IMF: Direct more cash into infrastructure
More resources should be injected into energy, roads and water to elevate Africa’s infrastructure, a senior official at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) has said.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
IMF: Direct more cash into infrastructure
We haven’t ditched Cotu, county workers clarify
County government workers have refuted claims that they are ditching the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) for another movement.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
We haven’t ditched Cotu, county workers clarify
Motorcycle ambulances to cut pregnancy related deaths
A village may have figured out a way to cut down the number of deaths caused by pregnancy related complications. They have introduced motor bike ambulances to ferry expectant women to hospital.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Motorcycle ambulances to cut pregnancy related deaths
Why Africa’s economies continue to grapple with ‘statistical tragedy’
Economic data in Africa has been under sharp focus for its inaccuracies. Without a statistical revolution, economists argue, Africa’s renaissance is being built on shaky ground.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Why Africa’s economies continue to grapple with ‘statistical tragedy’
Data gaps: Economists warn development policies may be pegged on raw statistics
Development experts worry current figures may be misrepresenting cost of living, affecting Government planning
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Data gaps: Economists warn development policies may be pegged on raw statistics
Beyond tourism: Airline looks to Northern Kenya
Regional airline Safarilink Aviation recently embarked on an ambitious expansion plan that saw it launch operations in traditionally marginalised areas such as Lodwar and Lokichar in Turkana County.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Beyond tourism: Airline looks to Northern Kenya
Thousands of jobs on the line as tens of firms shut down local units
Chances of getting employment are getting slimmer as manufacturing companies exit Kenya, spelling doom to an economy that was recovering.
By JEVANS NYABIAGE and KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Thousands of jobs on the line as tens of firms shut down local units
Follow due process to merge pension funds, says Lapfund
The Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund) is ready to merge with the Local Authorities Pension Trust to offer retirement benefits to county government workers.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Follow due process to merge pension funds, says Lapfund
To date, Ruhila has not replied my text message
September 21, 2013 was a day like any other. I woke up and left for work at Mayfair Suites in Parklands. At that time, the building was known to be having unstable power supply, especially on weekends.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
To date, Ruhila has not replied my text message
Retirement scheme options for workers in counties
Early in the year, the Council of Governors said that the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) had come up with various options that county governments could pursue in launching a pension scheme for their employees.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Retirement scheme options for workers in counties
Kenya shilling 'in trouble' as tourism earnings decline
Kenyans are likely to spend more on the importation of refined petroleum, packaged medicament and vehicles as the shilling weakens against world’s major currencies.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Kenya shilling 'in trouble' as tourism earnings decline
Demand for natural medicine pushes up poaching
Increasing poaching of wildlife in Kenya could be as a result of myths attached to the vice, a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) boss has said.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Demand for natural medicine pushes up poaching
Schools management want government to go slow on certificates
Public secondary schools board of management are urging the government to put a brake to the directive on the release of KCSE certificates for non-payment of fees.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Schools management want government to go slow on certificates
New radical proposals to pull NCPB out of financial mess
Struggling National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is to undergo radical restructuring that will see it transform into a commercial outfit.
By Kwemoi Kapchanga 9 years ago
New radical proposals to pull NCPB out of financial mess
New radical proposals to pull NCPB out of financial mess
Struggling National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is to undergo radical restructuring that will see it transform into a commercial outfit.
By Kwemoi Kapchanga 9 years ago
New radical proposals to pull NCPB out of financial mess
Trouble brewing in counties over proposed pension scheme
The battle over the control and management of pension contributions by county government employees has taken a new direction with the workers differing with Council of Governors over a proposed pension scheme.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Trouble brewing in counties over proposed pension scheme
Wajir leaders launch plan to fight insecurity
Glaring poverty, ignorance and perpetual tribal fights that have been analogous to Wajir County could be a thing of the past following a grand plan to reinvigorate the area.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
Wajir leaders launch plan to fight insecurity
County staff retirement pay at risk as pension scheme row hots up
Thousands of county government workers risk retiring without any savings, following a bitter row pitting the Council of Governors, the Attorney General’s office, the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) and the Transition Authority over the form and structure of a proposed new pension scheme.
By KWEMOI KAPCHANGA 9 years ago
County staff retirement pay at risk as pension scheme row hots up
CDF Ogolla's last moments in troubled North Rift
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