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By Maureen KinyanjuiThe airline’s revenue rose from Sh74.5 billion in the first half of 2025, making the latest performance an improvement at the top line despite the carrier operating with 9% less capacity.
By David AbonyoUnder the programme, eligible taxpayers will receive a 100 per cent waiver on penalties, interest and fines once they settle the principal tax within the amnesty period. The relief is conditional on payment of the main tax owed within the set timeline.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAt the centre of the turnaround is Sh1.54 billion in rent arrears owed by Huduma Kenya for occupying PCK premises between 2013 and 2015.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGovernors argue that the additional funding is essential to meet growing devolved responsibilities, accommodate Universal Health Coverage workers, implement salary reviews for county staff, and support the transfer of functions from the national government.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe law provides counties with a clear system to value and collect rates on land and buildings while establishing enforcement procedures. Governor Johnson Sakaja said his government is determined to fully utilise these rules to strengthen internal revenue, which currently lingers at Sh13.8 billion.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTaita Taveta and Elgeyo Marakwet each spend 51%, while Nairobi allocates 50.8%. Homa Bay (50%) and Lamu (48%) close the top nine list.
By Rose AchiengCurrently, three to five active consolidators operate at the airport, handling about five cargo flights weekly. Ethiopian Airlines flies on Wednesdays and Fridays, Kenya Airways on Thursdays and Fridays, and private charter flights also carry goods.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTreasury records show the loans were drawn from multilateral, bilateral, and commercial lenders, supporting different state-funded projects. This means the government was taking on Sh23.9 billion monthly, equivalent to Sh795.8 million per day and Sh532.4 million every hour.
By Rose AchiengFuel consumption in Kenya surged to a record 1.93 million tonnes in the first six months of 2025, up 9.4 percent from 1.76 million tonnes during the same period last year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe MCAs have called for certified bank statements for previous financial years and details of the exact Nairobi Pay server locations. Several members described the county’s revenue figures as unreliable due to missing documents.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe platform will include a user-friendly interface, a retail depository, and streamlined payment and settlement systems.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed amendment to the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016, introduces a clause enabling KFS to provide “technical assistance to the county governments and individual owners of private land in the development of agro-forestry and commercial forestry in private land and community land.”
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, tabled in Parliament, shows that 39 out of 42 universities breached the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations, 2015, which cap employee costs at 35 per cent of total revenue.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHospitals with the highest unpaid revenue include Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital at Sh4.2 billion, Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital at Sh1.7 billion, and Kenyatta National Hospital at Sh5.7 million.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe audit, which reviewed 250 hospitals across the country, also found that six other facilities failed to account for Sh214.3 million.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThrough the Council of Governors, county chiefs have opposed the plan, saying it amounts to the national government dictating the systems they should use.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Bill, which now heads to President William Ruto for assent, outlines how the shareable revenue will be distributed, with more populous counties receiving the largest amounts under the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSonko is facing seven counts of corruption. Ombok is expected to defend him in five of the counts, while eleven more defence witnesses are lined up.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe move seeks to address persistent funding challenges that have hampered the country’s data infrastructure.
By Ann NyamburaKericho Governor Eric Mutai, who appeared before the committee, said the Urban Areas and Cities Act must be amended to allow municipalities to keep and use the revenue they collect.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUsers can pay through their phones without repeated logins, and the system is accessible even to those without smartphones.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe business scheduled for the day includes the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2025), the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 of 2025), and the County Governments Additional Allocations (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2025).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Controller of Budget’s County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report (May 2025) shows that the 47 counties collectively raised Sh45.91 billion in the nine months under review — an increase of Sh4 billion compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe breakthrough came during the committee’s fourth meeting, which involved discussions with representatives from both Houses.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAnother issue that came under scrutiny was the ethnic composition of staff. A report tabled before the committee showed that 737 out of 2,058 staff at Moi University were from the Nandi community, representing 36 percent.
By Maureen Kinyanjui