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Gachagua Asks Schools To Be Patient on Funding
26 Jun

Gachagua Asks Schools To Be Patient on Funding

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged secondary school principals to be patient regarding the release of capitation funds, emphasizing the government's commitment to ensuring smooth operations in schools. Speaking at the official opening of the 47th Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association annual national conference at Sheikh Zayed School, Mombasa, the Deputy President reiterated the government's dedication to a thriving education sector. "Regarding capitation, we have faced challenges due to a very tight fiscal space, escalating public debt, and diminishing revenue," Gachagua explained. "We don't have a reserve of funds; we rely on taxpayer money, which we disburse to you. Delays…
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Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Deadly Protests
26 Jun

Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Deadly Protests

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President William Ruto has responded to the calls of Kenyans by withdrawing the Finance Bill 2024, stating that it will be shelved to allow for dialogue and a collective approach to financing the current budget. This historic step, the first of its kind since independence, implies that the Sh 3.9 trillion budget will be managed using the current Finance Act, along with external and internal borrowing to address the budget deficit. The Finance Bill 2024, passed by MPs on Tuesday, has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among Kenya’s youth, who feel disproportionately burdened by the proposed tax increases. Protests have erupted…
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Kenya’s Parliament Approves Deployment Army to Contain Widespread Protests
26 Jun

Kenya’s Parliament Approves Deployment Army to Contain Widespread Protests

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Kenya’s National Assembly has approved the deployment of the army following the failure of police forces to contain the escalating #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests in Nairobi and other parts of the country. While parliamentary proceedings are traditionally televised and streamed on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation's TV, this was not. Earlier today, it was reported that Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah was set to move the motion for military deployment. Analysts suggest that the parliamentary approval was primarily a formality to legitimize the directive issued by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale the previous day. In a Kenya Gazette notice, Duale stated, “Under Article 241…
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Gatundu Residents Storm MP Kagombe’s Office Carrying a Coffin
26 Jun

Gatundu Residents Storm MP Kagombe’s Office Carrying a Coffin

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Angry residents of Gatundu South, Kiambu County, stormed their MP's Constituency Development Fund (CDF) office, carrying a white coffin and a cross. They accused the MP Gabriel Kagombe of voting in favor of the controversial Finance Bill 2024. Waving placards and singing burial songs, the irate youths laid flowers at the entrance of the office before being dispersed by police. They also lit bonfires on the road and demonstrated in the town streets, chanting anti-Kagombe-Ruto slogans. Led by Sospeter Ngururi and Mario Nderi, the youths questioned why their representative voted "yes" to the bill, arguing that he should have been…
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Uhuru Kenyatta’s Speech on #RejectFinanceBill
26 Jun

Uhuru Kenyatta’s Speech on #RejectFinanceBill

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My fellow Kenyans, I come to you with a heavy heart. Saddened by the loss of lives occasioned by the current situation prevailing in our country. It is the right of every Kenyan to protest as determined by the constitution we all promulgated in 2010. It is also the duty of leaders to listen to those they lead. At this trying time for our Country, I want to remind all leaders that they were elected by the people. Listening to the people is not a choice but a mandate enshrined in the principles of our constitution and in the very…
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President Ruto’s Speech on #RejectFinanceBill
26 Jun

President Ruto’s Speech on #RejectFinanceBill

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1. Today, Kenya experienced an unprecedented attack on itsdemocracy, rule of law and the integrity of its constitutional institutions. 2. An otherwise legitimate expression of the fundamental rights and freedom of assembly, demonstration, picketing and petitioning of public authorities, by a section of law-abiding citizens of the Republic of Kenya, was infiltrated and hijacked by a group of organized criminals. 3. Most regrettably, today’s attack on Kenya’s constitutional order has resulted in the loss of life, destruction of property and desecration of the institutions and emblems of our sovereignty. 4. Today’s events mark a critical turning point in how we…
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#RejectFinanceBill2024 Demos Intensify
25 Jun

#RejectFinanceBill2024 Demos Intensify

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#RejectFinanceBill2024 demonstrations intensify in Nairobi and other parts of the country as the National Assembly amends the Finance Bill. Why are Kenyan's rejecting the Finance Bill 2024? @nomadpress #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests kick-off in various parts of Kenya. #kenya ♬ original sound - nomadpress Kenyans are rejecting the Finance Bill 2024 for several reasons, primarily centered around concerns about increased taxes and the potential economic impact on the population. Here are some key points contributing to the opposition: Tax Increases: The bill proposes new and higher taxes, which many Kenyans believe will exacerbate the financial burden on already struggling households. These include…
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121 Officers Removed from Machakos County Payroll Over Fake Certificates
24 Jun

121 Officers Removed from Machakos County Payroll Over Fake Certificates

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Machakos County Government has removed 121 officers from its payroll after an investigation revealed they used fake KCSE certificates to secure employment. County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Muya Ndambuki, announced yesterday that an inquiry by the County Public Service Board into the credentials of 5,018 county government employees uncovered the fraud. Dr. Muya stated that the county is also undertaking a thorough verification process for diplomas and degree certificates. Additionally, 14 officers from Mwala Sub-County have been suspended for allegedly colluding to sabotage revenue collection. These officers are accused of collecting revenue in cash, issuing fake licenses, and…
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No Internet Black-Out During Gen-Z Protests
24 Jun

No Internet Black-Out During Gen-Z Protests

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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has confirmed that there will be no internet shutdown on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, coinciding with the protests against the Finance Bill 2024. "For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority has no intention whatsoever to shut down internet traffic or interfere with the quality of connectivity," stated CA CEO David Mugonyi. "Such actions would be a betrayal of the Constitution as a whole, the freedom of expression in particular, and our own ethos." Earlier today, there were rumours online about an impending internet blackout. Additionally, an alleged screenshot surfaced showing legislators calling for a…
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