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Baba's last lap: Thousands honor Raila's life of service

Even in death, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga commanded the stage.

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Assets authority in the spot over Sh27.6 billion

A report reveals that the Authority is holding Sh57.6 billion and criticizes it for denying the rightful owners' access to their assets.

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Pastors' petition to regulate Bible Studies divides House

A petition lodged at the National Assembly to regulate the proliferation of theological institutions and Bible schools has left the House ideologically split.

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With 136 infants dead, MPs want Wamatangi to surrender docket to national government

The Lawmakers called on the National Government to take over the health functions in the county over a deepening health crisis that has seen 136 children die so far.

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MPs want former NHIF boss, staff arrested over loss of public funds

MPs say cost of a car park project rose from Sh970 million to Sh3.9 billion.

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CS Wahome backs tycoon Ashok, deals former PC Chelogoi blow over Sh1.3b land

Lands CS Wahome tells MPs the disputed Sh1.3b Loresho land belongs to businessman Ashok Kumar, per land records; ex-Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Chelogoi also claims ownership.

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UDA issues 21 nomination certificates for by-elections

UDA party said it had adopted a zoning strategy in collaboration with the ODM party ahead of the November 27 by-elections to avoid friendly fire.

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Sh57.3 billion needed for 2027 elections, IEBC announces

Electoral agency says it will be impractical to carry out delimitation exercise before 2027.

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Your phone, website could be shut down under new Cybercrime Bill

The proposed Bill gives the government sweeping control over digital platforms on the grounds of security.

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Why MPs have rejected NPSC's draft on police recruitment

NPSC has been dealt a blow after MPs rejected draft regulations meant to guide the forthcoming recruitment of 10,000 officers.

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Inside the fight to save NGCDF kitty

The case against the NGCDF kitty has pitted MPs who have continuously refused to accept its illegality, and the courts, which have defeated all attempts to rectify the fund’s status.

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Why CS Mbadi is at war with MPs

Mbadi submitted that the country was in a tight fiscal space and there was need to ensure prudent use of financial resources.

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UDA calls off primaries in Nyamira, all systems go for Sh23 million exercise

Decision follows last minute consensus building between party's hopefuls ahead of primaries slated for tomorrow.

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Counties owe suppliers Sh176 billion in pending bills, report reveals

A new report by the Office of the Controller of Budget exposes the wanton suffering of contractors and suppliers to county governments amid surging pending bills.

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Why MPs could stop acquisition of East Africa Portland Cement by Tanzania firm

The Capital Markets Authority approved the controversial sale of 29.2 per cent of EAPC to a Tanzanian cement baron at a price it acknowledged was a steep discount.

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Hiring of 10k officers in jeopardy due to NPS and NPSC stalemate

A meeting between the two entities failed to chart the way forward. However, they agreed to do away with online applications and settled for physical exercise.

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How political ground is shifting under Ruto's feet

Some regional blocks on which the President rode to power, have disintegrated. The President’s greatest fallout happens to be in the Mt Kenya region

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MPs take on Isaboke over Sh500m advertising revenue from MyGov

House report says taxpayers did not get value for the money spent on MyGov pullout.

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How UDA, ODM plan to dominate November by-elections

UDA and ODM have embarked on a joint effort to clinch majority seats in the forthcoming by-elections amid mounting competition from a united opposition front.  

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Ministry to release report exposing ghost schools draining taxpayers cash

Education CS Ogamba said that the audit, triggered by a report from the Auditor General, will seek to establish the number of schools and learners before the release of capitation funding.

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Kihika in hot soup over stalled Sh1m toilet project

According to a query by the office of the Auditor General, the Sh1 million toilet meant for a modern market in Nakuru has stalled since 2019. 

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MPs summon Kanja over failure to hand over payroll to NPSC

IG Douglas Kanja is once again in Parliament’s crosshairs over his repeated failure to hand over the police payroll to NPSC.

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Kimutai fights removal and his political future before Senators

The Kericho Governor built his case around the fact that the electronic system used in his ouster was “porous”. A report by the ICT Authority concluded that the system was foolproof.

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Why senators saved Governor Mutai once again

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai survives second impeachment after Senate nullifies MCAs’ ouster bid, rules two-thirds threshold not met; 26 senators vote to save him, one abstains.

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Governor Mutai's fate in the hands of Senators

Senate to give verdict today amid concerns over integrity of online system used to impeach him.

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Aden Duale: Ruto's untouchable

Kenya Moja parliamentary caucus goes for CS Duale and SHA chair’s necks. They want the duo to resign or be forced out of office over the SHA rip off.

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Gachagua: State behind chaos that rocked my homecoming

Gachagua said a helicopter was deployed to monitor his movements and accused Interior CS Murkomen of using state resources and goons to disrupt his homecoming.

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How MPs worked hard to deserve their 'voting machine' reputation

Controversial laws have sailed through Parliament. This has been manifested on numerous occasions, such as during the debate SHIF Act.

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MPs cancel CS Mbadi's order on e-procurement

The National Assembly has annulled a circular by the National Treasury on the mandatory use of the electronic government procurement system (e-GPS).

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We dare you to name the corrupt, MPs tells President and Raila

The fault lines running deep in the so-called broad-based government was clear after MPs fought back bribery allegations by President William Ruto and ODM Party leader Raila Odinga.

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Sh4.1 billion CDF puzzle

MPs are already on the war path, accusing the Auditor General of churning out ‘compromised’ reports.

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IEBC tightens election rules with tough penalties for misconduct

The new law criminalises any collusion between an election official and a candidate and sets a five-year jail term or a Sh2 million fine. 

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Babu Owino pushes Bill to expunge criminal records for minor offenders

It is currently under scrutiny by the National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC).

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Bill seeking billions for Tourism Fund, weatherman gets MPs' nod

MPs said the weather department and Tourism Fund deserve a share of the billions.

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Bill seeks billions for Tourism Fund, weatherman gets MPs' nod

The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to add the Kenya Meteorological Department and the Tourism Fund to the beneficiaries of billions generated through the charge.

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No, thank you, Mr President: Ruto's list of rejected job offers balloons

Ojwang is the latest Kenyan to decline a presidential nomination. Leaders are calling on a proper vetting mechanism to avoid embarrassing situations

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MPs summon Auditor General over 'compromised' reports

The committee claimed that Kenya Space Agency and KNQA had audit questions yet they had been cleared by the Office of the Auditor General.

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Parliament cited for rent seeking in the name of oversight role

The National Assembly and Senate’s oversight roles have now been put into question following a series of events that have critics term as an unholy alliance with the executive.

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How illegal charges have exposed Sh9.4b hole in e-Citizen

Auditor General says platform ownership and management a conduit for massive corruption. National Assembly Public Accounts Committee now wants e-Citizen platform closed.

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Parliament passes strict rules to regulate, constrict gambling

New Bill dictates that celebrities can only feature in a betting advert after getting greenlight from the soon to be set up Gambling Regulatory Authority.

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