Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Governor Sakaja Sets Ambitious Revenue Target in 2024/2025

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja expressed confidence that his administration will exceed its record revenue collection target of Kes.12.8 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year.

September 5, 2024

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Nairobi’s Internal Revenue Surges to Ksh 1.4 Billion in July and August

In the current financial year, Nairobi County has recorded a Ksh 372 million increase in internal revenue for the first two months of July

September 5, 2024

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Government Imposes New Levy on Contractors to Boost Tax Revenue

The government has introduced a new levy on contractors to boost tax revenue as collections decline. Beginning September 1, suppliers providing goods and services

September 5, 2024

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New Pay Structure: What Civil Servants Will Take Home

The government announced a new pay rise for all civil servants on Tuesday, effective retroactively from July 1 of this year. This decision comes

September 5, 2024

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Morara Kebaso Hits Mobile Money Limit, Invests in Public Address System for Civic Engagement

Lawyer-turned-civil activist Morara Kebaso is eager to continue his criticism of the government, revealing on Tuesday that his mobile money account reached its limit

September 5, 2024

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Sakaja Announces Ambitious CBD Revitalization Program

Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched an ambitious program to revitalize the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and give the city center a much-needed facelift.

September 5, 2024

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No Prayer Days or School Visits: Education Ministry Enforces Third-Term Restrictions

Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang reaffirmed the ongoing ban on social activities in schools during the third term. In a circular issued on

September 5, 2024

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Kenya Joins AIIB as Fully Paid Member, Unlocking Access to Billions in Infrastructure Funding

Kenya has officially become a fully paid member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), securing its place in the multilateral development institution by

September 4, 2024

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Mutua Confirms 6% Minimum Wage Increase to Begin by October

Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Dr. Alfred Mutua, has assured workers that the proposed 6% minimum wage increase will

September 4, 2024

Government Agrees to Fund Backdated Salary Increases for Civil Servants

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has announced that the government will fully implement the second phase of the civil servants’ Collective Bargaining Agreement

September 4, 2024

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Applications Now Open for Youth in Agribusiness: Join the ENABLE Program

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, through the State Department for Crop Development, has invited applications for the Empowering Novel Agribusiness-Led Employment (ENABLE)

September 4, 2024

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Equity Bank Heist: Captive Father Warned Not to Speak to Media After Being Held in Forest

Joseph Kimari Machiri, the father of the prime suspect in the Kes. 1.5 billion Equity Bank heist, experienced a dramatic abduction by armed individuals

September 4, 2024

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India’s Congress Raises Concerns Over Adani’s Proposed Management of JKIA

The proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by the Indian firm Adani Group has encountered new opposition, as concerns have been raised

September 4, 2024

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Gachagua Ally Summoned for Remarks About Somali Takeover in Nairobi

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Embakasi North MP James Gakuya to address remarks he made about the Somali community. The

September 4, 2024

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Court Acquits Boniface Mwangi and Four Others in Protest Case

A Nairobi court has acquitted activist Boniface Mwangi and four others who were arrested during a demonstration on July 25, 2024. The group, including

September 4, 2024

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Treasury CS Mbadi Invites Applications for Privatization Authority Board Positions

The National Treasury and Economic Planning has announced vacancies to accelerate the government’s ongoing privatization efforts. In a recent notice, Treasury disclosed that it

September 4, 2024

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AG Dorcas Oduor Implements Marriage Certificate Submission Rules for Pastors and Imams

Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has moved to address compliance among pastors and Imams who officiate marriages. In a notice published in the MyGov Newspaper,

September 4, 2024

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FOTIMS and PDMIS: Govt Introduces Digital Solutions for Travel and Directive Management

The government has officially unveiled a new system designed to track, manage, and control foreign travel by public officers, aiming to streamline the process

September 3, 2024

News·Tech·TL

CBK Releases Kenyan Banks’ Interest Rates

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published the interest rates of all banks across the country, providing a comprehensive overview of the loan

September 3, 2024

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CRB Reports 21 Million Listed Borrowers, Automates Debt Clearance Process

Metropol Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Limited has compiled credit data on over 21 million Kenyans and 800 businesses, with 14 million identified as active

September 3, 2024

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