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  Kenya's Finance Bill Crisis 2024: A Nation at a Crossroads. Kenya is at a decisive juncture as the Finance Bill 2024 sparks widespread debate and public unrest. The Government’s proposal aims to address the mounting national debt and fund critical development projects, but it has encountered significant opposition from various sectors of society, including businesses, the public, and political analysts. Photo curtesy of The Mount Kenya Times. Kenya’s economy has been grappling with an increasing debt burden, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic challenges. To stabilize the economy and fund ambitious infrastructure projects, the government introduced the Finance Bill 2024. The bill includes measures such as increased taxes, revised tax brackets, and the introduction of new levies, which the government argues are essential for long-term economic sustainability. Key Provisions and Controversial Points. 1. Increased Value Added Tax (VAT): - One of the most con...

It is said that joining university is one of your biggest educational milestone and this is one of every determined students dream. I completed my high school and my I thought my future was already layer out for me, little did I know the surprises that were awaiting for me. As I struggled with decisions on which carrier path I should take, I made a difficult yet exciting decision to take a year and explore on different carrier opportunities and boom I discovered an unseen love and passion for journalism. Following my sixth sense I decided to join media and communications and the growth that has spured since that day that has rejuvenating. Started university hunting and visited a couple of them . I enrolled myself  at TUM   and boom covid hit and lockdown and was scheduled for online classes. This was the first bump i faced and it because i preferred one on one teaching, hence differed my first semester and joined when  lockdown was lifted and classes resumed.  M...

                                                                   livepopulation.com   75 % of the total Kenyan population is aged between 18-35 years old. This means of the reported 47.6 million  people; Youths are   around 35 million . That is according to Kenya's 2019 population census data. Due to it high population of youths Kenya stands on the runway of economic take-off if we find a way to harness the creativity and entrepreneurship that our youths.   Youths are a force that can drive and create demand for goods and services especially due to the growing digital economy. My view for Kenya's  youth is, we will need to inoculate a culture of self-dependency in a critical mass of the youth demographic. There is need to be shifted from the historic...

Climate change is change in average weather conditions over a long period of time . And the main course is human activities such as burning fuel to power factories,  cars and buses leading to a warmer earth. Climate change is posing an increase threat to global socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. Developing countries with low adaptive capacity and high vulnerability to the phenomenon are highly affected . Climate change in Kenya is increasing , impacting the lives of Kenyan citizens and the environment climate change that has lead to extreme weather events like drought which lasts longer than usual irregular and unpredicted rainfall , flooding and increasing temperatures. The effects have made already existing problems more challenging with water and food and economic growth even more difficult.  Hot and dry conditions in arid and semi arid lands make drought or flooding on by extreme weather changes even more dangerous .  Coastal communities are ...

 For years Mombasa has been known as "the city of merchants". The port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa, and is one of the busiest ports along the East Africa coastline.  The port provides direct connectivity to over 80 ports worldwide and is linked to a vast hinterland comprising Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern democratic Republic of Congo,  Northern Tanzania , Southern Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia by road. On June 6th 2018 the kenya port authority was diverted to Nairobi. This nearly killed the economy of Mombasa,  because it was the main source of economy for the island. It led to many people losing their jobs . This made Mombasa face a huge economy lose.  On September 13th after president Ruto was sworn in as the 5th president of the Republic of Kenya,  he issued instructions for the return of KPA back to Mombasa as he promised in his campaigns . All clearance of goods and other operational issues were to be reverted back to Mombasa....

Life at the university can be one of the most exciting time in a youth's life. It is where most of us are exposed to realities of adulthood. Unlike high school where we are under the protection of teachers and parents, in campus we are exposed and allowed to grow.  Dating is crucial while in campus. Campus relationships can turn to either be good or bad . However, we get to learn and grow from it. This phase allows the students to understand the harsh realities of love and romance.  It lays the foundation of long lasting relationships and even marriage.     Peer groups are fundamental in campus . Pressure from them can make one get into a relationship in order to fit in with the others.  Wanting to do what others want from you. People pleasing as u can say it. Toxic relationships can cause problems and even depression.  When one is in that kind of relationship ,they can't focus on what is important which is studies. Resulting to failing and even loose ...

Emotions affect us in different capacities. You will experience feelings that are unfamiliar. At times you feel left alone wanted and unlucky.  When thoughts cloud your mind darkness finds its string and pulls you towards it . It consumes you and truly its scary . Feeling lost but still around , feeling unloved but still surrounded by people and friends . Feeling worthless but still surrounded by people who see you worthy.   Darkness is scary . Most people are consumed by it unknowingly.  Some people experience failure and it turns them to different people.  One's behavior changes with time and they turn cold . Check up on your friends .  All in all, we cannot allow these negativities consume us wholly.  Positivity is key.  Good attitude and believing in yourself.  Nothing is impossible.  Life is a journey and everyone is allowed to move at their own pace. Have your own back .