President William Ruto has directed all State agencies with non-compliant reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Service Commission to submit corrective action within the next 21 days.Raising concern over the level of non-compliance with constitutional mandates uncovered by the two institutions in their annual audits, President Ruto disclosed that
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Hustler fund to be Sharia-law compliant – Ruto
The Hustler Fund will be recalibrated to allow Muslims consume the product, making it a Sharia-law compliant.President William Ruto said packaging the Fund to be Shariah compliant will deepen financial inclusion in Kenya.He said so far more than seven million Kenyans are benefiting from the Hustler Fund that is barely
Manufacturing sector to boost exports, says Ruto
The government is rolling out incentives to attract investors to the manufacturing sector, President William Ruto has said.The President said the goal is to grow the country’s manufacturing sector to an ambitious 20 per cent of our GDP by 2030.He pointed out that strategic investment in manufacturing will increase exports,
We’ve fertilizer for all farmers, Ruto assures
William Ruto has assured famers that he is satisfied with the ongoing distribution of fertilisers.However, he noted that the process must be accelerated on account of increased rains across the country.He assured farmers across the country that there is sufficient stock to meet the demand of each and everyone of
Kenya and Guinea-Bissau renew trade ties
Kenya and Guinea-Bissau are implementing far-reaching policies that will boost trade between the two countries.President William Ruto said while the current trade volume between the two countries is low, there is potential for improvement.He cited the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement that is poised to enhance commerce.President Ruto said
Kenya and Ghana in a 7-pact agreement
Kenya and Ghana have signed seven agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.President William Ruto said the MoUs, including some signed by business associations from Kenya and Ghana, are aimed at facilitating trade and investment between the two nations.The goal, he said, is to expand opportunities for
Ruto asks private sector to sponsor Safari rally
President William Ruto has called on the private sector to play a greater role in hosting the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally.Saying the global event presents huge untapped opportunities for business people, President Ruto asked them to participate and take advantage of the benefits the rally provides.The President pointed
Your time is up, Ruto warns loss-making parastatals
President William Ruto has fired a stern warning towards loss-making parastatals, stressing that their time is up.The President further said that those who waste their profits must also stop the wasteful expenditure - which includes financing largesse in their parent ministries and unnecessary procurement.The President directed that the government, including
Vision 2030 is still on, assures Ruto
The Government is implementing crucial development programmes that are geared to fast track the vision 2030, President William Ruto has said.He said the government is also keen on fostering inclusive growth and prosperity by enhancing the livelihoods of all citizens, particularly those at the bottom of the economic pyramid.To achieve
Govt determined to bolster innovation in the country
The government is creating a conducive environment that supports innovation in the country, President William Ruto has said.He said programmes such as the Presidential Innovation Challenge and Award, the Hustler Fund, the Youth Enterprise Fund and the Women Fund play a pivotal role in providing funding for ideas, talents and