Topic: World Bank
World Bank Proposes Carbon Tax and New Revenue Measures for Kenya
May 28, 2025 at 04:01 PM
To discourage of use of harmful products such as alcohol and cigarettes, the World Bank also proposed an increase in taxation of these products....
Why Current SHA Model is Unsustainable - World Bank
May 27, 2025 at 05:04 PM
SHA was introduced by President William Ruto's administration after the scrapping of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)....
World Bank Proposes a 2-Year Freeze on All Hirings in Gov't
May 27, 2025 at 02:38 PM
World Bank explained that such reforms would help the government save billions, which can be used for other projects....
Kenya’s Public Debt Remains at High Risk of Distress - World Bank Report
May 27, 2025 at 08:56 AM
The latest World Bank reports indicate that Kenya’s public debt remains at high risk of distress, with interest payments consuming nearly a third of tax revenue....
World Bank Announces Challenge for Soil Health and Innovation; How to Apply
Apr 07, 2025 at 01:26 PM
Successful shortlisted candidates will receive incubation and acceleration support to scale their innovation....
14 Counties to Benefit in Ksh10 Billion World Bank Power Deal With Gov't
Feb 19, 2025 at 02:11 PM
As detailed in the joint statement, the programme will involve the development of solar power systems and mini-grids....
100,000 Youth to Receive Ksh50,000 Each in New Gov't Initiative
Dec 11, 2024 at 04:45 PM
As detailed in the plan, the government aims to help 820,000 unemployed youth across the country....
World Bank: Reforms Kenya Can Undertake to Bolster Its Economic Growth
Dec 10, 2024 at 01:37 PM
Kenya's GDP is projected to grow by 4.7 per cent, a drop of 0.9 per cent from the projections issued in 2023....
Ruto: Affordable Loans US is Helping Kenya Identify
Dec 09, 2024 at 04:01 PM
Kenya relies on loans to finance its budget deficits and some of the loans taken over the years have proved costly given the high interest rates....
World Bank Responds After Claims of Granting Judiciary Ksh17 Billion
Dec 06, 2024 at 09:22 AM
The World Bank further asked Ahmednasir Abdullahi to provide any details he might have with regard to the claims....
Details of Ruto's State House Meeting With World Bank Officials
Sep 18, 2024 at 01:36 PM
Ruto met with senior officials from the World Bank led by the regional Vice-President Victoria Kwakwa....
President Ruto Calls For Reforms of International Financing Institutions
May 18, 2024 at 09:02 AM
President Ruto said the current financial system is unfair, noting that it neglects the interests of developing countries....
World Bank Intervenes in Murkomen's Plan to Re-Test Drivers
Mar 26, 2024 at 09:44 AM
The new plan comes days after CS Murkomen ordered the immediate reassessment of drivers operating Public Service Vehicles (PSVs)....
World Bank Names Kenyan Sector With High Employment Rate
Dec 14, 2023 at 09:24 AM
People living in urban areas majorly benefited from the opportunities offered and gained competitive salaries....
How 40 Million People in Djibouti and Ethiopia Will Benefit From From Expansion of Digital Economy
Dec 06, 2023 at 01:32 PM
Kenya will also benefit from regional funding under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Program....
Ruto Unpacks How He Will Spend Sh1.8 Trillion Approved World Bank Loan
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Kenya will receive financing of up to $12 billion (Sh1.8 trillion) from the World Bank Group over a period of three years....
Address Climate Change to Fight Poverty, Inequality in Kenya - Report
Nov 17, 2023 at 01:08 PM
It says inaction against climate change could result in up to 1.1 million additional poor in 2050 in a dry and hot climate future scenario....
Why ODM Has Expressed Concern Over World Bank, IMF Experts Participation In Bipartisan Talks
Oct 30, 2023 at 01:16 PM
"We express profound concern regarding the participation of institutions such as the World Bank and IMF for expert input."...
Unveiling the Future of Agriculture - Details Of 7th AgriFin Learning Event at Safari Park Hotel
Oct 18, 2023 at 09:42 AM
Attendees will be expected to witness cutting-edge technologies and innovations that are revolutionizing farming practices....
Pastor Wairimu Reveals How Waiguru Moved Around Nairobi Recruiting Young People To Jesus
Aug 14, 2023 at 01:45 PM
“Governor Anne Waiguru grew up in the youth ministry in the Faith Evangelistic Ministry. She was a very prayerful girl."...