Business Governance and Opinion Local MPs Questions Effectiveness of Kshs. 3.8 Billion Car Loan Scheme Amid Dormancy and Mismanagement Concerns November 21, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial The Special Funds Accounts Committee has raised concerns over the purpose and effectiveness of the State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme (SOPOMCLS). During a meeting convened to…
Business Local Partners Unveil Sustainable Finance Guidelines and Reportas Banks Shine in Sustainability November 21, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), in collaboration with IFC and WWF Kenya, has today launched the revamped Sustainable Finance Guiding Principles and the Landscape of Sustainable Finance in Kenya’s Banking…
Governance and Opinion Peoples' Voices Ameso hosts Shisele Tosha, a community-based organisation in Development programs November 20, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial Shisele Tosha Community Based Organization (CBO) has called for increased government funding on development projects. Speaking during a visit to Parliament, the Women Based CBO raised concerns that the current…
Business Environment and Climate Airasia X Makes Historic Direct Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi November 16, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial The maiden AirAsia X flight receives a water salute upon landing at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi on Friday evening. Kenya’s efforts to attract tourists from Malaysia and…
Governance and Opinion Health Opinion: Can Kenya’s New Health Fund Overcome Its Challenges? November 12, 2024 Omboki Monayo Kenya’s healthcare system is at a crossroads. The recent launch of the much hyped Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA), promised to usher in…
Business Local Kenya Tourism Board Launches Photography Contest targeting Domestic Travel ahead November 10, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has today rolled out a photography contest aimed at showcasing various travel destinations across the country with a focus on hidden gems. The contest dubbed…
Governance and Opinion Health Governor Arati Defends Healthcare and Infrastructure Reforms Amid Criticism in Kisii County November 10, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial Amid widespread irked concerns among locals about the state of health facilities in Kisii County, Governor Simba Arati remains resolute and steadfast in dismissing these claims. Last week, after the…
Current Updates Governance and Opinion The National Assembly Flags Fake news in circulation November 9, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial The National Assembly leadership has flagged concerns over a fake and falsified list of purported cabinet nominees circulating on social media and online platforms, The list, which claims to contain…
Local MPs imposes fine on KAA Managing Director over failure to honour summons November 7, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial MPs have fined the Kenya Airports Authority Managing Director Mr Henry Ogoye Shs. 500,000 for skipping accountability meeting. The Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities chairperson Hon Adan Haji said…
Governance and Opinion Empowering Society through Civic Education and Compassionate giving November 7, 2024 VoiceNews Editorial With a vision of building a self-reliant, united society, Isaac Okeno led an initiative to provide essential food supplies and educate residents on the importance of service to humanity. His…
