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SDG Summit 2023: Progress, looming threats and accelerating commitment towards 2030 Agenda

On September 18-19, 2023, leaders from across the globe converged in New York City, US, for the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit. This significant event marked the midway point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a blueprint unanimously adopted by all 193 UN

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Insights and expectations from the Africa Climate Summit next week

The Africa Climate Summit is scheduled for next week, from 4th to 6th September. The theme of the Summit is ‘Driving Green Growth & Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World.’ African leaders have on different international platforms advanced the case of Africa’s ability

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Turning the Tide: Uniting to combat plastic pollution in West Africa for a sustainable future

Lionel Axel Kadja Every year, over 350 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide, with 50% being used for creating everyday items such as containers and packaging. As urban populations grow, our throw-away culture and inadequate waste management systems have led to severe consequences for

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Africa’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency: The Power of Intra-African Trade

Africa, with its vast agricultural resources and untapped potential, has the ability to overcome food security challenges and achieve self-sufficiency. The continent possesses an immense capacity to feed itself and even become a major player in global food markets. However, the continent has long been

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Why AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted, yet

A United States District Court ruled on 18th August 2023 that AI-generated artwork can’t be copyrighted. The US Copyright Office refused a copyright to Stephen Thaler for an AI-generated image made with the Creativity Machine algorithm he’d created. The fast-growing field of generative AI continues

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Fueling economic growth: The rise of Kenya as a global outsourcing hub

In an era characterised by globalisation and technological progress, Africa is swiftly emerging as a dynamic player in the outsourcing landscape, with Kenya leading the charge. As countries on the continent establish their positions on the global outsourcing map, the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector

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Trade and Financial Services Round-Up

KENYA Shilling wipes out Sh13bn payout to foreign investors The sharp depreciation of the Kenyan shilling against the dollar has hit foreign-owned firms and investors with steep exchange losses on expatriated dividends and profits, threatening Kenya’s position as a preferred investment destination. An analysis of

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Ruto’s decision to allow ‘strangers’ in Cabinet meetings raises questions and opens the door to potential litigation

  In a significant development, on June 27, the State House issued a statement announcing President William Ruto’s decision to allow key advisors to attend Cabinet meetings. The advisors are Monica Juma (National Security), David Ndii (chairperson of the Council of Economic Advisors), Harriette Chiggai

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Mobility boost as Iranian firms ink exclusive dealership agreement with regional equipment renter.

Nairobi – East Africa’s largest equipment-sharing platform, Quipbank Trust Limited, has signed a partnership with Iranian automobile manufacturers, Zamyad Company and Iran’s second-largest car manufacturer, Saipa. The arrangement will see the equipment renter become the dealer for various units including Gas Powered Pickups and distributor for

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Fingure on the Pulse

Demonstrations On Wednesday, a significant number of Kenyans took to the streets to protest against the high cost of living and the Finance Act 2023.  Despite a police directive advising against venturing out for protests, mobs of rioters disregarded the warning and proceeded with their

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James Mworia’s interview: Centum Investments and designation of Two Rivers as SEZ

The Centum Investment company is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange. It is a diversified portfolio with assets of about Ksh 50 billion and debt of about Ksh 2 billion.  Since its inception in 1967, Centum Investments has been able

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Harnessing carbon markets: A key driver to Kenya’s environmental sustainability and economic growth

Carbon markets, also known as emissions trading systems or cap-and-trade systems, function based on the fundamental principle of assigning a monetary value to greenhouse gas emissions. They create a market where entities can buy and sell permits, known as carbon credits, which represent the right

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Finger on the Pulse

Monday, 29th May 2023 Public sector unions stage peaceful march opposing housing levy, tax hikes. Tuesday, 30th May 2023 1.2 million pupils have progressed to junior secondary as stated by the Interior ministry. Media Owners Association warns of Sh2 billion loss if Finance Bill passes.

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Kenya Gazette

Kenya Gazette Appointments  William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint— David Kepue ole Nkedianye (Dr.) to be the Chairperson of the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from

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Kenya Gazette

Legislative Supplements The Access to Information (General) Regulations, 2023.   Appointments H.E William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appointed Basil Criticos to be the Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency Board, for a period of

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Revitalising Kenya’s Tax System: Introducing the National Tax Policy and Its Transformative Impact

  Since gaining independence in 1963, Kenya has made significant progress in developing its tax system. The government introduced various laws to broaden the revenue base, including legislation on income tax, sales tax (later replaced by value-added tax), excise duty, and customs duty. However, the

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Examining the Legal Instruments of the Malabo 2014 Conference: Implications and Significance of Ratification for Kenya

President William Ruto stated that Kenya would ratify one of the Malabo Treaties (2014) focusing on empowering the Pan-African Parliament to be a proficient legislative organ of the African Union (AU) by September 2023. This arm of the AU only has advisory and consultative powers

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COUNTY ROUND UP 

  MAKUENI H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Jr, the Governor of Makueni County, has made the following appointments: Julius Wambua Musau to be a member of the Emali–Sultan Hamud Municipality Board, for five (5) years, serving on a part-time basis. Christopher Nzomo Masila to be a member

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Significant political events of the week

Foreign Travel by President William Ruto and his Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria triples expenditure.  The Azimio coalition has decided to resume Maandamano after the end of Ramadhan festivities even as bipartisan talks continue at the National Assembly. The Azimio coalition has orchestrated the removal

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Special Feature: Performance contracting report 2021/2022 released

On April 11, 2023, President William Ruto released the Performance Contracting Report for the 2021/2022 Financial Year. Performance contracting is a tool that the government has adopted in the management of public service. Under Executive Order No. 1 of 2023, President Ruto placed the performance

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Staggering backsliding across women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health revealed in new UN analysis

A new UN report shows that women’s and children’s health has suffered globally, as the impacts of conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change converge with devastating effects on prospects for children, young people and women. Data presented in the report show a critical regression

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Kenya-Dubai port deal: The question of missing public participation and litigation risks

Background The alleged Kenya port and Dubai Port World FZE (“DP World”) deal has caused an uproar among Kenyans and particularly leaders from the Kenya Kwanza coalition. The Kenya Kwanza leaders have alleged that President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed DP World, acting on behalf of the

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Recognising the youth during World Intellectual Property Day and what recordation entails for importers

The World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26. Since the year 2000, the day is celebrated to raise awareness of the impact patents, copyright, trademarks and design have on our daily life. Intellectual Property (IP) rights are used to encourage innovation and

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22nd April 2022 Political & Regulatory Round Up

KENYA Bloodbath: MCAs rejected in Ruto, Raila strongholds It was a bloodbath for a majority of Ward Reps in the strongholds of Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as voters rejected them in the party primaries last week. Almost 90 per

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25th February 2022 Kenya Gazette Review

National Assembly Bills, 2022 The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2022 Legislative Supplements. 2022 The Engineers (Scale of Fees for Professional Engineering Services) Rules, 2022 The Kenya Civil Aviation (Application) Order, 2022 The Export Processing Zones Act – Declaration of Export Processing Zones The Competition Act

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MY COVID TIME

By John Ngirachu The week of March 8 had been busy, as usual. On Thursday, I attended the Sir Elvis show at Treasure Gardens with a bunch of colleagues and had a really good time. The following Friday went well enough as we had the

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KEEPING YOUR FINGER ON THE PULSE

1,394,748 Cumulative Tests done so Far 117,535 Confirmed COVID cases 89,203 Recoveries 1,954 Deaths *As of 18/03/2021

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THE SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK 8TH MARCH TO 12TH MARCH 2021

DAY  COMMITTEE TIME & VENUE PURPOSE TIME Monday, 8th March, 2021 Committee on Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries Online meeting Meeting with the State Department for Fisheries, Aqua-culture and the Blue Economy to deliberate on the status of fisheries, aqua-culture and the blue economy in Kenya

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK 8TH MARCH TO 12TH MARCH 2021

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY   DAY  COMMITTEE VENUE PURPOSE NATURE Wednesday 10th March, 2021 Public Investments Committee Committee Room 7 Main Parliament Buildings Meeting with the following regarding the Special Audit Report on Utilization of Covid-19 Funds: Closed Ivy Minyow Onyango, Director, Kilig Limited at 10:00am Gladys

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SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday 2nd March, 2021 

Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations – Will  hold a meeting with the Council of Governors leadership to deliberate on matters Devolution (invitation extended to all Senators) at the Senate Chamber; 9:30am. Standing Committee on Energy – Will  hold a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum

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  NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  Tuesday 2nd March, 2021 

Public Investments Committee – Will hold a Closed Meeting at CommitteeRoom 7 Main Parliament Buildings with the following with regards to theSpecial Audit Report on Utilization of Covid-19 Funds:- Director,Accenture Kenya Limited- 10.00 am Director,Duke Agencies (Kenya) Limited – 11.00 am Director,Angelica Medical Supplies Limited – 12.00 noon

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Did you Know?

CRB (Credit Reference Bureaus) Listing is set to begin in January, 2021 this week following the lapse of the 90-day freeze. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) suspended the listing of loans defaulted after April 1st, 2020 as a relief measure against the Covid-19 economic

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Recall of the Draft Proceeds Of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering (Criminal Assets Recovery Fund) (Administration) Regulations, 2020

The National Treasury and Planning has published a notice recalling the public notice on the draft Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering (Criminal Assets Recovery Fund) (Administration) Regulations, 2020. This is to allow further consultations with the key stakeholders.

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17TH JULY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

KENYA GAZETTE REVIEW . Legislative Supplements, 2020 ·       The Excise Duty Regulations, 2020 ·       Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income ·       The Retirement Benefits (Forms and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 ·       Prescription of Effective Tick Destroying Agent ·       The Public Order

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10TH JULY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

Acts ·       The Appropriation Act, 2020 ·       The Finance Act, 2020 Special Sitting of the National Assembly A special sitting of the Assembly shall be held in the National Assembly Chamber,  Main Parliament  Buildings,  Nairobi  on  Wednesday,  15th July, 2020, morning and afternoon sittings, commencing

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3RD JULY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

Legislative Supplements, 2020 The Kenya Fishing Industries Corporation (Amendment) Order, 2020 The Tax Procedures (Tax Agents) Regulations, 2020 The  Tax  Procedures  (Unassembled Motorcyles) Regulations, 2020 National Assembly Bills, 2020 The Supplementary Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2020 PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments The Chief Justice has appointed George

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26 JUNE 2020:KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

Legislative Supplements• Agreement Between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and the Government of the Republic ofMauritius for the Avoidance of Double Taxation Respect to Taxes on Income. • The National Government Co- ordination Act—Change of Name National Assembly BillsThe Appropriation Bill, 2020The Public

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19 JUNE 2020: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

National Assembly Bills, 2020 ·       The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2020 ·       The Social Assistance (Repeal) Bill, 2020 ·       The Mediation Bill, 2020 ·       The National Aviation Management Bill, 2020 Legislative Supplements, 2020 ·       The Public Order (State Curfew) (Extension and Variation) Order, No.

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12 JUNE 2020: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

Acts, 2020 ·       The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Act, 2020 Legislative Supplements, 2020 ·       The Supreme Court Rules, 2020 ·       The Judicial Service (Code of Conduct and Ethics) Regulations, 2020 Appointment ·       The Chief Justice has extended the period of appointment of the

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29TH MAY 2020: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

Legislative Supplements, 2020 The Public Order (State Curfew) (Extension) (Variation) Order, 2020 The Public Health (COVID-19 Restriction of Movement of Persons and Related Measures) (Mombasa County) (Extension) Order (No. 2), 2020 The Public Health (COVID-19 Restriction of Movement of Persons and Related Measures) (Kilifi County)

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22TH MAY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

Legislative Supplements, 2020 ●      The Customs and Excise (Railway Development Levy Fund) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 ●      The Public Order (State Curfew) (Extension) Order No. 2 of 2020 ●      The Railway City Development Authority Order, 2020 ●      The Public Health (COVID-19 Restriction of Movement of Persons

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30 APRIL 2020; KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENTSSenate Bills• The Pandemic Response and Management Bill, 2020• The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2020National Assembly Bills• The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2020Acts• The Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020• The Division of Revenue Act, 2020Legal Notices• The Registration of Titles (Fees) (Amendment) Rules• The

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24 APRIL 2020: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

Legislative Supplements• The Public Health (Covid-19 Restriction of Movement of Persons and Related Measures) Variation Rules, 2020• The Public Health (Covid-19 Restriction of Movement of Persons and Related Measures) Variation Rules, No.2 of 2020• The Public Order (State Curfew) Variation Order,2020• The Public Finance Management

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17 APRIL 2020: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 17th April 2020 edition can be found here Legislative Supplements• The Public Finance Management (Parliamentary) Car Loan (Members)Scheme Fund (Amendment) Regulations, 2020,• The Public Health (Prevention, Control and Supression of Covid-19) Rules,2020• The Public Health (Covid-19

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10TH APRIL 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 10th April 2020 edition can be found here Final Vellum 10th April 2020 FA-compressed KENYA GAZETTE REVIEW  Acts, 2020 The Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020 has been assented to and came into force on its date

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3RD APRIL 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

KENYA GAZETTE REVIEW This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 3rd April 2020 edition can be found here Vellum 3rd April 2020 FA_compressed Legislative Supplements, 2020 The Value Added Tax (Amendment of the Rate of Tax) Order, 2020 The Public Order (State Curfew)

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17TH JANUARY 2020: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 20th December edition can be found here VELLUM WEEKLY 17 JANUARY 2020 PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments • President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Joshua Toro (Eng.) to be the Chairperson of the National Irrigation Authority

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FRIDAY 10TH JANUARY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 10th January edition can be found here VELLUM WEEKLY 10 JANUARY 2020 Legislative Supplement The University Act – Charter for Umma University Acts The Nuclear Regulatory Act, 2019 TRADE AND MANUFACTURING SECTOR

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FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY 2020: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments The National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board has appointed the member of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund committees of Imenti  and Baringo South constituencies. FINANCIAL SERVICES Notices •Old Investment (K) Limited Mutual Services has notified the Capital

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FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2019: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 20th December edition can be found here VELLUM WEEKLY 20 DECEMBER 2019 Legislative Supplements The Competition Act—Exclusions The Excise Duty (Remission of Excise Duty) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 The Land Registration (Electronic Land

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FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2019: FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUND UP

FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUND UP KENYA Unclaimed money has risen 23.07 percent after companies and public entities surrendered billions. The disclosure follows the end of the 2019 reporting period last 31 October 2019, when companies and public entities were expected to report and surrender uncollected monies

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27TH MARCH 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 27th March 2020 edition can be found here Vellum 27th March 2020 FA-compressed Legislative Supplements • The Central Bank of Kenya (Mortgage Refinance Companies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 • The Competition Act—Exclusion • The Law Society of

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13TH MARCH 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 13th March 2020 edition can be found here _Vellum 13th March 2020 Appointments & Declarations • CS Transport, Infrastructure and Housing appoints David Mwangi Gautho as the chairperson of the National Construction

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28TH FEBRUARY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

The Kenya Gazette Summary This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 28th February 2020 edition can be found here Vellum 28_02_2020 Appointments • The Cabinet Secretary for Education has re-appointed Martin O. Okiyo and Mrs. Rosemary C. Saina to be members of the

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21TH FEBRUARY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 21st February 2020 edition can be found here Vellum 21 February 2020 Legislative Supplements • The Supreme Court Rules 2020 • The Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (Staff Mortgage Scheme) Amendment Regulations

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14TH FEBRUARY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 14th February 2020 edition can be found here VELLUM WEEKLY 14 FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLIC SECTOR Establishment of Dadaab Law Courts The Chief Justice of Kenya has established Dadaab Law Courts, a magistrate’s

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VELLUM WEEKLY: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY 7 February 2020

PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments I.E.B.C has appointed Mele Joseph Eroo as the County Returning Officer for Nairobi County for purposes of clearing the Deputy County Governor, Nairobi City County. A special sitting of the Assembly shall be held in the National Assembly Chamber in the Main

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7TH FEBRUARY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 7th February 2020 edition can be found here VELLUM WEEKLY 7 FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments • I.E.B.C has appointed Mele Joseph Eroo as the County Returning Officer for Nairobi County for

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VELLUM WEEKLY: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY 31 January 2020

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY Legislative Supplements The Traffic Act—Exemption The Public Service Commission Regulations, 2020 PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government, notifies the public that the Private Security (General) Regulations (Legal Notice No. 108 of 2019) was

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31ST JANUARY 2020: THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 31st January 2020 edition can be found here VELLUM WEEKLY 31 JANUARY 2020 Legislative Supplements • The Traffic Act—Exemption • The Public Service Commission Regulations, 2020 PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments • The Cabinet

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24TH JANUARY 2020: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY

THE KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY This is part of the Vellum Weekly. The full 24th January 2020 edition can be found here VELLUM WEEKLY 24 JANUARY 2020 Legislative Supplements Declaration of Special Economic Zone • The KenyaTrade Network Agency Order, 2011 • The CompetitionAct—Exclusions • The

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VELLUM WEEKLY: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY 17 January 2020

PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Joshua Toro (Eng.) to be the Chairperson of the National Irrigation Authority Board. The Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning has appointed members of the various Land Control Boards. The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed

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VELLUM WEEKLY: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY 7 January 2020

Legislative Supplement The University Act – Charter for Umma University Acts The Nuclear Regulatory Act, 2019 TRADE AND MANUFACTURING SECTOR Electricity Tariffs, Prices, Charges and Rates A Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) levy of +2.22 Kenya cents per kWh for all meter readings to be

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VELLUM WEEKLY: KENYA GAZETTE SUMMARY 3 January 2020

PUBLIC SECTOR Appointments The National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board has appointed the member of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund committees of Imenti  and Baringo South constituencies. FINANCIAL SERVICES Notices Old Investment (K) Limited Mutual Services has notified the Capital Markets Authority of its

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The Kenya Gazette 5th October 2018

We provide a quick summary of the gazette released on 5th October 2018

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