Kakamega’s Finance Bill introduces new charges, targets emerging sectors to raise $17 million own-source revenue
According to the proposed budget estimates, Kakamega County projects total revenue of approximately Ksh16.76 billion, comprising Ksh13.24 billion from the equitable share allocation from the national government, Ksh1.32 billion from conditional grants and development partners and 2.2 billion from locally generated revenue.
Kephar Lumbasi Namutala wins men’s Kigali International Peace Marathon as Kenya sweeps men’s and women’s titles
Organised annually by the Rwanda Athletics Federation in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, the event promotes peace, unity and athletic excellence through sport.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital in Kisumu unveils $386 million expansion plan that includes 2,000 bed capacity
The facility will include medical and surgical wards, a 20-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 20-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU), a renal support centre, a 28-bed Accident and Emergency complex, 20 operating theatres, specialized outpatient clinics, a physical rehabilitation centre and a 15-station dental unit.
Kenya sets aside Ksh2.4 billion for maritime survival training and certification centre in Mombasa
The Bandari Maritime Academy CEO Erick Katana says that as Kenya seeks to maximize opportunities in the blue economy, investments in maritime human capital remains critical.
Why and how Somaliland turned to Israel for international recognition to break 34 years of isolation
Shiri Fein-Grossman, CEO of the Israel-Africa Relations Institute and a former member of Israel’s National Security Council, told Israeli news channel i24 that “everyone just looks at the map and understands what Israel is looking for here.”
One of Kenya’s smallest lenders Family Bank with $62 million capital base gets nod to list on Nairobi Securities Exchange
Family Bank is one of Kenya’s largest tier-two lenders, serving more than 1.3 million customers through a network of 96 branches across 32 counties. The bank also operates over 5,000 agents, 148 ATMs and more than 103,000 merchant partners countrywide.
In eastern Congo’s displacement camp, risks exacerbated by dry taps and crowded shelters
Bunia is one of the epicentres of the Ebola outbreak, which has so far infected 676 people and killed 136. Response has been hampered by uncertainty surrounding the initial cases, the absence of an approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain, community mistrust and persistent insecurity.
Principal Secretary for Irrigation announces readiness for external auditors from Auditor-General’s Office
Office of the auditor general team led by the Deputy Director Audit Khadija Alugong revealed that the team will be at the state department from June 11 to July 10 for the linear audit and will later carry out the financial performance audit and field visits.
Nairobi Securities Exchange and Council of Churches of Kenya enter partnership to entrench financial inclusion
Speaking during the signing ceremony Chief Executive Officer of the NSE Frank Mwiti said: “This partnership with NCCK represents a significant milestone in our efforts to democratize access to Kenya’s capital markets and empower communities through financial knowledge and opportunity. “
How gap in livestock feed supply chain inspired farmer in central Kenya to set up a virtual ‘nappier supermarket’ for Africa
Besides selling animal feeds, the farm also trains individuals and groups on best farm practices on growing fodder. The farm has also opened employment opportunities for many youths who work as marketers on a part time basis.
