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Nairobi Wire -. Kalonzo Threatens Street Protests Against Proposed Tax Reforms. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to lead street protests if the Kenya Kwanza government moves forward with plans to reintroduce parts of the …
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1 day ago · SHA Delivers Kes.1.5 Billion in Healthcare Services in First Month of Rollout. The Social Health Authority (SHA), recently launched under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative, delivered Kes.1.5 billion in healthcare services to Kenyans within its. …
Nairobi’s Breathe Cities Initiative Set to Transform Air Quality
Sep 9, 2024 · Nairobi is launching the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative to tackle air pollution and improve air quality. Governor Sakaja and Dr. Victor Indasi highlight the project's significance, which includes real-time air quality monitoring and a commitment to reduce emissions by 51% by 2035. Discover how this initiative aims to create a healthier urban environment.
MCAs Lament Slow Progress in Nairobi River Cleanup
1 day ago · November 13, 2024. by Richard Kamau. Nairobi County Assembly members have criticized the Nairobi Rivers Commission for its slow progress in cleaning up the city’s rivers nearly two years after the agency’s launch. Despite substantial funding, the rivers remain filled with waste, raising questions about the commission’s effectiveness and ...
Sakaja: Nairobi's Water Crisis to Ease as New Supply System Nears ...
Aug 23, 2024 · Governor Johnson Sakaja announces significant improvements in Nairobi's water supply with the completion of the Northern Water Collector Tunnel, set to deliver an additional 140 million liters daily. Residents can expect increased access and enhanced water quality as the city prepares for population growth.
Nairobi Leads as Auditor-General Reports Kes.12B in Stalled …
Aug 14, 2024 · Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu's latest report reveals that Ksh. 12 billion worth of projects have stalled or fallen behind schedule in 10 counties. The report identifies non-payment, contractor issues, and tender disputes as major causes, with Nairobi and Kiambu facing significant delays in health and infrastructure projects.
City Hall to Build Kes.290 Million Residence for Governor; Families …
Oct 31, 2024 · City Hall will soon begin building a Kes.290 million official residence for Nairobi’s Governor in Kilimani. Plans include compensating twelve families on the land as the county proceeds with the delayed project, expected to finish by April 2025.
No Relief in Sight for Kenya, Ndii Says Economic Recovery …
6 days ago · Speaking at the NCBA economic forum, Ndii likened Kenya’s situation to being in receivership, where drastic measures such as cost-cutting are necessary to stabilize finances. “When you enter an IMF program, you are in receivership. There is no relief. Relief only comes when you exit receivership,” he said. He also drew parallels to ...
Court Ruling on City Hall Employee's KES 643 Million Assets Faces …
3 days ago · November 11, 2024. by Richard Kamau. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed an appeal to overturn a High Court ruling that allowed Wilson Nashon Kanani, a City Hall employee, to retain assets worth KES 643 million. The EACC expressed its dissatisfaction with the decision, requesting the Court of Appeal to set it aside entirely.
Hope for Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Expressway As KeNHA …
Feb 2, 2024 · The Kenyan government has outlined an ambitious plan to allocate Sh394 billion over the next five years for the construction, repair, and enhancement of major highways. This is despite facing a constrained fiscal environment that has necessitated budget cuts in road infrastructure in recent months. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) revealed in its five-year strategic plan that a ...