Topic: Parliament
Treasury under fire as secret Sh5 fuel levy plan triggers uproar in parliament
Jun 05, 2025 at 06:27 PM
The National Treasury is facing strong criticism in Parliament over a secret plan to increase the fuel levy by Sh5 per litre to fund a Sh270 billion loan through a controversial se...
Kenya’s electricity crisis persists despite scrapping of transformer excise duty
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Kenya’s electricity crisis is set to persist even as lawmakers voted to scrap excise duty on imported transformers—a move intended to cut connection fees that remain prohibitiv...
New Bill threatens livelihoods as insurance agents face strict licensing rules
Mar 15, 2025 at 05:04 PM
Kenyan insurance agents could soon be out of work or forced to meet strict licensing requirements before selling policies if a proposed law before Parliament is passed....
MPs demand review on 2.75 per cent SHIF deduction amid service gaps
Jan 31, 2025 at 08:32 PM
As the 2.75 per cent deduction for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) continues to draw ire from lawmakers, MPs are calling for an urgent review of the scheme, citing persiste...
Kenyans breathe a sigh of relief as MPs block controversial energy levy increase
Nov 21, 2024 at 04:34 PM
Kenyans have been handed a reprieve after MPs voted to reject a proposal that sought to double levies on electricity and petroleum....
8 key tax measures Govt is seeking to reinstate from rejected Finance Bill 2024
Nov 04, 2024 at 07:17 PM
In a renewed effort to plug the revenue gaps left by the repealed Finance Bill 2024, the government is set to reintroduce eight notable tax measures that had previously ignited wid...
NHIF top officials siphoned Sh21 billion through fraudulent claims, MPs told
Sep 13, 2024 at 01:16 PM
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), now known as the Social Health Insurance Authority, has been thrust into the spotlight as allegations of fraudulent activities amountin...
Ruto's address in the wake of Finance Bill 2024 protests, vows firm response
Jun 25, 2024 at 11:00 PM
President William Ruto addressed the nation on Tuesday evening following a day of unprecedented violence that marred protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024....
At least 3 feared dead from gunshots wounds during Finance Bill protests
Jun 25, 2024 at 06:54 PM
At least three individuals are feared dead, and several others have sustained gunshot injuries following a violent confrontation between anti-riot police and demonstrators opposing...
Kenyans cautiously raise hopes as MPs push for three-day passport processing
May 16, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Kenyans applying for passports could soon see a significant reduction in waiting times, with Parliament recommending a three-day turnaround for processing applications....
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Govt’s fertiliser subsidy faces the axe amid substandard product scandal
May 07, 2024 at 09:33 AM
The National Treasury is seeking parliamentary approval for a significant reduction in the fertiliser subsidy program for the upcoming financial year 2024/25....
State promises Kenyan coffee farmers better returns under fresh reforms
Apr 26, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Coffee farmers in Kenya can look forward to a brighter future with the government implementing a series of reforms aimed at tackling exploitation and boosting their earnings....
Boda-boda operators demand inclusion in probe into BNPL lending practices
Apr 18, 2024 at 04:45 PM
The Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya has urged Parliament to ensure their representation in the ongoing investigation into the regulation of the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credi...
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....
Ichung'wah leads fight to reinstate disputed housing levy in Parliament
Dec 08, 2023 at 12:36 PM
The government of Kenya, confronted with a potential legal impediment, has presented the Affordable Housing Bill 2023 in Parliament, seeking to cement the contentious housing levy ...
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...
Court slams breaks on gazette notice reviewing charges for critical documents
Nov 09, 2023 at 07:14 PM
The High Court has taken action to suspend a Kenya Gazette Notice that announced substantial increases in charges for critical documents such as identity cards, passports, and gove...
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...
Govt plans private leasing to clear passport backlog amidst machine failures
Aug 28, 2023 at 09:10 PM
The Kenyan government is set to embark on a pioneering initiative to lease high-capacity passport printing machines from private investors, aiming to address a significant backlog ...
50 CBOs and CSOs protest a letter by 10 MPs to US threatening release of PEPFAR
Aug 28, 2023 at 10:19 AM
50 Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are accusing 10 MPs of misleading the US on the use of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief...
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