Court dismisses State’s request to stay housing levy
In a fresh setback for President William Ruto and his administration, the Court of Appeal has thrown out the State’s
Read More
Politics
Why govt is consolidating cash into a single account
The government has approved the rollout of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system for both National and county governments in
Read More
Court grants govt 45 days to rescue Kes63 billion Housing Levy
The High Court has granted the government stay orders against its ruling on the 1.5 percent housing levy intended to
Read More
Why you have never heard of chapati revolution
In the history of humans, wheat, the primary ingredient in chapati, is known to build civilizations. Wheat is also has the potential to bring civilizations down when its price moves out of reach of masses. In Africa, this has rarely held true outside the ancient Egypt with most communities relying on other staples like Maize, green bananas, yams, cassava. Wheat was rare on the continent’s dominantly rural populations. I remember when we were young, and how the cooking of chapati would turn a normal day extraordinary. I would come back from the playing field and brag to my friends that “leo tumepika Chapo na sitaki kuwaona…
Read More
A new era of Ruto’s Cabinet meetings in State Lodges
In Kenya, State Lodges began with Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri which served as an official vacation getaway for British Royal Dignitaries and Governors during the colonial decades. Before independence, Sagana State Lodge was known as the Royal Lodge. History records show that in 1947 when Princess Elizabeth (now late Queen Elizabeth) and Prince Phillip got married, Royal Lodge (read Sagana) was given to the newly weds as “a gift from the people of Kenya.” In December of 1963, however, Queen Elizabeth handed the ownership of the Lodge back to the newly independent government of the East African nation. State Lodges in Kenya Today, there…
Read More
Fish jetty to anchor blue economy in Busia County
In a show of support for local development initiatives, President William Ruto officially inaugurated the Kes130 million Mulukoba Fish Landing Jetty in Bunyala, Busia County. The President applauded Busia County Governor Dr Paul Otuoma’s economic turnaround plan, which aims to enhance food security and empower residents financially. The new jetty, a cornerstone of this agenda, is set to contribute significantly to the region’s blue economy and complement ongoing efforts in agricultural productivity and industrialization. Dr Ruto reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritize blue economy initiatives across the county. He emphasized that his government’s focus will shift toward policies, programs, and development agendas. Govt to build…
Read More
Kenya and Indonesia forge stronger trade ties
In a move aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and trade, Kenya and Indonesia have announced plans to strengthen their ties and expand investment opportunities between the two nations. This announcement comes as President William Ruto of Kenya and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia held a bilateral meeting at State House, Nairobi, during President Widodo’s State Visit to Kenya. President Ruto emphasized the importance of fostering deeper trade relations and expanding investment avenues to achieve a more balanced trade partnership with Indonesia. The current investment and trade volume, valued at over $600 million in the past year, is set to increase as both countries explore new…
Read More
MP Kaluma ordered to pay child school fees
MP Peter Kaluma has been ordered to pay his child’s school fees arrears amounting to Kes665,000by the Children’s Court at Nairobi. Failure to comply with the order will see his salary attached, the court warned. Principal Magistrate Elizabeth Muiru said Mr Kaluma failed to provide any proof of payment despite consistently claiming to have paid the fees for his daughter, referred to as HA in court documents. “I find that the defendant has failed to avail sufficient proof. On the other hand, it is my contention thatthe plaintiff has availed proof of having paid school fees and demonstrated that the minor has arrears ofschool fees
Read More
James Finlay sweetens exit deal with locals shareholding
Multinational tea firm James Finlay Kenya has offered a 15 per cent share of its estates worth Kes560 million to locals in Bomet and Kericho counties where it operates as part of a deal to sell its stake to a private equity firm. Reports indicate that Kipsigis Highlands Multipurpose Cooperative Society (KHMCS) has formally started helping its members to buy the shares in a deal expected to be completed within six months. Sri Lanka-based Browns Investments PLC is finalising a deal with James Finlay to take over the estates for an undisclosed sum, with the 15 per cent stake set to be retained for the…
Read More
Kenya unga chapo prices to rise for choosing sides on Russia war
Nairobi plans to cap the price of local wheat at Kes5200 a bag and curb exports to contain the cost of wheat based products like bread and chapati in the country after Kenya lost access to Ukraine and Russian grain on end of the Black sea deal. Crop Production PS Kello Harsama has said the government has agreed with millers to buy all local produce before they can start importing 2 million bags to plug the deficit at a lower duty of 10 percent through a 2010 rule. Kenya misses Russian grain Kenya foreign policy leanings with the West while skipping Russia Africa Summit has…
Read More