Regional government in central Kenya pushes up revenue by $ 7.7m after digitising public services

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.

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Kenya kicks off wildlife conservation law review to address longstanding human-wildlife conflicts

Kenya kicks off wildlife conservation law review to address longstanding human-wildlife conflicts

Decrying what they termed as some “stiff” sections in the current law, the participants said such sections like shoot to kill for those found in gazetted wildlife areas should be dealt away with as they only serve to create more animosity between wildlife and border communities.

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While gender-based violence among Kenya’s Samburu tribe is a cultural norm local women want stiffer legal penalties to end it

While gender-based violence among Kenya’s Samburu tribe is a cultural norm local women want stiffer legal penalties to end it

Sitati urged the TWG to petition the president to move through a cabinet paper and amendment to section 175, section 23, 24, 25 and 26 of the victim procedure act in order to provide a clear procedure for courts to apply whenever they want to make orders of compensation to victims of GBV.

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Some relief for victims of human-wildlife conflict as state disburses $30 million compensation

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.

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Horror of domestic workers persists in Saudi Arabia as Kenya called to protect rights of its women in Middle East

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.

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Kenya says ongoing nationwide industrial mapping will provide investors with accurate data for decision making

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.

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CHAN: East Africa set to announce venues for African soccer tourney opening, closing matches

CHAN: East Africa set to announce venues for African soccer tourney opening, closing matches

Salim Mvurya said the three East African nations also discussed cross-border facilitation measures to ensure the smooth movement of players, officials and fans marking a significant step towards ensuring a successful and well-coordinated world-class soccer tournament.

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Tourism minister wants arid parts Nyandarua in central Kenya classified ‘hardship’ to stop labour exodus

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.

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Kenya revenue agency registers 96 per cent collection performance, crosses Ksh2 trillion in second quarter of finance year  

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.

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Ruto must go: Sceptical Mt Kenya voters say divided opposition makes it easy for poor leadership to go unchecked

Ruto must go: Sceptical Mt Kenya voters say divided opposition makes it easy for poor leadership to go unchecked

Among those who attended the Wamunyoro meeting were People Liberation Party (PLP) Leader Martha Karua, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) Leader Eugene Wamalwa, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, former Agriculture Minister Mithika Linturi, and former Mukurwe-ini MP Kabando wa Kabando.

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