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Governor Orengo demands public participation in Ramula gold mining dispute

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202604 mins

Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on the national government to strengthen public participation and safeguard community rights in the ongoing dispute between residents of Ramula in Gem Sub-County and Shanta Gold Limited. Speaking at a press briefing in Siaya, Orengo emphasized that public participation is not a mere formality but a constitutional requirement anchored…

Govt to conduct public participation on DSS coffee payment system after court quash

Sacco ReviewDecember 5, 202503 mins

The government has assured farmers that proper public participation will be conducted across the country before implementation of the Direct Settlement System. This follows a ruling made by Kerugoya High Court on November 18. Justice Edward Muriithi issued the orders suspending implementation of the system until May 20, declaring that public participation was not conducted in…

Court orders for fresh public participation on coffee regulation 2024

Sacco ReviewNovember 22, 202504 mins

The state has suffered a blow after the High Court ordered the coffee regulator to hold a public participation forum on the implementation of coffee exchange fees 2024 in six months. High Court Judge Edward Muriithi in a landmark ruling ordered the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to hold fresh public participation forums in six months,…

Trade Committee finalizes review of public input on Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Sacco ReviewDecember 3, 2024December 3, 202403 mins

The Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives has finalized its review of a report on the input of the public on the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Committee, chaired by Embakasi North MP James Gakuya examined the report a day after concluding a three-day public participation exercise. The Bill, sponsored by Majority Leader…

Kajiado companies reject bill allocating 1 per cent of their profits to CSR initiatives

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202405 mins

A section of investors operating in Kajiado County have raised concern over the County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2024 which is now in public participation stage. The bill wants companies to allocate 1 per cent of their profit to CSR in every financial year. It also details that every company shall reserve to residents of…