12 h. ago DP Kindiki pushes Cabinet to deliver ‘tangible’ results in the second half of Ruto’s term

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19— Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on government officials to shift focus from planning to tangible delivery as the Kenya Kwanza administration reaches its midterm point. DP Kindiki emphasized the need for honest introspection on the government’s performance, particularly in implementing the ambitious pledges made during the 2022 General Election campaign. […] The post DP Kindiki pushes Cabinet to deliver ‘tangible’ results in the second half of Ruto’s term appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago Watch Live! Kenya on the spot: EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger on Kenya’s financial blacklist

Kenya on the spot: EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger on Kenya’s financial blacklist

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22 h. ago Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget

Kenya’s public debt surged to Ksh11.5 trillion by April 30, 2025, according to the latest data from the National Treasury. This marks a steady rise from Ksh11.36 trillion in March, with the government borrowing nearly Ksh100 billion each month in the lead-up to April. The National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, released by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, offers deeper insight into the country’s debt status. Covering the period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report reveals that Ksh5.24 trillion, about 46 percent of the debt, is owed The post Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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24 h. ago PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Questions are mounting over the whereabouts of Ksh8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 financial year, with lawmakers demanding answers from the State Department for Cooperatives. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi faced intense scrutiny over the unexplained […] The post PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Senators’ ambitious push to have counties allocated KSh 465 billion in the current financial year has fallen, after mediation talks with the National Assembly settled on KSh 415 billion for the next fiscal cycle. A joint mediation committee from both Houses had been deadlocked over the equitable share of revenue […] The post Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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35 h. ago Kenya signs carbon trading deal with Sweden in climate finance breakthrough

Kenya signs carbon trading deal with Sweden in climate finance breakthrough  Daily Nation

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46 h. ago National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has shot down a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2025 that sought to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to ease the financial strain on low and middle-income earners. The proposal had recommended expanding the current PAYE brackets to 10%, 17.5%, 25%, 27.5%, and 30%. It also sought to empower the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to adjust these tax bands by up to 10% every three years to account for inflation. Proponents of the changes argued that widening the tax bands would make the tax system fairer and more aligned with global The post National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

46 h. ago Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has urged Parliament to delete a controversial provision in the 2025 Finance Bill that would have allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access taxpayers’ personal and financial information without court approval. At the heart of the dispute is Clause 52, which proposes to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act. This section currently protects businesses from being compelled to share their customers’ personal data with tax authorities. If passed, the change would give KRA unchecked access to sensitive data, such as mobile money transactions, bank details, and even trade secrets, all in the The post Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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46 h. ago President Ruto Rejects ‘Wantam’ Label, Emphasizes Impact Over Tenure

President William Ruto has firmly pushed back against critics attempting to define his leadership by term limits, asserting that his administration’s success will be measured by its transformative impact on Kenyans, not by the duration of his time in office. This stance comes amidst calls from opposition figures for a ‘one-term’ presidency, a sentiment often dubbed ‘Wantam’ in local political discourse. However, President Ruto maintains that development and tangible improvements in the lives of citizens should be the sole criteria for evaluating his tenure. “I will not allow anybody to define me in terms of time, terms, and elections, no. The post President Ruto Rejects ‘Wantam’ Label, Emphasizes Impact Over Tenure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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47 h. ago Silent grief: Financial, emotional and psychological toll of cancer care in Kenya

Silent grief: Financial, emotional and psychological toll of cancer care in Kenya  Daily Nation

Science

56 h. ago MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – The Ministry of Defence is under fire for allegedly shielding senior officials of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from appearing before a National Assembly Committee to respond to long-standing accusations of human rights violations. The National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson […] The post MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

64 h. ago Ruto initiates a new law to wipe the stain from Kenya’s financial image

Ruto initiates a new law to wipe the stain from Kenya’s financial image  Business Insider Africa

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65 h. ago Parliament Rejects Proposal to Give KRA Sweeping Access to Personal Data

The proposal would have allowed KRA to compel institutions—including banks, mobile service providers, and digital platforms—to disclose sensitive personal and commercial data, including financial records and trade secrets, without notifying the taxpayer.

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67 h. ago India to Launch Spy Satellites to Monitor Foreign Surveillance in Space

New Delhi, India June 17 – India is set to deploy its own constellation of surveillance satellites aimed at tracking and monitoring foreign satellites that may be spying on the country. The ambitious project, led by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is nearing finalisation and will be entirely developed within India, senior officials from the […] The post India to Launch Spy Satellites to Monitor Foreign Surveillance in Space appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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67 h. ago (WATCH) Governors Push for Dismissal of Controller of Budget

The Council of Governors says it will petition the two houses of parliament to remove the controller of budget, insisting she has been the biggest stumbling block to county operations. In a statement released by CoG chair Ahmed Abdulahi, the governors want the controller of budget gone, if she will not change and act in […] The post (WATCH) Governors Push for Dismissal of Controller of Budget appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers

The family of missing Kenyan police officer Benedict Kabiru has taken the government to court, demanding transparency nearly three months after he vanished during a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. With no word from officials and growing fears that Kabiru may have been killed or abducted, the family says they have reached a breaking point. Kabiru disappeared on March 26, 2025, while participating in a rescue operation in Savien, a gang-controlled region northwest of Port-au-Prince. According to reports, gunmen ambushed him and other Kenyan officers during the mission. Since that day, government officials have failed to provide any clear or consistent The post Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago A Matter of Security: How Black Banx Addresses Consumers’ Safety Concerns

It goes without saying that banking digitally is as good as the norm in these highly technological times. People transfer money, open accounts, and manage investments from the palms of their hands. But with this convenience a common question continues to come up: is my money truly safe online? For many consumers, especially those stepping into digital finance for the first time, security, particularly the lack of it, can be a deal-breaker. This is how companies like Black Banx have become increasingly known and relied upon by millions. Founded in 2014 by German billionaire Michael Gastauer, Black Banx has grown The post A Matter of Security: How Black Banx Addresses Consumers’ Safety Concerns appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Kenya’s Wellness Tourism: A Path to Becoming Africa’s Leading Destination for Holistic Travel

Kenya’s Wellness Tourism: A Path to Becoming Africa’s Leading Destination for Holistic Travel  Travel And Tour World

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4 d. ago PS Omollo urges politicians not to use Albert Ojwang’s death for personal gains

KISUMU, Kenya, Jun 15 – Politicians in the country have been warned against using the untimely death of blogger Albert Ojwang in a police cell to advance their political interests. Principal Secretary Ministry of Interior and National Coordination Raymond Omollo says it is unfortunate that politicians have turned the death into a political duel. Omollo […] The post PS Omollo urges politicians not to use Albert Ojwang’s death for personal gains appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Super Petrol increases by Sh2.69 per litre in latest EPRA review

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 – Super Petrol price has increased by Sh2.69 per litre in the latest pump price review by the Energy and Petroluem Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The prices of Diesel and Kerosene have also decreased by Sh1.95, Sh2.06 per litre respectively. “The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in […] The post Super Petrol increases by Sh2.69 per litre in latest EPRA review appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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