Topic: National Assembly
Kenyans to cough up 2.75 per cent of gross salaries to SHIF effective July 1
Apr 04, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Kenya's healthcare landscape is set for a significant shift as citizens prepare to contribute 2.75 per cent of their gross salaries to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) start...
Kenyan women governors forge global alliance for political empowerment
Mar 23, 2024 at 02:32 PM
Kenya's Council of Governors (CoG) women caucus is making strides towards achieving gender equality in leadership by launching the G7 Strategy chapter in New York....
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Kenya remains firm on WorldCoin suspension despite US pressure
Mar 22, 2024 at 09:36 AM
Kenya's government has dug in its heels regarding the suspension of WorldCoin, a cryptocurrency project, despite pressure from the United States to reinstate it....
Fresh deductions loading as Ruto signs revised Affordable Housing Bill into law
Mar 19, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Kenyan employees are facing a reinstatement of the infamous Housing Levy on their pay slips after President William Ruto signed into law the revised Affordable Housing Levy Bill....
Kenya proposes mandatory investment permits for foreign businesses
Mar 19, 2024 at 10:08 AM
The National Assembly's Trade Committee is proposing a significant change to foreign investment regulations....
Surgeon challenges State in court over fees hike at immigration department
Mar 07, 2024 at 07:26 PM
The government's recent decision to hike fees for specific services within the immigration department has sparked a legal challenge from Nakuru-based surgeon Dr. Benjamin Magare Gi...
How blatant theft of fuel is costing Kenya Pipeline Company Sh600 million yearly
Jan 19, 2024 at 01:42 PM
National Assembly Committee on Energy revealed that the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is grappling with significant losses because of fuel theft, estimating an annual loss of Sh600 ...
Uncertainties surround NOC’s revival plan as MPs raise alarming concerns
Jan 04, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOC) finds itself at a crossroads as a parliamentary committee sheds light on significant shortcomings in its revival plan, particularly rega...
MPs order dissolution of Kenya School of Monetary Studies objected by Treasury
Jan 03, 2024 at 02:37 PM
The Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) finds itself at a crossroads, following Parliament's recent directive to proceed with its winding up....
State support for KQ under review following Sh16.3 billion loan concerns
Dec 21, 2023 at 11:45 AM
A recent report by the Office of the Auditor General has exposed significant financial oversights in the disbursement of a shareholder loan totalling Sh16.3 billion to Kenya Airway...
Betting firms relieved as Parliamentary Committee recommends tax reduction
Dec 08, 2023 at 09:57 AM
The National Assembly Committee on Sports has recommended a reprieve for betting firms in Kenya, proposing a reduction in taxation rates outlined in the Gambling Control Bill, 2023...
Public servants face uncertainty as new social health scheme ousts NHIF
Dec 06, 2023 at 10:07 AM
The security provided by the National Health Insurance Fund's (NHIF) comprehensive cover is under threat, leaving 73 public institutions, civil servants, and millions of retired of...
Speaker Moses Wetangula cracks down on Kaunda suits and hats in Parliament
Nov 29, 2023 at 02:18 PM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has taken a firm stance on fashion in the hallowed halls of the Parliament, declaring a ban on the beloved Kaunda suits worn by Members of...
We must bear the pain as President Ruto tries to fix the country, Boss Shollei states
Nov 27, 2023 at 01:37 PM
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Boss Shollei, has candidly addressed the current challenges faced by Kenyans, acknowledging the difficulties in living conditions wh...
Banking sector calls for review of tax law imposing five-day payment requirement
Nov 01, 2023 at 02:08 PM
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has approached Parliament seeking a review of the recently enacted Finance Act, 2023, expressing significant concerns about the administrative c...
AG reveals critical oversight in KPLC Power Purchase Agreements, fuelling high electricity costs
Oct 13, 2023 at 03:24 PM
Attorney-General Justin Muturi has brought to light a critical oversight in Kenya Power's dealings with independent power producers (IPPs), emphasizing that the company failed to s...
Accountants ask Govt to end double taxation on personal income
Oct 06, 2023 at 10:24 PM
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and consultancy firm Deloitte have appealed to Parliament to amend existing tax laws to ensure that taxes and levies ...
'Factors beyond Govt control’: CS Davis Chirchir warns fuel price will rise further
Sep 15, 2023 at 10:11 PM
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has delivered sobering news to Kenyans, indicating that they should prepare for a significant surge in fuel prices in the comi...
Senators' bid to expand debt oversight meets firm resistance from MPs
Sep 15, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Senators have faced a resounding rejection from Members of Parliament in their efforts to extend their role in examining the country's escalating debt, as outlined in proposed amen...
Civil servants celebrate as MPs reject unpopular bill denying acting allowances
Sep 06, 2023 at 02:35 PM
Civil servants are smiling after the National Assembly Labour Committee rejected a contentious proposal to deny them acting allowances after serving in temporary positions for more...
