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The government has fixed the third of every month for county staff salaries, with statutory deductions due by day nine, amid governors' push for more security power. Separately, the High Court halted a 2.1 billion Kenyan Shillings Nakuru-NYS roads de...The government has fixed the third of every month for county staff salaries, with statutory deductions due by day nine, amid governors' push for more security power. Separately, the High Court halted a 2.1 billion Kenyan Shillings Nakuru-NYS roads deal due to procurement issues. President Ruto defended the Kenya-US health agreement, while Chief Justice Koome emphasized ethical governance. Over 100 families were displaced by a Mukuru-Kayaba fire, with a fake liquor syndicate busted in Kiamaiko. Kenyan police are praised for their role in stabilizing Haiti.••• Listen for full story (4 min)(more in audio brief)
Kenya's National and County Governments Coordinating Summit has implemented a new resolution mandating prompt salary payments for county government employees, aiming to end chronic delays. This directive requires the National Treasury to disburse personnel emoluments by the third day of every month.
During the 12th National Government and County Governments Coordinating Summit, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki mandated that the National Treasury disburse all county personnel salaries by the third day of every month to combat delayed payments. He also directed county governments to settle all statutory deductions by the ninth day of each month.
KeNHA has announced overnight closures on a section of Mombasa Road (A8) near Panari Hotel for three days this week to install a new pedestrian footbridge, causing traffic disruptions. Additionally, several key roads in Nairobi CBD and around Nyayo Stadium will be closed on Friday, December 12, for Jamhuri Day celebrations.
Kenyans attending the upcoming 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, December 12, have been warned by the Ministry of Interior against displaying expensive electronics or jewelry to prevent theft. Enhanced security and crowd management measures will be in place.
Nairobi will experience significant road closures in its Central Business District (CBD) on Friday, December 12, in preparation for Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium. These closures are part of extensive security measures.
The Kenyan National Treasury has withdrawn the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 from Parliament, following a directive from the National and County Governments Coordinating Summit. This bill aimed to reform rules governing county funding by splitting the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill into two separate laws.
The High Court in Kenya has issued a landmark ruling that shifts the burden of proving tax compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to taxpayers, impacting VAT claims and the treatment of bank deposits.
Chief Justice Martha Koome emphasized the critical need for strong ethical foundations within institutions to effectively enforce Kenya's Constitution and implement landmark judicial decisions. She highlighted that despite progressive legal frameworks and global respect for Kenya's High Court's jurisprudence, a significant gap persists between judicial ideals and the lived realities of ordinary Kenyans due to "structural failures rooted in governance gaps."
The High Court in Nakuru has temporarily halted a KSh 2.1 billion roads agreement between the Nakuru County Government and the National Youth Service (NYS) following a procurement dispute. The deal, intended for road construction and upgrades under the Imarisha Barabara Programme, was suspended after petitioners argued it violated public procurement laws by lacking an adequate procurement process and public participation.
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