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Controller of Budget: Nakuru collects more revenue, spends less on development
The county had an approved supplementary budget of Sh25.65 billion, including Sh8.83 billion for development and Sh16.81 billion for recurrent programmes.
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Nairobi
How Sakaja’s unified permit is changing business licensing in Nairobi
Speaking during the Nairobi Business Forum on Thursday, Sakaja said the reform was introduced to address a system in which businesses had to deal with different county departments and obtain several certificate...
Counties
Senate puts Governor Bii on notice over Eldoret’s financial woes
The Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations told Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii that Eldoret City cannot rely on limited revenue streams to fund its expanding responsibilities. Senator...
Business
KRA customs revenue hits record Sh92.53 billion in July
The authority attributed the growth to increased contributions from various import categories, alongside efforts to improve compliance and facilitate the movement of cargo through the country’s ports and border...
Counties
Nairobi warns property owners as six firms begin debt recovery
Nairobi City County Revenue Authority warned that failure to clear the arrears could attract enforcement measures allowed under the National Rating Act 2024. These include attachment and auction of property, li...
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Audit exposes illegal schools, churches operating inside protected forests
According to Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, auditors established that 506 facilities were operating without valid licences inside protected forests. They include 303 schools, 102 churches, 34 dispensaries and...
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Meru Governor battles audit heat as senators probe Sh389 million revenue gap
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma appeared before a Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee to respond to Auditor-General audit queries, including an apparent revenue-record discrepancy, omitted l...
Business
KRA collects record Sh2.84 trillion in 2025/26 Financial Year
KRA also surpassed its customs revenue target after collecting Sh988.8 billion against a target of Sh980.8 billion, achieving a performance rate of 100.8 per cent. Domestic revenue reached Sh1.851 trillion, equ...
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Millions spent, little return as county revenue systems fall short
Reports by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), seen by the Nation, show that private financial technology firms are making millions of shillings through contracts to a...
Business
Kenya Power moves to acquire 19,103 smart meters to seal revenue leaks
The three-phase smart meters are commonly used by customers with heavy electricity needs, including factories, commercial premises and large housing projects.
Health and Wellness
Counties pocket Sh53.88 billion as health facilities become key revenue source
In total, nine counties surpassed the 75 per cent mark of their annual targets. Twenty-four counties achieved between 50 and 74 per cent, while 14 counties remained below 49 per cent.
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MPs clear Finance Bill 2026, paving way for Ruto’s assent
A total of 122 MPs supported the Bill while 40 voted against it, with no abstentions recorded.