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Josphat Thiongo

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.

Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges

How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?

How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?

CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes

CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes

Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash

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.

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

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 2 months ago

SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months

'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul

A purge targeting ‘rebel’ MPs opposed to President William Ruto’s broad-based government is now in the offing at the National Assembly once the House resumes from recess next month.

By 4 months ago

'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul

Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?

For people considered to have been political outliers after their departure from office, they gave an outside-looking-in perspective of how to best to address the ills in government.

By 4 months ago

Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

Secondary school students who have attained the age of 18 will be issued with identity cards and registered as voters while still in school.

By 5 months ago

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale

Environment Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale yesterday outlined the government’s roadmap to eradicate the use of asbestos roofing amid growing health concerns.

By 5 months ago

We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale

President orders for performance review of all ministry officials

In a circular to Cabinet Secretaries, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the appraisal of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) would begin on Monday.

By 5 months ago

President orders for performance review of all ministry officials

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

Delayed review of boundaries for electoral units has thrown the country into a constitutional crisis owing to lack of a substantive IEBC.

By 6 months ago

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

President William Ruto's loyalists and some 2022 General Election losers have dominated recent appointments to the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By 6 months ago

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

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.

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

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 2 months ago

SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months

'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul

A purge targeting ‘rebel’ MPs opposed to President William Ruto’s broad-based government is now in the offing at the National Assembly once the House resumes from recess next month.

By 4 months ago

'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul

Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?

For people considered to have been political outliers after their departure from office, they gave an outside-looking-in perspective of how to best to address the ills in government.

By 4 months ago

Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

Secondary school students who have attained the age of 18 will be issued with identity cards and registered as voters while still in school.

By 5 months ago

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale

Environment Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale yesterday outlined the government’s roadmap to eradicate the use of asbestos roofing amid growing health concerns.

By 5 months ago

We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale

President orders for performance review of all ministry officials

In a circular to Cabinet Secretaries, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the appraisal of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) would begin on Monday.

By 5 months ago

President orders for performance review of all ministry officials

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

Delayed review of boundaries for electoral units has thrown the country into a constitutional crisis owing to lack of a substantive IEBC.

By 6 months ago

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

President William Ruto's loyalists and some 2022 General Election losers have dominated recent appointments to the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By 6 months ago

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

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.

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

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 2 months ago

SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months

'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul

A purge targeting ‘rebel’ MPs opposed to President William Ruto’s broad-based government is now in the offing at the National Assembly once the House resumes from recess next month.

By 4 months ago

'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul

Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?

For people considered to have been political outliers after their departure from office, they gave an outside-looking-in perspective of how to best to address the ills in government.

By 4 months ago

Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

Secondary school students who have attained the age of 18 will be issued with identity cards and registered as voters while still in school.

By 5 months ago

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale

Environment Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale yesterday outlined the government’s roadmap to eradicate the use of asbestos roofing amid growing health concerns.

By 5 months ago

We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale

President orders for performance review of all ministry officials

In a circular to Cabinet Secretaries, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the appraisal of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) would begin on Monday.

By 5 months ago

President orders for performance review of all ministry officials

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

Delayed review of boundaries for electoral units has thrown the country into a constitutional crisis owing to lack of a substantive IEBC.

By 6 months ago

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

President William Ruto's loyalists and some 2022 General Election losers have dominated recent appointments to the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By 6 months ago

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?

For people considered to have been political outliers after their departure from office, they gave an outside-looking-in perspective of how to best to address the ills in government.

By Josphat Thiongo 4 months ago

Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

Secondary school students who have attained the age of 18 will be issued with identity cards and registered as voters while still in school.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale

Environment Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale yesterday outlined the government's roadmap to eradicate the use of asbestos roofing amid growing health concerns.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale

President orders for performance review of all ministry officials

In a circular to Cabinet Secretaries, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the appraisal of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) would begin on Monday.

By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago

President orders for performance review of all ministry officials

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

Delayed review of boundaries for electoral units has thrown the country into a constitutional crisis owing to lack of a substantive IEBC.

By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

President William Ruto's loyalists and some 2022 General Election losers have dominated recent appointments to the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

Gachagua ouster, Kindiki's nomination to shift political landscape

The ouster of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the nomination of Prof Kithure Kindiki to replace him portends a domino effect on the political front.

By Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

Gachagua ouster, Kindiki's nomination to shift political landscape

MPs raise the red flag over KeNHA's Sh86 billion pending bills

A House team has raised the red flag over the operations of KeNHA following revelations that it is collapsing under the weight of Sh86 billion in pending bills owed to contractors.

By Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

MPs raise the red flag over KeNHA's Sh86 billion pending bills

Gachagua falls sick as Senate prosecutes impeachment in his absence

The last blow to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political career was sealed by Senate decision to continue with his impeachment motion even after he, reportedly, suddenly fell ill.

By Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

Gachagua falls sick as Senate prosecutes impeachment in his absence

Deputy President nominee could be named by Mashujaa Day

Kenya could have a new Deputy President nominee by the next Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2024 should the Senate choose to uphold Rigathi Gachagua's his impeachment.

By Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

Deputy President nominee could be named by Mashujaa Day

Ruto borrowed Sh258.4 billion in three months

The Kenya Kwanza administration took 11 loans worth Sh258.4 billion between May and August 2024 to finance various projects

By Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

Ruto borrowed Sh258.4 billion in three months

KRA boss has seven days to explain Sh64b edible oil loss

A House team has given KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga seven days to appear before it to give more information on the alleged loss of Sh64 billion in edible oil scandal.

By Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

KRA boss has seven days to explain Sh64b edible oil loss

KRA boss given seven-day ultimatum over Sh64 billion edible oil revenue loss

A House committee has given KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga seven days to provide information on an alleged Sh64 billion revenue loss linked to misdeclared imports by Louis Dreyfus.

By Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago

KRA boss given seven-day ultimatum over Sh64 billion edible oil revenue loss

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