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  The High Court has extended its suspension of a directive from the Communication Authority (CA) of Kenya and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) requiring travelers entering the country to declare their devices’ International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. This directive, originally set to take effect on November 1, 2024, has faced significant backlash from stakeholders citing privacy, digital rights, and inclusivity concerns. During a hearing on Wednesday, Justice Chacha Mwita instructed respondents and interested parties to submit their responses and written submissions, emphasizing compliance with the court’s November 22 order. This extension will remain in effect until the petition is
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  The government has approved the nationwide deployment of speed cameras to curb speeding and enhance road safety during the festive season. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration announced on Thursday that a multi-agency team will enforce speed limits to reduce road accidents. Officers have been instructed to stay vigilant on major highways and critical roads to ensure strict adherence to traffic regulations. Base Commanders and officers have been tasked with actively monitoring and addressing any non-compliance with traffic rules. The ministry highlighted this as part of the national goal to cut road fatalities by 50% by 2028. Acting Interior
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  The United Progressive Alliance Party (UPA) has officially endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. During a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Nyamira on Wednesday, UPA members unanimously agreed to nominate Matiang’i as the party’s flagbearer for the upcoming presidential race. UPA Secretary General Jacob Bagaka confirmed the decision, noting that Matiang’i, who served as a powerful CS under retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, remains a popular figure in the country. “We have no doubt that Dr. Matiang’i’s popularity in the country is undeniable, and the party’s decision to prepare for
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  The government has digitized over 22,000 services on the e-Citizen platform, allowing 375,000 users to access the system daily. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced on Thursday that over 13 million Kenyans are now registered on the platform, making government services more accessible than ever before. “We shut down 1,130 pay bills and consolidated them into a single pay bill number, 222222, for all government services. This move has led to daily collections of approximately Ksh900 million,” Mudavadi said. To address delays in passport processing, the government has invested in two high-capacity printers that can produce 500 passports per hour.
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  President William Ruto reshuffled his Cabinet on Thursday, December 19, nominating former allies of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, including Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo, to key positions. In a statement issued by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, President Ruto appointed Kagwe as the new Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Kabogo as the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and Digital Economy. Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui was nominated as the Cabinet Secretary for Trade. These appointments now require parliamentary vetting before the formal confirmation of their roles. In the same reshuffle, President Ruto moved Kipchumba Murkomen, a close ally,
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  The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has directed employers to apply revised Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions starting December 27, 2024. In a notice dated Thursday, December 19, KRA outlined plans to enforce the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, which introduces a new framework for calculating PAYE. This follows President William Ruto’s signing of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. Under the amended law, PAYE contributions for Kenyan employees will now include additional deductible amounts, impacting taxable income calculations. These changes aim to increase employee take-home pay while streamlining the tax system. Key Changes to PAYE New Deductible
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  Kipchumba Murkomen has been moved from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports…
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  Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on ODM leader Raila Odinga to clarify whether his…
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has for the first time opened up on his relationship with…
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