Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has affirmed that the tax regime in the country is not punitive. Mudavadi said that measures being undertaken by the taxman are aimed at stabilizing revenue collection parameters government due to the economic distress the country experiencing. For the country to get out of its current situation, Mudavadi said Kenyans must embrace the collection of their own revenue, adding that the Government is working to seal tax evasion loopholes. “There is no country that grows and becomes economically stable without taxing its people. The government gets its revenue to undertake its functions only through borrowing,…
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Kenya is gearing up to dispatch a contingent of 2,500 nurses to Saudi Arabia in the middle of January 2024, according to Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary (CS) Florence Bore. The announcement follows the recent signing of a new Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA) between Kenya and Saudi Arabia, outlining revised conditions for exporting human resources. CS Bore emphasized the need to streamline the migrant worker process, ensuring the identification of suitable candidates, thorough processing, and ongoing monitoring after they arrive in Saudi Arabia. She highlighted the importance of understanding the terms of the nurses’ contracts. CS Linturi Initiates Second…
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) conducted a raid at the Vihiga County Assembly offices on Thursday. The operation saw the involvement of armed police. Sources reveal that the ongoing crackdown has resulted in the apprehension of officials in Eldoret as well. Cargo Plane Successfully Operates Without On-Board Pilot Femi One Biography, Age, Height, Family, Education, Career, Net Worth Europe Targets Pornhub And Other Adult Sites With New Online Content Law This action follows closely on the heels of the EACC’s successful recovery of Sh.47 million that had been embezzled from the County Assembly of Homa Bay between…
Femi One stands as a revered Kenyan musician, distinguished for her prowess in singing and rapping. Widely acclaimed for her hit song “Nikikupea Utawezana,” a collaboration with Mejja, the Genge King, Femi One has become a household name in the Kenyan music scene. Femi One Birthday Born as Kimani Wanjiku on April 25, 1994, in Nairobi, Kenya, Femi is currently 29 years old, embracing the steadfast Taurus zodiac sign. Every April 25, she marks her birthday with a dazzling celebration surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers. Family Femi’s roots trace back to Nairobi, where she was nurtured by both parents.…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has launched the second shipment of fertilizer destined for Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) farmers. Linturi highlighted the significance of this consignment, totaling more than 45,000 tons (900,000 bags) of fertilizer, aiming to empower tea farmers to enhance crop production and manage the cost of living effectively. In the context of the government’s broader agenda to boost exports, Linturi emphasized tea as a key value chain. He stated, “Tea has been identified as one of the value chains for exports under the grow exports pillar. This means that the government, in collaboration with stakeholders, is…
One of the world’s most widely used cargo planes has successfully completed an entire flight without a pilot on board. The momentous 12-minute flight, which took place in November, was orchestrated by Reliable Robotics, a company diligently working on a semi-automated flying system since 2019. The aircraft in question was a Cessna Caravan, a robust single-engine plane known for its versatility in flight training, tourism, humanitarian missions, and regional cargo transport. Robert Rose, CEO of Reliable Robotics, highlighted the significance of this aircraft, stating, “Cessna has made 3,000 Caravans — it’s the most popular cargo plane you’ve never heard of.”…
The European Union is utilizing its recently implemented regulations for major online platforms to tighten control over explicit content sites like Pornhub, Stripchat, and XVideos. The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, revealed on Wednesday that these sites have been added to the list of “very large online platforms” (VLOPs). This categorization subjects them to more stringent standards, including age verification, content moderation, and transparency, as outlined in the Digital Services Act. European Commissioner Thierry Breton emphasized the importance of creating a safer online environment for children while announcing the inclusion of the three platforms. The commission, following…
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is back online after experiencing a worldwide disruption on Thursday. The issue began around 5 am UK time, and its origin remains unknown at this time. Numerous users faced difficulties accessing the site, with almost 4,000 reports recorded on the Downdetector website by 6 am in the UK, which monitors online outages. X users encountered problems viewing posts, receiving a “Welcome to X!” message instead. Meanwhile, users of X Pro, previously Tweetdeck, were met with a “Waiting for posts” notification. Kipchoge Aims For Tokyo Marathon Triumph Ahead Of Paris Olympics Police…
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF), the security troops stationed in the conflict-ridden Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have completed their mission and are withdrawing from the region. The last group is scheduled to leave Congolese soil on Thursday, 21st, 2023. According to Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu, the commander of EACRF, contingents from Kenya, Burundi, Uganda, and South Sudan have effectively addressed the conflict, contributing to the restoration of partial calm in the area. The conflict arose when the M23 rebels, a notorious armed group, seized territories along the border of Rwanda and Uganda. Wanted Siaya Man Arrested…
Eliud Kipchoge, the two-time Olympic marathon champion, is set to participate in the upcoming Tokyo Marathon on March 3, as confirmed by his NN Running Team. This race will serve as a crucial preparation for Kipchoge as he gears up for the Paris Olympics in August, with a historic quest to secure a third consecutive gold medal in the marathon, a feat never achieved by any man in Olympic history. Kipchoge, aged 39, holds the current Tokyo Marathon course record of two hours, two minutes, and 40 seconds, established during the 2021 race held in 2022. Reflecting on his past…