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Why is the water sector considered one of the most corruption-risky?

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Access to water supply and sewerage remains one of the most vulnerable areas in terms of corruption risks. According to an estimate cited in the World Bank’s book ‘The Many Faces of Corruption’, abuse in this sector has a particularly severe impact on low-income groups of the population.

Ministry of Energy has proposed a new mechanism for selling subsidised diesel to agricultural producers

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
The Ministry of Energy has proposed changing the mechanism for providing subsidised diesel fuel to agricultural producers (APs) during the harvest campaign. The recommended fuel price has been reduced, although the final cost for certain regions may increase due to transport expenses.

The court has commuted the sentence of the former head of the Atameken NPP, Ablay Myrzakhmetov.

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
The court has commuted the sentence of the former head of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs (NCE) "Atameken", Ablai Myrzakhmetov. The Committee of the Criminal Enforcement System (CCES) confirmed that the punishment previously imposed on the convict has been replaced with a milder form.

The "Ädilet" party has presented its list of candidates for the Kurultai.

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
In Astana, the III Extraordinary Congress of the "Ädilet" party took place, where delegates approved the party list of candidates for election to the Kurultai. The list includes 186 people. Congress participants also adopted a new version of the party's charter and approved the amount of membership fees.

The conflict in the sports management of the Karaganda region was commented on by the Judo Federation of Astana.

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
The Astana Judo Federation stated that the conflict between the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda Region, Serik Sapiyev, and his deputy, Dauren Yesimkhanov, was exclusively work-related. At the same time, the police department of the Karaganda Region confirmed the initiation of a criminal case under the article "Assault."

A pensioner reported the refusal to return land after the sentence came into force

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
In Almaty, pensioner and entrepreneur Adisha Kuzembayeva lost a 1-hectare plot of land which was re-registered without her involvement. Despite a criminal verdict having entered into force, acknowledging the fact of fraud and requiring the return of the land, the civil courts ultimately refused to satisfy the claim.

Audit of state support for the AIC reveals violations worth 300 billion tenge in Kazakhstan

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
In 2023–2024, an audit of financing for the agro-industrial complex (AIC) revealed violations totalling around 300 billion tenge, including 32 billion tenge in direct budget losses. The inspection showed systemic problems in the mechanisms of subsidies, investment lending and microfinancing. Following the audit, the Government instructed that approaches to state support for the AIC be reviewed and that control be strengthened.

The Agency for Civil Service Affairs has confirmed violations in the veterinary committee of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Submitted by Gorin Sergey on
The Agency for Public Service Affairs conducted an unscheduled inspection of the Veterinary Control and Supervision Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and confirmed instances of legislative violations. A representation has been submitted to the department regarding the elimination of the identified violations.

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A video has emerged of a fight between Serik Sapiyev and his deputy in Karaganda

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
A video has been published online showing a conflict involving Olympic champion Serik Sapiyev and his deputy Dauren Yesimkhanov. The incident occurred on 21 January at a sports facility in Karaganda. Following the event, police have launched a pre-trial investigation under the article "Assault."
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