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Senate plenary to hear ouster case against Governor Mutai next week
Kericho boss faces graft, abuse of office and misconduct claims, including Sh85 million fictitious payments.Mutai previously survived impeachment in 2024 after Senate overturned Assembly vote.
By 22 days ago
Senate plenary to hear ouster case against Governor Mutai next week
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How billions were moved in a shadowy web through e-Citizen
A scrutiny of the Auditor General report has unearthed how funds funnelled from the e-Citizen platform were irregularly diverted and paid out to ‘alien’ companies and private entities.
By 1 month ago
How billions were moved in a shadowy web through e-Citizen
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Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe
A heated exchange erupted between Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo and officials from the Office of the Auditor General over claims that billions of shillings may have been lost through e-Citizen.
By 1 month ago
Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe
Public officers now barred from doing business with State
New law requires public officers to declare wealth of their spouses and children. President Ruto also signs into law Bill creating a board to manage cash transfer programme.
By 1 month ago
Public officers now barred from doing business with State
Boda Boda riders reject Bill, IG Kanja seeks law harmonisation
Boda boda operators have opposed a new Bill seeking to regulate the sector, warning that its implementation could drive families deeper into poverty.
By 1 month ago
Boda Boda riders reject Bill, IG Kanja seeks law harmonisation
Isiolo tensions rise as leaders clash over failed impeachment
Political tensions in Isiolo County have escalated, with some leaders accusing their counterparts from the United Democratic Movement (UDM) party of fueling unrest and interfering in county affairs.
By 1 month ago
Isiolo tensions rise as leaders clash over failed impeachment
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Three decades on, Saba Saba descends into blood and silence
The heavy deployment of police and denial of access to CBD spoke of an administration determined to suppress the Saba Saba protests at all costs.
By 2 months ago
Three decades on, Saba Saba descends into blood and silence
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Members of Parliament piled pressure on President William Ruto and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to charge those behind Albert Ojwang's murder.
By 3 months ago
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges
The government has in the last seven financial years collected a total of Sh96.7 billion in taxes from gambling, with statistics pointing to an increased uptake of betting online over the years.
By 3 months ago
Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges
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How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?
Given the political parties' affiliation of some of the nominees, questions are emerging on how impartial the team can be. Ethekon, the new chairperson, previously served under Josphat Nanok.
By 4 months ago
How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?
CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes
Public participation on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2025 came to a close on Thursday, even as questions over the legitimacy of the process characterised the undertaking.
By 4 months ago
CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes
Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash
MPs threaten to halt House business over delayed CDF funds from Treasury. Speaker urges calm, warns against walkouts despite mounting pressure on Mbadi.
By 4 months ago
Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash
Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival
Vitengeni Baptist School from Kilifi and Nairobi’s Highway Secondary School presentations offer solutions to the vices. 
By 5 months ago
Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival
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SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months
Hospitals have warned that the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) could collapse within the next 12 months if funding challenges afflicting its implementation are not addressed.
By 6 months ago
SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months
Senate plenary to hear ouster case against Governor Mutai next week
Kericho boss faces graft, abuse of office and misconduct claims, including Sh85 million fictitious payments.Mutai previously survived impeachment in 2024 after Senate overturned Assembly vote.
By 22 days ago
Senate plenary to hear ouster case against Governor Mutai next week
Premium
How billions were moved in a shadowy web through e-Citizen
A scrutiny of the Auditor General report has unearthed how funds funnelled from the e-Citizen platform were irregularly diverted and paid out to ‘alien’ companies and private entities.
By 1 month ago
How billions were moved in a shadowy web through e-Citizen
Premium
Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe
A heated exchange erupted between Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo and officials from the Office of the Auditor General over claims that billions of shillings may have been lost through e-Citizen.
By 1 month ago
Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe
Public officers now barred from doing business with State
New law requires public officers to declare wealth of their spouses and children. President Ruto also signs into law Bill creating a board to manage cash transfer programme.
By 1 month ago
Public officers now barred from doing business with State
Boda Boda riders reject Bill, IG Kanja seeks law harmonisation
Boda boda operators have opposed a new Bill seeking to regulate the sector, warning that its implementation could drive families deeper into poverty.
By 1 month ago
Boda Boda riders reject Bill, IG Kanja seeks law harmonisation
Isiolo tensions rise as leaders clash over failed impeachment
Political tensions in Isiolo County have escalated, with some leaders accusing their counterparts from the United Democratic Movement (UDM) party of fueling unrest and interfering in county affairs.
By 1 month ago
Isiolo tensions rise as leaders clash over failed impeachment
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Three decades on, Saba Saba descends into blood and silence
The heavy deployment of police and denial of access to CBD spoke of an administration determined to suppress the Saba Saba protests at all costs.
By 2 months ago
Three decades on, Saba Saba descends into blood and silence
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Members of Parliament piled pressure on President William Ruto and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to charge those behind Albert Ojwang's murder.
By 3 months ago
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges
The government has in the last seven financial years collected a total of Sh96.7 billion in taxes from gambling, with statistics pointing to an increased uptake of betting online over the years.
By 3 months ago
Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges
Premium
How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?
Given the political parties' affiliation of some of the nominees, questions are emerging on how impartial the team can be. Ethekon, the new chairperson, previously served under Josphat Nanok.
By 4 months ago
How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?
CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes
Public participation on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2025 came to a close on Thursday, even as questions over the legitimacy of the process characterised the undertaking.
By 4 months ago
CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes
Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash
MPs threaten to halt House business over delayed CDF funds from Treasury. Speaker urges calm, warns against walkouts despite mounting pressure on Mbadi.
By 4 months ago
Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash
Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival
Vitengeni Baptist School from Kilifi and Nairobi’s Highway Secondary School presentations offer solutions to the vices. 
By 5 months ago
Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival
Premium
SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months
Hospitals have warned that the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) could collapse within the next 12 months if funding challenges afflicting its implementation are not addressed.
By 6 months ago
SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months
Senate plenary to hear ouster case against Governor Mutai next week
Kericho boss faces graft, abuse of office and misconduct claims, including Sh85 million fictitious payments.Mutai previously survived impeachment in 2024 after Senate overturned Assembly vote.
By 22 days ago
Senate plenary to hear ouster case against Governor Mutai next week
Premium
How billions were moved in a shadowy web through e-Citizen
A scrutiny of the Auditor General report has unearthed how funds funnelled from the e-Citizen platform were irregularly diverted and paid out to ‘alien’ companies and private entities.
By 1 month ago
How billions were moved in a shadowy web through e-Citizen
Premium
Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe
A heated exchange erupted between Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo and officials from the Office of the Auditor General over claims that billions of shillings may have been lost through e-Citizen.
By 1 month ago
Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe
Public officers now barred from doing business with State
New law requires public officers to declare wealth of their spouses and children. President Ruto also signs into law Bill creating a board to manage cash transfer programme.
By 1 month ago
Public officers now barred from doing business with State
Boda Boda riders reject Bill, IG Kanja seeks law harmonisation
Boda boda operators have opposed a new Bill seeking to regulate the sector, warning that its implementation could drive families deeper into poverty.
By 1 month ago
Boda Boda riders reject Bill, IG Kanja seeks law harmonisation
Isiolo tensions rise as leaders clash over failed impeachment
Political tensions in Isiolo County have escalated, with some leaders accusing their counterparts from the United Democratic Movement (UDM) party of fueling unrest and interfering in county affairs.
By 1 month ago
Isiolo tensions rise as leaders clash over failed impeachment
Premium
Three decades on, Saba Saba descends into blood and silence
The heavy deployment of police and denial of access to CBD spoke of an administration determined to suppress the Saba Saba protests at all costs.
By 2 months ago
Three decades on, Saba Saba descends into blood and silence
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Members of Parliament piled pressure on President William Ruto and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to charge those behind Albert Ojwang's murder.
By 3 months ago
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges
The government has in the last seven financial years collected a total of Sh96.7 billion in taxes from gambling, with statistics pointing to an increased uptake of betting online over the years.
By 3 months ago
Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges
Premium
How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?
Given the political parties' affiliation of some of the nominees, questions are emerging on how impartial the team can be. Ethekon, the new chairperson, previously served under Josphat Nanok.
By 4 months ago
How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?
CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes
Public participation on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2025 came to a close on Thursday, even as questions over the legitimacy of the process characterised the undertaking.
By 4 months ago
CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes
Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash
MPs threaten to halt House business over delayed CDF funds from Treasury. Speaker urges calm, warns against walkouts despite mounting pressure on Mbadi.
By 4 months ago
Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash
Kenya's exports to the US grow as countries' struggle with tariffs
Business
By Graham Kajilwa and Irene Githinji
3 hrs ago
How Ruto's lofty UHC promise went up in the air three years later
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
3 hrs ago
Uhuru dalliance with Matiang'i may revive rivalry with Gachagua
Politics
By Ndungu Gachane
3 hrs ago