Topic: State House
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...
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....
Kenya takes steps to strengthen existing legislations to tame money laundering
Jul 18, 2023 at 06:47 PM
The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has been granted the authority to impose sanctions for violations of the proceeds of crime, following the Cabinet's approval of the draft Anti-...
Ruto urges Africa to rally behind its own continental bank for economic growth
Jul 14, 2023 at 04:03 PM
President William Ruto has called on the continent of Africa to lend its support to the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a vital catalyst for economic development....
Kenya, Iran forge stronger trade ties with an eye on mutual economic prosperity
Jul 12, 2023 at 07:10 PM
Kenya's President William Ruto has expressed his determination to leverage the strong bilateral relationship between Kenya and Iran to enhance trade and expand economic opportuniti...
Ruto calls for prudent management of public resources, balanced expenditure
Jul 04, 2023 at 03:16 PM
President William Ruto has expressed his concerns over the current allocation of government funds, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between development and recurrent ex...
Ruto enacts County Allocation Revenue Bill, Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill
Jun 30, 2023 at 12:31 PM
In a momentous move for Kenya's devolved governance system, President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation Revenue Bill, 2023, and the Equalisation Fund Appropria...