Topic: State House
Optimism as Govt to effect 6 per cent minimum wage hike from November
Oct 12, 2024 at 09:23 PM
Kenya’s workforce is set to benefit from a 6 per cent rise in the minimum wage, effective from November 1, 2024, following the signing of a crucial gazette notice by Labour Cabin...
William Ruto sends his entire cabinet packing after weeks of widespread protests
Jul 11, 2024 at 04:28 PM
In a dramatic turn of events, President William Ruto has dismissed nearly all of his Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney-General, retaining only two key figures....
Last Mile Connectivity Project gets Sh27 billion thrust eyeing 280,000 households
May 28, 2024 at 11:22 AM
The Last Mile Connectivity Project, a cornerstone of Kenya's electrification strategy, received a substantial boost today with the signing of a new phase worth Sh27 billion....
President Ruto ignores lamentations by Kenyans, vows to increase taxes further
May 15, 2024 at 01:43 PM
In a startling declaration, President William Ruto unveiled the government's intention to heighten taxation on Kenyan citizens, citing a pressing need to alleviate the country's de...
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Governors want custom infrastructure fund to tame climate change challenges
May 08, 2024 at 10:32 AM
In the wake of widespread flooding plaguing numerous urban areas, the Council of Governors (CoG) has issued a fervent call for the establishment of a dedicated fund aimed at financ...
Hustler Fund to cater for Muslim users as Ruto pledges Shariah compliance
Apr 09, 2024 at 06:37 PM
President William Ruto has announced a significant shift in the operational dynamics of the Hustler Fund, asserting that it will be recalibrated to align with Shariah principles, t...
Charles Hinga proposes rent hike for civil servants in ageing housing units
Mar 27, 2024 at 11:01 PM
The Kenyan government is considering a significant increase in rent for civil servants residing in government-owned housing units....
Ruto mulls shutting down 'loss-making' parastatals to curb wasteful expenditure
Mar 26, 2024 at 08:35 PM
President William Ruto has issued directives to rein in loss-making state entities and curb wasteful expenditure across government sectors....
Kenyan content creators set to monetize with Facebook's Instream Ads from June
Mar 18, 2024 at 02:31 PM
In a significant development for Kenya's digital content landscape, social media giant Facebook, under its parent company Meta, has announced the imminent rollout of Instream ads, ...
State House exceeds budget by Sh447 million negating Ruto austerity efforts
Feb 22, 2024 at 01:05 PM
State House, the official residence of President William Ruto, has overshot its budget for the half-year ending December by Sh447 million, contradicting the austerity measures anno...
Nyakang’o rejects state spending spree, withholds Sh47 billion amid scrutiny
Feb 21, 2024 at 06:35 PM
The Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang'o slammed the brakes on the spending plans of the State House, 18 ministries, and various agencies, rejecting a staggering Sh47 bill...
Milestone as Ruto's Cabinet endorses Treasury Single Account implementation
Jan 15, 2024 at 05:21 PM
President William Ruto's Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) for both National and county governments....
Former Naivas Chief Commercial Officer Willy Kimani unveils his own retail outlet
Jan 10, 2024 at 07:07 PM
The former Naivas Chief Commercial Officer Willy Kimani has launched his latest venture in the retail sector, introducing a new brand named Jaza....
Ruto emphasizes vital role of strong bilateral relations in Kenya's growth
Dec 07, 2023 at 01:09 PM
President William Samoei Ruto underscored the significance of robust international partnerships in advancing Kenya's development agenda during a credential ceremony at State House ...
William Ruto signs Sh8.25 billion Bill to boost food security and farmers' welfare
Nov 23, 2023 at 01:42 PM
President William Ruto assented to the Supplementary Appropriation (No.3) Bill at State House on Thursday, marking a significant step towards bolstering the agricultural sector by ...
TikTok expands its presence in Africa with recruitment drive for Kenyan office
Nov 21, 2023 at 04:15 PM
TikTok, the renowned video-sharing platform, is poised to make significant inroads into the Kenyan market, as evident from its recent announcement to hire a country-based communica...
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Ruto enacts 4 Health Bills to bolster his Universal Health Coverage plan
Oct 19, 2023 at 07:28 PM
In a historic move for the nation's healthcare system, President William Ruto assented to four pivotal health bills on Thursday, marking a momentous step towards the realization of...
Ruto bans maize, wheat import days after permitting importation of yellow maize
Oct 05, 2023 at 08:00 PM
President William Ruto has made a significant announcement, declaring that no permits will be issued to millers for the importation of wheat or maize into the country....
Irate Ruto lambasts CSs Kindiki, Kuria for being late for critical State House event
Aug 01, 2023 at 12:54 PM
An angry President William Ruto on Tuesday morning lambasted top officials in his administration for arriving late for the signing of performance contracts at State House....
Cabinet okays return of bridging courses to enable more students join university
Jul 19, 2023 at 10:13 PM
The Cabinet has approved the reintroduction of the popular bridging courses to enable more students from high school to access university education in Kenya....
