462 learners processed over school unrest as government seeks lasting solutions

A total of 462 learners were arrested, investigated, arraigned in court, bonded, remanded, counselled or processed in connection with student unrest incidents countrywide as at June 16.

By Irene Githinji 2 days ago

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Nairobi revives 78-year-old metro plan in bid to end traffic nightmare

What started as long term plan that was birthed 48 years ago and left to gather dust in the Archives of City Hall is now being proposed to unlock Nairobi's transport congestion mess.

By Irene Githinji 2 days ago

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Vision 2030: Can Kenya build a new blueprint on an unfinished one?

Kenya Vision 2030 launched by President Kibaki, sought to achieve and sustain an average annual economic growth rate of 10 per cent until then but the vision is still unmet.

By Irene Githinji 3 days ago

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Proposed instant fines questioned

Members of the National Assembly have questioned the status of the proposed instant fines system in the country, even as they demanded proper signage of speed limits, visible to the public.

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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Auditor General, budget boss flag growing appetite for public debt

The Auditor General and Controller of Budget have raised concern over the escalating debt burden in the country, amid the Government’s growing reliance on borrowing to finance its budget.

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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Long wait: Families hold onto hope for missing children to return home

At least 1,251 children were reported missing and another 917 were traced and reunited with their families in the period running from January 2025 and June 2026, Parliament has heard.

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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Bitter exchanges expose infighting and tension in Ruto's cabinet

In addition to concerns over utterances, a fresh succession battle is emerging over the Deputy President’s position in the next General Election.

By Irene Githinji 9 days ago

Legislators put EADB operators under scrutiny

MPs will now require EADB directors and Treasury CS John Mbadi to appear before it to shed light on its operations in the country.

By Irene Githinji 9 days ago

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House resumes as heavy schedule expected

The National Assembly resumes sittings with an extensive legislative agenda focused on business reforms, competition laws, consumer protection, public finance oversight and pending committee reports.

By Irene Githinji 10 days ago

EADB's Kenya operations on the spot amid Sh6.6b loss fears

Questions have emerged over the operations of the East African Development Bank (EADB) in Kenya amid reports claiming the loss of about Sh6.6 billion

By Irene Githinji 13 days ago

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CBK seeks powers to enforce Anti-Money Laundering compliance

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking powers to regulate, supervise and enforce compliance for Anti-Money Laundering under the Microfinance Bill 2026.

By Irene Githinji 16 days ago

MPs demand answers over dismissal of 18 pregnant police recruits

MPs have demanded answers from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 pregnant recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College.

By Irene Githinji 17 days ago

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Ruto signs into law the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill

President William Ruto has signed into law the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026.

By Irene Githinji 29 days ago

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Running for Presidency? Have Sh4.4 billion as campaign limit

The IEBC has proposed a Sh4.4 billion campaign spending limit for presidential candidates in the 2027 General Election and invited public feedback on the draft campaign finance regulations.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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KU asked to develop patients' waiver policy, committee recommends

A parliamentary committee has recommended that Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital develop a formal patient bill waiver policy.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Elections vs goons: Is Kenya heading the Haiti way?

As political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections, growing incidents of alleged goonism, political violence and abductions have fuelled fears that Kenya risks sliding into lawlessness.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Rivers Commission decries delay of clean-up exercise

The Nairobi Rivers Commission says court petitions are delaying the Nairobi Rivers regeneration and clean-up project, despite urgent timelines and public health concerns.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

KU petitions MPs to recover 100-acre land

Kenyatta University has asked Parliament to help it reclaim more than 100 acres of land that has been encroached by squatters.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Why Saudi Arabia remains favourite destination for Kenyan migrant workers

Saudi Arabia accounts for nearly four out of every five Kenyan migrant workers deployed abroad.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch demands accountability for the rising abduction cases

Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch requests a statement regarding the rising cases of abductions and missing persons in Mathare.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Muturi: Media freedom and protection are non-negotiable

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has criticised intimidation of journalists and media houses, saying it violates the Constitution and undermines Kenya’s democratic freedoms.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Blow for NG-CDF as Parliament rejects board nominees

The National Assembly has rejected four nominees to the NG-CDF board, delaying the appointment of new members after MPs failed to agree on their approval.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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We don't have powers to write off bad student debts, Helb chief says

HELB says it lacks the legal mandate to write off defaulted student loans and is instead pursuing loan recovery through engagement with borrowers and enforcement measures.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Furious MPs summon Alice Wahome over stalled housing projects

Parliament has directed Lands CS Alice Wahome to appear for a Speaker’s Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled Affordable Housing projects across the country.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Split opposition as some leaders keep off street protests

Several leaders of the United Opposition joined the planned the second anniversary of the Gen Z revolution despite Gachagua urging protesters to stay away from the streets.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Belio: No IDs, passports to foreigners

Belio said that the ID system is streamlined and issued under stringent measures, even as he projected that over 3 million will be issued by the end of this year.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Luo nation will not take part in protests, MPs say

According to the MPs, the Government has gone to the region with peace and projects and the people should not respond with stones and protests.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Cry for justice: Anniversary rekindles Gen Zs push for change

As Kenya marks the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, activists, human rights groups, clergy and legal advocates are demanding justice, accountability and reforms.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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New sugar import tax proposal raises price, supply concerns

A proposed increase in import taxes on sugar is expected to raise consumer prices and spark supply concerns, as Kenya continues to rely heavily on imported sugar to meet domestic demand.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

PS Njogu on the spot over incompetence

MPs have criticised the State Department for Diaspora Affairs over delays and poor responsiveness, accusing it of failing to adequately address concerns affecting Kenyans abroad.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

MPs welcome petition to track police firearms

MPs have backed a petition calling for a national digital firearm-tracking system for police weapons, arguing that technology could improve accountability, and strengthen national security.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Ruto set to assent to the Finance Bill today

President William Ruto is set to sign the Finance Bill, 2026, as he defends the government’s fiscal agenda, urges youth responsibility ahead of Gen Z protest commemorations.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Late-night drama as MPs pass Finance Bill amid strong dissent

Parliament passed the Finance Bill 2026 after a heated late-night session marked by opposition resistance.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Finance Bill fireworks: Opposition, government MPs clash over taxes

It was a day of drama, in Parliament as MPs once again clashed over alleged hidden tax increases in the Finance Bill 2026 and its swift progression through the House.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Wetang'ula orders national response over rising lake waters

MPs have warned of a humanitarian crisis as rising Rift Valley lake waters displace families, destroy schools and livelihoods, and increase disease risks.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Inside MPs clash over Finance Bill tax proposals

MPs clashed in National Assembly over Finance Bill 2026, debating new tax measures, KRA data use, and rental income provisions amid concerns over rising tax burden.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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State to blame for enabling ID, passport cartels, Matiang'i says

Fred Matiang'i has warned that mismanagement and corruption in Kenya’s identification system are undermining the integrity of passports and ID documents.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Arrest goons or quit, Sapit tells Kanja over All Saints raid

Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit, demands immediate arrest and prosecution of goons who have been intimidating Kenyans, failure to which the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, should resign.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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To legalize bhang or not

MPs clash over legalising bhang, with supporters citing medical benefits and critics warning of rising drug abuse and mental health risks among youth.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Ichung'wah, Junet dismiss opposition budget

Ichungwa and Junet have lashed out at the opposition over what they termed as misleading the public about the budgeting process.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago