Finger on the Pulse
Monday, 18th September 2023
- The Communication Authority of Kenya board suspended Director-General Ezra Chiloba. Mr Christopher Wambua has been appointed as the Acting Director-General until further notice.
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) started sending out officers with paramilitary training to the doorsteps of Kenyans to enforce tax compliance as the race to hit a revenue target of Sh2.7 trillion by the close of the current financial year hots up.
Tuesday, 19th September 2023
- President William Ruto’s inaugural 2023/24 budget is set to rise by Sh162 billion or 4.3 per cent to Sh3.9 trillion from the Sh3.7 trillion expenditure plan earlier approved in June.
- The National Dialogue Committee is facing a major hurdle in dealing with contentious issues revolving around the high cost of living and reconstruction of the electoral commission amidst a push and pull that could derail the process.
Wednesday, 20th September 2023
- Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has been suspended from the Senate and Parliament precincts for six months. This follows the adoption of a report by the Powers and Privileges Committee of the Senate which made the decision to suspend Orwoba after she failed to appear before it to defend herself against charges levelled against her.
- The governments of Kenya and South Korea have announced the successful conclusion of the second phase of the Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP). The programme, aimed at accelerating the development of the Konza Technopolis, marks another step towards turning the ambitious vision into reality.
Thursday, 21st September 2023
- The stock of Kenya’s overall debt has crossed the Sh10 trillion mark on increased borrowing during President Willam Ruto’s first year in office, subsequently increasing repayment obligations.
Friday, 22nd September 2023
- Employees of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will be required to reapply for jobs when the 57-year-old State agency is split into three outfits as part of planned reforms to make it more effective.