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Build broad consensus on Finance Bill to avoid fallout, court challenges
In the current situation, consensus building is needed to avoid either throwing the baby with the bath water or romping home with monumental mistakes in the budget proposals.
By Vincent Ongore 2 years ago
Build broad consensus on Finance Bill to avoid fallout, court challenges
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Why are things suddenly going south at KRA?
The current problem at KRA appears to have resulted from one bad decision that sent the wrong signals to the entire tax administration system.
By Vincent Ongore 2 years ago
Why are things suddenly going south at KRA?
MPs can pursue growth through effective laws and oversight
They go to State House to look for development while leaving behind the same in Parliament. Kenya needs to build strong institutions in order to support its fledgling democracy.
By Vincent Ongore 2 years ago
MPs can pursue growth through effective laws and oversight
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Tax matters are private, please stop discussing them in public
A former tax collector argues a diplomatic approach would have more Kenyans paying taxes.
By Vincent Ongore 2 years ago
Tax matters are private, please stop discussing them in public
Nyanza should ignore misguided advice by leaders on food donation
Those criticising the relief food distribution effort should remember that 85 per cent of the national budget remains in Nairobi.
By Vincent Ongore 2 years ago
Nyanza should ignore misguided advice by leaders on food donation
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Luo Nyanza should defy its leaders, accept governments' food
The government is the political wing of the state. It exists to do politics. Without politics, there's absolutely no reason for the existence of a government.
By Vincent Ongore 2 years ago
Luo Nyanza should defy its leaders, accept governments' food
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Was British Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng fired because of skin colour or incompetence?
Is there a racial angle to UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's firing of Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng or did the man deserve the boot?
By Vincent Ongore 3 years ago
Was British Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng fired because of skin colour or incompetence?
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Will President Ruto measure up to the task he set for himself?
President William Ruto expected to correct Kenya's historical imbalances and the attendant injustice
By Vincent Ongore 3 years ago
Will President Ruto measure up to the task he set for himself?
Enlightened people have a duty to care for fellow citizens, leaders
Kenya isn't a primitive society. Public servants in this country are appointed to pursue the public good.
By Vincent Ongore 3 years ago
Enlightened people have a duty to care for fellow citizens, leaders
Early Christmas
Cartoons
By Harry
9 mins ago
Can Forex Trading provide sustainable income for Kenyans?
Branding Voice
By Loyola Nyangoni Yarima Media Links
14 mins ago
No money, no merry: Why Kenyans won't celebrate
National
By David Odongo
49 mins ago
ODM rift deepens over plot to 'auction' party to President
Western
By Bernard Lusigi and Brian Kisanji
54 mins ago
Dark Christmas: Families mourn as 25 killed in multiple road accidents
National
By Benard Lusigi and Vyonne Chepkwony
59 mins ago
Ndindi Nyoro: The lone voice taking on government
National
By Graham Kajilwa
59 mins ago
Locals reap big from housing infrastructure revamp
Real Estate
By Boniface Gikandi
1 hr ago