Topic: John Mbadi
Kenya eyes more revenue with new six per cent tax on foreign digital companies
Nov 04, 2024 at 10:39 AM
In a bold move aimed at reshaping its digital economy, the Treasury has put forth a proposal for a Significant Economic Presence Tax (SEPT) that will see foreign digital companies ...
Kenyan banks commit Sh450 billion to empower local MSMEs over next 3 years
Oct 17, 2024 at 04:59 PM
Kenya’s banking sector, under the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), has announced a Sh450 billion financial boost to Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) over the ne...
Landlords, professionals brace for new tax measures as Treasury unveils reforms
Oct 17, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Professionals in private practice and landlords are poised to enter a new era of taxation as the National Treasury unveils plans aimed at ensuring a fairer contribution from these ...
Treasury confirms gradual employment of JSS teachers to begin in January 2024
Oct 17, 2024 at 09:33 AM
The employment of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers is set to begin in January 2025, with the National Treasury announcing a phased recruitment plan aimed at strengthening Ken...
'Inua Biashara': Govt unveils accelerator program to stimulate growth of MSMEs
Oct 16, 2024 at 07:27 PM
President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the MSME Accelerator Programme aimed at boosting the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya....
State eyes paybills, till numbers for virtual ETRs in tax base expansion bid - VIDEO
Oct 10, 2024 at 05:41 PM
In a move aimed at expanding the country’s tax base, the Kenyan government has announced that all pay bills will be classified as virtual electronic tax receipt systems starting ...
Govt can only afford Sh380 billion for counties, CS Mbadi insists to Governors
Oct 03, 2024 at 05:35 PM
The national government can only afford to disburse Sh380 billion in shareable revenue to counties this financial year, which is Sh20 billion less than what had been agreed upon du...
MPs demand termination of any plans by Kenya Govt to lease JKIA to Adani of India
Sep 24, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Members of Parliament have called for the termination of any plans by the government through Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to I...
Kenyans to benefit from reduced VAT, tax relief as Govt unveils new budget plans
Sep 10, 2024 at 10:03 AM
The government has unveiled a significant economic reform package that could provide much-needed relief to struggling households and businesses....
Kenya, China ink landmark credit facility, MoU to spur infrastructure development
Sep 06, 2024 at 07:58 PM
In a significant move to enhance Kenya’s infrastructure, Treasury CS John Mbadi and Tan Jiong, President of China Development Bank, signed a major credit facility today in Beijin...
Treasury CS John Mbadi announces key committee for accounting transition
Aug 31, 2024 at 02:06 PM
Treasury CS John Mbadi has unveiled the formation of a Steering Committee to manage the shift from cash to accrual accounting across the National Government, County Governments, an...
Mbadi hints at resurrecting rejected Finance Bill 2024 proposals to fill Sh150 billion deficit
Aug 19, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has signalled a potential return of controversial tax proposals as the government grapples with a yawning fiscal deficit....
Former Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u exposes Kenya's deep-rooted corruption
Aug 13, 2024 at 02:27 PM
Former Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Njuguna Ndung’u, has painted a damning picture of the financial irregularities plaguing the government of President William Ru...
KEBS's startling revelation raises alarms over product quality standards locally
Aug 11, 2023 at 10:37 AM
In a recent revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan market, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has admitted to not conducting tests on goods sold domestically to e...
John Mbadi finally responds to ODM MPs Babu Owino, Peter Kaluma online tiff
Sep 24, 2022 at 12:16 AM
Former Gwassi MP John Mbadi has come out to pacify the ugly online spat between Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Homa Bay MP Peter Kaluma....
Things Fall Apart: Babu Owino, Kaluma tear into each other in ODM bitter fallout
Sep 23, 2022 at 12:11 PM
Things have in the recent days gotten uglier in Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Party (ODM) as top elected MPs go at attack each other viciously on social media platforms....
Gladys Wanga nominated for Homa Bay governor seat in ODM boardroom deal
Mar 31, 2022 at 06:27 PM
Gladys Wanga is the ultimate candidate who is going to fly the Orange Democratic Party flag in the Homa Bay gubernatorial contest....
Shame as MPs trade kicks, blows and bites during heated National Assembly debate
Dec 29, 2021 at 10:30 PM
Chaos erupted in Parliament during Wednesday’s special sitting where Members of Parliament were voting on the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2021....
ODM apologizes to Ruto-allied MP Wamaua for “mishandling” at Azimio La Umoja National Convention
Dec 11, 2021 at 08:47 PM
The Orange Democratic Party has issued a statement regarding the handling of Maragua Member of Parliament Mary Wamaua during the Azimio la Umoja event on Friday....
Raila moves to quell ODM implosion over BBI, but....
May 10, 2021 at 12:31 PM
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Raila Odinga has moved to quell the internal turmoil in the party following divisions over the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI)....