Education CS on the spot over mismanagement at universities
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba was yesterday taken to task over the financial crisis and mismanagement at the UoN and the Technical University of Kenya (TUK).
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Education CS on the spot over mismanagement at universities
Ex-City Hall CEC Mohammed Dagane among 105 IEBC nominees
Former Nairobi County Transport CEC Mohammed Dagane is among 105 shortlisted candidates for the IEBC commissioner’s position.
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Ex-City Hall CEC Mohammed Dagane among 105 IEBC nominees
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The winners and losers as MPs revise budget by Sh113.7 billion
The National Police Service is the biggest beneficiary after receiving a Sh7.5 billion boost in the 2024/2025 supplementary estimates approved by Parliament.
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The winners and losers as MPs revise budget by Sh113.7 billion
More upsets as Raila men strengthen grip on House
Raila Odinga’s ODM consolidated its superiority in Parliament on Thursday when it swept three more committee leadership positions at the expense of former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s allies.
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More upsets as Raila men strengthen grip on House
Raila men snap up House committees top jobs
The ODM party on Wednesday swept the chairmanship positions of the newly constituted committees following high stakes elections in the National Assembly.
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Raila men snap up House committees top jobs
MPs give themselves Sh7b more, slash health budget
Legislators have now increased their spending limit by a staggering Sh7 billion for the financial year starting July 1, even as the Health ministry’s budget was cut by Sh73.4 billion.
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MPs give themselves Sh7b more, slash health budget
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Ruto, Raila allies attack Ndindi Nyoro for 'outdoing' them
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was on the receiving end of the House leaderhip’s critism over his just concluded tenure as the Budget and Appropriations committee chairperson.
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Ruto, Raila allies attack Ndindi Nyoro for 'outdoing' them
MPs train their guns on media after harsh audit report
Following a week of heavy criticism and explosive audit reports by independent institutions, lawmakers have now trained their guns on journalists.
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MPs train their guns on media after harsh audit report
ODM set to reap as Gachagua allies axed from powerful committees
Raila Odinga’s ODM party, is set to reap from the purge on allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the National Assembly.
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ODM set to reap as Gachagua allies axed from powerful committees
Kenya Kwanza, Azimio wrangles stall formation of House teams
Power plays Azimio and Kenya Kwanza could delay the process of reconstituting House committees beyond Tuesday unless Ruto and Raila intervene.
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Kenya Kwanza, Azimio wrangles stall formation of House teams
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Parliamentary purge sparks claims of a ploy to isolate Mt Kenya
Despite having voted overwhelmingly for the Kenya Kwanza administration, the Head of State is currently at odds with leaders from the Mt Kenya region
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Parliamentary purge sparks claims of a ploy to isolate Mt Kenya
House team probes Sh6 billion NOC-Rubis deal
A parliamentary team is seeking to understand the fine print and financial implications of the deal that is to make Rubis the non-equity strategic partner with National Oil Corporation of Kenya.
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House team probes Sh6 billion NOC-Rubis deal
Breakdown of Sh61b IEBC budget
The Country will require a staggering Sh61 billion to undertake the 2027 general elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) now estimates.
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Breakdown of Sh61b IEBC budget
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MPs demand Sakaja arrest over garbage row with KPLC
Parliamentary Committee on Energy condemns City Hall’s move to dump waste outside KPLC offices. This is after the power distributor disconnected electricity due to outstanding bill.
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MPs demand Sakaja arrest over garbage row with KPLC
Over 700,000 children set to suffer as State cuts Children Welfare Society funds
Over 700,000 children under the wing of the CWSK are now staring at a bleak future following the government’s move to defund the agency in the ongoing re-organization efforts.
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Over 700,000 children set to suffer as State cuts Children Welfare Society funds
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Pariah state? Diplomatic missteps and their effects
The United States reprimanded President William Ruto’s administration over what it termed as an attempt to legitimise RSF’s “genocidal rule” in Sudan.
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Pariah state? Diplomatic missteps and their effects
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CS Muturi resurfaces, returns to his rabble-rousing ways
Public Service CS Justin Muturi opposed the funding of new projects while those that had stalled continued accumulating pending bills.
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CS Muturi resurfaces, returns to his rabble-rousing ways
Parliament team probes Sports Fund amid claims of impropriety
The National Assembly is now investigating alleged financial mismanagement at the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund following mounting concerns over “opaque” operations. 
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Parliament team probes Sports Fund amid claims of impropriety
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Who really owns E-Citizen?
A parliamentary committee has now directed the National Treasury to avail the contractual document between the government and the vendors of the platform by next week, to determine authenticity.
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Who really owns E-Citizen?
NPSC, rights groups seek withdrawal of Demonstration Bill
Terming the Demonstration Bill retrogressive and unconstitutional, stakeholders argue that it infringes on fundamental rights protected by the Constitution.
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NPSC, rights groups seek withdrawal of Demonstration Bill
Stalemate delays reconstitution of committees in Parliament
A stalemate has occurred over reconstitution of committees in the National Assembly following what is shaping out to be a protracted battle for control of key House teams.
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Stalemate delays reconstitution of committees in Parliament
Bill wants NTSA to probe air, water accidents
NTSA will soon have expanded powers regulate and investigate accidents and incidents across all modes of transport; road, rail, pipeline, and air, should a Bill before the House be approved.
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Bill wants NTSA to probe air, water accidents
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Winners and losers of Raila's AUC Loss
The failure of Raila’s bid is not just a personal setback—it is a seismic shift in Kenya’s power play.
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Winners and losers of Raila's AUC Loss
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Azimio, Kenya Kwanza tiff risks Ruto-Raila pact, Wetangula's ouster
The standoff in Parliament signifies the latest in a series of issues straining the relationship between Ruto and Raila's plan. 
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Azimio, Kenya Kwanza tiff risks Ruto-Raila pact, Wetangula's ouster
Western MPs rally against plot to oust Speaker
Intrigues surrounding the plot to oust National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula took a new twist on Thursday as legislators from the Western region came to his defence.
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Western MPs rally against plot to oust Speaker
We'll send you home, Azimio MPs tell Wetangula
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula could be staring at a bleak future after MPs from the Azimio coalition threatened to impeach him.
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We'll send you home, Azimio MPs tell Wetangula
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House of impunity: Chaos as MPs shout over Majority and Minority status
A three-judge bench found that Speaker violated the Constitution by making a determination without sufficient legal basis.Some MPs demanded to have Wetangula vacate his office.
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House of impunity: Chaos as MPs shout over Majority and Minority status
Future of 1.2m learners at risk as NG-CDF faces battle for survival
NG-CDF’s closure could disrupt education for over 1.2 million needy students across the country.
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Future of 1.2m learners at risk as NG-CDF faces battle for survival
Gachagua's woes deepen as he changes tack in tiff against Ruto
Gachagua was officially kicked out from UDA party as the Deputy Party leader, and in his place Kithure Kindiki was installed.
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Gachagua's woes deepen as he changes tack in tiff against Ruto
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Trump's orders draw disquiet and fear of chaos
US President declares this will be end of decline and start of golden age in America.However, millions outside the US are apprehensive of what the new president will unleash.
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Trump's orders draw disquiet and fear of chaos
Will Uhuru men stabilise Kenya Kwanza's shaken political vehicle?
Three CSs, seen to be close to former President Uhuru, given the task of instilling new confidence.
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Will Uhuru men stabilise Kenya Kwanza's shaken political vehicle?
Ghosts of Covid-19 tenders return to haunt Kagwe
The ghosts of skewed expenditure on vaccines by the Ministry of Health during the Covid-19 pandemic, the issuance of fake fertilisers to farmers by the government last year.
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Ghosts of Covid-19 tenders return to haunt Kagwe
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Squatters eviction on 4,242 prisons land begins, says PS
The State Department of Correctional services has started evicting squatters who have encroached on 4,242 acres of Prisons land across the country.
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Squatters eviction on 4,242 prisons land begins, says PS
Parliament to vet officials in high state offices, CSs ahead of special sitting next week
Parliament will from Today Thursday commence the vetting of President William Ruto’s nominees to various commissions and Cabinet positions.
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Parliament to vet officials in high state offices, CSs ahead of special sitting next week
Ruto's allies plot to win Kalonzo's Ukambani base
President William Ruto allies have hatched a scheme to snatch Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s political base in Ukambani, and make it a battleground ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Ruto's allies plot to win Kalonzo's Ukambani base
Packed agenda awaits William Ruto's CS nominees after Parliament nod
Cabinet Secretary nominees to appear before the Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, as Ruto banks on three former Uhuru allies to foster political stability.
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Packed agenda awaits William Ruto's CS nominees after Parliament nod
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A tear...and a cheer this Christmas
Salary delays and massive layoffs that have characterised 2024 have dampened the Christmas cheer.
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A tear...and a cheer this Christmas
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Court ruling does not affect current IEBC selection panel: Parliament
National Assembly reassures that legal changes won’t disrupt IEBC selection process.Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared the 2023 amendments to the IEBC Act unconstitutional.
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Court ruling does not affect current IEBC selection panel: Parliament
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Ruto dismisses critics as liars, spells out big projects
President William Ruto accused his critics of mounting opposition to his transformative agenda based on inaccurate representation of facts and outright disinformation.  
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Ruto dismisses critics as liars, spells out big projects
Law to protect public servants from redundancy in the works
Bill proposes retraining and redeployment of public servants in redundant positions.It comes at a time the government is keen on downsizing its workforce.
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Law to protect public servants from redundancy in the works
Indigenous plays take centre stage
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