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By PAUL WAFULA More by this Author The taxman has an uphill task of collecting a staggering Sh500 billion from taxpayers in less than two months if the government is to live within its budget, latest financial records from the National Treasury show. The statement of actual revenues and net
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- Malala accused the Interior CS and the Inspector General of political witch hunt following his arrest on Friday, May 17 - He was released from police custody on Sunday evening alongside former Sports CS Rashid Echesa - The two politicians were arrested in connection with the brutal killings in
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- The two politicians were arrested on May 17 in connection with brutal murders in Matungu, Kakamega county - Several other suspects including Matungu MP Justus Murunga were also put in police custody over the murders - Matungu has experienced a wave of mysterious night attacks which left over 10
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Companies StanChart spends Sh611m on layoffs Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By PATRICK ALUSHULA Standard Chartered Bank Kenya #ticker:SCBK spent Sh611 million last year to lay off staff, being 3.5 times higher than in the previous year as it deepened its digital banking strategy. Details contained in
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Economy National shipping line revival plan signals lower freight costs Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By LYNET IGADWAH The revival of the State-owned Kenya National Shipping Line (KNSL) is set trigger price wars with foreign-owned ships with the promise to offer discounted freight charges. Maritime and Shipping Principal Secretary
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Economy Kephis warns against bid to bar it from port Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By GERALD ANDAE Plant agency has warned the agriculture sector risks invasion from harmful organisms that could jeopardise the multi-billion export of horticulture produce should plans to kick them out of Mombasa port go
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Personal Finance Legal methods to curb domestic violence cases Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By CATHY MPUTHIA Kenya is witnessing increased cases of domestic violence at an unprecedented rate, revealing a social problem. The issue is not only a problem for law enforcers, but calls for collaboration between various
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Ideas & Debate More women in management no longer tokenism for firms Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By REUBEN MUHINDI | Recently there was an interesting chat in a WhatsApp group of 32 young professionals. These are some good friends who were former classmates at Strathmore University. Dispersed across five
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Market News Eurobond to cut T-bill cash for banks, pensions Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By CHARLES MWANIKI The successful sale of a Sh210 billion Eurobond should ease the Government’s domestic borrowing pressure and thus keep interest rates at their current multi-year lows in the short term, analysts
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Ideas & Debate Africa should take merit more seriously to achieve its vision Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By ANZETSE WERE There are several factors that inform the extent to which a government is able to develop a vision for the country’s development — and actually implement it consistent.
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Market News Treasury review boosts youth access to tenders Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By BRIAN NGUGI The Treasury has abolished old categorisation of tenders to end bias in award of State jobs to youth and women in government contracts. In a circular to all State departments, Treasury secretary
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Columnists Assess Kenya’s debt on sustainability Sunday, May 19, 2019 21:00 By COLLINS ODOTE Earlier last week I saw a post on social media repeating a point that has been made on the poor state of the economy, despite government denial. The post was on performance of a