Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued to host leaders and opinion shapers from different parts of the country. On Friday, he had consultative meetings with various delegation. These included Kiambu county Jubilee Leadership that was led by among others former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi, included George Maara (Chairman), Dismas Kamau (Organising Secretary), Joe Kigara (Minority Leader Kiambu county Assembly) and Lucy Wanjiku (Nominated MCA kiambu county). He also hosted former Cabinet Secretary in Uhuru administration Cecily Kariuki.
Reforms at the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control are beginning to yield notable results as Customs taxes reached a historic monthly performance of Sh82.554 billion in January this year. KRA Commissioner, Customs and Border Control, Dr. Lilian Nyawanda, said that Customs kicked off the second half of the 2024/2025 financial year on an upward trajectory after surpassing its January target of Sh74.439 billion by collecting a surplus of Sh8.116 billion, reflecting a performance rate of 110.9%. Nyawanda said that this performance represents a 27.0% growth compared to the 4.8% growth recorded in the first half of the financial year 2024/2025 (July-December 2024) period. She explained that another key factor that contributed to the strong revenue performance was the growth in non-petroleum taxes of 11.6%, compared to January 2024. Petroleum taxes also had a strong performance, registering a growth of 55.9% against the same period last year. According to Nyawanda, this growth in petroleum taxes was largely driven by a 6.6% increase in overall oil volumes, with a significant growth in petrol (89.7%) and diesel (65.0%) resulting in above-target performance across various tax heads, including VAT oil, excise duty oils, and fuel levies, among others.
The Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Friday led Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation officials led by Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir during a groundbreaking ceremony of the Sarora- Kiptangus Community Cluster Water Project in Mosop constituency, Nandi County that will serve over 5000 people in the electoral area. The project components include spring protection, over 10km of pipelines and solar pumping system and will also serve seven schools namely Kurgung, Koisolik, Fr Lelei, Rubet Schools and Kapkoros with safe and adequate water supply.
Residents of Kiambu County have expressed their happiness and relief as a major bridge connecting Mariquita-Gituamba villages nears completion. The project, which started in August last year, aims to improve residents’ lives through increased access to amenities, enhanced safety, and economic benefits. The bridge will also facilitate the transportation of tea leaves, milk, and other agricultural produce. It will benefit around 300 residents and 60 homesteads, including school-going children, farmers, and traders.
Nyeri Town Constituency Member of Parliament Duncan Maina Mathenge fits a pupil with a scouts tie at DEB Muslim Primary School in Nyeri town on Friday where he presented 20 full Scouts uniform to the school club.This gesture was from Partnership of his constituency with World Scouts Parliamentary Union.The aim is to nature leadership and discipline through the scouting movement for children from humble backgrounds. Photo/Joseph King’ori
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