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@kahawatungu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:25:40
New CEOs appointed at KETRACO, GDC and EPRA
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi approved the appointment of new chief executive officers for three key institutions in Kenya's energy sector. The appointments, which take effect immediately, Wandayi said in a statement on September 30. For instance Tom Odhiambo Imbo was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) [...] The post New CEOs appointed at KETRACO, GDC and EPRA appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:48:10
Lamu refinery investment poised to transform Kenya's maritime economy
The planned East African Oil Refinery in Lamu is emerging as a potential game changer for Kenya's shipping and maritime economy, with the Sh2.2 trillion investment expected to stimulate vessel traffic, petroleum logistics, port services, and demand for specialized maritime and industrial skills. The refinery, being developed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote in partnership with...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:55:36
Marachi residents urged to reconcile with the governor
Busia County Commissioner Stephen Orinde has termed what is happening at Marachi Estate in Matayos constituency as political. Speaking during a security barasa in Maduwa village on Tuesday, Orinde noted that the stalemate between Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and the local residents stemmed from unfulfilled promises to the residents by the governor. "As the County...
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@taifaleo Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:55:38
Kaunti zafungua akaunti 1,411 zaidi kinyume cha sheria
SERIKALI za kaunti zimefungua akaunti nyingine 1,411 zamdhibiti katika mwaka uliomalizika Juni 2026, hatua iliyoongeza idadi ya akaunti zinazodaiwa kuendeshwa kinyume cha sheria hadi 6,503. Ripoti mpya ya Mdhibiti wa Bajeti (CoB) inaonyesha idadi hiyo iliongezeka kutoka akaunti 5,092 zilizokuwapo kufikia Juni 2025, licha ya juhudi za serikali za kuimarisha usimamizi wa fedha za umma na kupunguza matumizi ya akaunti zisizoidhinishwa. Ongezeko hilo linajiri huku wizara ya fedha ikiendelea na mpango wa kuhamishia kaunti zote katika mfumo wa Akaunti Moja ya Hazina (Treasury Single Account-TSA), unaolenga kuweka fedha zote za serikali chini ya usimamizi wa pamoja ili kuimarisha uwazi na udhibiti wa matumizi. Kwa miaka kadhaa, taasisi za usimamizi wa fedha zimekuwa zikionya kuhusu ongezeko la akaunti za kibiashara zinazotumiwa na kaunti, zikisema hali hiyo inatoa hatari ya matumizi mabaya ya fedha za umma na kudhoofisha uwajibikaji. Kulingana na Kanuni za Usimamizi wa Fedha za Umma kwa Serikali za Kaunti, akaunti za kaunti zinapaswa kuendeshwa kupitia Benki Kuu ya Kenya (CBK). Akaunti katika benki za kibiashara zinaweza kufunguliwa tu kwa idhini maalum. Isitoshe, nakala za idhini hizo zinapaswa kuwasilishwa kwa Mdhibiti wa Bajeti na Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Hesabu za Serikali ili kuthibitisha uhalali wa akaunti hizo. Mdhibiti wa Bajeti Margaret Nyakang'o amesema kaunti nyingi hazijawasilisha stakabadhi hizo, jambo linalozua mashaka kuhusu uhalali wa maelfu ya akaunti zinazotumika. "Ukosefu wa nakala za barua za idhini kwa ofisi ya Mdhibiti wa Bajeti unapunguza uwezo wa kuthibitisha uhalali, madhumuni na ukamilifu wa akaunti za benki za kibiashara zinazotumiwa na kaunti," alisema katika ripoti yake. Kaunti ya Pokot Magharibi ndiyo iliongoza kwa kufungua akaunti nyingi zaidi mpya baada ya kuongeza 235. Siaya ilifuata kwa akaunti 217, Nyeri 208, Migori 153 na Kajiado 120. Aidha, baadhi ya kaunti zina jumla kubwa ya akaunti za kibiashara, ikiwemo Kitui iliyo na akaunti 328, Machakos 307 na Bungoma 294. Wizara ya Fedha inaamini mfumo wa TSA utasaidia kuunganisha fedha za serikali mahali pamoja na kurahisisha ufuatiliaji wa mapato, matumizi na salio la fedha za umma. Mpango huo ulianza kutekelezwa Julai 2026 huku kaunti zote 47 zikitarajiwa kuhamia hatua kwa hatua katika mfumo huo mpya. Serikali ina matumaini kuwa mageuzi hayo yatapunguza kugawanya fedha katika akaunti nyingi na kuimarisha usimamizi wa rasilimali za umma. Ripoti hiyo pia inajiri wakati kaunti nyingi zinaendelea kukabiliwa na madeni ambayo hayajalipwa, kuchelewesha malipo kwa wanakandarasi na viwango vya chini vya utekelezaji wa miradi ya maendeleo. Wataalamu wa fedha za umma wanaonya kuwa usimamizi duni wa fedha unaweza kuathiri utoaji wa huduma muhimu kwa wananchi.
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:07:14
Kwale youth urged to pursue skills for emerging Blue Economy jobs
Residents of the Mwagodi area in Ramisi Ward, Kwale County, have been urged to encourage young people to acquire relevant skills to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities in the Blue Economy. Speaking during a fundraiser at Magodi Catholic Church to support the completion of the church building, Bandari Maritime Academy Board of Directors Chairman...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:10:54
Rights groups urge government to decriminalize safe abortion
Reproductive Health Human Rights Lobby Groups in Nakuru have petitioned the government to decriminalize safe abortion in Kenya, citing rising numbers of unsafe procedures and maternal deaths. The civil society organizations, including the Reproductive Health Champions Organization (RHCO), the Nakuru Reproductive Health Network (NRHN), and the Hope in Life Society (HILS), made the call during...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:18:34
State on red alert as El Niño beckons
The government is leaving nothing to chance in terms of preparedness as the country braces itself for the El Niño rains due in two weeks' time. Nyeri County Commissioner Josephat Biwott told KNA necessary measures have been put in place to ensure there is minimal destruction of critical infrastructure and disruption of human activities. Biwott...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:21:59
Kenya maps circular economy investments to create green jobs, growth
The government is stepping up efforts to unlock investment in Kenya's circular economy following completion of a nationwide Rapid Assessment Mission aimed at identifying viable investment opportunities, financing gaps and scalable solutions across the country. The assessment, undertaken by the State Department for Environment and Climate Change in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:32:02
Garissa County staff raise concern over SHA services
Garissa County Government staff have raised concerns over lack of access to healthcare services under the Social Health Authority (SHA), alleging that the county has failed to remit their contributions despite deductions being made from their salaries. The staff said they have been unable to access medicines and other medical services at hospitals affiliated with...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:37:42
Musical talent search gives Kisumu youth creative opportunities
A total of 119 aspiring actors, singers, and dancers participated in auditions for the Safaricom Hook Hip Hop Musical held over the weekend at Mama Grace Social Hall in Kisumu. The auditions, which attracted creatives aged 18 years and above, marked the third stop of the national talent search after previous auditions in Kakamega and...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:54:38
Residents welcome planned closure of Mlolongo-Kamulu road for rehabilitation
Residents and motorists in Mlolongo and Syokimau have welcomed plans by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to temporarily close the Mlolongo-Kamulu Road, popularly known as Quarry Road, for two months to pave way for major rehabilitation works. In a public notice issued on Sunday, KURA said the busy road will be closed from October...
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@kna Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:57:33
Technical Working Group validates first draft of National Environmental Policy
The government has moved closer to finalizing the review of the National Environment Policy, 2013, following a Technical Working Group (TWG) workshop convened today to validate the first draft of the revised policy. The workshop, organized by the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, UNDP Kenya, and CEJAD at a Nairobi hotel, brought together...
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