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ECONOMY-FINANCE

What To Expect From Finance Bill 2023

1. Lowering Prices of Cooking Gas: The Bill proposes to exempt LPG from VAT. This will lower the cost of LPG hence ensuring many households including Kenyans in informal settlements have clean energy for cooking. 2. Lowering Prices of Unga: The Bill proposes to allow zero-rating of the supply of maize corn flour, cassava, and wheat under the VAT act.

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What To Expect From Finance Bill 2023

SEX-RELATIONSHIP

"I've A Girlfriend, But I Love My Ex Who Wants Us To Get Back Together Because Of Our Son" Man Say

Marriage is a legally recognized union between two individuals, typically based on mutual love, commitment, and often accompanied by a ceremony or celebration. According to the Nation news report on their facebook page,a man has asked for advise from relationship counsellor Maurice Matheka. The man said he has two ladies, Alice and Trisha and each one of them has his child.

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ECONOMY-FINANCE

The 5 Biggest Business Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Get Ready For Now

As an AI language model, I cannot provide real-time information or predict the future. My knowledge is based on information available up until September 2021. However, I can provide you with a list of potential business trends that were emerging at that time and may continue into 2023.

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The 5 Biggest Business Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Get Ready For Now

MILITARY

What Ex-Military Officers Have Told Raila Ahead Of Mass Action As They Support Him On This Matter

Former army officers have urged Azimio leader Raila Odinga to change his mind about the large protest planned for Tuesday. The retired army officers, speaking on behalf of "The Kenya Veterans for Peace," advised Raila and his supporters to look into other channels for expressing their complaints.

  27 days ago ago
What Ex-Military Officers Have Told Raila Ahead Of Mass Action As They Support Him On This Matter

POLITICS

Meet Richest Woman In Ruto's Cabinet

According to the article, it shows that some women are richest in Ruto's Cabinet.The article reports that Mercy Wanjau, the nominee for the position of Secretary to the Cabinet in President William Ruto's proposed Cabinet, is the richest woman in the cabinet, with a net worth of Ksh.

  21 days ago ago
Meet Richest Woman In Ruto's Cabinet

SPAM

All Wednesday Top Stories Making Newspaper Headlines: Kemsa Caught in New Scandal And More Stories

Nation Kemsa Caught Up In New Sh4 Billion Scandal A few years after the Covid-19 scandals that rocked the Kenya medical supplies authority (Kemsa), the agency has been put in the limelight again for a scandal worth billions.A shocking reveal by the Nation reveals that the agency has bungled a multi-million shilling tender that was meant to supply mosquito nets to various counties in Kenya.

  18 days ago ago
All Wednesday Top Stories Making Newspaper Headlines: Kemsa Caught in New Scandal And More Stories

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Rift Valley Residents Who Supported Ruto Cry Foul Over Ksh2.5 B Weekly Loss as Tea Crisis Worsens

On Thursday, May 25, the East African Tea Traders Association (EATTA) issued a warning about the severe consequences resulting from the destruction of property by young individuals in major tea estates. EATTA emphasized the urgent need for President William Ruto's intervention to prevent a crisis that could potentially cripple the tea sector in Bomet and Kericho counties.

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Rift Valley Residents Who Supported Ruto Cry Foul Over Ksh2.5 B Weekly Loss as Tea Crisis Worsens

RELIGION

KSh. 1.4 Million : Kisii Bishop Arrested For Conning Follower

SOURCE:https://citizen.digital/news/bishop-arrested-in-kisii-for-allegedly-conning-followers-ksh-14-million-n320242 In Kisii, a well-known self-proclaimed Bishop affiliated with the Pentecostal Evangelical Fellowship of Africa Church (PEFA) has been arrested by the police. The arrest is related to accusations of obtaining money through deception. The police acted upon complaints lodged by more than 15 individuals who alleged that the Bishop had defrauded them of large sums of money, promising them better opportunities overseas, particularly through obtaining Visas.

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KSh. 1.4 Million : Kisii Bishop Arrested For Conning Follower

LIFESTYLE

If you come across this in a hotel or a public toilet, Leave immediately

It's possible that you'll see this hook and assume that it's used for hanging clothes and garments, but in reality, it's a covert camera that watches individuals using the restroom, changing rooms, and other similar areas. While the females were changing or showering, covert recordings were being made of them without their knowledge.

  16 days ago ago
If you come across this in a hotel or a public toilet, Leave immediately

RELIGION

Joy As Embattled Pastor Welcomes Azimio Bigwig Days After His Release

Azimio la Umoja party leader Raila Odinga pays a visit to embattled pastor Ezekiel Odero in his home in Malindi. Pastor Ezekiel Odero was released through a bond yesterday after being arrested four days ago in relation to be running cult activities in his church. Initially Kilifi governor Honarable Gideon Mungaro slammed the government for arresting Odero whose church was built in roadside.

  21 days ago ago
Joy As Embattled Pastor Welcomes Azimio Bigwig Days After His Release

HEALTH

Meet Jackline Atieno Who Turned Covid-19 From A Tragedy To An Opportunity

It is almost three years since Covid-19 struck the world where people died, businesses failed, and economy was ruined among many other direct and indirect impacts. However, the striking of the deadly disease turned to be a hope to some people in the society as it opened opportunities which wouldn't have come their way if it was not for the pandemic.

  19 days ago ago
Meet Jackline Atieno Who Turned Covid-19 From A Tragedy To An Opportunity

POLITICS

Headache to President Ruto as KEMSA involved in another multi billion shilling scandal

Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) has mishandled a Sh3.7 billion tender for the supply of mosquito nets, which has resulted in millions of low-income households being exposed to malaria. The Global Fund, which financed the tender, has cancelled the procurement process due to flaws in favour of a bidder who did not meet mandatory requirements.

  18 days ago ago
Headache to President Ruto as KEMSA involved in another multi billion shilling scandal

HEALTH

President Yoweri Museveni to Make a Major Announcement on Covid-19 in Uganda

Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that he met with the COVID-19 National Taskforce on Friday to discuss the current situation of the virus in the country. The President shared ,through his social media accounts, that he will be making a significant announcement next week on the steps to move forward.

  16 days ago ago
President Yoweri Museveni to Make a Major Announcement on Covid-19 in Uganda

ECONOMY-FINANCE

A new storm is brewing for Kemsa in the Sh3.7 billion mosquito nets deal

In a move that also cost the State company at least Sh370 million in revenue, the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) botched a Sh3.7 billion tender for the delivery of treated mosquito nets meant to help millions of low-income households prevent malaria. According to internal papers obtained by Nation, the Global Fund has now canceled Kemsa's procurement process because it appeared to be defective and favored a bidder who did not meet the necessary qualifications at the expense of a real maker of mosquito nets.

  18 days ago ago
A new storm is brewing for Kemsa in the Sh3.7 billion mosquito nets deal

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Inside The Financial Crisis At KEMSA That Has Caused Shortage Of Crucial Drugs, Supplies

The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) is currently experiencing a financial crisis that has caused a shortage of crucial drugs and medical supplies across the country. The Council of Governors health committee raised the alarm over the medicine and supplies shortage to counties, which has left the devolved units at the mercy of private suppliers charging exorbitant prices for medical commodities that should have been supplied by KEMSA.

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Inside The Financial Crisis At KEMSA That Has Caused Shortage Of Crucial Drugs, Supplies

SOCIETY

No Mercy No Spare As William Ruto Fired His PS Few Months After Appointment

President William Ruto has fired Public Health PS Dr Josephine Mburu, suspended Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) CEO Terry Ramadhani and kicked out the agency's entire board over a Sh4 billion mosquito net supply scandal. He has also appointed former Housing Principal Secretary and Farmers Party leader Irungu Nyakera as Kemsa board chair, a Monday evening dispatch from State House indicates.

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No Mercy No Spare As William Ruto Fired His PS Few Months After Appointment

HEALTH

COVID-19 Booster Shot Recommendations: WHO Urges Focus on XBB Variant Strains

The World Health Organization (WHO) advisory group has recommended updating this year's COVID-19 booster shots to target the currently dominant XBB variants. In response to the evolving nature of the virus, vaccine manufacturers are already developing new formulations to produce antibody responses against XBB.1.5 and other circulating strains.

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COVID-19 Booster Shot Recommendations: WHO Urges Focus on XBB Variant Strains

POLITICS

Raila Odinga Takes A Stand Against the Proposed Finance Bill in Kenya

The proposed Finance Bill by the Kenyan Kwanza Regime has raised concerns among many Kenyans, including political leaders. One of the most vocal opponents of the bill is Raila Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya and a prominent figure in Kenyan politics. In a recent statement, Odinga expressed his strong opposition to the bill, calling it a "punishing burden on Kenyans."

  20 days ago ago
Raila Odinga Takes A Stand Against the Proposed Finance Bill in Kenya

POLITICS

Kenya Declared a Corruption-Free Country, Ruto Told to Replace Corruption with This Word.

According to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Kenya is a state devoid of corruption. With the exception of the Covid-19 billionaires and State Capture, the inside source close to the DPP claimed that corruption is nonexistent in Kenya. After all the corruption cases against prominent politicians and their followers that were still outstanding were dropped, an impeachable source close to the DPP stated to The People Daily publication that Kenya as a nation had zero corruption cases.

  4 months ago ago
Kenya Declared a Corruption-Free Country, Ruto Told to Replace Corruption with This Word.

POLITICS

Death Strikes, Takes Away Uganda's High Commissioner

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni is one of the most known political leaders not only in Uganda but also in the entire continent. He has been doing well since taking over the leadership of the Nation but in recent years, death cases due to Covid-19, Ebola and other cases have been pulling his legs back.

  4 months ago ago
Death Strikes, Takes Away Uganda's High Commissioner