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Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self

Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.

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MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms

Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.

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Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards

A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.

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KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists

The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.

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CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal

MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.

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Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums

A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.

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Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill

County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.

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Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self

Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.

By 4 months ago

MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms

Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.

By 5 months ago

Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards

A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.

By 5 months ago

KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists

The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.

By 5 months ago

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CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal

MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.

By 5 months ago

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Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums

A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.

By 5 months ago

Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill

County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.

By 5 months ago

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Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self

Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.

By 4 months ago

MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms

Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.

By 5 months ago

Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards

A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.

By 5 months ago

KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists

The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.

By 5 months ago

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CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal

MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.

By 5 months ago

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Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums

A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.

By 5 months ago

Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill

County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.

By 5 months ago

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CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal

MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

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Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums

A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill

County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

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Ketraco yet to pay landowners Sh4 billion in wayleave compensation

A forensic audit report by the Auditor General has exposed Ketraco for failure to pay wayleave compensation to land owners, amounting to Sh4.03 billion.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

MPs demand answers on Sh31.6b Bomas of Kenya renovation

A parliamentary watchdog committee has directed the management of Bomas of Kenya to provide full disclosure on the ongoing Sh31.6 billion renovation project.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

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IEBC short of funds to run 24 by-elections slated for November 27

IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan on Wednesday disclosed that they lack sufficient funds to conduct all 24 by-elections scheduled for November 27.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

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How billions are splashed on travel, lunches and teas as health, education stutter

Revelations throw shade on Ruto's talk on austerity measures as priorities are different. Billions thrown on hospitality and travel as the country reels from one crisis to another.

By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago

How Ruto's office spent Sh1 billion on advisors

Further, it spent Sh758 million on leadership and Co-ordination services.

By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago

MPs summon PS over Ol Kiombo, Mara land saga

Lands PS Korir accused of blocking community survey on Maasai Mara. Narok petitioners accuse Governor Ole Ntutu's brother of blocking land claim.

By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago

Drama as ex-Nominated Senator Orwoba denied entry to Senate

There was drama at the Senate on Wednesday after former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was denied access to the House.

By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago

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 Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago

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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 Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

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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 Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

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 Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

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 Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

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 Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

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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 Josphat Thiongo 8 months ago

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 Josphat Thiongo 8 months ago

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 Josphat Thiongo 9 months ago