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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 5 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 12 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 15 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 15 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 16 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 17 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 21 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 21 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 23 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 23 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 24 days 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 24 days 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 24 days 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 24 days 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 26 days 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 30 days 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 30 days 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

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Kindiki's wife splashes Sh44.5 million in six months

The Office of the Spouse of the Deputy President incurred an expenditure of Sh44.52 million in the first six months of the Financial Year 2025/26.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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From Sh35b to 45b? MPs poke holes in Talanta Stadium construction

A parliamentary committee has now questioned the rationale that saw the transfer of construction works of Talanta City Sports Stadium from Sports Kenya to Ministry of Defense.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Safaricom sale: MPs want assurance on jobs in share deal

MPs want the Treasury CS to ensure that within 10 years of divestment, the current shared prosperity business model at Safaricom remains largely unchanged.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Ruto assents to Infrastructure Fund Bill as KPC debuts at bourse

The National Infrastructure Fund has finally come to pass, with the government saying the nation’s journey towards first world status has firmly been placed on course.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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State splashes Sh10.8b on travel in six months

The government spent Sh10.87 billion on travel in the first half of this financial year, comprising Sh7.74 billion and Sh3.13 billion for domestic and foreign travel, respectively.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Sifuna: Raila-Ruto deal missed March 7 deadline

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna insists March 7 was the deadline to implement the MoU that established the 10-point reform agenda and put the Broad-Based government in place.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Pentecostal churches call for regulation of theological colleges

The Association of Pentecostal Vocational Training Institutions of Kenya has raised concern over the proliferation of theological colleges operating without an episcopal order.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Defence, Agriculture, Higher Education biggest winners in Sh246 billion supplementary budget

Defence, agriculture, higher education and medical services departments are among the biggest beneficiaries in the Sh245.9 billion supplementary budget.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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TSC compiling list of unemployed teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is updating its database to compile an accurate list of registered but currently unemployed teachers.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Sh100b more needed to fund basic education

The Ministry of Education says it has a deficit of over Sh100 billion it requires to optimally fund basic education, the school feeding programme and national assessments.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Drug abuse among youth 3pc more than average, MPs told

NACADA says the youngest individual to have been abusing drugs is a seven-year-old who has been under rehabilitation and now recovered.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Inside Nyakang'o's trouble with Infrastructure Fund Bill

The Controller of Budget has raised concerns over several clauses in the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026, and proposed amendments to align it with the Constitution and other laws.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago