NAIROBI,Kenya, Jan 7—The Government is working towards increasing the contribution of blue economy value chains to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current Sh37 billion to Sh80 billion annually by 2026. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, speaking during a site visit to the Shimoni Fish Port project in Kwale on Tuesday, disclosed that the government’s long-term target is to achieve a GDP boost of Sh150 billion by 2027 through investments in the blue economy sector. Kindiki emphasized the critical role of the blue economy in achieving the Kenya Kwanza Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) Plan. “The Government is committed to empowering Kenyans by boosting livelihoods, creating jobs, and revitalizing critical value chains that contribute to wealth generation and overall economic development,” he said. The Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Fish Port
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NAIROBi, Kenya, Jan 6 — President William Ruto departed Kenya on Monday for Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama The visit follows a special invitation extended by President-elect Mahama during his recent visit to Kenya on December 29, 2024. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed stated that President Ruto is scheduled to engage in bilateral discussions with Heads of State and Government, including President-elect Mahama during his stay in Ghana. These talks will focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, oil, textiles, agriculture, and diplomatic relations. “Kenya and Ghana share a long-standing, cordial relationship that dates back to the pre-independence era, with both countries drawing inspiration from each others’ liberation movements during their respective struggles for liberation, guided by the spirit
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – Treasury is set to disburse an additional Sh32 billion to Counties by Thursday next week, being the amount due for November 2024. The announcement was made Thursday during the 25th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) which took place at Deputy president Kithure Kindiki’s Karen residence. In a joint communique, IBEC resolved that the National Treasury prioritizes disbursement of arrears accruing to the Equalization Fund. The Council lauded the Treasury for the disbursement saying it would help ease the cash crunch. “The Council appreciates the expedited action of the National Treasury of disbursing funds to County Governments,” read the statement signed by DP Kindiki who is the IBEC Chair and Council of Governors (CoG) chair governor Ahmed Abdullahi of Wajir. Speaking
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NAIROBI,Kenya,Nov 6—Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condoled with the family of a deceased police officer who was attached to the Harambee House Annex office. The deceased officer passed on at 42 after suffering an illness. The deceased,Jane Kagwiria, had been assigned security duties at the building which houses the office of the Deputy President. In his condolence message to the late officer’s family, Kindiki who served as the country’s Interior Cabinet Secretary prior to his current role,wished them peace and comfort as they cope with the loss of their loved one. Further, the Deputy President celebrated the late officer for serving the country diligently while she was alive. “Rest in Peace Jane Kagwiria our sister. You have served our country well,” Kindiki said in his Wednesday. “We pray for grace