Kenya Governance Magazine

  Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, 26 November 2024: Today, Uber unveiled its first Kenya Economic Impact Report, which shows that the Uber app contributed an estimated KSh 14.1 billion in revenue to the country's economy. Commissioned by Uber and conducted by Public First, the report outlines Uber’s economic impact on local businesses, drivers, delivery people and consumers through its mobility and delivery lines of business in 2023. “This report breaks down the billions of shillings in economic value that Uber helps create annually in Kenya into its constituent parts: giving Kenyans convenient and safe access to transportation, food, grocery and retail items, helping local restaurants find customers during challenging economic times, and giving drivers and delivery people a flexible and independent earning opportunity,”  Kui Mbugua, General Manager for Uber Eats Kenya commented: “Through the Uber Eats platform, we have brought value to restaurants, retailers and merchants by expand...

CUPPING KENYA’S FINEST COFFEES: NAIROBI COFFEE EXCHANGE AND SOLIDARIDAD AND FAIRTRADE AFRICA  Date: November 22, 2024 Venue: Nairobi This gathering will bring together exporters, policymakers, and industry experts to explore bold solutions for a sustainable and equitable future for Africa’s coffee industry. The Nairobi Coffee Exchange, in partnership with Solidaridad and Fairtrade Africa, is hosting a coffee cupping session which will connect small-scale growers with local and international marketers. This will enable them to spread wider their target markets. This event was organized to promote transparency, efficiency, and access to profitable markets for Kenyan coffee producers, contributing to the growth of the industry. The session will showcase the special coffees from across Kenya, including those produced by small-scale farmers. These farmers have been trained in sustainable production practices under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the Danida Market ...

This bi-annual Commissioner's General meeting brings together heads of revenue authorities and senior officials from the East African region to share experiences and address common tax administration challenges. The key note address was given by Hon John Mbadi, Treasury CS. Commissioners present include: Robert Mutebiof Uganda, Yusuf Juma of Tanzania, Jean Claude of Burundi, Daniel Dominic of Malawi, Said Ali of Zanzibar, Fascal Mohamed of Somalia, Daniel Dunguna of Malawi among other officials.  The theme for the 52nd EARACG meeting: Enhancing tax compliance through effective community engagement in a digital era. Speaking during the opening of the meeting, National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary, Hon. CPA John Mbadi Ng’ongo has said this is critical in view of the need to reduce reliance on foreign debt as well as the growing global competition for scarce financial resources that has come in the wake of geopolitical events such as the conflict in the Middle East...

  Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to reintroduce the graduate trainee   programme   as   it   embarks   on   plans   to   open   more   campuses   of   the   Kenya   School   of   Revenue   Administration   (KESRA) across   the   country.   Speaking   during   KESRA’s   21 st   graduation   ceremony   at   Bomas   of   Kenya,   Nairobi, KRA Commissioner General, Mr.Humphrey Wattanga has said that   the   programme   will   augment   the   Authority’s   efforts   to   build   its   human   resource   capacity in keeping   with   the   organization’s   9 th   Corporate   Plan.   He   said,   “In   light   of   our   unwavering   commitment   to   building   a   skilled ...

  Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura has mentioned that the Kenya Kwanza administration is committed to upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms.Addressing concerns raised by Catholic bishops on Thursday, Mwaura said the Government is deeply concerned about the safety and human rights of all Kenyans. He noted that the National Police Service has reported that, during the June and July 2024 protests, 495 police officers and 347 civilians were injured, with another 42 Kenyans losing their lives. “We acknowledge the tragic circumstances and confirm that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations continues to investigate any disappearances even as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority remains focused on identifying and addressing any excesses on the side of the police,” Mwaura said in a statement. Catholic bishops said they are appalled by the blatant recurring incidents of reported abductions, disappearances, torture, and killings of Kenyans. “We also decry the increasing...

  PS Raymond Omollo Launches Regional Initiative to Combat Violent Terrorism  Dr. Raymond Omollo, Principal Secretary at the State Department of Internal Security and National Administration. He was the chief guest at the launch a major initiative aimed at promoting peace and countering violent extremism in East Africa.  The official launch of the Regional Programme on Peace Building and Preventing Violent Extremism took place at Kwetu, Nairobi, with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the IGAD Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE). What is peacebuilding and how do you define peace? PS Dr. @ray_omollo emphasized the ongoing challenges of violent extremism and peacebuilding efforts during the launch of the 'Peace Building and Preventing Violent Extremism in East Africa Program' - an initiative supported by @UNDPKenya and @KOICAKenya. He highlighted that ...

  The Kenyan government is advancing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA Plan), a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering economic resilience, enhancing job creation, and ensuring equitable income distribution.  Dr. Isaack Mwaura, Government Spokesperson, outlined the progress and future direction of the BETA Plan, emphasizing Kenya’s commitment to sustainable development through fiscal discipline, tax reform, and targeted social initiatives. Fiscal Responsibility and Sustainable Growth To address Kenya's rising public debt and reduce reliance on foreign borrowing, the government is championing robust domestic revenue generation. Proposed tax reforms under new legislative amendments such as the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 focus on equitable and fair taxation, granting justified tax amnesty, and curtailing tax expenditures that limit resources for essential services. These measures, crafted with public input, aim to secure a stable economic foundation for t...

  PRESS STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON HON. SEN. (DR.) ISAAC MWAURA, CBS, AT KICC 23RD FLOOR ON FRIDAY 4th November 2024. LOW COST OF LIVING 1. The Government is pleased to announce substantial progress in reducing the cost of living for Kenyans, fulfilling key commitments outlined in THE BETA PLAN. 2. Under the leadership of President William Ruto, the government has taken decisive steps to alleviate the high cost of living, directly impacting Kenyans’ daily expenses. 3. Fuel prices have now gone down without subsidies. Kenyans are experiencing immediate savings on transport and energy costs. This change benefits not only consumers but also small businesses and agricultural producers who rely on affordable transportation to bring products to market.  4. Reduced Food Prices Supported by the Fertilizer Subsidy Program: To boost food security and ensure accessible pricing, the government launched a fertilizer subsidy program aimed at enhancing farm productivity...