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EoK Reports | Nairobi   KRA's Public Notice  In a relief move for millions of Kenyan taxpayers, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially announced a waiver of penalties and interest on late filing of 2024 income tax returns, following widespread system interruptions experienced on June 30, 2025 — the original filing deadline. Through a public notice issued Monday, KRA acknowledged the overwhelming last-minute turnout, which led to technical difficulties on its iTax platform, preventing many from filing on time. “We appreciate all taxpayers for the overwhelming turnout in filing 2024 income tax returns. Due to system issues experienced on June 30, a waiver of penalties and interest has been granted,” the authority stated. As a result, KRA has set a new filing deadline of July 5, 2025. Taxpayers now have an additional five days to finalize their returns and settle any due taxes. KRA urged taxpayers to use the extra time to avoid unnecessary penalties, emphasizing that th...

EoK Reports |Bungoma, Kenya  National Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang'ula  National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has announced a landmark healthcare upgrade in Bungoma County, revealing that the African Development Bank (AfDB) will finance the construction of a Sh8 billion Level Six Referral and Teaching Hospital — a first for the entire Western Kenya region. Speaking at the Bungoma KMTC grounds, Wetang’ula emphasized that the project will not rely on national exchequer funds, adding that the AfDB has already deposited the full amount with the National Treasury, signaling the project’s green light from Cabinet. “This upgrade should not burden public coffers. The hospital will be fully funded by the African Development Bank,” said Wetang’ula. The new facility will provide specialized medical services, putting it on par with other premier national health facilities such as Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Bungoma to Host Region’s Fi...