Retirement Benefits Authority unveils plan to amend laws to allow retiring workers partial early access to pension

Retirement Benefits Authority unveils plan to amend laws to allow retiring workers partial early access to pension

Speaking in Kakamega during a public participation forum, a legal officer at RBA Anthony Kiaraha said the proposed changes are seeking the introduction of a two-pot system, allowing partial, early access to savings for specific needs like education, housing or medical bills.

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Plans for Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in Siaya take shape as national and county government teams meet

Plans for Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in Siaya take shape as national and county government teams meet

The project is expected to have a significant impact on employment and economic development in the region. During the construction phase, it is projected to create about 10,000 jobs, while the operational phase will sustain an estimated 1,200 permanent positions.

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Kenya pushes for full implementation of African free trade area to eliminate cross-border barriers to livestock trade

Kenya pushes for full implementation of African free trade area to eliminate cross-border barriers to livestock trade

Dr Solomon Munyua, a livestock trade expert noted that Africa imports livestock products worth about $10.2 billion annually, while exports account for only $3.4 billion, creating a trade deficit of roughly $6.8 billion.

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Kenya marks 10 years of Upper Tana Water Fund with call increased outlay in nature-based water solutions

Kenya marks 10 years of Upper Tana Water Fund with call increased outlay in nature-based water solutions

As Kenya celebrates a decade of the Upper Tana initiative, the government is aiming to expand similar programmes nationwide, including in Eldoret-Iten, Upper Tana, Nandi/Yala and the Coast region under Jumuiya ya Pwani.

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High-end hotel in Kisumu attacked, vandalised by 100 hired goons over rent arrears dispute

High-end hotel in Kisumu attacked, vandalised by 100 hired goons over rent arrears dispute

Police officers from Obunga Police Station and from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nyanza Regional headquarters dusted the hotel for fingerprints and reviewed CCTV footage in a bid to nab the invaders.

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