Economy
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By Whitney Akunga Nelson Koech, Belgut Member of Parliament, has accused the media of what he claims is a wrong narrative to the public on the contentious Finance Bill 2023 which will be tabled before Parliament on June 15. “The media has sensationalized the debate around the bill, claiming that it sways a majority of […]
By Whitney Akunga Siaya county government has unearthed new evidence of abuse of office and misuse of public resources against its deputy governor of William Oduol. Addressing a press conference at Siaya County headquarters, Cyrus Oguna said they will be handing over the evidence to the EACC to aid investigations since there has been a […]
By Whitney Akunga Deputy President Righathi Gachagua has warned Members of Parliament who will vote against the Finance Bill 2023. Speaking on Sunday during a church service at Leshuta in Narok County, the DP said MPs who oppose the Finance Bill should not ask for development in their areas. “I was in Kitui yesterday and […]
By Whitney Akunga President William Ruto now wants a public vote by MPs on the Finance Bill 2023 when it is tabled in Parliament this week on 15th as he threatened to deal with MPs who oppose this bill. Speaking Sunday during a church service in Leshuta, Narok County, the president said Azimio La Umoja allied […]
By Whitney Akunga National Assembly Deputy speaker and Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei has said that there needs to be stiffer measures installed by government to relieve Kenyans from the harsh economic crunch. She said this while defending the proposals made in the Finance Bill 2023 which have elicited contention among leaders sitting […]
By Whitney Akunga Migori County Government workers union Executive Secretary Silavnace Araja has called on the members of the national assembly to reject the Finance Bill 2023 saying that proposals in the bill will hurt civil servants. He said the electorates are keenly watching the legislators saying that those who support the bill will meet […]
By Whitney Akunga A second product of the Financial Inclusion Fund, also known as the Hustler Fund has been launched during Kenya’s 60th Madaraka Day. In his Madaraka Day address to the nation, President William Ruto said the fund is aimed at facilitating people access funding through groups and will usher the collective-driven competitive market […]
By Whitney Akunga Azimio One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga says the Kenya Kwanza administration has up to Monday next week to listen to the plight of the people of Kenya on the controversial finance bill 2023 or face a battle with them. Speaking at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation in Nairobi, Odinga said they want […]
By Whitney Akunga A multi-agency team whose responsibility is to fight corruption in the country has been formed by a consultive meeting chaired by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei . The team was formulated following President William Ruto’s renewed directive to fight corruption in the country. Mr. Koskei said President William Ruto has […]
By Whitney Akunga President William Ruto has put the Kenya Revenue Authority on notice to improve its operations by adopting more efficient and transparent practices in ensuring tax compliance. Speaking on Friday 26th, at Times Tower after filing his tax returns, he noted that although tax revenue has grown steadily in recent years, the tax […]
