David Mwere

Kenya

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Articles

Why Gathungu has rejected plans to write off Sh6bn Hustler Fund debts

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has criticised plans by the government to write off more than Sh6 billion in loan defaults from the controversial Hustler Fund, citing ‘unresolved issues’. Ms Gathungu raised the red flag as she appeared before MPs who are members of the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) of the National Assembly. “If you are claiming that Sh6 billion has not been accounted for, various questions emerge,” the Auditor-General said.
End of Kibaki's free education

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

Exactly 22 years after former President Mwai Kibaki announced that learners in public primary schools would no longer pay fees, all signs point to parents being forced to foot the bill soon due to a funding crisis in the sector. This emerged yesterday when Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos told legislators that the country is facing a serious cash crunch, as it emerged that the government owes public schools at least Sh64 billion in undisbursed capitation funds for the last nine years.
End of Kibaki's free education programme looms large

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

Exactly 22 years after former President Mwai Kibaki announced that learners in public primary schools would no longer pay fees, all signs point to parents being forced to foot the bill soon due to a funding crisis in the sector. This emerged yesterday when Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos told legislators that the country is facing a serious cash crunch, as it emerged that the government owes public schools at least Sh64 billion in undisbursed capitation funds for the last nine years.
MPs punch Sh6bn hole in school funds

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

In a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul, MPs raided the capitation funds for learners in public schools to finance examination administration and invigilation. As lawmakers considered estimates for the 2025/26 financial year, the Ministry of Defence was a big winner.
Why rice imports will be reduced by half

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

The government will reduce rice imports by 50 percent to protect local farmers amid pricing concerns, given that local production does not meet market demand. Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Director-General Bruno Linyiru, issued the directive to cut down rice imports to protect the livelihoods of over 8,500 rice farmers from Kirinyaga and neighbouring counties.
How Kenya paid billions in commitment fees for idle loans

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

The National Treasury is in the spotlight following revelations that the government paid Sh6.6 billion in four years as commitment fees on undrawn loans procured from foreign lenders. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu made the revelation before the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) of the National Assembly, with MPs questioning Treasury’s commitment to prudent management of the “limited” public funds.
Sh800 million for new system to monitor public funds

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

At least Sh800 million will be invested to support the migration from a cash-based accounting system to a new system that will strengthen the management of public finances. The new accrual-based system will also ease the management of pending bills and address delays in tax remittances.
MPs oppose proposed tax on fertiliser in Bill

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

Members of Parliament have opposed the planned imposition of taxes on fertiliser as contained in the Finance Bill 2025 saying it will negatively impact on farmers, effectively increasing the cost of food production among others. The Bill, which is currently before the Finance and National Planning Committee of the National Assembly for stakeholder input, seeks to reclassify fertiliser by shifting it from the category of zero-rated goods to the tax-exempt schedule.
How Kenya paid Sh6.6 billion in commitment fees for idle loans

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | David Mwere

Mandarins at the National Treasury have been exposed after it emerged that the government paid Sh6.6 billion in four years as commitment fees on undrawn loans procured from foreign lenders. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu made the revelations before the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) of the National Assembly as MPs questioned the National Treasury’s commitment to prudent management of the “limited” public funds.
Wabunge wapinga mpango wa kuweka mbolea katika orodha ya bidhaa zinazotozwa ushuru wa VAT

3 weeks ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | David Mwere

Makala Wabunge wapinga mpango wa kuweka mbolea katika orodha ya bidhaa zinazotozwa ushuru wa VAT Na DAVID MWERE June 1st, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 WABUNGE wamepinga mpango wa kuweka mbolea katika orodha ya bidhaa zinazotozwa ushuru wa VAT kama ilivyo katika Mswada wa Fedha wa 2025 wakisema utaathiri vibaya wakulima, na kufanya gharama ya uzalishaji wa chakula kupanda.