Seth Olale
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AUC Chairmanship race: Raila ready to face two competitors in debate today
Raila was received by the Deputy Head of Mission at Addis Ababa, Petronila Were and later headed to the Africa Union’s Multi-Purpose Hall where he met other candidates for the AUC role, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti and Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato.
Police service tops institutions with rampant corruption in Kenya
With the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) commemorating the International Anti-Corruption Day themed around the youth, unemployment, education, governance, health, crime and violence have been identified as key priority areas for intervention.
24 banks risk collapse, 7,000 Kenyans could lose jobs if proposed new law passes
The bankers warned against introducing additional taxes on financial transactions, stating that the effect will reflect on interest rates charged through loans.They warned that the proposed increment of core capital for financial institutions will limit access to credit and stagnate the economy furt...
Kenya loses Ksh.3 billion daily to corruption - KAM
KAM, while presenting its submissions on the proposed laws, lamented corruption and its effects on business expansion in the country.
Kenyans raise concerns over tax utilization as public hearings conclude
This follows a series of intense sessions held across six counties, where Kenyans expressed concerns about the use of tax revenue and the persistence of corruption.
Lecturers give Education CS 24-hour ultimatum as strike enters fourth week
The dons have vowed to extend the industrial action despite assurances by both Treasury and Education cabinet secretaries, that the required funds needed for salaries increase and recruitment of additional academic staff have been committed.
Treasury’s new tax proposals seek Ksh.178B as public hearings begin
The proposed tax adjustments, whose public participation process begins in Isiolo, seek to revise all major tax categories, including excise duty, income tax, and value-added tax (VAT).
Raila wraps up AU chairmanship campaign in Ethiopia
The former AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development said he will intensify his campaigns using a vigorous shuttle diplomacy program during the remaining three months to the AUC chairmanship election.
Raila unveils his AUC manifesto in Addis Ababa, pledges African transformation
Speaking while officially unveiling his manifesto at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the former Premier also pledged to foster education, women empowerment and counter Climate Change
Kenya to invest Ksh.648B in SGR extension project
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davies Chirchir, accompanied by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Mogosi, welcomed a delegation from China at the SGR Nairobi Terminus for a feasibility assessment ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony.