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Ex-NCIC bosses summoned over Sh132m audit queries

Parliament has summoned former NCIC officials over Sh132 million audit queries involving alleged financial mismanagement, irregular allowances, and excessive spending.

By Irene Githinji 3 days ago

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Why Energy Committee is furious with Wandayi, Mbadi

Parliament’s Energy Committee has raised concerns over Cabinet Secretaries skipping hearings, complicating oversight on delayed power connectivity projects.

By Irene Githinji 3 days ago

Public participation on key financial bills

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance will undertake public participation on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, and the Public Finance Management Bill 2025 starting today.

By Irene Githinji 3 days ago

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Murkomen, Kanja summoned over rising insecurity

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and IG Douglas Kanja have been summoned by Parliament to explain rising insecurity, amid concerns over politically linked violence, and nationwide security crackdowns.

By Irene Githinji 4 days ago

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MP proposes faster, mid-term fuel price reviews in crises

Rongo MP, Paul Abuor, has proposed amending the Petroleum Act to allow faster, emergency-based fuel price reviews every 14 days during global crises to protect consumers.

By Irene Githinji 4 days ago

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Wetang'ula urges MPs to help deliver IDs as house raises alarm over delays nationwide.

MPs are being urged to help distribute national ID cards amid widespread delays and concerns over disenfranchisement, especially in northern Kenya.

By Irene Githinji 3 days ago

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Ruto: Why fuel prices are higher in Kenya

President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s high fuel prices, arguing they reflect its middle-income status and should not be compared to lower-cost neighbouring economies.

By Irene Githinji 5 days ago

MP says Mbadi ticks all boxes to be Ruto's running mate in 2027 polls

Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama argues that after taking over the National Treasury docket, John Mbadi has proven himself to be a leader that Kenyans can rely on.

By Irene Githinji 6 days ago

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Public servants set for higher hardship allowances after SRC win in court

The SRC had reviewed and proposed new hardship allowance rates and was expected to advise the public service once hardship areas were officially gazetted.

By Irene Githinji 7 days ago

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Goon attacks: Senators summon Murkomen

Kipchumba Murkomen and Douglas Kanja have been summoned to personally appear before a Senate committee to address escalating politically motivated attacks after failing to attend an earlier session.

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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How fuel deal fallout has triggered Sh3.2b loss for supplier

Oryx Energies Kenya boss tells Senators shipment was already en route when deal was axed.

By Irene Githinji 10 days ago

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Ruto: I can invite whoever I want to State House

William Ruto has defended his right to host diverse groups at State House, insisting that all Kenyans are equal and rejecting criticism over his invitations.

By Irene Githinji 12 days ago

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Otiende urges swift UDA-ODM talks

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has urged President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga to fast-track talks between UDA and ODM ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Irene Githinji 12 days ago

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Inside Kenya's protest to the UN over Haiti rape claims

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has written a protest letter to the UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres following allegations of rape by Kenyan police officers during the Haiti Mission.

By Irene Githinji 16 days ago

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We'll create an outfit to guide clergy training, says CS

Tvet Principal Secretary Esther Muoria says the government may establish a professional body to regulate and train clergy across all religious faiths.

By Irene Githinji 17 days ago

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Parliament summons Wandayi over substandard petroleum imports

The National Assembly Committee on Energy has summoned Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to explain allegation surrounding importation of substandard Petrolem products

By Irene Githinji 17 days ago

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Muturi wants population master register audited

Justin Muturi has called for an independent forensic audit of the population master register, citing concerns over data integrity following irregularities in systems like Nemis.

By Irene Githinji 18 days ago

Hardship area rules are different, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says hardship area rules differ across Kenya’s public service, with the teaching service, judiciary, and civil service having varying numbers and criteria.

By Irene Githinji 19 days ago

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Gachagua points finger at Ruto in fuel scandal

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleges that Kenya’s ongoing fuel scandal stems from a business rivalry involving President William Ruto and senior officials.

By Irene Githinji 19 days ago

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Brawls and betrayal: How devolution has turned into street fight

Tensions between Kenyan senators and governors over accountability are threatening devolution, with public clashes and legal battles highlighting governance challenges.

By Irene Githinji 22 days ago

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Pay or perish: Inside Kenya's broken ambulance system

How ambulance chaos is killing Kenyans every day Dying for a ride: Inside Kenya’s broken ambulance system and price of survival during emergency

By Irene Githinji 22 days ago

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Lying First Lady? Rachel Ruto Champions prayers as Kenya battles drought and floods

First Lady Rachel Ruto claims Kenya is economically and spiritually thriving, sparking questions amid ongoing drought concerns.

By Irene Githinji 23 days ago

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PSC seeks to upgrade system to curb fake certificates

The Public Service Commission plans to upgrade its systems to tackle fake academic certificates in the civil service.

By Irene Githinji 23 days ago

Borrowing to finance budget not sustainable, PS Kiptoo says

Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo has insisted on the need for KRA to broaden the tax bracket, saying that borrowing to finance the country’s budget is not sustainable.

By Irene Githinji 24 days ago

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CoB warns of looming Sh3.32 trillion debt crisis

The Controller of Budget has warned that Kenya faces a potential debt crisis, with Sh3.32 trillion in external debt falling due within a year, increasing default risk.

By Irene Githinji 25 days ago

Kibagendi suspended from Parliament for another 14 days

Kibagendi was indefinitely thrown out  of the House in February and directed to give an apology over remarks he made alluding to the fact that the House has been auctioned.

By Irene Githinji 24 days ago

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Bitter-sweet Orange: Beginning of the end of Raila Odinga's ODM

Oburu team is firm on their desire to work with President William Ruto, something the Sifuna faction is against.

By Irene Githinji 28 days ago

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Mbadi: There will be no new taxes in this year's budget

The National Treasury has assured that it does not intend to introduce new tax rates in the upcoming Finance Bill, 2026.

By Irene Githinji 28 days ago

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Audit report reveals inadequacies in emergency medical care services

An audit report finds Kenya’s emergency medical care system lacking in access, awareness, and critical resources, particularly at the community level.

By Irene Githinji 30 days ago

MPs urged to act on audit irregularities

According to the MPs, constituency fund managers are the accounting officers for NG-CDF.

By Irene Githinji 30 days ago

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Automate bursary, scholarship processes, NG-CDF board urged

The NG-CDF Board has been urged to automate its bursary and scholarship processes following an Auditor General audit that highlighted inconsistencies in awarding funds to deserving students.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Auditor flags unpresented bursary cheques worth Sh722m

An audit report has flagged five constituencies for having unpresented cheques worth Sh722.64 million that would have otherwise assisted needy learners.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Wetangula's Ford-K reject plans to merge with UDA

Ford Kenya accuses President Ruto's UDA of double standards in pre-election pacts. Secretary General warns against intimidating parties to join ruling alliance.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Why MPs want EACC given full prosecution powers

Members of Parliament are making proposals to give the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission prosecution powers.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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MPs demand answers on Sh26m collapsed project

MPs are seeking explanations after Kitale National Polytechnic paid Sh26 million for an automotive workshop block that collapsed, raising concerns over mismanaged funds.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Affordable housing project to stall if Sh25b not approved, says PS

Housing PS Charles Hinga is now warning that the affordable housing projects risk stalling if the Sh25 billion they are seeking is not approved.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Kenya records 54 new HIV cases, 57 deaths daily

About 1.3m people are living with HIV. The government spends Sh19b annually to keep them on life-saving antiretroviral treatment.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Mudavadi seeking Sh280m for 'urgent security upgrades'

MPs have raised concerns over the timing of the request, noting it comes amid ongoing calls for austerity measures.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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State House dismiss claims seeking extra money

State House says it has not sought any additional funding outside the original budget for the 2025-26 financial year.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Talanta project officials grilled over Sh10.8b cost jump

A parliamentary committee has questioned the rationale for the transfer of construction works of Talanta City Sports Stadium from Sports Kenya to the Ministry of Defence.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago