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#hotoffthebench Justice Mugambi has dismissed a constitutional petition that challenged the constitutionality of the marriage act for failure to provide for consensual (no fault) divorce. Judge holds that it goes against societal interests Decision here: drive.google.com/file/d/1RN5j0w…

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge says the CBK is “actively considering” adding gold to its reserves to reduce reliance on the USD. —Kenya's Current holdings: 600 oz worth KES 169M —Kenya sold most of its gold in 1998 Gold is up 43% in the past one year. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

My final column for the Sunday Nation: Why change is growth. sunwords.com/2025/04/27/cha…

Here's a good one that excites me quite a bit. · Advance pricing agreements are coming back, being salvaged from the collapse of Finance Bill 2024 · Please note the APA shall be valid for a period that does not exceed five consecutive years (fair duration in my view) Musings:

Here's another good one. · The tax free per diem for private employees is being bumped up to Kes 10,000 from Kes 2,000 Musings: · In my thinking, the idea here is to align it with what applies in the public sector · I see it as a build up on the Tax Laws Amendment Act 2024's

Finally, Finance Bill 2025 cleans up some oversight that was left unaddressed by the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act regarding Minimum Top Up Tax. It shall be payable by the end of the fourth month after the end of the year of income. Ends!

C. S. Lewis, just keep going

Protests, pipelines, and polarised opinions. But what if the real question isn't whether to fund #EACOP, but how? The Real Oil Debate Isn’t as black and white. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/45LmgGe #KeepItVellum

🇹🇿 Tanzania’s Parliament has unanimously passed the Ministry of Finance’s FY2025/26 budget. 💰 Total: TZS 20.19T 🧾 Recurrent: TZS 19.43T 🏗️ Development: TZS 757.79B

Parliament has passed the Finance Bill 2025 (NA Bill No. 19 of 2025) by acclamation. The vote came during its Third Reading on June 19th. —Moved by Hon. Owen Baya on behalf of Hon. Kuria Kimani. —Next stop: Presidential assent.

"If we want to spur growth, we must manage our debt wisely." In this episode of The Vellum Podcast, we unpack how governments can balance debt, drive revenue, and still keep their economies thriving. 🔗 Tune in to watch here 👉 bit.ly/3HVhjRB #KeepItVellum

One mission. One Faith Kipyegon 💙 The 4-minute mile. No woman has ever broken it. Until now? 😶 📍 Stade Charléty, Paris 🕖 26 June | 19:15 CEST #Breaking4

Is Kenya’s tax system choking growth? On The Vellum Podcast, we unpack debt, illicit trade & the future of manufacturing with Dr. Charles Owino of African Economic Research Consortium and Eric Kiniti of East African Breweries PLC 🎧 Watch 👉 bit.ly/3HVhjRB #KeepItVellum

Chasing history, creating legacy 💜 Still the fastest mile run by a woman in history, Faith Kipyegon, EGH🇰🇪 gives everything in her quest to break the 4️⃣ minute mile and stops the clock at 4:06.42. Thank you, Faith, for making us dream. Maybe not today, but soon…😤

A 500B nuclear power project is set for Bondo, Siaya County, in partnership with JOOUST—targeting 2027. NUPEA pledges civic engagement after Kilifi rejection. #NTVatONE Elijah Ouko

Three years. Three world records. Faith Kipyegon has done what many only dream of. She's unstoppable. A living legend. 🔥🙌🏽🇰🇪

MEDIA SUMMARY: In the matter of selection and appointment of the Chairperson and Comissioners of IEBC

UPDATE: Overhaul of Risk Based Pricing Regime After prolonged debate, the Central Bank of Kenya has blinked first & made a U-turn on its April 2025 stance regarding the overhaul of the prevailing Risk Based Pricing Regime. The market regulator now endorses commercial banks'