SOCIAL PROTECTION Government to disburse Sh30b under social protection programme PAGE 22 www.mygov.go.ke GENDER BALANCE Deputy President secures backing for gender rule vote PAGE 28 Why 2018 has been a huge growth year for Kenya’s tourism sector YOUR WEEKLY REVIEW November 20, 2018 MyGov NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0095 10,000 THE WEEK IN NUMBERS Number trees planted by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at Ragia Forest around Sasumua dam 777, 791 Number of international arrivals by air and sea over the past nine months, up from 723,174 in 2017 20,000,000 Targeted shoe production by 2022 under President Kenyatta’s big four manufacturing agenda Commissioner leads operation as gambling machines torched Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Erastus Mbui last Thursday presided over the burning of 19 gambling machines impounded by security agents the same day in the morning. The Sh9,500 recovered from the machines was surrendered as revenue to the government. Reach us at: www.mygov.go.ke 0722 320 111 0722 327 773 ads@mygov.go.ke ads@mygov.go.ke Kenya’s tourism industry is clearly on the rebound. Its future looks bright. Cabinet Secretary Mr Najib Balala and his Principal Secretary, Mr Joe Okudo give information and insights into what Kenyans should know and expect from that ministry. PAGE 6 800,000,000 Amount the 33,000 beneficiaries in Makueni County registered in the four programmes are expected to receive next year Kenya spearheads Africa financial crimes training Tax evasion, money laundering, bribery and corruption have been cited as major obstacles for developing countries to mobilise domestic resources to finance development in a sustainable way. See story on Page 4 SPONSORED CONTENT
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