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President William Ruto and Cyril Ramaphosa of South African have witnessed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and a cooperation agreement to enhance bilateral relations between Nairobi and Pretoria. The pacts, which will see Kenya and South Africa cooperate in the fields of correctional services and housing among others, were signed when President …

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The Chairperson of Finance and Economic Affairs at the Council of Governors who is also Governor of Kakamega County H.E FCPA Fernandes Barasa has asked County Governments to ensure they maximally spend their funds as released by the National Treasury. Speaking on Tuesday during the 18th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council …

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has been named global champion on climate change. Kenyatta was inaugurated by the Africa Adaptation Accelration Program (AAAP) AAAP is an initiative of the African Deveopment Bank (AFDB) and Global Center of Adaptation (GCA). The institutions aim to raise Sh3 trillion for investment in Africa’s climate adaptation initiatives. The President was, at …

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The Treasury is seeking to set the minimum value-added tax (VAT) rate at 12 percent, setting the stage for an increase in taxes on goods such as fuel and cooking gas if the proposal is adopted. The draft National Tax Policy proposes that all goods should be taxed at 16 percent and the preferential rate …

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