We will make every effort to ensure our youth realize their full potential- President Uhuru promises as the 2019 International Youth day is held

The international youth day celebrations; Theme and details

Every year the 12th of August is the commemoration of International Youth Day (IYD). The theme for International Youth Day 2019 is ‘Transforming Education’. This year’s event highlighted efforts to make education more inclusive and accessible for all youth and efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, including efforts by […]

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Busia County Government Ministers, Chief Officers, Advisers, CECs

Busia County Government Ministers, Chief Officers, Advisers, CECs BUSIA COUNTY CECM NOMINEES/ APPOINTED MINISTERS 1. H.E Arthur Papa Odera – Deputy Governor and CEC for Water, Irrigation & Natural Resources. 2. Mrs. Topista Night Wanyama – Finance, ICT & Economic Planning (Budalangi). 3. Mr. Peter K. Odima – Lands, Housing & Urban Development (Nambale). 4.

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President Kenyatta to preside over the official opening of the 2019 Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show.

Photo/File- HE Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta. President of the Republic of Kenya.

His Excellency the President will on Thursday this week, 5th September, join thousands of Kenyans, foreign traders and exhibitors at the ASK Jomo Kenyatta showground in Mkomani, Mombasa for the official opening of the 2019 Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show. As part of the official opening ceremonies, the President who is also

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Excitement as the Giant Snake, Omieri, makes return to Nyanza

The Preserved remains of the legendary python nicknamed Omieri were returned to Kisumu city today, thirty one years after its death hit the news headlines. Elders performed rituals before excited locals were allowed to have a glimpse of the humongous snake. Omieri was highly regarded by the Luos of Nyakach and was believed to bring rain, blessings and

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Inua Jamii Frequently asked questions and answers

The Kenyan Government Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme is a Government strategic intervention whose aim is to cushion the vulnerable members of our society and improve their livelihood. Read also; Inua Jamii latest payment 2023 Frequently Asked Questions, FAQs What is Inua Jamii? Inua Jamii is the Government of Kenya’s (GoK’s) flagship National Safety Net

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Reorganization of Government- Full list of Principal Secretaries transferred by President Uhuru

Photo/ File- His Excellency President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta; President of the Republic of Kenya.

In order to enhance efficiency and service delivery, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, Hon Uhuru Kenyatta, CGH, has made the following changes in Government affecting Principal Secretaries: Transferred Maj. Gen (Rtd) Gordon Kihalangwa from State Department for Defence to State Department for Public Works.

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Government Commitment To Integrity In National Exams Is Stronger, Says President Kenyatta

President Kenyatta handing over 52-seater buses to Mary Immaculate Academy and Nyachogochogo High School at State House, Nakuru, on Wednesday August 14, 2019. The President also donated indigenous tree seedlings to the schools and challenged them to be mindful and look after the environment.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the Government’s commitment to integrity and honesty in national examinations is stronger than ever. He said the reforms implemented by the Jubilee Administration to eradicate cheating and other malpractices in national examinations will be strengthened. The President spoke when he hosted the 93rd Kenya Music Festival Winners’ State Concert at

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President Kenyatta Urges Asia To Use Kenya As Gateway To Africa’s Vast Market

President Uhuru Kenyatta, Right, when he held bilateral talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The two leaders agreed to boost trade and cooperation between Kenya and the Asian nation.

President Uhuru Kenyatta today called on Asian economies to use Kenya as a gateway to Africa’s market of over 1.2 billion people that is worth more than US$ 29 trillion. President Kenyatta said Kenya is the best entry point for Asian businesses that want to trade in Africa with the coming into force of the

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Ruto’s Cabinet Secretaries own billions in wealth- See what each owns

Kenya's fifth President William Ruto.

Here is what each Cabinet Secretary in the Ruto government owns. Sh15.25b: The total net worth of President Ruto’s 24-member Cabinet 1. Musalia Mudavadi (Prime Cabinet Secretary) – Sh4 billion 2. Mithika Linturi (Agriculture) – Sh1.2 billion 3. Simon Chelugui (Cooperatives and MSME’s) – Sh993 million 4. Prof. Njuguna Ndungu (Treasury) – Sh950 million 5.

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President Kenyatta Holds Bilateral Talks With Singapore PM Lee Hsien; Here is what was discussed

President Uhuru Kenyatta, Right, when he held bilateral talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The two leaders agreed to boost trade and cooperation between Kenya and the Asian nation.

President Uhuru Kenyatta today held bilateral talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong where the two leaders agreed to boost trade and cooperation between Kenya and the Asian nation. President Kenyatta, who is on a visit to attend the Singapore Summit 2019, said Kenya and Singapore have led the way in developing Afro-Asian relations.

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Government Designates August 26 As A Public Holiday To Facilitate National Census

The 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census

The Government has designated August 26 as a public holiday to allow maximum enumeration of Kenyans during the national population census that begins next Saturday. The announcement was made today by President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Kenyatta National Convention Centre (KICC) , Nairobi when he launched the countdown to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing

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Functions of Ministries, Cabinet Secretaries, state departments and Institutions

Kenya's fifth President William Ruto.

MINISTRIES, STATE DEPARTMENTS/INSTITUTIONS 1. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Harambee House Harambee Avenue P.O. Box 30510-00100 NAIROBI. Telephone: 020-2227411 Telegrams: ‘RAIS’ NAIROBI     □            STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION   Functions: □           Co-ordination of National Government Functions in Counties; □           Policy on Internal Security;

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DPP directs for prosecution of arrested Thika Technical Training Institute principal and other officers

The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, Noordin Haji directs for prosecution of the Principal and other officials of Thika Technical Training Institute over misappropriation of public funds at Institute. The officers were arrested last evening. This is in the fight against corruption. DPP orders prosecution of Thika Technical Institute officials Related content: News, Briefs, making

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Homa Bay County Government Chief Officers, Ministers, Advisors, Liaison Officers..

Homa Bay County Government Chief Officers, Ministers, Advisors, Liaison Officers.. COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF HOMABAY NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE HOMA BAY COUNTY AS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, ADVISORS AND OTHER OFFICERS IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.  ON 11TH OCTOBER 2022 11TH OCTOBER 2022 PRESS RELEASE BY H.E. HON. GLADYS NYASUNA WANGA, CBS GOVERNOR,

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Why Obado is home away from home at the Industrial area prison; gets VIP treatment

mother to slain university student Sharon Otieno, left, and Okoth Obado, right

It has emerged that the Migori governor Okoth Obado had been denied bail and remanded at the Industrial Area Prison until October 8 when the court will hear afresh his bail application is enjoying VIP treatment. “At this juncture I am disallowing the application and he will appear with the others on October 8th,” Justice Jessie

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BBI referendum signature collection form by IEBC.

BBI referendum collection of signatures by IEBC.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released the format that will be used to collect signatures in support of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020; popularly known as the Building Bridges’ initiative (BBI) Here is the presser by IEBC;  BUILDING BRIDGES TO A UNITED KENYA: KENYA MOJA We refer to your letter

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Government Rewards Members Of The Legendary Mwakigwena Choir for their great patriotic songs like ‘Kenya ni nchi ya ajabu’

President Uhuru Kenyatta, right, has met and rewarded members of the legendary Mwakigwena Choir Group from Gombatu in Kwale. As part of the government's reward, each of the 14 members of the group has been allocated 3 acres of land at the Bunguni Settlement Scheme in Kwale County.

President Uhuru Kenyatta today at State House, Mombasa met and rewarded members of the legendary Mwakigwena Choir Group from Gombatu in Kwale County. The group which is famous for its patriotic songs started out as a school choir in the late 1970’s under the tutelage of music teacher and composer Enock Ondego and would often

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No more employment of County Staff for 2 years

Kajiado County has frozen the employment of new employees for a period of two years. Speaking during the opening of the first session of the third Kajiado County Assembly, Governor Joseph ole Lenku noted that the troublesome wage bill was one of the biggest challenges for the county government. “The aggregate wage bill over the

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Kenya’s 3.08 Trillion Budget for the 2019/2020 Financial Year

Kenya’s 2019/2020 Financial Year Budget estimates is projected to be KES3.08 Trillion. Of this, KES1.2 Trillion will go into recurrent expenditure, KES684 Billion for development and KES371.6Billion will be utilized by the 47 counties. Here are the Budget estimates as presented by Treasury Cabinet secretary Henry Rotich in Parliament on Thursday 13th June, 2019; ‘Theme:

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KRA- Over 3.6 Million Kenyans file returns by deadline day; Late filing to attract KES 2,000 or KES 20,000 fine

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More than 3.6 Million Kenyans have filed their 2018 tax returns as the filing period officially closed on Sunday 30thJune 2019. The improvement is significant with more than four hundred thousand taxpayers filing their 2018 tax returns compared to last year, which saw 3.2 million Kenyans file their returns by 30th June. The growth in

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Please take away the maize scandal ‘thieves’- Francis Atwoli prays (video)

The Central Organization of Trade Unions’ (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, has sensationally prayed to God to ‘take away’ the perpetrators of the recent maize scandal that hit the National Cereals and Produce Board, NCPB. During a meeting over the weekend at the expansive Rift Valley region, the Fiery COTU boss pleaded to God to

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Farmers get 300,000 bags of cheap fertilizers from Government

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The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has distributed 307,200 bags of 50 kilograms each out of the 426,000 bags of government-subsidized DAP planting fertiliser through its depots for sale to registered farmers in various parts of the country for the short rains. NCPB Managing Director (MD) Joseph Kimote said that the subsidised DAP fertiliser

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Unite And Work Together For Faster Development, President Kenyatta Tells Coast Leaders

Photo/File- HE Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta. President of the Republic of Kenya.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged Coast leaders to unite and work closely with each other so as to achieve faster development in the region. The President advised the leaders to have a broader and more long-term view of development saying the focus should be on projects that benefit more people through wealth and employment creation.

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