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State seeks Sh47b to sustain health programmes amid US funding cuts

An estimated Sh47 billion in additional funding is needed to support major health projects under the Department of Medical Services, following a sharp decline in donor aid.

State seeks Sh47b to sustain health programmes amid US funding cuts

MPs demands details on teachers medical cover policy

MPs demands details on teachers medical cover policy

State to write off Sh6b hustlers 'bad' loans

State to write off Sh6b hustlers 'bad' loans

NSSF on the spot over sale of treasury bonds at a loss

NSSF on the spot over sale of treasury bonds at a loss

TSC given three days to explain disputed promotions

TSC was accused of disadvantaging some sections of the country in recent promotions after changing the rules.

TSC given three days to explain disputed promotions

Budget cuts for Ministries are necessary, Atandi says

The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson, Samuel Atandi, has said that the budget cuts proposed for Ministries and Departments are necessary.

Budget cuts for Ministries are necessary, Atandi says

Ruthless President: Democracy at risk as critics say State is out to suppress dissenting views

Critics of Kenya Kwanza government decry rising intimidation, shrinking democratic space. Government says it’s upholding law, fighting graft and warns against incitement and unrest.

Ruthless President: Democracy at risk as critics say State is out to suppress dissenting views

Top State offices say budget cuts to hurt services

The DP’s office had sought Sh694.6 million for hospitality but received Sh523.8 million. Both offices say reduced financial allocation will affect attainment of targets.

Top State offices say budget cuts to hurt services

Budget cuts cripple police hiring, modernisation for 2027 elections

Inspector General of Police reveals NPS faces Sh40.9b shortfall in budget funding. He says plans to recruit 10,000 police officers and training are now in jeopardy.

Budget cuts cripple police hiring, modernisation for 2027 elections

Crisis looms as health budget faces Sh67b cut

Funding delays threaten health reforms with parliamentary backing now crucial for uninterrupted service delivery.

Crisis looms as health budget faces Sh67b cut

Teachers recruitment at junior school

Equity in Teachers recruitment at junior schools.

Teachers recruitment at junior school

Name the abductors, Kenyans ask Ruto after confession

Kenyans say President William Ruto must now acknowledge extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and hold security forces accountable for abuses.

Name the abductors, Kenyans ask Ruto after confession

Zero-rate farm inputs, CS Kagwe tells Parliament

The Ministry of Agriculture wants VAT on agricultural inputs and processing of commodities to be zero-rated to increase competitiveness of Kenya's products.

Zero-rate farm inputs, CS Kagwe tells Parliament

IPOA wants answers on abductions after Ruto says all victims released

The Authority's Chief Executive Officer Elema Halake placed the responsibility of bringing the abductors to book on the doorstep of the Nationals Police Service.

IPOA wants answers on abductions after Ruto says all victims released

IEBC nominees to be vetted on May 26 as Gachagua faults list

Kenyans have until Wednesday next week to submit memoranda with supporting evidence contesting the suitability of the seven nominees for chairperson and commissioners of the IEBC.

IEBC nominees to be vetted on May 26 as Gachagua faults list

Gachagua exits UDA, eyes 2027 presidency

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his official exit from United Democratic Alliance, as he gears up to launch his new party.

Gachagua exits UDA, eyes 2027 presidency

Ruto's IEBC nominees face tough approval ahead of House vetting

The National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is set to begin approval hearings for the seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission .

Ruto's IEBC nominees face tough approval ahead of House vetting

Gachagua race to State House

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he is firmly in the race to become the next president of Kenya.

Gachagua race to State House

Ruto recent land 'handouts' raise fresh queries on law and fairness

President’s land pledges ignite debate on legality and transparency of allocations. Kedong Ranch land handover raises concerns over due process, rightful beneficiaries list.

Ruto recent land 'handouts' raise fresh queries on law and fairness

Bungoma farmers want coffee sector reforms fast-tracked

Coffee farmers from the Kaptama, Chepyuk, and Elgon regions in Bungoma County have decried what they term widespread exploitation in the sector.

Bungoma farmers want coffee sector reforms fast-tracked

Uzima University awarded charter, issued with a Sh100 million grant

The government has said it will provide a grant of Sh100 million to Uzima University to support students’ training programmes in the institution.

Uzima University awarded charter, issued with a Sh100 million grant

EPRA adds Captive Power data to official energy reports

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has begun integrating captive power generation data into the official energy statistics reports.

EPRA adds Captive Power data to official energy reports

Ruto's leadership style draws heavy criticism over its autocratic traits

The recent backlash the President has faced emanated from the Butere Girls saga. Similarly, he has faced condemnation over the huge amount of money he gives to churches, but that has not deterred him.

Ruto's leadership style draws heavy criticism over its autocratic traits

Mbadi, Nyoro differ on Kenya's debt situation

Mbadi dismissed remarks pointing to challenges in debt sustainability, saying there is no point at which Kenya will default on loan repayment because the country is economically strong.

Mbadi, Nyoro differ on Kenya's debt situation

MPs probe CUE on its regulation of universities

MPs asked why the commission takes too long to accredit academic programmes — some taking up to 13 years.

MPs probe CUE on its regulation of universities

Government releases Sh7 billion for CDF, amid MPs' dissatisfaction

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has attributed the delay in disbursing the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) to heavy financial obligations.

Government releases Sh7 billion for CDF, amid MPs' dissatisfaction

Lightning kills two cows in West Pokot

A farmer is counting losses after lightning killed two cows following downpour in Mbaya village, Lelan Location West Pokot county on Thursday.

Lightning kills two cows in West Pokot

Kiharu MP lectures govt on budget making, debt crisis

Nyoro has broken his silence in style, spicing his scathing criticism with his deep understanding of the budget-making process to demonstrate the debt trap Kenya is in.

Kiharu MP lectures govt on budget making, debt crisis

How three tech firms struck jackpot in e-Citizen deal

A consortium of three companies running the controversial eCitizen platform was given sweeping powers and an opportunity to mint billions from taxpayers seeking govt services.

How three tech firms struck jackpot in e-Citizen deal

Access Bank gets CBK nod to acquire NBK

Acquisition of National Bank of Kenya by Access Bank Kenya was approved by CBK on April 4, and subsequently by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary on April 10.

Access Bank gets CBK nod to acquire NBK

MPs probe land ownership row at Kiambu National Polytechnic

According to documents presented by the polytechnic's administration, the institution currently occupies 70 acres, with the title deed held by the National Treasury.

MPs probe land ownership row at Kiambu National Polytechnic

Former Nairobi CEC Mohamed Dagane urges simplification of IEBC structure

Another candidate, Melisa Ng’ania, told the panel that although one cannot control how others perceive them, it is crucial to uphold integrity and professionalism, even under pressure.

Former Nairobi CEC Mohamed Dagane urges simplification of IEBC structure

Mudavadi: Kenya is a neutral arbiter to peace process

He emphasised that Africa needs sustainable conflict resolution mechanisms to advance peace initiatives that will bring normalcy to conflict-prone nations.

Mudavadi: Kenya is a neutral arbiter to peace process

Lawmakers: Mt Kenya is in government to stay

Just days after President William Ruto’s visit to the Mt Kenya region, politicians allied to him are back, splashing millions of shillings in what they describe as economic empowerment initiatives.

Lawmakers: Mt Kenya is in government to stay

Ruto lawyer steps down from IEBC contest

Lawyer Katwa Kigen, who was scheduled to appeal before the IEBC Selection Panel, said he had shelved his ambition by "avoiding unnecessary diversion" from the commission’s role.

Ruto lawyer steps down from IEBC contest

Court declines to block auction of Moses Kuria's properties over Sh50 million loan

Kuria secured a Sh50 million loan from Equity Bank in December 2017 to construct five-storey rental blocks in Ruaka and Juja.

Court declines to block auction of Moses Kuria's properties over Sh50 million loan

State urged to regulate steel importation

Scrap metal dealers have appealed to the government to urgently protect the industry, which is threatened by importation of low priced steel reinforcement and steel billet into the country.

State urged to regulate steel importation

Sanlam Kenya's Sh2.5 billion rights issue to open on April 25

Sanlam Kenya chairman John Simba said the Sh2.5 billion rights issue will enable the company to recapitalise its balance sheet by settling a loan facility from Stanbic Bank Kenya.

Sanlam Kenya's Sh2.5 billion rights issue to open on April 25

MPs summon Kebs boss over alleged loss of Sh420 million

Trade committee summoned Kebs Managing Director, Esther Ngari after she failed to appear to respond to claims of financial impropriety that could have led to loss of funds.

MPs summon Kebs boss over alleged loss of Sh420 million

New party rumours: Mudavadi says he is firmly in government

In a statement yesterday, Mudavadi, who is also the Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, said he is in government to stay.

New party rumours: Mudavadi says he is firmly in government

I'll not be intimidated, Gachagua retorts after goons storm church

Gunshots were heard as ex-DP’s security dispersed the goons who stormed the church. He said President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja were behind the attack.

I'll not be intimidated, Gachagua retorts after goons storm church

Season for birthing, repositioning political parties here with us again

The alliances of 2022 are now forgotten, political sins forgotten or forgiven as hitherto foes embrace in new unions, birthing new coalitions and promises of a bright future in two years.

Season for birthing, repositioning political parties here with us again

Jubilee posts record Sh6b profit as gross premiums jump 34pc

Board has recommended a record dividend payout of Sh978 million, translating to Sh13.5 per ordinary share.

Jubilee posts record Sh6b profit as gross premiums jump 34pc

Ruto's shake-up continues as KICC boss Nyakera dismissed

President William Ruto has dismissed the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC) Chairman, Irungu Nyakera, just seven months after his appointment.

Ruto's shake-up continues as KICC boss Nyakera dismissed

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