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Workers Welcome State Move to Exempt Pension and Gratuity from Tax

Mombasa: A section of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) workers has lauded the government’s move to exempt pension and gratuity from taxes as outlined in the budget for Financial Year 2025/2026. According to Kenya News Agency, the Head of State announced during the 60th Labour Day celebration that pensions and gratuity

NGO Embarks on Greening of Arid Mbeere Region in Embu

Embu: A Non-Government Organization Rainforest Alliance has embarked on an initiative of planting trees on over 100 hectares in the arid areas of Mbeere North, Mbeere South and Mwea Sub-counties in Embu County to combat the effects of climate change. According to Kenya News Agency, the program dubbed ‘Green Rising

MKU Law Students to Receive Training on Arbitration Law

Thika: Law students from Mount Kenya University are set to receive a training boost in arbitration law after the institution entered into an agreement with law institutes in both Kenya and South Africa. According to Kenya News Agency, the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the institution and the Chartered Institute

Infrastructure Projects Transforming Livelihoods in Uasin Gishu

Uasin Gishu County: Uasin Gishu County, like any other progressive devolved unit in Kenya, has witnessed significant investment in road infrastructure. This includes the construction of new bridges, box culverts, roads, and the upgrade of existing ones, all of which have had a direct impact on economic activities by ensuring

Kwale Farmers Lead Charge in Climate-Smart Agriculture

Kwale: Smallholder farmers in Kwale County are slowly adapting to climate-smart agriculture practices to improve productivity, enhance resilience to climate variability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and store carbon. In Kikoneni ward of Lungalunga sub-county, small-scale farmers John Mutuku, Befronia Kingethu, and Paul Muteti have taken to using climate-resilient crop varieties,

Contractors Urged to Expedite Construction of Economic Stimulus Projects in Kericho

Kericho: Contractors involved in the construction of Economic Stimulus Projects (ESP) in Kericho County have been urged to accelerate their efforts to meet the deadlines for these significant initiatives. These projects include markets, affordable housing projects, and other essential infrastructure within the county. According to Kenya News Agency, the call