Today is Thu, 7 Nov 2024
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2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29
The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) will convene in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. From November 11-22, His Excellency Hon. William Ruto will join representatives from nearly 200 countries, who will come together to coordinate global climate action for the next year.
This event will include the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29), the 19th meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 19), and the sixth meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 6) that will convene to complete the first enhanced transparency framework and the new collective quantified goal on finance, among other matters. The 61st sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 61) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 61) will also meet.
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Parliamentary Aisle
The National Treasury, in a notice dated 17th September 2024, invited the public to make submissions and proposals as part of the Ministry’s broader effort to enhance revenue collection, improve financial management and support economic stability. The exercise resulted in a total of 35 submissions from various stakeholders. The review of these proposals has culminated in the development of the following Bills;
- Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No.3) Bill, 2024
- Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No.4) Bill, 2024.
The National Treasury has issued notice of its intention to roll out the outlined policies and to submit the Bills to the National Assembly for publication and consideration.
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Rigathi Gachagua Keeps on Fighting
Following the swearing-in of Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki after high court judges lifted a conservatory order blocking his ascension, Rigathi Gachagua is now still fighting for his political career at both the Court of Appeal and High Court. His case is scheduled to be heard this Wednesday and Thursday.
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Kenya Industrialisation Conference
This year’s edition of the Kenya Industrialisation Conference is set to take place this Wednesday and Thursday, November 6th and 7th, 2024, at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC). This year’s theme, “Leveraging AI and Green Industrialisation to Accelerate Africa’s Structural Transformation,” highlights the focus on technology and sustainability as key drivers of progress. Distinguished attendees will include Hon. Salim Mvurya, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, alongside Dr. Juma Mukhwana, PS Industry; Abubakar Hassan, PS Investments Promotion; and Alfred K’Ombudo, PS Trade.
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The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) Conference 2024
To strengthen the African Impact ecosystem, and to mark six years of enabling social investment in Africa, AVPA will be hosting its inaugural signature convening; the 2024 AVPA Conference from 4th to 6th November 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Themed ‘Catalysing Africa’s Sustainable Growth’, this three-day gathering promises to be a transformative experience, uniting a diverse tapestry of stakeholders across the continent’s Impact ecosystem to forge new connections and share learnings that accelerate development progress.
These interactions will spotlight innovative financing and sustainability strategies while exploring the use of catalytic capital to drive tangible Impact across the continent.
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Rajeev Suri
M-KOPA Appoints Rajeev Suri as New Board Chairperson.
М-KOPA has announced the appointment of Rajeev Suri as the new Chairperson of its Board, set to take effect on December 1, 2024. Suri is a seasoned leader in the technology and telecommunications sectors with a wealth of global experience and impressive leadership background including serving as CEO of Nokia and Inmarsat, as well as his current roles as Chairperson of Digicel Group and Board Director at Singtel. His deep knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in shaping M-KOPA’s strategy as it continues to scale its reach and impact.
As M-KOPA continues its mission to finance progress for millions of hard-working micro-entrepreneurs and everyday earners across the continent and other emerging markets, Suri’s leadership will be instrumental in achieving its growth ambitions.