This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
On October 10th, Kenyans will no longer be celebrating Moi Day, but instead Huduma Day, a day of service and volunteerism, as desired by former President Daniel Arap Moi.
The Cabinet, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, made the decision at a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on December 19, 2019.
According to State House, Huduma Day will be a day to commemorate the country's rich cultural heritage and promote volunteerism.
Additionally, Boxing Day, which falls on December 26, has been renamed Utamaduni Day, a day to celebrate the country's rich cultural diversity and heritage.
The proposed amendments to the Public Holidays Act will take effect once approved by Parliament.
The Cabinet also approved the coming into operation of the New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (KPCU) and the immediate operationalization of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund.
Furthermore, the commercial farming of BT cotton hybrids has been approved, following the successful completion of field trials over a period of five years.
The Cabinet also discussed the issue of pending bills and reiterated that all arms of Government should move quickly to settle all bills that were audited and verified by the Office of the Auditor General.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved the establishment of an inter-agency team to verify historical pending bills worth Shs 40 billion within one month.
Lastly, the Cabinet discussed and approved the immediate implementation of the film incentives package, which includes a 'one stop shop' approach to licence approvals, tax concessions, and waivers of various levies for personnel and equipment.
