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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, July 15, 2025Public and Environmental Issues in Kenya
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Public and Environmental Issues in Kenya

Reports on government caution for investors, school funding audits, tree felling in Thogoto Forest, and protests in Kitengela.

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Tuesday 3:12 PMKenyans

Govt Cautions Kenyans Investing in Shares, Money Market Funds

Govt Cautions Kenyans Investing in Shares, Money Market Funds

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a public advisory cautioning Kenyans investing in Money Market Funds (MMFs) and shares to conduct thorough due diligence. The CMA warns against fraudsters promising unrealistic returns and urges investors to verify firms on its official website, clarifying that it never requests payments via WhatsApp or SMS.

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The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a public advisory cautioning Kenyans investing in Money Market Funds (MMFs) and shares to conduct thorough due diligence. The CMA warns against fraudsters promising unrealistic returns and urges investors to verify firms on its official website, clarifying that it never requests payments via WhatsApp or SMS.

  • The CMA advises investors to verify firms on its official website and to reach out via DM or email at complaints@cma.or.ke for concerns.
  • CIC Money Market Fund recorded the highest Assets Under Management (AUM) at Ksh81.8 billion, representing a 25.6 percent market share.
  • Sanlam Money Market Fund followed with Ksh72.2 billion, securing a 22.6 percent market share.
Tuesday 2:54 PMKenyansFirst

Murkomen Addresses Goons Who Interrupted C-Section in Kitengela

Murkomen Addresses Goons Who Interrupted C-Section in Kitengela

On July 15, Kipchumba Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, criticized the Ksh50,000 bail granted to suspects involved in a chaotic invasion of a hospital in Kitengela during recent protests.

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On July 15, Kipchumba Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, criticized the Ksh50,000 bail granted to suspects involved in a chaotic invasion of a hospital in Kitengela during recent protests.

  • 1,500 people were arrested nationwide related to the protests that began on July 7.
  • The incident at the hospital sparked outrage from organizations like the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS).
  • Murkomen described the bail as "too lenient" and emphasized the seriousness of invading hospitals.
Tuesday 4:05 PMKenyans

KFS Explains Why Trees Are Being Felled in Thogoto Forest

KFS Explains Why Trees Are Being Felled in Thogoto Forest

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has announced the ongoing harvesting of mature and over-mature trees at the Thogoto Forest in Kiambu County. This operation, managed by licensed saw millers, began in November 2022 and is expected to conclude in the coming weeks.

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The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has announced the ongoing harvesting of mature and over-mature trees at the Thogoto Forest in Kiambu County. This operation, managed by licensed saw millers, began in November 2022 and is expected to conclude in the coming weeks.

  • Harvesting covers a total area of 46.7 hectares, focusing on commercial species like eucalyptus, pine, and cypress.
  • The KFS clarified that this operation differs from the protection of indigenous forests, which are conserved for biodiversity.
  • This announcement follows KFS's response to misleading claims regarding tree cutting in the Karura Forest, asserting that preparations for replanting are ongoing.
Tuesday 5:59 PMCapital News

Audit reveals public schools underfunded by Sh117 from July 2020 to June 2024

Audit reveals public schools underfunded by Sh117 from July 2020 to June 2024

A Special Audit Report by the Office of the Auditor General revealed that public schools in Kenya were underfunded by Sh117 billion from July 2020 to June 2024, with secondary schools experiencing the largest deficit.

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A Special Audit Report by the Office of the Auditor General revealed that public schools in Kenya were underfunded by Sh117 billion from July 2020 to June 2024, with secondary schools experiencing the largest deficit.

  • Sh71 billion shortfall in funding for secondary schools
  • Tindi Mwale, chair of the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee, highlighted systemic inefficiencies in education funding
  • Inaccuracies in the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) led to misallocations and funding for non-existent schools
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