The Central Bank of Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) has lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 50 basis points to 10 per cent, following a meeting to review recent economic development,the economic outlook and the outcome of its previous policy decisions. In a statement on Tuesday 20th September 2016,CBK’s MPC noted coming into force of […]
Transport regulator, National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked licences of five Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Saccos over non-compliance. The suspended Saccos include Kisumu Ahero Mowouk Sacco, Daima Connection Ltd Sacco, Narok Line Services Sacco, Sema Stage Sacco and Mwingi Travellers Sacco. NTSA Director General Francis Meja said in a statement today said the licences […]
Central Bank of Kenya has expressed concern on the proposals contained in the Banking (Amendment) Bill 2015.The bill intends to regulate interest rates that are applicable to banks loans and deposits. At the same time Central bank of Kenya have appreciated the underlying sentiments about the need to lower the overall cost of credit.They noted […]
PRESS RELEASE. JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION. Wednesday July 13, 2016.Shortlisted candidates for the position of Deputy CJ and Judge Supreme Court The JSC has today concluded the shortlisting of candidates for the position of Deputy Chief Justice and Judge of the Supreme Court. The following have been shortlisted for position of Deputy Chief Justice; Lady Justice […]
PRESS RELEASE. JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION. Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Shortlisted Candidates for the Post of Chief Justice The Judicial Service Commission has today reviewed the applications received for the position of Chief Justice for completeness and conformity with the Constitutional and statutory requirements, the JSC Act and criteria outlined in the advertisement for the post. […]
Rural Electrification Authority(REA) has given notice to the public to seek information on any existing un-electrified public primary school.National public primary schools’electrification project commenced in July 2013 as part of Government’s flagship projects to facilitate digital learning in public primary schools. The public is invited to visit the REA website www.rea.co.ke. and report any public […]
REF: BKB/HR/CEO/01/2016 – POSITION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Brand Kenya Board (BKB) is a State Corporation under the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) through Legal Notice number 38 of March 2008. The Board’s Mandate is to ensure that an integrated national brand is created, harnessed and sustained. The mandate of the Board has two […]
The Government has declared July 7th a national public holiday to give Muslim faithfuls ample time to celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan. Interior and Coordination of National Government Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery said in a Gazette Notice No4954 that Thursday will be observed as a holiday to mark Idd-Ul-Fitr Day under the Public Holidays Act.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PRESS STATEMENT The country has witnessed cases of arson in several secondary schools during this Term in the Schools’ Calendar. The fire outbreaks have caused destruction of property and loss of huge amounts of resources in the schools. On 27th June, 2016 I conducted an inspection of some of the schools involved, […]
Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has directed school heads not to admit learners transferring from schools destroyed due to unrest. Dr.Matiang’i said that all students seeking transfers must obtain clearance letters from sub-county director of education to ascertain that they did not participate in the destruction of their schools. He said the parents will have […]