NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 - The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has now lowered the fuel prices following the signing of the Finance Bill 2018 by President Uhuru Kenyatta following a contentious vote in Parliament. According to the ERC, super petrol
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MPs threaten to impeach Speaker Justin Muturi
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21-A section of Members of Parliament have threatened to impeach National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi for allegedly imposing the Finance Bill 2018 on Kenyans. Addressing the media after the passing of President Kenyatta’s proposals
President Kenyatta signs Finance Bill 2018 into law
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 - President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed into law the Finance Bill 2018 allowing taxation of fuel at the rate of eight per cent based on a contentious vote by Parliament. Through his twitter account, the Head of State gave his commitment
2 suspected terrorists arrested as vigilance is heightened on Westgate Mall anniversary
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 – The Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) Joseph Boinnet has called for vigilance as two suspected terrorists were arrested in Eastleigh on Thursday night on the eve of the fifth anniversary of an attack on
Sonko forms task-force to probe mismanagement claims at Pumwani Hospital
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 21 - Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has set up a task force to investigate the root cause of mismanagement and financial problems at the Pumwani Maternity Hospital following the deaths of 11 infants at the institution. According to
Health Ministry directs Pumwani to establish cold room within 14 days
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 - The management of Pumwani Maternity Hospital has been directed to establish a functional cold room within 14 days and ensure there is availability of transport and ambulance system to provide a 24-hour service. These are part
Muturi upholds vote on 8pc fuel VAT amid ‘rigging’ claims
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 - National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi found himself in a tight spot Thursday evening after he upheld a ruling allowing taxation of fuel at the rate of eight per cent based on a contentious vote by acclamation. Pleas by lawmakers
Temporary Speaker declares Uhuru VAT proposal passed provoking uproar
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 - There was drama in Parliament Thursday afternoon following a bitter dispute between MPs who voted for and against President Uhuru Kenyatta's proposal to cut Value Added Tax on fuel products to 8 per cent. Those against the move
Local CBOs receive Sh13mn grant in efforts to combat HIV/AIDS
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 - The United States has awarded a Sh13 million grant to 14 Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in a program tailored to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS. The organisations selected from the counties of Nairobi, Makueni, Kitui, Homa
Jirongo freed after depositing Sh5mn cash, CS Wamalwa posts surety
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 - Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was freed Thursday afternoon after spending two nights in police custody over a Sh20 million debt he owes a businessman. Jirongo was released after depositing Sh5 million cash in court and a surety
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It’s time to go back to our faith and root out graft
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PM May’s visit presents new openings for growth, collaboration
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Strength of our unity will help Uhuru win war on graft
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