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President Ruto has assented to three bills, now laws. These include the Births and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, decentralizing civil registration; the Pyrethrum Repeal Bill 2024, streamlining agriculture; and the Social Work Professionals Bill...President Ruto has assented to three bills, now laws. These include the Births and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, decentralizing civil registration; the Pyrethrum Repeal Bill 2024, streamlining agriculture; and the Social Work Professionals Bill 2023, professionalizing social work. In other news, DP Kithure Kindiki announced the government has cleared pending bills worth 177 billion Kenyan Shillings owed to road contractors, allowing 6,000 km of stalled road projects to resume. President Ruto also plans to reclassify MCAs' job groups from D4 to E2, potentially increasing their salaries. The Social Health Authority (SHA) now requires two doctors' approvals for Kenyans seeking overseas medical treatment.••• Listen for full story (4 min)(more in audio brief)
President William Ruto has assented to the Births and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Pyrethrum Repeal Bill 2024, and the Social Work Professionals Bill 2023, officially making them part of Kenya's laws.
President William Ruto has signed into law three significant bills, including one that will decentralize civil registration services to establish at least one registration office in each sub-county. This move aims to improve access to essential documents like birth and death certificates and streamline agricultural regulation and professionalize social work.
President William Ruto has signed the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill into law, mandating the establishment of at least one birth and death registration office in each of Kenya's 290 sub-counties. This move aims to significantly improve access to crucial documents like birth certificates, which are essential for various government services and school enrollment.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the Kenyan government has cleared Ksh 177 billion in pending bills owed to contractors, allowing for the resumption of stalled road projects nationwide. He confirmed that 6,000 kilometers of roads that stalled since 2020 will now be completed, with contractors instructed to accelerate work without compromising quality.
The Kenyan government has cleared Ksh 177 billion in pending bills owed to contractors for road projects, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announcing that all arrears dating back to 2020 have been settled. Contractors are now on notice to strictly adhere to timelines and quality standards, with a renewed focus on accountability and performance.
The Kenyan government has cleared Sh177 billion in pending bills owed to road contractors, resolving payments outstanding since 2020. This settlement will allow for the resumption of stalled road works across Kenya, as confirmed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
President William Ruto announced plans to reclassify the job groups of Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) from D4 to E2, aligning with Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) recommendations. This move seeks to acknowledge MCAs' significant responsibilities and role in strengthening devolution, leading to higher salaries and allowances.
Kenyans seeking medical treatment abroad through the Social Health Authority (SHA) must now obtain approval from two doctors who confirm the condition cannot be treated locally, as announced by Principal Secretary Ouma Olunga.
The Kenyan government has introduced new regulations capping overseas medical treatment coverage under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Kenyans seeking specialized medical care abroad can now access coverage, but only after meeting strict requirements to ensure local options are exhausted.
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