Brian Murimi

Kenya, Nairobi

Founder and Editor at The Netick

Contributor and Editor at Sharp Daily

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Articles

OPINION: Kenya’s government must end promise fatigue and start working

Jan 31, 2025 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

I have spent most of the past week scrolling through government officials’ social media, especially the President, the Deputy, and the Cabinet Secretaries. A pattern emerges—meetings, consultations, and agreements dominate their updates. Time and again, we see posts about stakeholder engagements, policy discussions, and diplomatic interactions, but where are the tangible results?
John Mbadi: IMF corridors 'demeaning' for African nations

Nov 3, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Kenya’s Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, openly criticized the country’s recent interactions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), describing the experience as “embarrassing” during his address at the Taxpayers Day celebrations. Recalling the scene in Washington, Mbadi said African nations, including Kenya, queued in hallways and were called one by one for financial discussions. “For those of us who have some pride, it’s a bit demeaning,” he remarked.
Ruto admits to 'lonely voice' in presidency, asks Kindiki to amplify government agenda

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Kenya’s President William Ruto has acknowledged being a “lonely voice” in the executive branch over the past two years, as he swore in Abraham Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president, calling on him to help articulate the government’s transformation agenda.
Kindiki pledges reform drive, loyalty in maiden speech

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Newly appointed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki took the oath of office, promising unwavering support to President William Ruto and highlighting his journey from humble beginnings to the second-highest office in the East African nation. In his inaugural address, Kindiki, 52, emphasized Kenya’s role as a land of opportunity, drawing from his personal narrative of rising from one of the country’s most remote regions to its apex of political leadership.
Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Kenya's deputy president

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Kithure Kindiki was officially sworn in as Kenya’s Deputy President on Friday, during a ceremony held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The event commenced at 10 a.m., where Kindiki took two oaths—one affirming his allegiance to the office of Deputy President and the other for the diligent execution of his duties.
Major tax changes target digital economy and multinational corporations

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

The National Treasury plans to introduce sweeping tax reforms aimed at expanding the tax base, enhancing revenue collection, and ensuring sustainable county funding. The proposed changes, outlined in multiple amendment bills for 2024, introduce new digital marketplace taxes and align multinational taxation with global standards.
Kenya declares Friday holiday for Kindiki's inauguration

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

The government has officially gazetted Friday, November 1, 2024, as a public holiday, according to a notice from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that the day has been designated for the swearing-in ceremony of Deputy President-designate Prof. Kithuri Kindiki.
Blow to Gachagua as three-judge bench clears path for Kindiki's swearing in

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

A three-judge bench of Kenya’s High Court ruled to lift conservatory orders preventing the swearing-in of Professor Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, citing the critical need to uphold constitutional integrity. The ruling, delivered by Justice Anthony Mrima, who served alongside Justices Eric Ogola and Fredah Mugambi, dismissed Gachagua’s request to halt Kindiki’s assumption of office.
Report: Female-led households, youth bear brunt of Kenya's widening poverty gap

Oct 31, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Kenya’s poverty crisis is intensifying, with female-headed households, youth, and rural residents facing the heaviest burden. According to the Kenya Poverty Report 2022, released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the poverty headcount rate has risen to 39.8% nationally, meaning that over 20 million Kenyans are struggling to meet basic needs.
Kenya records lowest inflation rate of 2024 at 2.7%

Oct 30, 2024 | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Murimi

Kenya’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.7 per cent in October 2024, marking its lowest level this year, as declining transport costs and moderating food prices helped ease pressure on household budgets. The latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows a significant decline from September’s rate of 3.6 per cent and represents a sharp decrease from 6.9 per cent recorded in October 2023. Transport costs declined by 1.3 per cent year-on-year, driven by lower fuel prices.