Topic: Treasury CS
KPC employees to get shares in Sh100 billion IPO plan as Govt reduces its stake
Aug 06, 2025 at 02:30 PM
Employees of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) will be allocated shares in the firm ahead of its listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in September, as the government prepare...
Education CS clarifies free learning still intact despite reduced capitation
Jul 28, 2025 at 02:19 PM
The government has not abolished free education in public schools, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has asserted, brushing aside speculation that capitation for primary an...
National Treasury moves to clear Sh229 billion pending bills dating back to 2005
Jun 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Businesses, contractors and suppliers who have endured years of waiting for government payments may soon have cause for optimism, as the National Treasury has announced plans to se...
DCI allocated Sh150 million to snoop on social media users in revised budget
Jun 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The government’s latest budget revisions will hand the Directorate of Criminal Investigations a Sh150 million windfall to deploy a high-tech social media monitoring system, even ...
IMF set to assess Kenya’s debt as Sh3.36 trillion repayment deadline looms large
May 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing to scrutinise Kenya’s debt profile through a formal debt sustainability analysis, a critical step in determining whether the co...
Government may introduce new taxes in Finance Bill, 2025, Kimani Kuria suggests
Apr 08, 2025 at 02:18 PM
A potential wave of new taxes looms as the government looks towards the Finance Bill, 2025, with National Assembly Finance Committee Chair Kimani Kuria suggesting that they may be ...
Kenya secures Sh 193.5 billion Eurobond to strengthen debt management
Feb 27, 2025 at 04:26 PM
The government has announced the successful pricing of a Sh 93.5 billion ($1.5 billion) Eurobond as part of its Liability Management Strategy....
National Treasury denies owing counties as governors warn of service disruptions
Nov 19, 2024 at 01:11 PM
The National Treasury has firmly denied owing any arrears to county governments, following a warning by the Council of Governors (CoG) about potential service delivery disruptions ...
Proposed 15 per cent tax on social media, internet services could hit Kenya's digital economy
Nov 15, 2024 at 10:31 AM
The Kenyan government’s recent proposal to impose a 15 per cent tax on social media and internet services could dramatically affect both individuals and businesses involved in on...
Govt rolls out major JKIA reforms to elevate passenger experience
Nov 12, 2024 at 09:29 AM
In a bid to redefine air travel standards, the Government has unveiled an ambitious series of reforms aimed at enhancing the passenger experience at Jomo Kenyatta International Air...
Government is eyeing five Adani-type PPP deals in the current financial year
Oct 17, 2024 at 10:52 PM
The Kenyan government is gearing up for a transformative fiscal year, aiming to seal five major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) deals, inspired by the Adani model....
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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...
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...
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...
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....
Treasury extends window for importation of duty-free sugar from outside COMESA
May 28, 2024 at 06:59 PM
The National Treasury has announced a two-month extension to the duty-free importation period for white and brown sugar from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Afri...
Kenyans to receive personalized tax refunds directly through e-receipts
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:49 PM
In an era marked by technological advancements, Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Njuguna Ndung’u, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative set to transform the landscape of tax refund...
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Kenya lands on Financial Action Task Force 'grey list' over 'wash wash'
Feb 24, 2024 at 01:05 PM
Following recent developments regarding Kenya's standing with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the country has been placed on the 'grey list'....
Treasury aims to plug budget gap with ambitious Sh323.5 billion tax hike
Feb 16, 2024 at 05:51 PM
The government has unveiled a budget proposal seeking to raise an additional Sh323.5 billion in taxes next year, a bold move aimed at plugging a gaping hole in the national finance...
