ARCHIVE February2019
What is recurrent expenditure?
The word recurrent is derived from the word ”recur” which is a verb which according to Merriam-Webster dictionary means “to occur again after an interval.” Hence we can say that recurrent expenditure […]
Effects of supplementary budgets in Kenya
Our research has shown that in most cases, there is no public participation during the drafting of supplementary budgets in Kenya. This runs from the national level all the way to the […]
Mombasa County financial performance during first quarter FY 2018/2019
In Kenya a financial year runs from July to June every year and there are four quarters in a financial year. The first quarter runs from July to September every year. In […]
Mombasa County plans on land and housing in 2019
Going through Mombasa County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2019 you will realize that County 001 is planning to do the following as indicated in the extract from the draft CFSP 2019: “The […]
What is in Mombasa County Fiscal Strategy Paper?
All counties in Kenya are required by law to develop a county fiscal strategy paper (CFSP) every year. This document is made up of four main parts. These are: 3P’s and 1C. […]
How much is your county contributing towards national GDP?
How much is your county contributing towards national GDP?
Ndonyo Abattoirs
Yesterday I visited the Ndonyo area. This place is known for its large abattoirs. I was impressed by the large number of men and women wearing white dust coats soiled with animal […]
Budget Policy Statement 2019
What is a Budget Policy Statement? “A budget policy statement is a government policy document that sets out the broad strategic priorities and policy goals that will guide the National Government and the County […]
Rare black leopard seen near Loisaba in Laikipia
Rare black leopard seen near Loisaba in Laikipia A black leopard was spotted near Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia County by biologist Nick Pilfold. In 2013, another black leopard was seen by Phoebe […]
Testing the manual camera stabilizer at night
Testing the manual camera stabilizer at night This is the second episode where we are testing the manual camera stabilizer in readiness for service. One day we may serve as your official […]
Airtel-Telkom is born
Airtel-Telkom is born Now the efforts to merge Airtel and Telkom is taking shape in Kenya’s Telecom sector. This is a developing story.
county budget / County Planning
Nairobi City County pays Ksh 1 billion as salaries every month
Nairobi City County pays Ksh 1 billion as salaries every month According to reports from Nairobi City County, a total of Ksh. 1.1 billion is paid out every month as remuneration of […]
Aleksander Ceferin has been re-elected unopposed as UEFA president
Aleksander Ceferin has been re-elected unopposed as UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has won the elections to serve another term as UEFA president. He was unopposed. This gives him a chance to serve […]
WhatsApp is deploying AI to weed out fake news as India heads into elections
Will WhatsApp manage the pressure from Indian politics?
James Brown’s Family and Friends Suspect the Soul Music Legend Was Murdered
Was James Brown the Godfather of soul murdered?
Blue economy in Kenya
Blue economy in Kenya This is a new concept in Kenya, but it seems the national government is committed to advancing it to higher levels. Here is what the state has said […]
Plans for Cotton Farming in Kenya
What does the Budget Policy Statement say about cotton farming in Kenya? “The Government has also allocated 100,000 acres at the Galana Kulalu Complex and the National Irrigation farm to National Youth […]
Ukunda Airstrip in Kwale renamed to make it attractive
Ukunda Airstrip in Kwale renamed to make it attractive Ukunda Airstrip has been renamed to Diani National Airport as the national government works in expanding the facility to attract more visitors and […]