4 d. ago Fiji, South Africa & GB 7s Wins and & Kenya Rugby Union Crisis | WRR 205 % | YSCRugby | Women's Rugby News

Fiji, South Africa & GB 7s Wins and & Kenya Rugby Union Crisis | WRR 205 % | YSCRugby | Women's Rugby News  Your Scrumhalf Connection

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7 d. ago Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry

Kenya has formally approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to negotiate a new financing agreement as its current IMF-supported programmes approach their end. The government has relied heavily on the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which have provided over Ksh388 billion in funding during a time of severe debt strain. The IMF acknowledged receiving Kenya’s request and announced plans to send a mission team to Nairobi in September 2025 to begin formal negotiations. Speaking at a press briefing on June 11, 2025, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge confirmed that the government had already The post Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Mbadi Proposes Sh217.3bn for Roads in Push to Expand Transport Infrastructure

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed an allocation of Sh217.3 billion for road development in the 2025/26 financial year, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding the country’s transport infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth. While presenting the national budget in Parliament, Mbadi said the investment targets improvements across […] The post Mbadi Proposes Sh217.3bn for Roads in Push to Expand Transport Infrastructure appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Kenya Rugby Union proposes scrapping of Eric Shirley Shield (ESS) league

Kenya Rugby Union proposes scrapping of Eric Shirley Shield (ESS) league  TV47 Digital

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2 w. ago Treasury Shelves PAYE Tax Cut Plan After KRA Misses Revenue Targets

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has disclosed that plans to reduce Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax were put on hold after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) missed its revenue collection targets for the 2023/2024 financial year. Appearing before the Senate, Mbadi said the government had conducted simulations aimed at […] The post Treasury Shelves PAYE Tax Cut Plan After KRA Misses Revenue Targets appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Economics

3 w. ago Ksh413B in Public Assets Missing or Mismanaged, Audit Reveals

Kenya’s public finance management has come under sharp scrutiny after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu exposed major asset documentation failures totaling Ksh413.2 billion across 26 government ministries, departments, and agencies. In her 2023/2024 financial year report, Gathungu revealed that widespread inaccuracies in fixed asset registers continue to hinder transparency and accountability in public institutions. The audit highlights glaring omissions, including missing school records, unvalued vehicles, and land parcels lacking descriptions, locations, or proof of ownership. Accounting Transition in Jeopardy These deficiencies pose a significant threat as Kenya prepares to transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting standards. The National Treasury has already directed all government entities, including counties, to implement International Public The post Ksh413B in Public Assets Missing or Mismanaged, Audit Reveals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago New Health Panel to Design Affordable Benefits and Tariffs Under UHC Framework

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale officially inaugurated the Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel on Monday, marking a key milestone in Kenya’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The government established the Panel through Gazette Notice No. 5044, published on April 23. The Panel will operate under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, and will be hosted by the University of Nairobi’s College of Health Sciences. It brings together experts from diverse sectors to guide health policy reforms. Duale reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to achieving UHC, noting that improved health financing forms the cornerstone of this ambitious goal. “A healthier population is the foundation of a more prosperous nation,” The post New Health Panel to Design Affordable Benefits and Tariffs Under UHC Framework appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kenya's government to sell more of its stake in Safaricom, finance minister says

Kenya's government to sell more of its stake in Safaricom, finance minister says  Reuters

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3 w. ago Kibera Fire Tragedy Spurs Ruto to Act: New Fire Station and Power Safety Funds Announced

President William Ruto announced a bold and multifaceted urban development plan aimed at transforming Nairobi into a cleaner, safer, and more equitable city. Speaking during a visit to Kibera following a tragic fire incident that reportedly claimed eight lives, the President laid out a series of investments in housing, infrastructure, healthcare, and employment. The Head of State began by expressing condolences to the affected families and announced that the government will cover the medical bills of those injured in the Kibera fire. He also donated food and household supplies to victims and revealed that the national government would allocate KSh500 million in the upcoming financial year to remove dangerous illegal power connections The post Kibera Fire Tragedy Spurs Ruto to Act: New Fire Station and Power Safety Funds Announced appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kenya Airways Partners with Kenya Rugby Union to Fuel National Pride and Global Ambitions Through Strategic KES Fifteen Million Rugby Sponsorship: Latest Updates You Need to Know

Kenya Airways Partners with Kenya Rugby Union to Fuel National Pride and Global Ambitions Through Strategic KES Fifteen Million Rugby Sponsorship: Latest Updates You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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4 w. ago Kenya Rugby Union (KRU)under Senate scrutiny: Sifuna calls for probe into finances, governance

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU)under Senate scrutiny: Sifuna calls for probe into finances, governance  TV47 Digital

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last month Governor Natembeya Denies Pocketing Ksh3.2M Through Shady County Contracts

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is facing corruption charges over alleged illegal dealings involving county funds. Authorities arraigned him at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday, where he denied all charges related to conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of public property. Before Chief Magistrate Charles Ondieki, Natembeya pleaded not guilty to three charges filed under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003. According to prosecutors, between January 1, 2023, and April 30, 2025, the governor allegedly benefited from indirect financial interests totaling more than Ksh3.2 million. The funds reportedly flowed through companies that did business with the Trans Nzoia County Government—namely Lyma Agro Science Limited, Maira Stores, and Easterly The post Governor Natembeya Denies Pocketing Ksh3.2M Through Shady County Contracts appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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