Regional government in central Kenya pushes up revenue by $ 7.7m after digitising public services
The revenue management module also plays a crucial role by automating and tracking all revenue streams, thereby bolstering transparency and accountability which has seen the county increase its own source revenue collection to Ksh4.6 billion, up from Ksh3.5 billion, without increasing fees and levies, as reported by the Controller of Budget in the 2023/2024 financial year.
Gold rush: How exposure to mercury, which causes irreversible brain damage and loss of vision, is a disaster in Senegal
A 2018 Duke University-led study found mercury levels in soils, sediments and water near artisanal gold mining villages in southeastern Senegal that exceeded safety thresholds set by the World Health Organization and US Environmental Protection Agency by 10 to 100 times.
Some relief for victims of human-wildlife conflict as state disburses $30 million compensation
Director General Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Erustus Kanga acknowledged the sacrifices made by communities in wildlife conservation and emphasised the importance of the Amboseli-Kilimanjaro ecosystem in sustaining Kenya’s natural heritage.
Horror of domestic workers persists in Saudi Arabia as Kenya called to protect rights of its women in Middle East
Amnesty International wants Kenya and Saudi Arabia to protect the lives of Kenyan women who work in the Gulf nation. The organisation emphasised the need for Kenya’s labour migration policy to include a comprehensive protection framework to safeguard migrant workers abroad.
Kenya’s livestock agency steps up pig breeding to meet demand for piglets as pork consumption spikes
The head of pig rearing section at Naivasha Dairy Institute McDonald Githinji says so far the institute has researched and come up with four main breeds of pigs which they are now recommending to the farmers for better productivity.
Kenya says ongoing nationwide industrial mapping will provide investors with accurate data for decision making
In his speech read on his behalf by Secretary of Administration at the State Department for Industry, Karanja Njora, during the official launch of the exercise in Nairobi on Monday, the Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana said the information gathered will support the development of tailor-made industrial policies, enhance investment promotion and help align government support with the actual needs of manufacturers from micro-industries to large-scale industries.
Tourism minister wants arid parts Nyandarua in central Kenya classified ‘hardship’ to stop labour exodus
Tourism and Wildlife CS Rebecca Miano addressing residents at her parents’ rural home where she called for classification of semi-arid and arid areas in parts of Ndaragua as hardship areas.
Kenya revenue agency registers 96 per cent collection performance, crosses Ksh2 trillion in second quarter of finance year
To further improve tax compliance and convenience for landlords, the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) was recently rolled out. This digital platform enables landlords and property owners to seamlessly compute, file and pay Monthly Rental Income (MRI) tax.
Kenya starts industrial mapping for up to date data and boost sector growth
The exercise will integrate geospatial technologies to create a physical and digital directory of industries, geo-code industrial locations, and generate a detailed assessment report identifying opportunities for industrial expansion and development.
Beauty and the Beast: Kenya battles poisonous cosmetics as women constitute burgeoning market
According to the KEBS website, some of the skin lightening products include Jaribu Skin Lightening Lotion, Amira Skin Lightening Lotion, A3 Cleartouch Complexion Lotion, Fair White Body Clearing Milk and Precieux Treatment Beauty Lotion, Movate, Jaribu, Rico, Miki, Mekako, Tura, Fair lady, and Jambo.
