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All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
Kenya: Kimunya Future to Be Decided As House ReopensA showdown looms between the Executive and the Legislature when Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday after a two-month break.The two arms of government held two parallel investigations into the controversial sale of the Grand Regency Hotel (since renamed Grand Laico Hotel) to a Libyan firm, which led to the passing of a motion of censure against...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
Former Finance minister Amos Kimunya will not testify before the Cockar Commission after all, it was ruled on Monday.
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All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Cockar Commission on Friday admonished the Daily Nation for publishing a story highlighting a statement submitted to the inquiry by former Finance minister Amos Kimunya.
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All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
... have been effected in their September pay. The move follows a proposal by former Finance minister Amos Kimunya.In his budget speech in June, Mr Kimunya proposed that MPs and holders of constitutional offices, whose allowances were exempted, should be taxed like all other Kenyans.However, MPs who are still enjoying tax-free allowances, are yet to feel the pinch as a decision...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008
The full extent of the bitterness felt by former Finance minister Amos Kimunya at his treatment over the sale of the Grand Regency hotel became clear on Tuesday.
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/03/2008
... on Tuesday failed.AllowancesThe move is part of tax proposals made by former Finance minister Amos Kimunya in his Budget Speech in June.Mr Kimunya had proposed that MPs and holders of constitutional offices, whose allowances are not subject to taxation, pay tax like all Kenyans.However, MPs who are still enjoying tax-free allowance are yet to feel the pinch as a decision on...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/03/2008
... the Cockar Commission is also mandated to investigate the role played by former Finance minister Amos Kimunya and Central Bank governor Njuguna Ndung'u, among others.Lands minister James Orengo has since entered a caveat. He did so after claiming the hotel had been sold illegally.The minister, who was the commission's 19th witness, said that the caveat would remain. This means that...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008
... application that Mr Kinyua should testify as Treasury's representative. Former Finance minister Amos Kimunya did not appear before the Commission.Mr Ombwayo said they expect to record the PS statement in the course of the week."On Tuesday the PS was very busy and we could not get him."He added that the extension will enable them to compile the report and make recommendations."Lawyers...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
... counsels, Mr Wilfred Mati.Mr Mati had said in his application that since former Finance minister Amos Kimunya has chosen not to appear before the commission to testify, it is important to have another person from the Treasury.He told the commission that Mr Kinyua should therefore come and tell the commission what he knows about the sale of Grand Regency Hotel.On Monday, the commission...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
... De La Rue has been accused of charging exorbitant rates.On Tuesday, two former Finance ministers Amos Kimunya and David Mwiraria will appear before the committee.Mr Mwiraria served at Treasury from 2003 to 2006. He resigned over the controversial Anglo Leasing security contracts.Also to be questioned, according to a schedule issued by the clerk of the National Assembly Patrick Gichohi...
