COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli/FILE Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli have clashed over claims that funds from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) are being diverted to finance road construction and other public infrastructure projects. Speaking at a church service in Kilifi on June 8, 2025, Gachagua alleged that
Finance Committee Chair Kuria Kimani [KURIA KIMANI/X] The public participation exercise for the Finance Bill 2025 began on Thursday as the government outlined a virtual platform for the public to submit their views on the same. Finance and Planning Committee Chairperson and Molo MP Kuria Kimani urged Kenyans to actively participate in the process and
The government has been prohibited from shutting down the internet or interfering with access in any way as the public and Parliament debate the Finance Bill that triggered Gen Z protests and a violent state backlash last year. The High Court on Wednesday ruled against such tampering by the government or its agents in a pre-emptive
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe with other leaders during a press briefing at Whitesands Sarova Hotel in Mombasa County on May 15, 2025/ HANDOUT The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has secured a Sh12.29 billion investment from private firms to revive four state-owned sugar
Deputy Governors’ Forum Whip Francis Mwangangi Deputy Governors have urged the National Government to allocate at least 15 per cent of national revenue to counties to ensure the effective implementation of devolution. Through the Deputy Governors’ Forum, the deputy county chiefs proposed that Sh600 billion be allocated to county governments in the 2025/26 fiscal year.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addresses government communicators during a meeting to guide them on how to communicate about the Draft Finance Bill 2025-26 at his Karen Residence. /Mathew Gwendo/OGS The country has since independence relied on imports of food especially maize, wheat and rice commodities. However, the imports have all through been marked by
Members of the National Assembly during Plenary National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has confirmed the receipt of the draft Finance Bill, 2025 in Parliament. The speaker said that the Bill will be committed to the Finance Committee for consideration and public participation. He called on the MPs to acquaint themselves with the contents of the tax