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Private firms collecting revenue for counties will be forced to open their system for audit if a new push by senators is implemented. The lawmakers want Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to scrutinize the external revenue collection firms contracted following concerns over accuracy

Senators are pushing for Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu to audit external revenue collection firms contracted by counties following concerns over the accuracy of figures declared. The lawmakers said failure to audit the service providers has opened a loophole where the companies

Kenyans have five days to give their views on a controversial Bill that seeks to regulate how demonstrations are conducted. via TheStarKenya

New buildings in Kenya must from March 2025 include smart energy and water management solutions before approval, according to the National Construction Authority. via TheStarKenya

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The Council of Governors has rejected a proposal to slash counties' equitable share from Sh400 billion to Sh380 billion. via The Standard Digital

A parliamentary committee has proposed the enactment of a specific law to criminalize and prescribe penalties for enforced disappearance crimes. The proposal is contained in a committee report tabled in the House on the consideration of a petition by Kituo cha Sheria Executive

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga is in the cross hairs of MPs over the government’s alleged loss of Sh62 billion through tax evasion by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Asia PTA limited and Louis Dreyfus Company Kenya (LDC) limited. via

A draft Bill seeks to increase the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) allocation by Sh10 billion. The National Government Constituency Development Fund (Amendment), 2023 has proposed an increase from the current Sh53.5 billion to Sh63.6 billion. via

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has sided with governors over their refusal to have the counties’ equitable share of revenue slashed by Sh20 billion. nation.africa/kenya/news/com…

The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) says it will cost taxpayers Sh10.7 billion to facilitate online voting during general elections. The Election (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeks to amend the Elections Act, 2011, to incorporate a fully integrated electronic electoral system. via

Government officials gobbled up a whopping Sh27.34 billion on local and foreign travel in the last financial year, making a mockery of austerity measures put in place by President William Ruto. via PEOPLE DAILY

Nairobi ward leaders are split down the middle over whether to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja or not when the County Assembly resumes sittings next week. via PEOPLE DAILY

The Senate wants a High Court order stopping the removal of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza lifted. nation.africa/kenya/counties…

Former Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui yesterday urged his successor Wycliffe Oparanya to push for the enactment of the Cooperatives Bill, terming it the panacea to the sector challenges. via PEOPLE DAILY

The High Court has declined to issue an order stopping the Nairobi County Government from disposing off 120 unclaimed bodies. via TheStarKenya

Every Kenyan working in a bank will be forced to pay Sh 10,000 per year and an additional Sh 25,000 membership registration to the proposed Institute of Bankers. via PEOPLE DAILY

Spotlight on lavish foreign travels by government officials. via TheStarKenya

Today the KenSafeSpace consortium has launched a report themed “Navigating Kenya’s Digital Information Ecosystem”. Mzalendo is part of the Kenya Safe and Inclusive Digital Space (KenSafeSpace) Consortium funded by the European Union In Kenya that aims to strengthen the voice,