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Kenya: Ruto Proposes Paye Exemption for Workers Earning Up to Ksh32,333
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has proposed exempting workers earning KSh32,333 or less per month from Pay As You Earn income tax, in a move he says will increase disposable income for low-income households.
Kenya: Ruto Defends Sh42bn Kenya Pipeline Share Transfer, Says Deal Signals Investor Confidence
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has defended the transfer of 4.5 billion shares in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) from public entities to private investors, saying the transaction reflects growing confidence in Kenya’s capital markets and …
Kenya: Korean Taekwondo Championship Set to Boost Kenya-South Korea Cultural Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya and South Korea are set to deepen cultural exchanges through a two-day taekwondo championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, as organizers seek to use sport to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Kenya: Ethiopia’s Abiy Urges Investment in Youth As Kenya Honors National Heroes
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called for greater investment in young people, saying Kenya’s next phase of development will depend on its ability to turn freedom into economic opportunities for the next generation.
Kenya: U.S. Raises Kenya Travel Advisory As Ebola Cases Reach Eight
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The United States has raised its travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider travel to the country following the confirmation of eight Ebola cases, including one death, amid concerns over regional transm…
Kenya: Police to Intensify Road Checks As Schools Close for Holidays
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National Police Service (NPS) will intensify traffic enforcement nationwide and subject school transport vehicles to thorough inspections as schools close for the end-of-year holidays, amid warnings of increased road acciden…
Kenya: Junior Starlets Ready to Write Another Chapter in History Books of World Cup Qualification
[Capital FM] NAIROBI — History at stake, national under 17 girls football team head coach Mildred Cheche has backed her charges to leave an indelible mark at this year’s World Cup in Morocco.
Kenya: MP Warns Parents Over Teen Pregnancies, Drug Abuse and Child Labour During School Holiday
[Capital FM] Kisii — West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka has urged parents and guardians to closely supervise their children during the long school holiday, warning of risks including teenage pregnancies, drug abuse and child labour.
Kenya: Ruto Signs Fuel Vat Extension As Motorists React to Epra’s Latest Price Review
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has signed into law an extension of the reduced 8 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products, days after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) applied the same rate in its latest f…
Kenya: Equity Cruise Into Finals, Retain Handball Crown At KBA Games
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Equity Bank enjoyed a strong outing at the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Interbank Games, securing places in two finals and three semi-finals while retaining their women’s handball title for a seventh consecutive year with an …