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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 27 days ago
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
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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 28 days ago
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
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 28 days ago
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
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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 1 month ago
Ketraco yet to pay landowners Sh4 billion in wayleave compensation
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 1 month ago
MPs demand answers on Sh31.6b Bomas of Kenya renovation
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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 1 month ago
IEBC short of funds to run 24 by-elections slated for November 27
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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 1 month ago
How billions are splashed on travel, lunches and teas as health, education stutter
How Ruto's office spent Sh1 billion on advisors
Further, it spent Sh758 million on leadership and Co-ordination services.
By 1 month ago
How Ruto's office spent Sh1 billion on advisors
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 2 months ago
Drama as ex-Nominated Senator Orwoba denied entry to Senate
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 2 months ago
MPs summon PS over Ol Kiombo, Mara land saga
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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 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 4 months ago
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
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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 27 days ago
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
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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 28 days ago
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
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 28 days ago
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
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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 1 month ago
Ketraco yet to pay landowners Sh4 billion in wayleave compensation
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 1 month ago
MPs demand answers on Sh31.6b Bomas of Kenya renovation
Premium
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 1 month ago
IEBC short of funds to run 24 by-elections slated for November 27
Premium
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 1 month ago
How billions are splashed on travel, lunches and teas as health, education stutter
How Ruto's office spent Sh1 billion on advisors
Further, it spent Sh758 million on leadership and Co-ordination services.
By 1 month ago
How Ruto's office spent Sh1 billion on advisors
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 2 months ago
Drama as ex-Nominated Senator Orwoba denied entry to Senate
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 2 months ago
MPs summon PS over Ol Kiombo, Mara land saga
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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 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 4 months ago
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Premium
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 27 days ago
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
Premium
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 28 days ago
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
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 28 days ago
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
Premium
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 1 month ago
Ketraco yet to pay landowners Sh4 billion in wayleave compensation