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Mohamed Maalim Replaces Natembeya As Rift Valley RC

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Mohamed Maalim Replaces Natembeya As Rift Valley RC

Mohamed Ahmed Maalim has been transferred from Makueni to replace George Natembeya as Rift Valley Regional Commissioner.

Maalim was the County Commissioner for Makueni County.

The transfer comes after Natembeya announced his resignation on Wednesday as he steps out to focus on politics.

He will be contesting for the Trans Nzoia governorship.

Gilbert Kitiyo Benjamin from Mombasa takes over as the Makueni County Commissioner.

Natembeya has been re-deployed to the Nairobi Headquarters.

“I am on my way to Nakuru and will be meeting Natembeya at 11am today so that he hands over to me,” Maalim said when reached for comment.

In the same changes, William Kangethe Thuku has been moved from Headquarters to take over as the Nairobi Regional Commissioner, Isaiah Aregai moves from Eastern to the Western region while Esther Wamuyu Maina moves from Western to Central region.

James Kyalo Kianda has been moved from Nairobi to the North-Eastern region while Evans Mong’are Achoki who has been serving as the Narok County Commissioner has been moved to the Eastern region, Wilfred Agage Nyanwanga and Nichodemus Ndalana have been redeployed to the Nairobi Headquarters from Central and North Eastern regions respectively.

In a statement from Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho, the transfers take effect immediately.

Kibicho said several County Commissioners have also been moved.

Rhoda Nyaboke Onyancha has been moved to Machakos from Taita Taveta, Abdulla Galgalo Hiddi from Embu to Nyeri, John Otieno Ondego from Machakos to Kakamega and Loyford Ephuntus Kibaara from Nyeri to Taita Taveta county.

Abdirisack Jaldesa has been moved from Samburu to Baringo county, Ahamed Omar Ahmed from Elgeyo Marakwet to Busia, Henry Orawo Wafula from Baringo to Samburu, Pauline Anyango Dola from Kakamega to Nyanza county while Jesse Ochillo Oyugi has been redeployed to the Nairobi headquarters from Vihiga County.

John Odhiambo Otieno who was the Senior Deputy County Commissioner in Samburu County has been moved to Vihiga while Eddyson Haro Nyale and Isaac Wanyonyi Masinde, who were Senior Deputy Secretaries at the OOP Headquarters, have been moved to Embu and Narok respectively.

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IMF Criticizes Kenya’s Fuel Subsidy Re-Introduction, Warns of Budget Distortion

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IMF Criticizes Kenya's Fuel Subsidy Re-Introduction, Warns of Budget Distortion

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has criticized Kenya for re-implementing the fuel subsidy scheme, expressing concerns that the lack of funds to pay oil marketers could distort the budget.

Despite a previous commitment by President William Ruto in 2022 not to subsidize pump prices, the government reintroduced the subsidy, preventing petrol and diesel prices from reaching higher levels in October 2023.

The IMF argues that the subsidy was applied without available funds, as the Treasury has yet to pay oil marketers at least Ksh9 billion ($55.6 million) accumulated from the previous year. President Ruto’s decision to reinstate subsidies goes against conditions set by the IMF for accessing loans.

Petrol and diesel prices, which were Ksh217.36 ($1.34) and Ksh205.47 ($1.27) respectively in Nairobi in October 2023, remained lower than the potential Ksh220.43 ($1.36) and Ksh217.11 ($1.34) due to the subsidy. However, the IMF disapproves of the decision, emphasizing that the removal of the subsidy was a key condition for a 38-month budget support scheme.

IMF Criticizes Kenya's Fuel Subsidy Re-Introduction, Warns of Budget Distortion

The IMF criticizes the prolonged process of forming a taskforce and delays in implementing decisions regarding fuel pricing.

The removal of the subsidy in May of the previous year led to record-high pump prices, crossing the Ksh200-mark later in the year due to a combination of subsidy removal and a VAT increase to 16 percent.

Kenya’s administration, faced with rising fuel costs, chose to reinstate the subsidy, prompting the IMF to raise alarms over the lack of budgeted funds and potential distortions in the country’s financial plans.

The ongoing disagreement highlights the challenges and consequences associated with balancing domestic economic policies and meeting international financial commitments

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Parents in Meru County Turn to Second-Hand Books Amid Economic Hardships

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Parents in Meru County Turn to Second-Hand Books Amid Economic Hardships

As the back-to-school rush season unfolds in Meru County, a growing number of parents are making a strategic choice to purchase second-hand books for their children.

This decision stems from the challenging economic conditions that have prompted families to seek ways to cut costs.

Among these parents is Ms. Prisca Gakii, who revealed that opting for second-hand books allows her to save money, which can then be allocated towards essential expenses like school fees.

She highlighted a practical advantage for Form-One students, emphasizing that using older books can protect them from potential theft, as new books often become targets for less scrupulous classmates.

Parents in Meru County Turn to Second-Hand Books Amid Economic Hardships

Ms. Gakii pointed out a notable price difference, citing an example of a new Oxford dictionary priced at almost Sh1,900, compared to a used one available for Sh1400.

She justified her preference for the older but more affordable option, emphasizing that they contain the same content.

Janet Wamuyu, a second-hand books trader, shed light on the lucrative nature of their business during the opening of the first term, which coincides with the peak season.

As learners transition to new grades or classes, there is a heightened demand for various books, including dictionaries, Kamusi, and Golden Bells.

Parents in Meru County Turn to Second-Hand Books Amid Economic Hardships

Wamuyu explained that this period, especially when Form-One students are joining school, facilitates easy acquisition of books for new stock.

The trading process involves exchanging books for the next grade or class at a lower rate, providing an economical alternative for parents instead of purchasing an entirely new set of books.

She further noted that their source of new stock comes from parents whose children have completed their studies and no longer require the books.

Despite the success during the peak season, Wamuyu acknowledged the challenges faced during other times of the year when only a few revision books are in demand, highlighting the cyclical nature of the business in Meru County.

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