Day: October 16, 2024
CRA urges counties to establish revenue policies to prevent litigation
The Chairperson of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Mary Wanyonyi Chebukati is urging the 47 county governments in the country to pass and implement tariffs and policy on pricing in order to avoid litigations. Mrs. Chebukati said the tariffs and pricing policy would go a long way in helping counties raise more revenue from Own
Murang’a Assembly advocates for infrastructure expansion in new settlements
The County Assembly of Murang’a has called for expansion of existing infrastructure to cater for increasing urbanisation in the municipality. In a report tabled in the House, the Members of County Assembly (MCAs) observed that the towns within the municipality are experiencing rapid urbanisation as more agricultural land was converted into settlements. Tabling the report on Murang’a Municipality Integrated Development
FKF unveils all-female CAF coaching course to empower women
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has taken a significant step toward empowering women in football by facilitating an all-female CAF C coaching course at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in Nairobi. This course, bringing together 30 female coaches from across the country, which kicked off on Monday, October 14, 2024, will run until Friday, November 18, 2024. This
Kajiado launches public participation on Agricultural Coordination Bill
Kajiado County Assembly Sectoral Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Veterinary Services, Fisheries, and Irrigation, in collaboration with the Consumer Grassroots Association, has commenced a public engagement exercise on the Agriculture Sector Coordination Bill, 2024. The legislation aims to streamline the management of agricultural programmes and services, thereby fortifying the backbone of the economy. During the initial session held at Inkisanchani Kajiado
Partners join forces to promote peace in Kisumu’s conflict-prone areas
State and non-state peace actors have rolled out initiatives aimed at fostering peace and security in Kisumu County’s conflict-prone areas. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), in collaboration with Local Capacities for Peace International (LCPI), the REINVENT Kenya programme, the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), and other local peace stakeholders, jointly seek to address inter-communal conflict and violence, especially
Kapsabet evolves into a bustling hub after devolution
Kapsabet is one of the towns in North Rift that has grown rapidly since the inception of the devolved system of government in 2013. Locals say before devolution, Kapsabet town neither had modern commercial buildings nor skyscrapers and high-rise structures as seen today. They recall that the now-capital city of Nandi County had some of the mud-built commercial structures, but
School appeals for assistance to expand facilities for special needs students
A public school for mentally handicapped children in Ol Jororok Constituency is appealing for help to construct dormitories and classrooms, among other amenities, to meet growing demand for admission of mentally challenged pupils. The school that caters for learners with special needs in Nyandarua West Sub County intends to increase the capacity to hold the surging numbers of pupils with
Security heightened as traders raise alarm over daytime thefts
Homa Bay town traders have raised an alarm over an emerging trend of daytime robbery in the region following three cases of traders being attacked and robbed within a few days. The traders lamented the increased robbery with violence by the group of individuals who target businesses, especially M-Pesa shops and wholesalers. Led by the chairman of the trader’s association,
Convicted narcotics trafficker freed as lawyer
It was joy at Thika Main Prison after a man, who had been convicted to 30 years in prison for trafficking Sh5 million worth of narcotics 10 years ago, walked out both as a free man and a soon-to-graduate lawyer. This was after a successful appeal in the High court, where he was released before completing his sentence. Philip Mutune’s
Nanyuki Affordable Housing Project praised for creating jobs for youth
The Nanyuki affordable housing project, which is nearing completion, has been lauded for uplifting the lives of youth and women in Laikipia County. The project, which was launched in January this year by President William Ruto, has enabled more than 200 people to earn a living at the construction site daily. The Sh505 million Nanyuki Affordable Housing Project, which has