A looming nationwide strike by civil servants has been averted after the government announced its commitment to implementing the second phase of a negotiated pay rise under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi disclosed that the National Treasury will release KSh 1.5 billion to the […]
Mandera South MP, Hon. Ibrahim Haro Kore, has emphasized the critical role that professional bodies play in the development of technical knowledge, which is essential for fostering a highly-skilled workforce in specialized fields across the country. Speaking in support of ongoing reforms in Kenya’s mining sector, Hon. Kore noted that […]
The State Department of Mining has taken a significant step towards advancing Kenya’s mining sector by engaging with the Geologists Registration Board (GRB) in a bid to strengthen its operational capacity and enhance the professional standards for geologists in the country. Principal Secretary for Mining, Elijah Mwangi, emphasized the pivotal […]
The National Assembly’s Environment, Forestry, and Mining Committee has resolved to engage with Kostol Properties and the Lamu Environment Foundation regarding ongoing disputes over land compensation and mining licensing in Kilifi and Lamu Counties. Kostol Properties, claiming to be the official agents and trustees of a property owned by the […]
A wide array of stakeholders voiced their concerns today before the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the proposed amendments to the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2024). The central issue discussed was the potential reduction in the equitable share allocation […]
A team led by Madam Stella, the Deputy Manager of Lugari Constituency, paid a visit to Mukonge Primary and Secondary Schools as part of ongoing efforts to assess and address the needs of educational institutions in the area. The visit, organized under the leadership of Hon. Nabii Nabwera, aimed to […]
Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) has made a significant investment of KSh. 18 million to enhance educational infrastructure and support in Nandi County. This investment includes the commissioning of eight newly modified and upgraded science laboratories across junior schools, valued at KSh. 16 million, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts […]
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has announced plans to implement minimum quality standards for tea leaves, a move aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Kenyan tea in the global market. KTDA National Chairman Enos Njeru revealed this initiative during the opening ceremony of a four-day induction event for over […]
An independent survey by Mizani has ranked Mwananchi Credit as Kenya’s most trusted financial lender, with an impressive 88% popularity rating. Mwananchi Credit Limited, known as the country’s leading provider of Logbook Loans and Secured Emergency Loans, offers a wide range of financial products, including salary checkoff loans, title deed […]
On September 2, 2024, the KEPHIS Board of Directors, led by Board Chairman Hon. Joseph Eruaki and Managing Director Prof. Theophilus Mutui, conducted an extensive tour of the KEPHIS offices at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The board was briefed on the inspection and documentation processes essential for exporting Kenya’s […]