This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
On December 19, 2019, Kenya's Cabinet made significant decisions at a meeting chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi. The Cabinet approved the renaming of Moi Day, which falls on October 10, to Huduma Day, in line with former President Daniel Arap Moi's desire to commemorate the day as a day of service and volunteerism.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved the renaming of Boxing Day, which falls on December 26, to Utamaduni Day. This new holiday will be set aside 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 discussed and approved the immediate implementation of the film incentives package to boost Kenya's position as the film destination of choice in Africa.
Furthermore, the Cabinet approved the commercial farming of BT cotton hybrids following the successful completion of field trials that were conducted over a period of five years. This move is expected to ensure farmers earn more from the crop through increased production and boost the manufacturing pillar of the Big 4 Agenda.
Other key decisions made during the meeting include the coming into operation of the New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (KPCU) and the immediate operationalisation of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund. The Cabinet also reiterated the need for all arms of Government to settle pending bills and approved the establishment of an inter-agency team to verify historical pending bills worth Shs 40 billion within one month.
