Dorothy Muleke, the regional traffic commandant, stated that the driver of the private vehicle collided head-on with the lorry while overtaking a fleet of vehicles.
One passenger in the private Toyota Probox was taken to the hospital in severe condition, while the other six perished right away.
During the collision, the lorry was heading in the opposite direction, while the private vehicle was heading to Kericho.
Several more individuals are also receiving treatment in several hospitals in Kericho town for injuries they allegedly suffered in the collision, ranging in severity.
For the purpose of paying Inua Jamii program beneficiaries in March, the government has released Ksh. 2,076,610,000, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced on Monday.
A further Ksh. 4,992,500 was paid out for the Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) complementary program, according to Principal Secretary for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs Joseph Motari.
In accordance to the PS, beneficiaries will start receiving payments on Monday and will do so via the M-Pesa mobile banking app.
“This started with the orphans and vulnerable children and persons with severe disabilities caregivers who access their stipends by dialling *222#,Older persons cash transfer beneficiaries will continue to receive their stipends through their Inua Jamii bank accounts.” Motari explained.
The Inua Jamii initiative covers the community’s most vulnerable members from hunger and poverty by giving them a stipend.
More than 1.2 million orphans and vulnerable children, senior adults, and those with severe impairments benefit from the program.
Following an accident on Saturday, April 6, along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, at least 5 people passed away.
There were several injuries and fatalities as a result of the collision of approximately six trucks, according to reports.
Some drivers were forced to spend hours driving on the congested highway as a result of the crash, which also disrupted traffic. Drivers on the route bemoaned the narrow road, which was reported to be a common source of accidents.
The accident’s cause had not been determined at the time this article was published.
Unconfirmed eyewitness reports, however, suggested that the muddy terrain may have contributed to the tragedy by making the vehicles lose control.
Additionally, the misty and hazy weather may have impairing the drivers’ vision.
One of the vehicles was shown in the pictures going viral on the internet to have drifted off the road and toppled, obstructing a portion of the road.
Furthermore, the windscreens and bonnets of the two trucks were damaged in a head-on collision between another truck and a third truck.
Locals and drivers rushed to the scene of the accident to save the lives of the victims.
This occurs at the same time that the nation is still reeling from an uptick in traffic accidents that have left tens of Kenyans dead.
According to information released by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), between January 1, 2024, and April 3, 2024, 1,213 Kenyans perished in traffic-related incidents.
A gold mine collapsed in Alego-Usonga sub-county, Siaya County, leaving two women dead and five other miners injured.
The mine shaft fell on Saturday night, burying Maureen Anyango, 28, and Beryl Atieno, 40, alive.
Four more miners were discovered to be trapped in the rubble but were still alive, according to Siaya County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo, who stated that officers who came at the scene verified this information.
While their other coworkers Owaga and Consolata Ooko were rescued by members of the public and sent to a Siaya County referral hospital for treatment, Anyango and Atieno passed away immediately.
The head of police continued by saying that Grace Akinyi, 29, Moses Omondi, and George Odhiambo all made it out alive.
The situation was inspected and documented before the remains of the two miners were sent to the Siaya County referral hospital mortuary for postmortem.
Owner of the mining site Joseph Okoth has been detained and is currently being held at the Kogelo police station, where he is assisting with investigations.
Zacchaeus Ngeno, the commander of Tharaka Nithi county police, has confirmed an accident in which several people are believed to be dead and numerous more injured.
On Sunday at noon, the bus from Meru to Nairobi was involved in an accident at the Tharaka Nithi bridge.
Ngeno stated that investigations into the deadly collision are underway, and the cause of the incident is still unknown.
“We are still conducting a probe to establish the number of fatalities but we are certain that we had some fatalities,” Ngeno stated.
Some of the passengers who were injured were transferred to neighboring hospitals for treatment.
In order to prevent accidents, the chief of county police advised motorists to use greater caution and make sure their vehicles are in good condition.
However, a witness claimed to have observed at least three dead people. There are worries that the figures might rise.
Medics were observed at the scene, and rescue operations were still in progress at the time of publication.
eTIMS stands for Electronic Tax Invoice Management System. It’s a system developed and managed by the Kenyan Revenue Authority (KRA) to streamline and modernize tax invoicing for businesses operating in Kenya. In essence, it replaces traditional paper invoices with electronic ones.
Think of a traditional paper invoice as a physical receipt with details about a transaction, such as the products or services sold, the total amount charged, and the customer information. These paper invoices were manually created, printed, stored, and physically delivered to customers. This process was not only time-consuming and prone to errors, but it also resulted in a significant amount of paperwork that needed to be stored securely.
eTIMS completely revolutionizes this process by making invoicing digital. Businesses registered with eTIMS can electronically generate invoices and send them to their customers via email or other digital channels. These invoices contain the same essential information as traditional paper invoices, but in a digital format. This digital format offers several advantages over paper invoices, including:
The core functions of eTIMS:
Electronic invoicing: Businesses registered with eTIMS issue invoices electronically instead of using paper invoices. This eliminates the need for printing, storing, and physically delivering paper invoices, leading to significant cost savings and reduced environmental impact [1]. Additionally, electronic invoices can be pre-populated with business and customer information, minimizing errors during data entry.
Flexible integration: eTIMS offers different options for businesses to integrate the system into their workflow, ensuring a smooth transition from paper-based invoicing. Businesses can choose from:
Downloading and installing software provided by KRA. This is suitable for businesses with limited IT infrastructure or those who prefer a standalone solution.
Integrating their existing invoicing system with eTIMS via APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). This option allows businesses to leverage their existing investment in invoicing software while still complying with eTIMS regulations.
Using a web-based solution offered by KRA. This is a convenient option for businesses that don’t want to install additional software or integrate with existing systems.
Simplified tasks: eTIMS helps businesses simplify several tasks associated with invoicing and tax filing.
Record keeping: All electronic invoices are stored securely within eTIMS, eliminating the need for physical storage of paper invoices. This makes it easier for businesses to retrieve invoices for audits or other purposes.
Tax filing: eTIMS integrates with the iTax system, the Kenyan government’s online tax filing platform. Businesses can use eTIMS to generate pre-filled tax returns, reducing the time and effort required for tax filing.
Reporting: eTIMS provides businesses with detailed reports on their sales and taxes. These reports can be used to gain valuable insights into business performance and identify areas for improvement.
Benefits for businesses: Beyond simplifying tasks, eTIMS offers several advantages for businesses:
Improved cash flow: Faster invoicing and payment processing through electronic invoices can lead to quicker receipt of payments and improved cash flow.
Reduced errors: Electronic invoicing eliminates manual data entry errors common with paper invoices, leading to more accurate financial records.
Enhanced security: eTIMS offers robust security features to protect sensitive business and customer data associated with invoices.
Environmental benefits: By eliminating paper invoices, eTIMS contributes to a more sustainable business operation.
Benefits for KRA: eTIMS plays a crucial role in improving tax administration for the Kenyan Revenue Authority:
Increased tax compliance: eTIMS makes it easier for businesses to comply with tax regulations by ensuring proper issuance and recording of invoices.
Improved tax collection: eTIMS provides KRA with real-time data on business transactions, enabling them to more efficiently collect taxes.
Reduced administrative burden: eTIMS automates many manual tasks associated with tax administration, freeing up KRA resources for other activities.
Overall, eTIMS aims to create a more efficient and transparent tax system in Kenya. By promoting electronic invoicing, eTIMS benefits both businesses and the Kenyan Revenue Authority. For businesses, eTIMS reduces administrative burdens, improves operational efficiency, and enhances data accuracy.
For KRA, eTIMS facilitates tax compliance, improves tax collection efficiency, and reduces administrative costs. Ultimately, eTIMS contributes to a fairer and more streamlined tax system that benefits all stakeholders.
National Bank of Kenya (NBK), a subsidiary of Kenyan lender KCB Group (KCB.NR), is expected to be sold, according to a report published in the Daily Nation on Wednesday, citing anonymous sources.
The Daily Nation stated that the potential deal’s valuation was undisclosed and that the bank will probably be sold to an unnamed Nigerian lender.
In 2019, the state took control of NBK, a medium-sized institution, and KCB, the country’s second-biggest lender, purchased it as part of a rescue agreement arranged by the central bank.
When Reuters asked KCB for confirmation of the news of a possible sale, they did not respond. The central bank did not respond right away either.
An investor briefing by KCB is planned around 1300 GMT.
Elijah Obebo has been selected by Kisii Governor Simba Arati to fill the role of Deputy Governor in the wake of Robert Monda’s resignation.
Speaker of the Kisii County Assembly Philip Nyanumba said on Wednesday that Arati selected Obebo to be his deputy, subject to Assembly confirmation.
Obebo has been the County’s chair of the public service board.
A week after the Senate impeached Monda due to egregious misconduct and corruption, the appointment was made. This came about following the Kisii County Assembly’s approval of his dismissal.
The former Nyaribari Chache MP was found guilty by the Senate of all charges brought against him.
Since then, Monda has filed a motion in court to revoke the impeachment, arguing that Arati’s team engaged in a witch hunt.
Despite having the backing of Kisii County Senator Richard Onyonka and National Assembly Chief Whip and South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro, Monda was still defeated.
As the ministry prepares for the building of 16,000 classrooms by the end of 2024, Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang announced that Ksh. 3.4 billion will be set aside for the construction of Grade 9 classrooms.
PS Kipsang stated in a statement on Wednesday that the government has allocated adequate funds to build classrooms for students in Grade 9, and that the funds will enable the building of a suitable number of classrooms.
“MPs have been asked to set aside an equivalent amount so that we shall have Ksh.6.8 billion which should be able to do more than 6,000 classrooms,” Kipsang said
The National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) will work with the National Government to actualize the funds.
He added that Ksh.9 billion will subsequently be made available by the government to support the building of an additional 9,000 classrooms.
In order to execute the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) educational system, which was introduced in 2017, more classroom space will be created in schools.
In 2027, the final cohort of students will take the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, marking the complete transition from the 8-4-4 educational system to the CBC system.
In order to cover early childhood education, middle school, junior secondary, upper secondary, and university, CBC adopted a 2-6-3-3-3 structure.
Students in grades 7 through 9 are categorized as Junior Secondary School (JSS) students.
In the Maasai Mara National Park, where he had supposedly been living in the bush with animals, a retired prison guard from Transmara, Narok County, was apprehended for allegedly plotting the murders of his two colleagues.
Pius Lemiso Ndiwa, also known as Shonimeu, eluded the police dragnet for days before being uncovered at 11 p.m. on Tuesday by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Ndiwa was brought to Kilgoris for questioning.
Two prison guards were slain in Olemismis village last week after receiving a request to resolve a Sacco-related issue with Ndiwa.
The murdered pair, named as Senior Sergent Daniel Nairimo and Inspector Patrick Mukunyi Kuya, departed Nairobi on Wednesday in an attempt to resolve a dispute with Ndiwa, who had defaulted on a loan and moved out of the city to live in the upcountry.
When they arrived at Ndiwa’s homestead in Mentinkuar, the suspect’s family screamed at them. Ndiwa supposedly informed his family that the two people in their home were thugs.
With arrows and machetes in hand, Ndiwa’s two sons ambushed the two prison wardens, who were dressed in civilian clothes.
However, Ndiwa’s wife insists her husband was not present at the scene.
