Vision 2060: Kenya must learn from Vision 2030 first

Ashford Kimani argues that Kenya’s proposed Vision 2060 should begin with an honest assessment of the successes and failures of Vision 2030. Kimani says the new vision must prioritise job creation, affordable public services, inclusive growth and improved household incomes rather than focusing mainly on infrastructure projects. He calls for stronger implementation, accountability, meaningful public…

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CS Mutahi Kagwe at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). Photo/courtesy

Ministry invites public views on digital agriculture policy

Ministry invites stakeholders to validate draft digital agriculture policy and bill on August 7 at KALRO headquarters in Nairobi Drafts propose a national framework for agricultural data and digital technologies and establish the Kenya Agricultural Digital Information Centre (KADIC) Public can submit written memoranda through email or to the Ministry before the validation meeting on…

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Acting regional manager Lake Region Mr Felix Omindi (centre) speaking in Kisumu during a media engagement

KEBS moves to tighten product safety, calls for public participation

The Kenya bureau of standards has called on the public to come forward and present their views on the proposed draft regulations. Acting regional manager Lake Region Mr Felix Omindi said the draft regulations are aimed at making services more efficient and people centred. Speaking in Kisumu during a media engagement Omindi said the Kenya…

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Siaya Governor James Orengo (right) alongside Raphael Tuju while addressing the press-Photo|Fredrick Odiero

Governor Orengo demands public participation in Ramula gold mining dispute

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…

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

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…

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Principal Secretary for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Susan Mang'eni and other members

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

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…

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MCA Joyce Yiapaso Sunte who sponsored Kajiado County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2024. Photo:Obegi Malack

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

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…

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