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KRA Hosts Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop to Advance Evidence-based Tax Reforms

Nairobi: The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in collaboration with The National Treasury, the African Economic Research Consortium, and the Government of Denmark, has convened a Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop to review and strengthen ongoing research supporting tax policy and revenue administration reforms in Kenya. According to Kenya News Agency, this is

Kericho Bets Big on Ward-Based Cooperatives to Revolutionize Farming

Kericho: Kericho County through the department for agriculture has launched an initiative to revolutionize agriculture by setting up strong cooperative societies in all its 30 wards. This transformative action aims to boost farmer incomes, widen market access, and usher in a new era of modern, sustainable farming, positioning the county

Port Users Defend the Performance of KPA MD Amid Accusations

Mombasa: A section of port users has defended the track record of Captain William Ruto, the Managing Director (MD) of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), since he took the helm in 2023 amid accusations of procurement improprieties. According to Kenya News Agency, these port users vehemently condemned what they described

Kenya Rallies for International Missing Children’s Day

Nairobi: The International Missing Children’s Day 2025 was observed Friday to celebrate those who have been found and reunited with their families and also to strengthen awareness and response efforts. In Kenya, the national commemoration was observed at the St Joseph the Worker Ngong Catholic Church. According to Kenya News

NFDK Allocates Sh5.4 Million in Grants to Schools for Learners with Disabilities

Kakamega: The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has allocated educational grants totaling Sh5.4 million to 27 institutions dedicated to supporting learners with disabilities in the Western Region. The funds aim to enhance facilities and infrastructure, bolster capacity, and foster an effective learning environment for students with disabilities.

Faith Leaders Unite to Champion Adolescent Girls’ Health and Gender Equity

Kilifi: In a bold step towards transforming the lives of adolescent girls and young women, faith leaders from across Kilifi County have pledged their commitment to abandoning harmful social and gender norms. This was during an occasion where Faith to Action Network commissioned its groundbreaking Interfaith Adolescent Girls’ Health Hub

Governor Achani Launches Extensive Rural Water Projects

Kwale: Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has launched extensive sustainable rural water projects to improve access to clean water in the coastal county. Governor Achani, who has commissioned solar-powered water projects in Ng’ombeni and Magongoni villages in Matuga and Msambweni sub-counties respectively, assured residents that the problem of perennial water scarcity