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  The government has addressed concerns regarding the SHA payment system, explaining why health tax deductions are not processed through the official government paybill. Gerald Bitok, Director of Public Communication at State House, clarified that the decision to deposit funds directly into the Social Health Authority (SHA) account is due to the urgent need for health funding. This method allows SHA immediate access to funds, ensuring timely payments to service providers. “The reason SHA payments bypass the National Government’s consolidated Paybill (222222) is because health financing is critically important,” Bitok stated. “By collecting member contributions directly into the Social Health Authority,
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  The Kenyan government faces growing pressure to reveal all the details of its controversial deals with the Adani Group, despite President William Ruto’s directive to have them cancelled. On Wednesday, November 27, the High Court ordered the state to provide proof that the Adani-JKIA deal had been officially terminated. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the directive following a request from Advocate Ezra Makori, representing the Adani Group, to withdraw from the case challenging the Adani-JKIA deal. Makori claimed the project in question had since been cancelled. However, petitioners Tony Gachoka and the Mt Kenya Jurists, represented by Senior Counsel Kalonzo Musyoka
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  Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has temporarily halted the overseas job recruitment exercise to expedite the processing of over 5,931 applications already received. Dr. Mutua announced that the suspension will allow the government to align the process with the needs of recruiting agencies and job seekers, ensuring a more streamlined approach. The exercise, conducted across six counties, attracted an overwhelming number of applicants. Speaking at the Nyandarua National Polytechnic after overseeing the recruitment process, Dr. Mutua stressed the importance of keeping the National Assembly and key government officials informed to enhance and support efforts aimed at securing overseas job
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  On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) took a significant step in addressing Nairobi’s traffic congestion by launching the city’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Traffic Management Centre (TMC). The project, which will begin in March 2025, includes the establishment of the Traffic Management Centre at Cabanas along Mombasa Road. KURA signed an agreement with Samsung C&T, which will finance the first phase of the project. This phase will focus on redesigning 25 key junctions in Nairobi to improve traffic flow. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir expressed strong support for the initiative, emphasizing its critical role
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  President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to combat unemployment and create sustainable job opportunities. Speaking at the launch of the 4th Kenya Innovation Week in Nairobi, the President emphasized Kenya’s growing role as a global innovation hub. “Kenya is now a leading destination for global venture capital. Harnessing these opportunities is essential to ensuring we create adequate, high-quality jobs for our youth,” President Ruto stated. Scaling Up Innovation Investments The government is ramping up investments in innovation to empower startups and foster youth-driven enterprises. President Ruto highlighted that these efforts aim to establish
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  Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has said the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is preparing…
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