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How Sh16b was paid to firms in flawed cooking oil procurement
Questions abound after it emerged that only three firms were contracted for the tender in which taxpayers could have lost billions in what has erupted into a mega scandal.
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How Sh16b was paid to firms in flawed cooking oil procurement
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How govt lost Sh62b in edible oils scandal
The government could have lost Sh62 billion in revenue in the last three years after an importer allegedly misdeclared the consignments in a bid to avoid paying the requisite taxes.
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How govt lost Sh62b in edible oils scandal
MPs probe CBK's Sh14.2b money printing contract
A parliamentary committee is investigating how the Central Bank of Kenya awarded a Sh14.2 billion contract for replenishing Kenya shilling notes to a German firm.
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MPs probe CBK's Sh14.2b money printing contract
MPs push for merging university kitties to provide free education
Parliament wants university funds and bursaries by elected leaders to be amalgamated. Higher Education PS, varsity vice-chancellors were answering queries on the funding crisis.
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MPs push for merging university kitties to provide free education
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2027 game plan: Kalonzo in fresh political dilemma after Raila deal
Kalonzo is torn between going it alone or continuing with his dalliance with Raila as analysts say if he wants to be taken seriously, he must find his voice in the current equation.
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2027 game plan: Kalonzo in fresh political dilemma after Raila deal
IG nominee says paralysed force led to a breach of Parliament
The IG nominee Kanja says police were unable to stop the breach of Parliament because they were incapacitated, overwhelmed and resources overstretched by the Gen Z protests.
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IG nominee says paralysed force led to a breach of Parliament
MPs rubber-stamp Ruto picks, reject Soi
The National Assembly yesterday lived up to its reputation of being a conveyor belt for the Executive after it approved 19 Cabinet secretary nominees and rejected only one.
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MPs rubber-stamp Ruto picks, reject Soi
IEBC owes lawyers Sh1.9b, House team told
IEBC owes lawyers a staggering Sh1.9 billion in pending legal fees for court representation across the country during the 2022 General Election.
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IEBC owes lawyers Sh1.9b, House team told
Focus on Parliament as vetting of Ruto's Cabinet nominees begins
President nominated members of the Cabinet he sacked against the wishes of Kenyans.
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Focus on Parliament as vetting of Ruto's Cabinet nominees begins
Surprise as Duale-Tuya swapped and Miano left out
Tuya is now nominated for the Defence docket while Duale takes her place at Environment as the name of the nominee for the Attorney General missing on list presented to Parliament.
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Surprise as Duale-Tuya swapped and Miano left out
Ruto: How I will fight graft under new broad-based government
Ruto regretted that Kenyans had lost their lives, others seriously injured and property destroyed "as a result of disturbances occasioned by lawless activity during the protests."
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Ruto: How I will fight graft under new broad-based government
153,292 students risk missing university admission over Helb budget cuts
Helb allocation has been reduced to Sh31.18 billion from an earlier allocated of Sh31.89 billion.
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153,292 students risk missing university admission over Helb budget cuts
Auditor General flags Health Ministry over Sh766.5 million paid outside payroll
The Ministry of Health is in the crosshairs of the Auditor General over the payment of Sh766. 5 million in salaries outside its payroll database.
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Auditor General flags Health Ministry over Sh766.5 million paid outside payroll
After two weeks 'indoors', Ruto ventures out of State House
The president was putting out domestic fires that came in the form of an agitated youth. His time in solitude led to him make pronouncements such as the multi-sectoral dialogue.
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After two weeks 'indoors', Ruto ventures out of State House
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Grounded President
Ruto has visited over 45 cities in 38 countries in his first year in office saying every trip he has made was of benefit to the country.
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Grounded President
How underground tunnel saved MPs from rioters after Finance Bill vote
Angry citizens camped outside Parliament demanding an audience with their representatives forcing lawmakers who voted for the Bill had to wait for the protesters to disperse before leaving.
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How underground tunnel saved MPs from rioters after Finance Bill vote
State accused of blackmail in Bill approval
Mombasa Women Rep Zam Zam Mohammed said intimidation would not work on MPs as Speaker Moses Wetang’ula dismissed the allegations from the opposition.
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State accused of blackmail in Bill approval
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Kimani Kuria: Economist-cum-politician at the helm of Ruto tax plan
Kimani Kuria has arguably one of the most arduous tasks of seeing through President William Ruto’s tax plan in Parliament.
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Kimani Kuria: Economist-cum-politician at the helm of Ruto tax plan
Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o to be feted in US
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana and lawyer Maina Kiai will lead celebrations to honour literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o in Atlanta Georgia.
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Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o to be feted in US
MPs probe claims of Sh3.2 billion KICC renovation
A House team has commenced investigations into how a Chinese firm allegedly inflated the cost of renovating KICC to Sh3.2 billion ahead of the African Climate Summit.
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MPs probe claims of Sh3.2 billion KICC renovation
PS Harsama seeks Sh7.2bn for floods, hunger mitigation
The State Department of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (Asals) is now seeking Sh7.2 billion to address the effects of flooding and feed vulnerable families across the country in the 2024/25 financial year.
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PS Harsama seeks Sh7.2bn for floods, hunger mitigation
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Ruto to splash Sh1.55b on State Houses, lodges renovations
President William Ruto plans to spend Sh1.558 billion on the renovation of State Houses and State lodges in the next financial amid dire economic hardships.
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Ruto to splash Sh1.55b on State Houses, lodges renovations
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Queries as DP Gachagua seeks Sh1.2bn to renovate offices, buy medals
Gachagua's office wants Sh1.12 billion to repair Karen residence and Harambee Annex as his office says the request also covers 'increased functions' of the Deputy President's spouse.
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Queries as DP Gachagua seeks Sh1.2bn to renovate offices, buy medals
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Linturi not out of the woods as MPs demand probe over graft claims
At the centre of the renewed bid to sanction Linturi are allegations that majority of the members of the Select Committee were bribed.
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Linturi not out of the woods as MPs demand probe over graft claims
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Linturi's date with destiny as his accuser warns of plot to save CS
Linturi is accused of authorising the procurement and distribution of fake fertiliser and incompetence which has caused a food crisis.
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Linturi's date with destiny as his accuser warns of plot to save CS
Ex-civil servants to earn more if MPs pass changes to pensions law
MPs want an automatic cost of living adjustment to retired public servants’ pensions. The Bill comes amid raging debate on measures to reduce the country’s wage Bill.
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Ex-civil servants to earn more if MPs pass changes to pensions law
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Linturi's 'sour love' affair clouds impeachment hearing
Agriculture CS says his former wife is bitter and behind his woes as Bumula MP says the Minister should be held accountable for the fake fertiliser scam.
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Linturi's 'sour love' affair clouds impeachment hearing
MPs grill firm's bosses over 1,544 extra bags used to package fake fertiliser
The company whose bags were found to contain fake fertiliser sold to farmers through National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) stores was on Tuesday put to task by MPs over the scandal.
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MPs grill firm's bosses over 1,544 extra bags used to package fake fertiliser
Linturi ouster motion officially kicks off
Bumula MP John Wamboka has said he will write to Kenya’s partners to declare Linturi persona non grata following a decision by the House to impeach him.
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Linturi ouster motion officially kicks off
Ruto pushes House to entrench CDF in law
President urges voters not to re-elect MPs who misappropriate NG-CDF money which comprises a 2.5 per cent of the national sharable revenue which amounts to approximately Sh53.53 billion
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Ruto pushes House to entrench CDF in law
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Mithika Linturi's ouster exposes cracks in Kenya Kwanza
Some 149 legislators voted in favour of the motion, 36 against, while three abstained. Most MPs from Rift Valley went against the party line and voted for Linturi’s ouster
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Mithika Linturi's ouster exposes cracks in Kenya Kwanza
MPs want governors to be stripped of health duties
This emerged on Friday after the CoG snubbed a joint sitting of the National Assembly and Health Committee.
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MPs want governors to be stripped of health duties
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Firm linked to fake fertiliser calls for arrest of Linturi, NCPB boss
KEL Chemicals has written to DCI Amin Mohammed Ibrahim seeking the arrest of the Linturi and Kimote over what they termed as attempts to distort the truth and intimidation.
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Firm linked to fake fertiliser calls for arrest of Linturi, NCPB boss
MPs want Nakhumicha sacked over Linda Mama programme
Women Members of Parliament are now calling on President William Ruto to sack Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha over the ills bedevilling the health sector.
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MPs want Nakhumicha sacked over Linda Mama programme
MPs reject nomination of Charles Githinji as consul general for Goma
The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations on Tuesday rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consular General for Goma, DRC.
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MPs reject nomination of Charles Githinji as consul general for Goma
Ruto's ambassador nominees to know their fate this week
Following a successful and rigorous vetting, the House team was currently in the process of determining the suitability of the 27 candidates to serve in the foreign missions.
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Ruto's ambassador nominees to know their fate this week
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Ruto's ambassador nominees declare over Sh1 billion wealth
National Assembly grills nominees on trade strategies and past incidents. Nominees defend credentials as questions arise over personal finances.
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Ruto's ambassador nominees declare over Sh1 billion wealth
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Fake fertiliser: MPs summon Linturi, PS
Legislators will also inspect NCPB stores countrywide after the allegations. Senate team also grilled journalist John Allan Namu over the raging scam.
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Fake fertiliser: MPs summon Linturi, PS
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Succession politics puts ODM's grassroots elections in jeopardy
Jostling for ODM leadership is on and party poll is an opportunity to test political strength. Party secretary general has dismissed clams of wrangling over polls
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Succession politics puts ODM's grassroots elections in jeopardy
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Water PS Korir put on the spot over Sh14m dam land
House team grills PS Julius Korir on how the state allowed construction on the land after entrusting it to the contractor instead of the National Lands Commission.
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Water PS Korir put on the spot over Sh14m dam land
Them Mushrooms founder Teddy Kalanda Harrison exits stage
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