Nairobi: The 47 County Governments in Kenya have been encouraged to fully exploit their potential for generating revenue, with the promise of raising Sh260 billion annually through their own sources, according to the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA). According to Kenya News Agency, the CRA Vice Chairman, Commissioner Koitamet Ole Kina, highlighted that a 2022 … Read more
Nairobi: The government has allocated Sh2.2 billion for the completion of the Yamo dam, a major initiative aimed at alleviating the persistent water shortages experienced by Maralal residents and its surrounding towns. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, while inspecting the construction works in Maralal town, highlighted that the dam, once completed, will have a capacity of … Read more
Murang’a: As the debate over the potential scrapping of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) heats up, a section of Kenyans, particularly residents of Murang’a County, have voiced their strong opposition to the proposal. They have pointed out that eliminating the fund would be a significant step backward, considering the numerous development projects that … Read more
West Pokot: A total of 400 survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM) have received critical support of Sh510,000 donations from West Pokot Women Representative Rael Aleotum. The funds, channeled through the community-based organization (CBO) Kelpo Tamas, aimed to aid the survivors in rebuilding their lives through economic empowerment, trauma recovery, and … Read more
Baringo: Baringo Central Member of Parliament (MP) Joshua Kandie has urged his constituents to support an Amendment Bill which seeks to enshrine the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) into the Constitution. Kandie made the call when he presided over the launch of Sh69.4 million bursaries’ distribution exercise at Kabarnet National Museum grounds on Tuesday. … Read more
Baringo: Kenya is steadily advancing in the implementation of the six tools and the regional initiatives responsible for combating the illegal exploitation of natural resources. Mining Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimtai stated that the six tools include the Regional Certification Mechanism, Harmonization of National Legislations, Regional Database on Mineral Flows, Formalization of Artisanal Mining Sector, … Read more
