Water CS nominee Eric Muuga says he is worth Sh31m, does not own a carAt 32, Eric Muriithi Muuga is one notch away from becoming Kenya’s youngest minister after being vetted by the National Assembly’s Appointments Committee on Friday. Muuga has eight years’ experience in the operation and management of engineering projects, water hydraulic modelling and water treatment plants. The CS nominee is a registered engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK). Muuga told the parliamentary committee chaired by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula that his net worth was Sh31 million. The CS nominee added that he did not own a car, saying he preferred to invest his money.

A Kenyan has released a song ahead of the planned countrywide protests on August 8 dubbed ‘nanenanemarch’. The song which is being circulated on various social media platforms urges Gen Zs and Millenials to turn out in their numbers on that day. We can see that they can’t hear.....so we say ah ah ah, tarehe nane tokea,” the song goes. President William Ruto heeded the call and withdrew the Bill and also went ahead to dissolve his cabinet and named a broad-based government. The President said he had already given a lot of concessions as demanded by the protesters including rejecting the Finance Bill, 2024, yet protests continue.

When the Court of Appeal declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional, it ignited a wave of jubilation across the nation. On Thursday, the National Treasury filed a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court, challenging the Court of Appeal’s decision. The Treasury argues that overturning the Finance Act 2023 threatens to slash Ksh164 billion from its anticipated revenue—a critical blow to an already strained fiscal framework. The potential for widespread legal challenges and operational paralysis threatens to undermine the very stability that the Finance Act 2023 was designed to protect. The reversal of the Finance Act 2023 means the reintroduction of higher taxes on essentials like mobile data, airtime, and rentals.

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has collected Ksh43.9 billion from 1,064,667 taxpayers who took advantage of the tax amnesty programme that ended on 30th June 2024. Through the tax amnesty programme, KRA waived penalties and interest amounting to Ksh507.7 billion, benefiting 3,115,393 taxpayers. The waivers included those that were offered automatically after taxpayers filed their returns, declared and paid their principal taxes. The tax amnesty programme, which ran between 1st September 2023 and 30th June 2024, provided a much-needed relief to taxpayers with outstanding tax obligations and was most successful in the month of June 2024 when KRA recorded the highest collection of Ksh15.1 billion, according to the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes.

The meeting, convened at the request of NEC members, addressed recent events within the party and the broader political landscape of the country. UDA NEC meeting on August 2, 2024 Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTThe committee expressed its commitment to providing clear political guidance and implementing new administrative measures aimed at enhancing the party's agenda. A key decision from the meeting was the revocation of Cleophas Malala's appointment as the interim Secretary General. The committee directed the National Elections Board to continue with the electoral process across the remaining counties. ADVERTISEMENTThese elections are seen as a crucial opportunity for party members to choose their leaders, from the polling centre level to the national leadership.

The company announced the receipt of a total of 15 bids for the first of its ambitious renewable energy initiatives of 150 MW solar projects at Winder and Bela, Balochistan. Aiming to harness 30 percent renewable energy solutions in its fleet by 2030, KE initiated a competitive bidding process for multiple renewable energy projects earlier this year following a successful nod of approval from NEPRA. This transparent approach is a testament to KE’s commitment towards sustainable energy solutions. Over the next 5 years, KE aims to add a total of 1,300 MW of renewable energy projects, furthering its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. I am delighted to see several reputable firms sharing our vision to build a resilient, robust, and sustainable energy future for Karachi.

One police officer was killed and three other people including a civilian injured in a gun and grenade attack at a roadblock in Moyale, Marsabit County. The area is among those being taken seriously in terms of security operations. The government has launched the revised Kenya Coordinated Border Management Program (KCBMP), which will further strengthen national security. Omollo said Kenya has modernized border operations, embraced technology, and fostered collaboration among various border agencies. The updated programme encompasses critical dimensions of border management, including governance structures for cooperation and emerging trends and technologies.

Ethiopia, along with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran, joined BRICS in January 2024 after their applications were approved at the BRICS leaders' summit in South Africa in August 2023. Cuba's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elio Rodriguez Perdomo, has expressed strong confidence in Ethiopia's ability to make significant contributions to the BRICS group. In an interview with Ethiopian media, Perdomo highlighted Ethiopia's importance as both a regional and international player, anticipating positive contributions from the newly-joined nation. Perdomo believes Ethiopia's presence will strengthen the group's ability to address these concerns. During last year's BRICS summit in South Africa, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez held a successful meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Instead, the push for credit ratings set these nations on a path to debt many could not afford. Over the past two decades, more than a dozen sub-Saharan countries borrowed nearly $200 billion from overseas bond investors, according to World Bank figures. Several African nations ended up defaulting on their bonds or struggling to pay debts. They “do not know what methodologies or criteria are used by credit rating agencies,” Takawira told Reuters. Several African nations ended up defaulting on their bonds or struggling to pay debts after Covid hit.

The local newspapers on Friday, August 2, majorly spared its pages for the ongoing vetting of the Cabinet nominees in the National Assembly. The StarThe publication spotlighted the purported plan by President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga to have a relook into the constitution. The Star reported that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee secretary general Jeremiah Kioni objected to the talk. Daily NationThe daily reported on the ongoing vetting of the Cabinet nominees. Taifa LeoThe newspaper reported on the concerns raised by the United States on the ongoing vetting of the Cabinet nominees.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) bomb squad technicians have detonated two improvised explosives that had been dropped at the Kenya-Ethiopia border within Sessi in Moyale, Marsabit County. The explosives, which were identified as grenades, were recovered after an unknown number of assailants riding on a motorcycle from Ethiopia tried to force their way into Kenya by attacking the border patrol officers who were manning the entry point. Luckily, the grenades caused no damage or injuries as they were detected early and detonated by the military personnel who were around the area. The assailants escaped to Ethiopia, but a multi-agency police team is currently pursuing them. > Reeling Under Losses, Standard Group to Lay Off Hundreds of Employees

Kohei Saito's argument that capitalism is the root cause of climate change and we need to stop chasing growth to save the planet has struck a chord in Japan. Photo: Philip FONG / AFPSource: AFPAs Tokyo's millions put in another day's work on the coalface of capitalism, celebrity Marxist philosopher Kohei Saito and his friends are clearing rocks from a muddy mountain stream. Photo: Philip FONG / AFPSource: AFPSaito is not a member of the Japanese Communist Party and he rejects the need for top-down, Soviet-style systems. Saito makes clear in his book 'Slow Down' that for now his ideas only apply to the world's rich countries, which are disproportionately responsible for climate change. Saito makes clear in "Slow Down" that for now his ideas only apply to the world's rich countries, which are disproportionately responsible for climate change.

Cole Palmer has been spotted enjoying a sun-soaked holiday with a mysterious woman as he wraps up his Ibiza getawaySource: TwitterPalmer was photographed lounging on the back of a boat, engrossed in his phone. In a video shared on social media, the duo also rode the waves on a paddleboard, with Palmer relaxing while the mystery woman handled the paddle. Palmer will soon head back to Chelsea as the new Premier League season approaches. Palmer had a remarkable first season with Chelsea, netting 22 league goals. The former Manchester City player scored England’s lone goal on July 14 in Berlin's Euro 2024 final, which saw them lose 2-1 to Spain.

Former CNN star presenter Don Lemon has sued multi-billionaire Elon Musk and his social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, over the cancellation of a talk show deal. The lawsuit alleges that Mr Musk and his company unfairly terminated a partnership with Mr Lemon and refused to pay him after using his name to promote the social media platform with advertisers. "The lawsuit alleges fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and misappropriation of name and likeness," said a post on the Facebook page of the law firm representing Mr Lemon, Shegerian & Associates. The network made the decision after Mr Lemon made on-air comments about then Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley being past her prime. Shortly after Mr Lemon's exit from CNN, Mr Musk reached out to him on X.

High unemployment, limited opportunities and a feeling of political disenfranchisement have fuelled the so-called 'Gen Z crisis', reshaping the nation's political discourse. Before the Gen Z crisis, Kenya's experience with broad-based governance was exemplified by the Grand Coalition government formed in 2008. However, challenges such as economic inequality and corruption have persisted, revealing the limitations of broad-based governance in achieving all its intended goals. The push for a broad-based government therefore represents a response to the Gen Z crisis and an opportunity to reshape the country's political landscape. The Gen Z uprising is not just a call for change; it is a call for a new era of governance that is more inclusive, accountable and responsive to the needs of all Kenyans.