Jacob Ng’etich

Mudavadi says peace, stability key to development in EAC

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-03 20:31:19

Mudavadi said there was need to collectively address issues and harness the potential of peaceful coexistence for regional integration and prosperity.

Mwangi Kiunjuri: Why I voted for Finance Bill

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-03 20:38:27

Kiunjuri argued that there was no other avenue for government to raise money except through taxation after the borrowing spree went overboard.

Mudavadi roots for dialogue among education leaders

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-06 21:28:45

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Mudavadi has urged education stakeholders to embrace dialogue in solving challenges facing the sector.

Kiunjuri seeks to amend IEBC Act on boundaries delimitation

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-07 06:26:54

Kiunjuri has proposed amendment to the IEBC Act seeking to have current deviations between constituencies in terms of population or even counties be equal to the number of votes.

KRA on the spot over Sh3 billion waivers

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-10 19:52:29

KRA failed to file a response in Sh2.4 billion Kingsway Tyres and Automart Limited case. KRA Board chairman vows to pursue firms that got tax abandonment, waivers and refunds.

Ministry granted Chinese company Sh612m tax waiver

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-10 00:57:46

ICT Ministry officials in former President Uhuru's government granted a Sh612m tax waiver to a Chinese firm despite the rule that agency tax cannot be abandoned, a tax agency boss has revealed

KNH acquires modern equipment to boost diagnosis of diseases

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-10 09:55:41

Kenyatta National Hospital has acquired modern equipment to enhance diagnosis and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

KRA quashed Sh700m income tax for Bluebird airline

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-10 23:44:48

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recomputed the income tax for an airline for the financial years 2017 to 2022 which led to the reduction of accumulated losses to Sh700 million in 2021.

Ruto revives Pan-Africanism with push to abolish visa restrictions

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-10 22:46:39

Ruto calls for Pan-African payment and settlement system to boost free trade. But Wandayi says Ruto has seen a chance to be the ‘poster boy’ for Africa’s renaissance

Listen to cries of Kenyans and repeal Finance Bill, clerics tell Ruto

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-13 18:02:02

Church leaders urge President Ruto to repeal the Finance Bill 2023 to lessen the tax burden on Kenyans.

Mudavadi puts all parastatals on notice with new inspectorate boss

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-17 03:19:58

Mudavadi has instructed the newly appointed James Warui, to ensure the effective running of corporations, adding that safeguarding public funds is not an option under his watch.

US officials sideline Kuria over social media posts

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-20 10:03:55

The CS has been making posts on social media that have been in bad taste, targeting the media and opposition leaders.

Eldoret Water company in a spot over stalled Sh635m projects years on

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-31 03:49:47

Elgeyo Marakwet leaders accuse water firm of giving region raw deal. Marakwet West MP petitions the president to ensure the projects are completed.

Cancer patient stranded in Abu Dhabi to be evacuated

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-07-31 04:00:59

A Kenyan woman suffering from Leukemia who has been stranded in Abu Dhabi, United Arabs Emirates (UAE), over lack of travel documents will be evacuated on Tuesday.

Six leaders who brokered Ruto and Raila talks to end political unrest

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-08-02 18:55:06

The leaders had secretly been talking with Ruto and the opposition chief to come to the round table to end the anti-government protests that had led to loss of lives and disrupted business.

Ruto reads riot act to CSs, vows to punish poor performance

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-08-02 18:53:57

President Ruto, time stickler, disciplinarian, keen to fine details and who does not mince his words, dressed down senior government officials, warning that he will deal with them decisively.

President Ruto predicts surplus maize harvest

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-08-02 21:15:26

President William Ruto said from the long rains alone, the country is expected to harvest 44 million bags, compared to last year’s 32 million bags.

State advertises tender for construction of 32,000 houses

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-08-03 15:31:31

The Ministry of Lands has advertised tender for construction of houses for government officials and residents in 33 constituencies.

Embrace teamwork, Mudavadi to civil servants

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-08-03 20:34:25

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the public sector to embrace teamwork and end the culture of a silo mentality.

Ruto heads to Central amid jitters over proposed dialogue with Raila

By Jacob Ng’etich   2023-08-04 20:21:00

Mt Kenya leaders fear that a Ruto-Raila political deal will to lead to sidelining of Gachagua. But Ichung’wah dismisses talk of jitters saying Ruto will be on development tour