Philip, M.P. 7. The Hon. Mukunji John G. Mwaniki, M.P.
8. The Hon. Aburi, Lawrence Mpuru, M.P.
9. The Hon. Kiaraho, David Njuguna, M.P.
10. The Hon. Oluoch, Anthony Tom, M.P.
11. The Hon. Gogo, Lilian Achieng, M.P.
12. The Hon. Shimbwa, Omar Mwinyi, M.P. 13. The Hon. Yakub, Adow Kuno, M.P.
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OO. PARLIAMENTARY PENSIONS MANAGEMENT COMMITTTEE
1. The Hon. Namoit John Ariko, M.P.
2. The Hon. Sitati Daniel Wanyama, M.P.
3. The Hon. Samuel Kinuthia Gachobe, M.P.
n Kiarie, M.P.)

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Farmers Register For Subsidized Fertiliser

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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 the ongoing farmers’ registration exercise.

During the County Assembly inaugural sitting, Governor Anne Waiguru reiterated her administration’s commitment to supporting farmers to maximise their agricultural production.

Once they are registered, the farmers are supposed to make their requisition and pay for the commodity after which the department of agriculture collates the data from various farmers and transports them from NCPB deport to ward centres for collection by individual farmers.

“To promote agriculture, we are at the forefront of lobbying for subsidised farm inputs to reduce the cost of production and enable farmers to get better returns. We have already secured over 25,000 bags of fertiliser in our NCPB stores this month and we are in the course of distributing it to our farmers through our agricultural extension offices”, said the governor.

Farmers are looking forward to receiving the fertiliser in the hope that it will help them get better harvests in the coming season.

Albert Njeru from Njukii-ini ward thanked the government for the reduction of the price of DAP from Sh6,500 to Sh3,500 saying it would go a long way in enabling farmers to get better harvests in the coming season.

He also acknowledged governor Waiguru’s commitment to making it easy for farmers to get the fertiliser by distributing it to the ward levels.

“We thank the government for fulfilling the promise by reducing the cost of fertiliser. We are also happy because our governor Anne Waiguru has taken bold steps to ensure the fertiliser reach ward level which will ease transportation by lowering the cost of transportation to our farms,” Njeru said.

Magdaline Maina, a farmer from Kanyeki-ini said that the subsidised commodity will enable her to expand the area of land that she has been tilling which will in turn increase harvest and fetch better income.

“We have come here to register for the subsidised fertiliser and once we receive it we shall expand our crop production,” she said.

The farmers also thanked the President for fulfilling his election pledge on subsidised fertilisers saying that smallholder farmers are pivotal in stimulating economic growth at the grassroots

The ongoing registration at the ward levels requires a farmer to prove land ownership and the size of the land and the bags they would require to buy. Registered farmers also have the option of walking into the NCPB depot and personally collecting the fertiliser.

The rising cost of farm inputs such as fertilisers has however made many farmers shy away from crop farming, but with interventions such as subsidised fertiliser, more farmers are expected to increase agricultural production.

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

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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 campaigns and the voting. We particularly thank the voters and the candidates for the decorum, civility and respect that prevailed throughout the campaigns and on Election Day. Through this, our continuing march into a truly democratic nation has been enriched.

Further, we thank the Jubilee Party Leader, H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta who, in the spirit of the Handshake, asked his party to pull out of the Ugenya and Embakasi South by-elections. That decision made the by-elections a friendly contest between familiar allies and parties.

In the two contests, the people have spoken in favour of politics of accommodation, tolerance, reason and embrace of each other and the wider national agenda. We applaud this.

It is line with our policy as a Party, and one we intend to carry forward in line with the provisions of the MoU between H.E. Raila Odinga and H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta signed on March 9, 2018. The Party will certainly review its performance in the two by-elections with a view to establishing what could have been done differently.
Hon Junet Mohammed.
April 6, 2019.

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President Ruto appoints new powerful team

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PRESIDENT RUTO APPOINTS NEW TEAM

President William Ruto on Friday made several appointments to the Executive Office of the President.

The President named Mr Felix Koskei as the new Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service and Hon Katoo Ole Metito as State House Comptroller.

Economist Dr David Ndii will be Chairperson of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors; former Treasury PS Dr Kamau Thugge as Senior Advisor and Head of Fiscal Affairs and Budget Policy; while Mr Augustine Cheruyiot is Senior Advisor and Head of Economic Transformation Secretariat.

Former National Bank of Kenya Chairman Mr Mohamed Hassan and policy analyst Dr Nancy Laibuni are Member and Associate Member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors respectively.

The Head of State appointed Hon Josphat Koli Nanok (Deputy Chief of Staff), Mr David Mugonyi (Head of Presidential Communication Service) and Mr Hussein Mohamed (State House Spokesperson).

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President Uhuru visits DP Ruto at his office

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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”

President Uhuru Kenyatta with his Deputy at the DP’s Harambee Annex Office today
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Mandera attacks: Press release by CS Matiang’i

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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 of those affected by the incident.

I commend the action of our @NPSOfficial_KE (National Police Service Officials) agents in Mandera who responded to the incident and who continue to pursue the attackers with the view of neutralising the threat. I have asked that they share updates of the operation with the view of informing the public.

I reiterate Government’s commitment to provide security for all its citizens across the country and warn those who are out to test our resolve. Particularly, I assure all those who are preparing for KCPE and KCSE exams that their security will continue to be provided.”

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Parliamentary Service Commission PSC list of Members

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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:

1. Hon Patrick Makau Kingola, MP, Mavoko Constituency
2. Hon. Mishi Juma Khamisi Mboko, MP, Likoni Constituency
3. Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau, MP, Nyandarua County
4. Hon Senator Joyce Korir
5. Hon Senator Eric Okong’o Omogeni, SC,MP, Nyamira County

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

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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 billion are conditional allocations to the devolved units.
The total allocation of Shs 378.1 billion to county governments represents 36. 46 percent of the audited and approved revenue of the National Government for the financial year 2018/19 against the constitutional threshold of 15 percent.

The National Treasury has already disbursed over Shs 50 billion to counties for the months of July and August.
With the new law in place, the President reiterated the government’s commitment to scheduled disbursement of funds to counties to enable them to continue delivering services to Kenyans.

He urged county governments to finalize their budget processes which should prioritize settlement of pending payments to suppliers such as the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) for medical supplies to facilitate the delivery of the ongoing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program.
President Kenyatta further urged county governments to come up with better systems of collecting and managing their own revenue.

Present during the signing of the Bill were Acting Treasury CS Ukur Yattani, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa, Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, Leader of Majority in the National Assembly Aden Duale, Attorney General Paul Kihara Kariuki and Treasury PS Dr Julius Muia among others.