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The levy took effect on May 1 under the Tea (Levy) Regulations 2026. It imposes a charge equivalent to 0.8 per cent of the auction price or customs value for direct sales on all tea exports.
The Fund warned employers and workers against reverting to older contribution levels, explaining that compliance remains mandatory
Lawmakers in Kenya’s Parliament reviewed a proposed US-supported Ebola isolation facility in Nanyuki after comments by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised sovereignty concerns. Health CS Aden Duale said Kenya retains authority and the facility would serve Kenyans when necessary.
Committee Chairperson Senator Fatuma Dullo directed the governor to appear before the committee on June 25, saying her continued absence had frustrated efforts to address concerns raised in the petition and undermined Parliament's oversight responsibilities.
Data from the National Treasury indicates that the hospital handled 228,700 inpatient admissions against a planned target of 310,418, representing a 26 per cent gap between demand and actual service delivery.
Abdi Noor Mohamed claims billions allocated to the region have failed to translate into meaningful development, leaving residents without essential services despite substantial public investment
Of the Sh2.31 trillion earmarked for debt servicing, Sh1.25 trillion, representing 54 per cent, will be used to pay interest on loans while Sh1.06 trillion will go towards repayment of the principal debt.
The appeal comes as detectives continue to follow new leads in the killing of the cleric, which took place on May 3. The investigators say efforts are still ongoing, including profiling other individuals believed to have useful information linked to the case.
At the moment, the President nominates the deputy governors of the Central Bank of Kenya and forwards the names to both the Senate and the National Assembly under the framework of the Parliament. The two Houses then carry out joint approval hearings and later prepare a joint report that is debated in both chambers.
The Nairobi Expressway will be among the most affected routes, with traffic suspended in both directions between James Gichuru Road and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The closure on the expressway is scheduled to start at 10 pm on Saturday and continue until 3 pm on Sunday.
Dr. Fernandes remarks comes as a wave of student unrest is disrupting learning in several Kenyan secondary schools, with incidents ranging from dormitory fires to protests over school management and examinations.
It was the second time this season that the African 100m record holder failed to break the sub-10 barrier, following his season opener on April 10 at the Cape Milers World Continental Tour Challenger meet in Stellenbosch, South Africa, where he won the men’s 100m in 10.19 seconds.
The strike began after a 21-day notice issued by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) expired on June 1 without the concerns raised by doctors being addressed by the two county administrations.
The High Court in Nairobi found matatu driver Amos Muigai Mwangi and conductor Alex Musembi Musyoka guilty in connection with the death of Doreen Kinya, who died on June 13, 2018 after slipping out of a speeding vehicle operating along the Githurai route under Zamzam 45 Limited.
The senator stressed that Kenya cannot afford to ignore scientific forecasts, particularly after the destruction caused by recent floods that claimed lives and displaced thousands of people across the country.
Zelensky's appeal comes as efforts to secure a ceasefire have stalled in recent months. Previous negotiations held in Geneva, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul failed to produce a breakthrough, while fighting and long-range strikes have continued across both countries.
The President maintained that the real issue should be whether the government is taking adequate steps to protect the public rather than focusing on the facility itself.
According to the PS, some of the disturbances reported in schools can be avoided if administrators engage students through dialogue and pay closer attention to their concerns instead of relying solely on traditional management methods.
The National Assembly Special Funds Accounts Committee questioned the management of the National Assistance Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons over delays and governance gaps, as PS Caren Ageng’o said corrective measures have been implemented.
Kibwana noted that Kenya has witnessed a disturbing increase in cases of missing children in recent years, with some ending tragically in death while many others remain unresolved.
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana questioned the authority on the nine taxes and levies charged on petroleum products, seeking clarity on which of them could be removed to make fuel more affordable.
The concerns emerged on Thursday when the National Assembly's Special Funds Accounts Committee (SFAC) examined the Auditor-General's report on the Fund's financial statements for the 2021/2022 financial year
The disclosure came as lawmakers sought clarification on recent developments in the petroleum sector, including the controversial Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) consignment transported by the vessel MT PALOMA, which remains under investigation.
The new assembly line forms part of a broader modernisation and expansion programme supported by a Sh2.3 billion investment by CFAO Mobility Kenya in KVM.
The senators also observed that the concerns surrounding procurement reporting appeared to stem from administrative and communication failures rather than any indication of financial wrongdoing.
Ruto and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also reaffirmed their commitment to working together through the African Union, the United Nations and other multilateral institutions to promote peace, security and development across the continent.
The agreements covering trade facilitation, shipping and maritime cooperation, gender equality and women's empowerment, technical and vocational education, arts and heritage, and sports and recreation.
President Ruto noted rising bilateral trade, visa-free travel gains, and stronger investment ties, stressing the implementation of agreements and the accelerated regional integration efforts agenda
In a statement issued on Thursday, EACC said the search is linked to ongoing investigations into allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery and possession of unexplained assets
Willis Otieno highlighted that true success is not reflected in borrowing levels or debt servicing capacity, but in how effectively resources are translated into real change for ordinary people