June 13, 2024: Top news events to look out for today
Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today's happenings.
Finance Bill 2024
President William Ruto's contentious Finance Bill is still dominating the airwaves with the public and leaders giving their views on it.
Be on the lookout for development and discussions around the controversial bill throughout the day.
The Finance Committee of the National Assembly, chaired by Molo MP Kuria Kimani, concluded public hearings and on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, drafted a report on the Finance Bill, 2024, which will be presented to Parliament next week. Over the past two weeks, the committee gathered public feedback across various counties, ending with a final session at KICC in Nairobi. Kimani expressed confidence that the report reflects all stakeholder perspectives.
During the hearings, the committee engaged with government agencies to discuss the potential economic impacts of public proposals. Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ngeno addressed the proposed Eco-levy, highlighting its role in funding waste management, public awareness, and green technology research. Committee members, including David Mboni, Julius Rutto, and Joseph Munyoro, raised concerns about the need for secure funding to ensure the levyβs effectiveness.
Huduma customer service training
Huduma Kenya, in collaboration with the Kenya School of Government (KSG), is set to unveil the Customer Service Excellence Training Framework for Public Service. The event is scheduled to take place on June 13, 2024, at the Kenya School of Government. The launch will commence at 10:00 am.
The Chief Guest for the occasion will be Felix K. Koskei, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service. Huduma Kenya announced the event, inviting media coverage to spotlight this important development.
Mutua's tree-growing exercise
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua will spearhead a tree-growing initiative on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Lake Jipe in Taveta, Taita-Taveta County. This event will see the participation of ministry staff, partners, and the local community.
The exercise is part of the National Tree Growing Campaign, which aims to combat climate change and promote the adoption of clean and renewable energy sources.
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Join me tomorrow at Lake Jipe, Taita Taveta County, as we rally behind the National Tree Growing Campaign's mission to combat climate change and promote the shift towards clean and renewable energy sources.β¦ pic.twitter.com/ZL2qcnN09D— Dr. Alfred N. Mutua (@DrAlfredMutua) June 12, 2024
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