Today is Sun, 22 Dec 2024
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President Ruto to Launch the Rollout of Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).
President William Ruto is scheduled to attend the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)on the 1st October 2024 In Tharaka Nithi County. This launch will mark the roll out of the program.
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Parliamentary Aisle
The Senate Business Committee will sit for the Second Reading of the Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill. (Senate Bill No. 13 of 2023 on Tuesday 1st October 2024.
On the same day they will also hear the motion addressing the challenge of Power Purchase Agreement Renewals and Electricity supply in Kenya.
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The High Court certifies as urgent the petition seeking the removal of the Inspector General Douglas Kanja.
On the 19th day of September 2024, Okiya Omtata filed a petition against the Attorney General, The National Assembly, The Senate, The Independent Police Oversight Authority, The National Police Service Commission, The Kenya National Human Rights Commission for Human Rights and Douglas Kanja. The petition was filed on the grounds that Douglas Kanja through an undisclosed criterion met the qualifications for position, had been hand-picked by the President with the approval of the Parliament. It is on this ground that the Petition sought to have the matter certified as urgent and proceed to hearing on the 15th day of October 2024.
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Talking of Which
The National Treasury and Economic planning are receiving submissions on legislative reforms for improvement of the Current economic situation. The same is premised on the reliance of Articles 43, 174, 201(a), 232(1)(d) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Further they are relying on Section 35(2) of the Public Finance Management Act that requires public participation in the budget process. The submission should highlight:
- Legislative measures to facilitate funding of County Government in the case of Division of Revenue Bill and Count Allocation of Revenue bill are not enacted by 30th June so as to prevent the cash crisis that could arise and affect the delivery services by the County Government
- Legislative and administrative reforms to improve social and economic well-being of all Kenyans taking into account the current debt situation and the need for a sustainable public debt position without putting more burden on Kenyans.
- Legislation to ensure equity and fairness in taxation, provide amnesty where justified and rationalization tax expenditure that erode revenue that would otherwise be used for implementation of projects that improve the welfare of Kenyans; and,
- Reforms to enhance tax administration and compliance so as to ensure each taxpayer the rightful share of tax through reducing tax evasion and avoidance.
The proposal received in the areas listed will inform the reforms to be undertaken in revenue administration and review of legislation by the National Treasury to foster inclusive economic growth for the welfare of Kenyans for submission to Parliament before or on the 4th day of October 2024.
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Watch Out For
The Central Bank of Kenya is set to conduct interviews for the position of the Deputy Governor. There is a call for the public to give any credible information on the shortlisted candidates. The Interviews are set for the 3rd day of October 2024.
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Priya Sodi
Priya Sodi has been named as the Acting CEO of Craft Silicon following her impactful tenure as Director of Human Resources. Priya takes the role which was originally held by Craft Silicon’s founder, Kamal Budhabhatti, who maintains his role as the CEO of Little.
In her new role, Sodi will oversee the company’s headquarters and guide its strategic direction. With a strong background in corporate governance and operational efficiency, this leadership change signals Craft Silicon’s continued focus on innovation within the financial services and technology sectors.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Sodi has been a driving force behind the Craft Silicon Foundation, where she has led initiatives providing free ICT education to underserved youth through a mobile computer classroom. This initiative has empowered young minds across Kenya, making the Foundation a symbol of Craft Silicon’s commitment to social responsibility by delivering technology and opportunity to communities in need.