Parliament orders audit on Kenya School of Law

Parliament has called on anti-graft agencies to investigate the leadership of KSL for flouting procurement laws and undertaking irregular awards of contracts and purchases.

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MPs back proposal to compel State employees to use public health care facilities

Legislators say funding and services must be improved before policy is rolled out. Health committee chairman challenges MPs to lead by example and use public services.

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Another scandal hits E-citizen

MPS faulted the National Treasury for not implementing recommendations of the watchdog committee based on issues raised by the Auditor General.

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How Sh540m textbook money was minted at Education Ministry

 Audit reveals taxpayers may have lost Sh540m in textbooks distribution to schools.

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Parliament summons IG Kanja as wrangles pitting police, commission escalate

The watchdog committee, however, questioned Lelei over “reluctance” in enforcing his constitutional mandate of overseeing and operating the payroll.

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How Sh2.2 billion was swindled in EduAfya scheme

A special audit has exposed the skewed management of funds under the government’s Eduafya program.

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How ghost students and schools gobbled up Sh3.7b in capitation

Special report tabled in Parliament indicates that 723 ghosts schools got funds. Auditor General found 33 sample schools in about 83 were non-existent.

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Fresh faces, old fears: IEBC's new team sworn in amid public doubt

Past election turmoil and infighting cast long shadows as the reconstituted IEBC prepares for the 2027 polls.

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MPs to grill Energy, Treasury CSs over Sh30b debt and power deals

The Committee said it has taken this step following a forensic audit by the office of the Auditor General.

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Rerec given five days to provide details on Sh8.59b audit queries

CEO told to furnish the Auditor General with their final audit responses by Friday. Committee sitting called off as Rerec CEO found unprepared for the meeting.

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Questions emerge over Raila's 2027 election plans

Raila, who just early last year was President Ruto’s political nemesis, has turned into a fierce defender of the Kenya Kwanza administration

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Former Karatina VC grilled for paying self Sh14.2m before retirement

Former Karatina University VC Prof Muchai Muchiri paid himself Sh12.49 million in gratuity just two days before his retirement, bypassing the university’s official clearance process.

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Fate of NG-CDF billions in hands of Senate after MPs approve Bill

Two thirds of members voted for the constitutional amendment Bill.The Bill, meant to entrench the MPs' kitty in the law now heads to Senate.

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Blame game as State sees coup where opposition sees youth revolt

Senior government officials claim the opposition mobilised and funded the unrest to destabilise President Ruto’s administration

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Our youth are still sufferring a year after protests, Babu warns

A year since the June 2024 anti-government protests, there has been no meaningful change to address the plight of youth, observes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

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MPs clash over motion targeting Gachagua over protests anarchy

After scampering for safety to escape protesters, lawmakers on Thursday returned to Parliament and placed the blame for the unrest squarely on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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MPs scatter for safety amid fear of second 'visit' by irate Gen Zs

Razor sharp barbed wired used to protect Parliament against protesters. House adjourned early in the morning with two Bills being postponed.

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How Mbadi sneaked back, surpassed rejected 2024 budget

With the third supplementary budget tabled last week, the total expected expenditure for the 2024-25 financial year has shot up to Sh3.61 trillion.

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New proposal to have cars older than 4 years inspected sparks fury

Motorists whose vehicles are older than four years will be required to take them for mandatory annual inspections.

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Finance Bill 2025 headed for Ruto's assent

Members of Parliament yesterday approved the Finance Bill 2025, moving it to the final stage—presidential assent by President William Ruto.

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Government seeks additional Sh18.9 billion to fund shortfalls in 2024-2025 FY budget

The government is now seeking an additional Sh18.9 billion in its third Supplementary budget to address revenue shortfalls in the 2024/2025 financial year.

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Parliament rejects PAYE reforms in Finance Bill review

The National Assembly’s Finance and Planning Committee has proposed several amendments to the Finance Bill 2025.

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House team wants BATUK grilled over atrocities

This came on a day the Ministry of Defence defended itself against claims by Members of Parliament that it was shielding officers from BATUK from appearing before the committee.

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Broad-based bait: Kenya Kwanza on expedition to fish Kalonzo

Ruto’s camp has reportedly made offers to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the broad-based government.

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Frantic three-day probe that led to Ojwang's death in Central Police

An innocent post on the ‘X’ platform for Albert Ojwang opened the floodgates to a series of events that culminated with his corpse lying cold at Mbagathi Hospital.

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DIG Lagat to face IPOA over Ojwang's murder cover-up

IPOA will summon DIG Eliud Langat for interrogation over the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang even as the country learnt that the DCI has not yet started investigating the murder.

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Why Controller of Budget blocked William Ruto's Sh6b request

CoB Margaret Nyakang’o denied President William Ruto’s administration an additional Sh6.6 billion in funding for the 2024/2025 financial year.

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HELB may soon lock defaulters' bank accounts to recover loans

If approved, HELB could gain the authority to access and freeze the bank accounts of these defaulters to recover the outstanding funds.

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Inside State House meeting where Western leaders threatened to walk out of Ruto gov't

A caucus of Western leaders met with President Ruto at State House, where they protested the region's "snub" in the 2025/2026 financial year budget. 

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Mediheal was not alone in the organ trafficking syndicate, MPs told

House told of a conspiracy that involved the forgery of IDs and the use of information about the dead. Syndicate roped in rogue medics, unscrupulous middlemen and private clinics.

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When political godfathers get their way...

The fate of seven hopefuls nominated for the Chairperson and Commissioners at IEBC is now back with the Courts after the National Assembly on Wednesday voted to approve their nomination.

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Divided opinion over Gachagua's fate following court's verdict

The fate of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hangs in the balance following the milestone decision by the Court of Appeal on Friday.

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Parties' registrar to get more funding ahead of 2027 polls

As the country hurtles towards 2027 General Election, the office of the Registrar of Political Parties has received a Sh213.2 million boost in the new budget.

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IEBC gets an additional Sh5.7 billion to prepare for 2027 poll

IEBC has received an additional Sh5.78 billion in recurrent expenditure in the new budget for the coming year beginning July 1, 2025.

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Why MPs earn the highest for resting the most

MPs are at the center of mounting criticism over their ‘perennial’ breaks from the House as questions rise on how much time they spend on their ‘duty stations’

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House of extortion: MPs minting millions in 'rent-seeking' moves

The 13th Parliament has been accused of engaging in rent-seeking behaviour and abdicating its oversight role, all the while gobbling up millions in allowances.

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Parliament faces criticism over 'rent-seeking' despite earning hefty allowances

The 13th Parliament has been accused of engaging in rent-seeking behaviour and abdicating its oversight role, all the while gobbling up millions in allowances.

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Gov't plans University bailout amid leadership clashes

The government has embarked on extensive reforms aimed at bailing out universities on the brink of collapse, those in financial turmoil, and those embroiled in supremacy wrangles.

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MPs invite public views, evidence on Mediheal kidney saga

The National Assembly has invited the public to submit memoranda and evidence of the alleged kidney trafficking at the Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret.

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Women MPs protest Sh500 million budget slash

Women representatives from across the counties are decrying the slashing of Sh500 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF).

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