Kenya’s Parliamentary Budget Committee adopts Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill
The Ksh10.25 billion represents the mandatory 0.5 per cent of the audited and approved national revenue for the 2022/23 financial year, which was used to determine revenue sharing for the 2026/27 financial year.
National Music Festival: Kenyan universities turning into incubation centres of the country’s creative economy
Among the universities making a strong impression is Mount Kenya University (MKU), whose creative arts teams posted an impressive haul at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival held at Kibabii University in Bungoma County.
Mout Kenya University creative arts group outshines peer at national music festivals with awards in Zilizopendwa category
The MKU team also claimed victory in the Office of Data Protection Commission sponsored class and were placed third in the Central Bank of Kenya sponsored set piece bagging Ksh50,000.
African governments and development partners told raise investment in agriculture, allow farmers a stronger voice in policy making
GIZ Senior Technical Advisor Kennedy Okech said the initiative would strengthen the capacity of farmer organisations to participate effectively in policy formulation, implementation and agricultural investment decisions.
Voters in Nandi County propose better remuneration of civil servants in Kenya to make politics less attractive, retain talent
Residents, who included business community, teachers and other public servants, argued that competitive salaries and benefits would facilitate restoration of the appeal of professional careers in government by pushing back on the perception that holding elective office is the surest path to financial prosperity and influence.
Mount Kenya University chancellor wants fresh graduates to become drivers of social transformation as ‘as they enter next phase their lives’
Prof Struthers urged the graduands to use their knowledge and skills in service of society and to uphold integrity and purpose in their careers. He also paid tribute to parents, guardians, lecturers and mentors whose support made the graduates’ achievements possible.
Reign of terror turns Homa Bay into electoral violence flashpoint to fend off popular Linda Mwananchi Movement
Although Homa Bay County remains relatively peaceful, heightened political activities have sparked violence in parts of the county ahead of popular Linda Mwananchi Movement tour next weekend. One such incident was last weekend when youths engaged in fights during a political gathering in Kanyadhiang in Karachuonyo constituency. At the meeting,...
Stanbic Holdings posts $50.9 million half-year profit the CEO attributes to resilience and disciplined execution
Chief Executive Officer Joshua Oigara said the results demonstrate the bank’s resilience and disciplined execution despite a challenging operating environment characterised by global and domestic uncertainties.
Gold rush: How thousands of fortune hunters transformed a sleepy hamlet in West Pokot County in north-western Kenya into thriving business hub
The presence of large and deep pits dug by miners has also heightened fears of accidents, particularly given the high population and continued mining activities into the night. The local administration further expressed concern that the growing population could attract the sale and consumption of illicit brews and other drugs, increasing the risk of accidents and insecurity.
Old is gold: How western Kenya performing arts giants dominate Zilizopendwa category at schools music festival
Congolese rhumba and French-language compositions dominated the category, with songs by African music legends including Franco Luambo Makiadi, Madilu System, Tabu Ley Rochereau and Tshala Muana featuring prominently.
