DigiTax, a technology firm, has developed a solution to simplify tax compliance for private schools, ensuring seamless onboarding and compliance with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS).
Ufanisi Technology, an approved eTIMS compliance Integrator, has partnered with school software providers to help them integrate their solutions with eTIMS.
The Tax Procedures Act was revised to digitize tax systems, and the use of electronic tax invoices was introduced for all taxpayers, including those not VAT-registered.
DigiTax offers a simple, convenient, and flexible approach to electronic invoicing, accessible through computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). DigiTax has already integrated and onboarded several private schools onto the eTIMS platform, making the process easy, simple, and quick.
The firm also provides value-added services to schools, such as clearing a backlog of tax invoices from January after the lapse of the eTIMS compliance window and ensuring the invoices are up to date.
Nakuru County is planting trees and fruits in health centres and hospital compounds to promote healthier communities and combat climate change.
County Public Health Officer George Gachomba and healthcare workers are planting fruit trees in hospitals, urging residents to help the government achieve its ambitious plan of planting 15 billion trees in the next ten years.
Gachomba urges students on holiday to plant at least ten trees in their compounds and on the roadside for the sake of the environment, food security, and river preservation.
Nakuru residents are aware of the struggles they face during the dry months, and the current generation has grown up witnessing the realities of climate change.
Kirinyaga County Government has intensified flood mitigation measures in Mwea due to heavy rains.
The government has cleared blocked drainage trenches, expanded water canals, and deployed county road machinery to respond to flooding.
The county is monitoring the ongoing rainfall and implementing prompt responses to potential disasters.
Residents in affected areas have appreciated the quick response, stating it has saved them from imminent displacement.
Tebere Member of County Assembly Peter Karinga commended the county government for providing excavators to clear clogged trenches and advised residents to move to higher grounds to protect themselves from overflowing rivers.
The county government is also cautioning against obstructing water trenches through illegal structures and debris.
Janet Oloo, a resident of Bware village in South Kanyamgako, Migori, is a beneficiary of the Building Communities Resilient to Climate Change fruit tree programme.
The One Vision Kenya organisation plans to distribute 3,500 seedlings to 300 households in five wards, encouraging women to plant fruit trees for health, economic growth, and environmental conservation. Photo/Geoffrey Makokha
One Vision Kenya-NGO is partnering with Arbor Day Foundation to distribute fruit trees to residents in Migori County to help mitigate climate change and generate income.
The programme, Building Communities Resilient to Climate Change, aims to empower local communities, particularly women, to plant fruit trees and contribute to climate change mitigation.
The organisation plans to distribute 3,500 fruit tree seedlings to 300 households in five wards. The fruit tree programme will also be implemented in schools once students resume learning for the second term.
The organisation will plant 15,000 fruit trees to help mitigate climate change, provide fruit nutrients for schoolchildren, and initiate a culture of environmental conservation among young children.
Migori County Climate Change Director Linus Origa appreciates the role NGOs and civil societies play in mitigating climate change in the county and plans to continue collaborating with like-minded NGOs to bring local communities into environmental practices.
Regina Ndambuki, the Board Chair of Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (WWDA), has emphasised the importance of public participation in addressing and safeguarding water resources for future generations.
She believes that, through diverse perspectives, effective solutions can be crafted to address the challenges facing the water sector in Makueni.
“Together, we can navigate the challenges ahead with resolve and resilience and emerge stronger, more united, and better equipped to fulfil our collective vision of a sustainable and prosperous future,” said Ndambuki.
Ndambuki spoke at a public participation forum for the Strategic Plan 2023–2028, urging stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue and exchange ideas.
The strategic plan will serve as a statement of the WWDA’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance in the water sector in Makueni County.
A section of the Keek-Onyokie Community trust land in Kibuku, Kajiado West, has called for the election of new officials to manage their 2700-acre piece of community land.
Over 3000 members declared May 10, 2024, as the day of their election, following a High Court ruling that the community must elect new trustees within 90 days to end 11 years of leadership differences and unending squabbles.
The community first received the land from the government in 2013, and it was handed over to interim trustees led by Chairman Moses ole Parantai.
In that election, Moses ole Monik was elected as the new chairman, but Parantai is alleged to have refused to hand over the instruments of power, including the title of the land, to the new team.
In a meeting held on Thursday, about 3,000 Keek-Onyokie members, led by Justus Ole Manyara, endorsed Monik as their flag bearer in the May 10, 2024 election.
The community respected the April 4, 2024, ruling and endorsed the queue voting system. Moses ole Monik called on supporters to maintain peace and respect the outcome of the election, stating that the members were tired of the leadership squabbles that threatened to split the community.
Makueni County Judiciary Chief Magistrate Peter Gesora has announced an open day on April 26, 2024, to educate the public about court processes.
The event will take place at Unoa Sports Ground, where Judicial Officers from Makindu, Tawa, Kilungu, and Makueni courts will interact with the public.
The event will also provide an opportunity to learn about e-filing and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, among other services offered by the court. The theme of the event is “A Day for the Community with the Court.” Gesora appealed to the public to come out in large numbers to learn about the court processes.
He also disclosed that all court files have been scanned, allowing the public to know the status of their case by clicking a button.
Presiding Judge Teresia Matheka emphasised the importance of making the public aware of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as plea bargain, traditional, and diversion systems, to help decongest prisons and resolve disputes amicably.
Exterior and interior views of the eco-friendly lodges in Shimba Hills National Reserve undertaken through the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) programme under the theme “improving livelihoods of coastal communities”.
Kwale is leveraging sustainable tourism to promote environmental protection and provide opportunities for tourists to appreciate the rich natural and cultural heritage of their destinations.
Kwale County is focusing on eco-tourism to drive socio-economic and environmental benefits for sustainable development.
The county aims to sustain and improve biodiversity and invigorate the local economy through ecotourism. Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo said the county aims to harness Kwale’s diverse tourism potential for sustainable development, focusing on promoting a better understanding of nature and wildlife conservation while generating income and opportunities for local communities.
The Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) programme, implemented by the State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries with support from the World Bank, is implementing eco-bandas, eco-friendly lodges, butterfly farms, and a water tower in Shimba Hills forests.
The eco-bandas offer activities such as game drives, guided nature walks, bird watching, and cultural tours. The development of eco-tourism in the Shimba Hills National Reserve is one of the top priorities of the devolved government, led by Governor Fatuma Achani.
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