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Ruto hails Parliament as his key partner

President William Ruto has defended his relationship with Parliament, terming the August House an “indispensable partner” in the implementation of his agenda, two years on.

Ruto hails Parliament as his key partner

House team probes how NHIF lost Sh21b in fraudulent claims

House team probes how NHIF lost Sh21b in fraudulent claims

Joho faces hard questions as MPs probe Sh1.6b fish stock assessment

Joho faces hard questions as MPs probe Sh1.6b fish stock assessment

IEBC reconstitution in limbo as political infighting, court processes persist

IEBC reconstitution in limbo as political infighting, court processes persist

20 jobs agencies deregistered amid claims of protection by top officials

The National Employment Authority said some of the firms were struck off as they had been collecting funds from gullible youth with a promise for jobs abroad, only to go against their word

20 jobs agencies deregistered amid claims of protection by top officials

Treasury under fire for holding back Sh218 billion for ministries

Part of the money was to be used for development projects and departments. Treasury claims low inflow of cash is to blame but MPS feel move was deliberate.

Treasury under fire for holding back Sh218 billion for ministries

Sports PS Tum faces Sh500, 000 fine for missing committee summons

Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Peter Tum faces a Sh500,000 fine for repeatedly missing summons from the National Assembly Sports Committee.

Sports PS Tum faces Sh500, 000 fine for missing committee summons

Raila closer to make history as first EA leader to win seat

With allied countries in tow and a continental charm offensive in play, Raila is to face off with Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato, Djibouti’s Mohamoud Youssouf and Anil Gayan of Mauritious.

Raila closer to make history as first EA leader to win seat

How Wetangula plans to end bursaries with new law

The end of bursaries, as we know them today, has started, and free university and college education is beckoning.

How Wetangula plans to end bursaries with new law

House team shines spotlight on 2020 tax waiver for manufacturer

The Treasury and the AG's office are under scrutiny over a decision made in 2019 to grant Blue Nile Rolling Mills Limited tax exemptions allegedly amounting to billions of shillings.

House team shines spotlight on 2020 tax waiver for manufacturer

PSC faces backlash for ignoring own directive on retirement age rule

The Public Service Commission is in trouble over a decision to ignore its own directive and employ staff above the mandatory retirement age of 60.

PSC faces backlash for ignoring own directive on retirement age rule

House approves Oduor for AG and Askul as the EAC Affairs CS

MPs approve nomination of Dorcas Oduor and Beatrice Askul as Attorney General and EAC Cabinet Secretary respectively; they were vetted last Friday.

House approves Oduor for AG and Askul as the EAC Affairs CS

How Kenya Power plans to cut down electricity costs

The Energy Ministry is now pushing for the joint procurement and importation of Heavy Fuel Oil by power producers in the country ostensibly to bring down the cost of electricity.

How Kenya Power plans to cut down electricity costs

Intrigues into intense jostling for PAC post

Intense jostling for the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee chairmanship has rocked the opposition ahead of a voting exercise on Tuesday next week.

Intrigues into intense jostling for PAC post

I will approve water tight cases to avoid loss of funds, pledges Oduor

A string of losses in legal suits that have seen the government lose trillions of shillings confronted Dorcas Oduor as she stood on the cusp of history to be Kenya’s first female AG.

I will approve water tight cases to avoid loss of funds, pledges Oduor

Litmus test for Ruto as he appoints second half of Cabinet

Ruto has stocked the embers of a political uprising that threatens his tenure in office, with the youth-led protests now set to make a comeback next week Tuesday.

Litmus test for Ruto as he appoints second half of Cabinet

Uncertainty as national exams threatened after Sh14.9 billion budget cut

The funds cater for supervision and invigilation and examiners' costs.

Uncertainty as national exams threatened after Sh14.9 billion budget cut

Slashing State House budget by half will stall operations, Katoo pleads

State House Comptroller warns that the austerity measures could shut office.

Slashing State House budget by half will stall operations, Katoo pleads

Corruption, unemployment, broken pledges, abductions sunk Ruto ship

Barely months into office, Ruto was confronted by his administration’s first mega scandal - a botched Sh3.7 billion mosquito net tender.

By 2 months ago

Corruption, unemployment, broken pledges, abductions sunk Ruto ship

President must constitute new Cabinet immediately, experts say

Constitutional expert says Executive is not complete without Cabinet Secretaries.

By 2 months ago

President must constitute new Cabinet immediately, experts say

Isiolo parents protest principal's transfer, threaten Parliament petition

An impasse pitting parents, leaders and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has erupted over the impending transfer of the Isiolo Boys High School principal.

By 2 months ago

Isiolo parents protest principal's transfer, threaten Parliament petition

Road to 2027: President kicks off rigorous task to pick IEBC bosses

President William Rut has 14 days to appoint a new panel, which will in turn facilitate the appointment of a chairperson and commissioners at the now run-down IEBC.

By 2 months ago

Road to 2027: President kicks off rigorous task to pick IEBC bosses

NTSA flagged over possible loss of Sh1.19 billion in smart DLs project

The Kenyan taxpayer may lose Sh1.19 billion because NTSA has failed to enforce the use of Smart Card driving licenses, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has said.

By 2 months ago

NTSA flagged over possible loss of Sh1.19 billion in smart DLs project

What next for tax plan after Ruto's rejection?

Finance Bill 2024 sought to raise Sh300 billion in additional taxes to plug budget deficit.

By 2 months ago

What next for tax plan after Ruto's rejection?

IEBC reconstitution in sight after NA, Senate concur on Bill

IEBC currently does not have commissioners, which has in turn held it back from performing key mandates such as by-elections and the long-awaited boundaries review process.

By 2 months ago

IEBC reconstitution in sight after NA, Senate concur on Bill

MPs to consider Ruto's memo on Finance Bill after recess

Wetang'ula, who acknowledged receiving the President’s memorandum on the Finance Bill, said the matter will be considered by the House once it resumes from recess.

By 2 months ago

MPs to consider Ruto's memo on Finance Bill after recess

The 45 minutes of terror when Parliament fell

The Senate was the first to go down. Protestors shattered windows, broke into Senators’ safe boxes and eventually made their way into the chambers which they vandalized.

By 2 months ago

The 45 minutes of terror when Parliament fell

Questions as MPs speedily approve deployment of KDF

Ichung’wah tried to justify the need for the House to approve the request of the Defence Council by highlighting the “exceptional” circumstances the country had found itself in.

By 2 months ago

Questions as MPs speedily approve deployment of KDF

Protesters invade House as Finance Bill is approved

Some MPs were holed up in their offices shielded by security as others used the Sh150m tunnel to escape.

By 2 months ago

Protesters invade House as Finance Bill is approved

Parliament's golden mace was not stolen, Wetang'ula says

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has clarified that the House Mace was neither stolen nor destroyed during the breach of Parliament on Tuesday by protestors.

By 2 months ago

Parliament's golden mace was not stolen, Wetang'ula says

Tuesday is last chance for MPs to save face on unpopular tax plans

Parliament is expected to consider amendments introduced by the members that could either impose further taxes or slash those proposed by the Bill.

By 2 months ago

Tuesday is last chance for MPs to save face on unpopular tax plans

Kenyans express anger as Ruto MPs force disputed finance bill down throats

Speaker Wetangula says 204 MPs voted to push the Bill through the Second Reading against 115. Bill now proceeds to the Third Reading stage also known as the Committee of the Whole Stage

By 2 months ago

Kenyans express anger as Ruto MPs force disputed finance bill down throats

An out-of-favour Ruto side struggles to justify new taxes

Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw’ah says the high taxes are necessary to ensure the growth of the manufacturing sector.

By 2 months ago

An out-of-favour Ruto side struggles to justify new taxes

MPs summon ex-GDC bosses over Sh211m loss

The loss was incurred after GDC lost an arbitration case between it and a UK firm.

By 2 months ago

MPs summon ex-GDC bosses over Sh211m loss

Public pressure mounts on MPs over punitive Finance Bill

Kenyans have adopted unorthodox means to bully lawmakers to reject punitive taxes contained in the Finance Bill 2024 that is set to be tabled before Parliament on Tuesday.

By 2 months ago

Public pressure mounts on MPs over punitive Finance Bill

Big divide as Azimio MPs vow to shoot down Bill

Opposition leaders term the budget overambitious and a basis to introduce more taxes.

By 3 months ago

Big divide as Azimio MPs vow to shoot down Bill

Nyoro: Ambitious leader who has Ruto's ear

He has the President’s ear and ambitious enough to face anyone in Mt Kenya.

By 3 months ago

Nyoro: Ambitious leader who has Ruto's ear

You brought ridicule to your office, MPs scold Gachagua over KQ flight

MPs debated the decision by the DP to carry his luggage on a commercial flight.

By 3 months ago

You brought ridicule to your office, MPs scold Gachagua over KQ flight

Agency fails to explain varsity placement rule

The Commission on University Education (CUE) was at pains to explain the criteria it uses to determine the number of students a university can take.

By 3 months ago

Agency fails to explain varsity placement rule

Education, energy sectors win in Sh4tr Ruto budget

Sh654 billion allocated to education sector to go to TSC, junior secondary and free secondary education.

By 3 months ago

Education, energy sectors win in Sh4tr Ruto budget

4,242 acres of Prisons land stolen, 102 title deeds missing, reveals PS

Correctional Services PS Beacco says state insiders helped people grab land.

By 3 months ago

4,242 acres of Prisons land stolen, 102 title deeds missing, reveals PS

Ichungw'ah faults Treasury over supplementary budgets

Ichung'wa appealed to the National Treasury to restrict the supplementary budget to one per financial year to avoid disrupting the government agenda.

By 3 months ago

Ichungw'ah faults Treasury over supplementary budgets

Scrap Metal Council raises alarm over smuggling

The Scrap Metal Council, under the Ministry of Industry, has expressed concern following the release of intercepted scrap metal at the Namanga border point.

By 3 months ago

Scrap Metal Council raises alarm over smuggling

Teachers, doctors, MPs big winners in proposed budget

The Health sector was among the winners with an allocation of Sh126.8 billion.

By 3 months ago

Teachers, doctors, MPs big winners in proposed budget

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