How the Anti-Graft Fight Is Aimed At Improving Business Environment

Anti-graft Fight Is Aimed At Improving Business Environment, President Kenyatta Tells Investors

President Uhuru Kenyatta today assured investors in Kenya that the war against corruption will continue so as to make the country’s business environment better. The President said the government’s commitment to make Kenya a preferred investment destination in Africa is reflected in the latest World Bank Ease of Doing Business Ranking where Kenya is placed … Read more

President Kenyatta Launches Shs 1.9bn Locally Assembled School Desks Project

President Uhuru Kenyatta, left, launches the free school desks programme.

President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday launched the Shs 1.9 billion school furniture project that will see jua kali artisans supply 650,000 locally assembled desks. Besides equipping secondary and primary schools, the project which is part of the Government’s post-Covid-19 economic stimulus program, is aimed at boosting the jua kali sector. Speaking during the launch at a … Read more

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

Uhuru Kenyatta

President Uhuru Kenyatta today signed into law the Division of Revenue Bill 2019 paving the way for the release of funds to counties. The new law allocates Shs 378.1 billion to county governments for the 2019/20 financial year. Out of the total allocation, Shs 316.5 billion is the equitable share of national revenue while 61.6 … Read more

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

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

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