Kenyans

2023 - 2 - 6

Kenya: Consumers Pick Up Bills As Swiss Supplier of Tax Stamps ... (AllAfrica.com)

Kenyans are paying more for excisable products as a Swiss manufacturer of tax stamps make billions of shillings.

Our view is that the EGMS operated by SICPA is a scandal of huge proportions. StoCK welcomes the call by the Minority Leader at the National Assembly Opiyo Wandayi to audit the whole EGMS arrangement. "KRA receives much less commission from the tax it collects on behalf of government.

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Kenya's opposition leader unveils youth resistance movement to ... (The North Africa Post)

Raila Odinga, leader of the opposition in Kenya and head of Azimio coalition, has unveiled youth resistance movement dubbed “movement for defense of ...

They managed to put one of their own as president. Now even that little is being taken away. “Where people expected a caring regime, they have been rewarded with the most I don’t care government this country has ever known.

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Why many Kenyans are experiencing slight shock when touching ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

A number of Kenyans have revealed that they have been experiencing a slight electric shock on their fingers while opening metallic car doors or metallic doors ...

Cooking and boiling water can also add moisture to the air. “If you lean forward so your back moves away from the chair back, or if you get up out of the chair, then you take the electrostatic charge with you. While you stay in contact with the chair your body voltage stays low. You’re also more susceptible to nosebleeds and dry eyes,” he said in a tweet. The air is exceptionally dry and dusty. Touch something and you hear and feel that startling bzzt!

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Kenya's missed satellite technology opportunity (Business Daily)

Between 2019 and 2021, Kenya experienced one of the worst infestations of the desert locusts.

For example, the most common disasters are fire breakouts in forest and game reserves. Employment of satellite technology can avert any risks attached to such eventualities. The swarms did not only affect Kenya but Ethiopia, India and Yemen. The grant was to be utilised in developing a nano-satellite prototype for imagery, telemetry and drones for agricultural use and disaster management in the country. [New wave of locust invasion looms in the north](https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/counties/new-wave-of-locust-invasion-looms-in-the-north-3655174) Between 2019 and 2021, Kenya experienced one of the worst infestations of the desert locusts, an addition to the then-biting Covid-19 scourge that was first reported in the country in 2020 March.

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Kenyan CEOs to cut spending amid dull economic outlook (The Standard)

Kenya's inflation has remained stubbornly high on costly essential items such as food, fuel and soap, squeezing household budgets and demand for goods and ...

[shilling’s depreciation](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001466229/dollar-shortage-causing-foreign-investor-capital-flight-says-cma), which has the effect of making their products more competitive in the international markets besides boosting their revenue in local currency terms. “In terms of domestic factors that could constrain their growth, respondents continued to highlight the economic environment (high inflation and performance of the local currency), the business environment (cost of doing business), and reduced consumer demand,” said the CBK survey. [recession fears](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001466230/central-bank-shrugs-off-inflation-fears-retains-lending-rate), and the war in Ukraine have moderated, the survey says. Firms in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors were most concerned about the business environment and the cost of doing business. [rising cost of living](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001466622/why-there-is-no-end-in-sight-to-soaring-prices-in-kenya) - which remains stubbornly high - and the worsening business environment over high costs and planned taxation, are some of the biggest impediments to the growth and expansion of firms in the remainder of this year as they could slow consumer demand but also ramp up production costs. [Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001466290/central-bank-says-no-cause-for-alarm-over-banknotes-supply) says that CEOs will also seek to diversify their businesses, and increase sales while a portion of them will consider restructuring their businesses which could lead to a freeze in expansion and salary hikes or even job losses.

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Ruto Pressured to Reduce Taxes on Select Vehicles (Kenyans.co.ke)

The Electricity Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK) and the Association for Electric Mobility and Development in Africa (AEMDA) urged the government to ...

- Beware7 February 2023 - 11:17 am - Strategy7 February 2023 - 11:25 am There is even an exercise duty component for a certain category of motorcycles, buses and cars.

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PSC Announces 231 Job Vacancies: How to Apply (Kenyans.co.ke)

According to the job evaluation by the Ministry of Public Service, the advertised positions include an average monthly salary of between Ksh32,760 and Ksh50 ...

- Beware7 February 2023 - 11:17 am - Strategy7 February 2023 - 11:25 am Candidates are then advised to read through the quick guiding steps.

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KETRACO Announces 41 Permanent & Pensionable Jobs; How to ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) announced 41 permanent and pensionable positions for interested applicants.

- MILESTONE7 February 2023 - 1:20 pm After locating the position they are interested in, they must then follow the apply link. KETRACO believes in a multi-cultural representation that plays a significant role in interaction across cultural barriers during our quest to fulfill our profound mandate," the institution stated on its website.

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Repaying Investors: 10 Million Kenyans Use Nairobi Expressway in ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

The government also urged Moja Expressway company to fast-track the proposed construction of a CBD toll point.

- MILESTONE7 February 2023 - 1:20 pm Further, he urged the company to fast-track the proposed Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) Toll Station. The unit, he noted, provides 24-hour rescue services and hence prevents cases of stalling in fast-moving traffic.

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How Kenyan Rose From Begging for Help to Raising Millions for ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Philanthropist Karangu Muraya has been coming to the aid of needy Kenyans for a long time. Using his online platform, Karangu built houses for the homeless, ...

Wandahuhu was offered a 50 by 100 plot worth Ksh600,000 at Kangundo road to build a house.Philanthropist Karangu Muraya before an interview with Kameme TV on December 23, 2022Karangu Muraya After getting paid I take the money to my mother,” the young Maina explained. “I am Maina and I attend Wakorino church. He has been sharing photos of the new house which is already under construction. Although not everyone supports me, I believe I will make it to higher heights,” he stated. Philanthropist Karangu Muraya has been coming to the aid of needy Kenyans for a long time.

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5 Reasons Why Hidden Roofs are Most Preferred in Kenya's House ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Some developers are reviving the design to take on flat roof designs, which dominate various urban settlements, especially in Nairobi.

- Freed7 February 2023 - 3:43 pm - Puzzle7 February 2023 - 3:55 pm - Vacating7 February 2023 - 4:07 pm The Moreover, labour is cheap due to the fewer risks involved in installing secret roof designs," the company stated. The roof, usually made of iron sheets, is kept out of sight by short walls.

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How Gachagua's Move to Tame Alcohol Will Affect Ruto's Economy ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

President William Ruto greets his deputy Rigathi Gachagua during the unveiling of the Kenya Kwanza running mate at Karen, Nairobi County on May 15, 2022.

- EXPLAINED7 February 2023 - 5:32 pm - REUNION7 February 2023 - 5:48 pm - Rift7 February 2023 - 6:03 pm - recognised7 February 2023 - 6:06 pm - Defiant7 February 2023 - 6:17 pm "We are afraid that such an increment to some of the most counterfeited items in Kenya will further encourage counterfeit and illicit trade.

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Why many Kenyans are experiencing slight shock when touching ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

A number of Kenyans have revealed that they have been experiencing a slight electric shock on their fingers while opening metallic car doors or metallic doors ...

Cooking and boiling water can also add moisture to the air. “If you lean forward so your back moves away from the chair back, or if you get up out of the chair, then you take the electrostatic charge with you. While you stay in contact with the chair your body voltage stays low. You’re also more susceptible to nosebleeds and dry eyes,” he said in a tweet. The air is exceptionally dry and dusty. Touch something and you hear and feel that startling bzzt!

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Police Open Fire on 3 Gunmen Caught Planting Bomb in Kenya (Kenyans.co.ke)

On noticing the counter-terrorism offensive by the police officers, two of the deceased's accomplices took off on foot, but they too were unlucky.

- recognised7 February 2023 - 6:06 pm - Defiant7 February 2023 - 6:17 pm "It may be constructed of conventional military explosives, such as an artillery shell, attached to a detonating mechanism.

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KeNHA Reveals Date for Mombasa Road Repairs & Other Major ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

He also stated that three footbridges would be added along Mombasa Road for ease of use by pedestrians.

- EXPLAINED7 February 2023 - 5:32 pm - REUNION7 February 2023 - 5:48 pm - Rift7 February 2023 - 6:03 pm - recognised7 February 2023 - 6:06 pm - Defiant7 February 2023 - 6:17 pm "These services include the relocation of fibre optics, power lines, and water pipes, just to name a few.

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Sideshows are masking Kenya's real problems (The Standard)

Water and food are becoming rare commodities. There are reports of malnourished children on the verge of death in northern Kenya. The ground has been rendered ...

The truth of the matter is that such talk is pushing the problems that need to be tackled urgently to the back-burner. A visitor to this country, bombarded by current political hubbub, may be forgiven for thinking the issues raised by our political leaders are the most pressing. To add salt to the injury, the government has warned that the cost of electricity, gas and even water will go up any time soon. The ground has been rendered bare by the scorching sun and the landscape in the drought-stricken areas is dotted with skeletons of livestock and wild animals that have starved to death. The cost of living has spiralled to unimaginable levels. The country is wracked by all manner of challenges.

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