Wahome, Joho on the spot for snubbing Senate plenary

Senators accused Lands CS Alice Wahome of failing to come to the house on Wednesday morning to answer questions.

By Edwin Nyarangi 3 days ago

Wahome and Joho on the spot for failing to appear before the Senate plenary

Cabinet Secretaries who fail to honour invites to the Senate plenary to answer questions have been put on the spot for failing to discharge their mandates on the floor of the house.

By Edwin Nyarangi 3 days ago

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Why MPs, Senate won't agree yet on counties' cash

A mediation deadlock between the Senate and the National Assembly over the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 has stalled allocation of funds to counties.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 days ago

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Omtatah flags illegalities in affordable housing land deals

Senators clashed over the affordable housing programme after concerns were raised about projects allegedly developed on public and community land without proper documentation.

By Edwin Nyarangi 6 days ago

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Inside Senators' fight for easy, faster reversal of money sent to wrong recipient

Senators are pushing for faster mechanisms to reverse erroneous mobile money transfers, citing consumer losses, regulatory gaps and delays in recovering funds sent to wrong recipients.

By Edwin Nyarangi 6 days ago

Petitioners reject KFS report over suitability for human consumption of fish in Lake Nakuru

The petitioners regarding the forced disappearance of young fishermen in Lake Nakuru have rejected a report by the KFS regarding the suitability for human consumption of the fish at the lake

By Edwin Nyarangi 9 days ago

KRA says its role in petroleum supply chain limited to matters falling within its mandate

KRA has told the Senate that its role in the petroleum supply chain is limited to matters falling within its statutory mandate

By Edwin Nyarangi 9 days ago

Kabogo: 58 per cent of government services not digitised

ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has said that only 12% out of 6,000 Government Services across Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and County Governments are fully digitised

By Edwin Nyarangi 10 days ago

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Ruto apologises to Northern Kenya for marginalisation

President Ruto apologised to Northern Kenya residents for decades of marginalisation and pledged increased investment in education, infrastructure, healthcare and equal access to national services.

By Edwin Nyarangi 12 days ago

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Security beefed up at Madaraka Day celebrations

Security was heightened during the Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir as residents welcomed the historic event.

By Edwin Nyarangi 12 days ago

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Ruto dismisses opposition, vows easy victory in 2027

President William Ruto dismissed the opposition as lacking an agenda, expressed confidence in winning the 2027 election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 13 days ago

Government spends Sh4 billion on Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir

The government has spent Sh4 billion on infrastructure development in readiness for Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County on June 1. 

By Edwin Nyarangi 14 days ago

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Escalating factional rivalries cast shadow over ODM's future

The Orange Democratic Movement is facing deep internal divisions as rival factions emerge following Raila Odinga’s death, raising uncertainty over the party’s unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Edwin Nyarangi 16 days ago

Western Kenya leaders intensify push for DP slot in Ruto's 2027 re-election plan

Western Kenya leaders have intensified calls for the region to be considered for the Deputy President position in President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election strategy.

By Edwin Nyarangi 18 days ago

Nyikal says strategic health programmes affected by budget cuts

National Assembly Health Committee Chairperson James Nyikal has said that strategic health programmes like HIV, Malaria, TB and blood have been a target of unilateral budget cuts.

By Edwin Nyarangi 19 days ago

Senator hits back at Gachagua over attacks on police service

The senator said it was in bad taste for Gachagua to refer to the President’s security officers as “jokers”, yet they had in the past protected him.

By Edwin Nyarangi 19 days ago

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Cabinet secretaries, top officials plot political comeback in 2027

Most of the Cabinet Secretaries are no longer keen on their ministries' activities and have begun plotting which seats they will contest in the 2027 general election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 20 days ago

Senator raises concerns overshortage of family planning commodities

Kenya is facing a critical shortage of family planning commodities across the country, and there is an urgent need to ring-fence family planning funds.

By Edwin Nyarangi 25 days ago

PS Omollo warns criminal gangs against infiltrating protests

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned criminal gangs infiltrating demonstrations of stern action.

By Edwin Nyarangi 25 days ago

Owalo urges state to scrap 8pc VAT on petroleum products

Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo is proposing the reduction or scrapping of the 8 per cent Value Added Tax on petroleum products to cushion Kenyans from harsh economic times.

By Edwin Nyarangi 25 days ago

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12,000 Saccos face axe over missing returns

Cooperatives and MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya has warned that over 12,000 Saccos in Kenya risk deregistration for failing to submit mandatory financial returns.

By Edwin Nyarangi 27 days ago

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Counties to split Sh500m industrial park bill

Counties constructing County Aggregated Industrial Parks (CAIPs) beyond the Sh500 million allocation threshold will have to cover additional costs, Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui has said.

By Edwin Nyarangi 27 days ago

Commuters stranded on Thika Superhighway as matatus withdraw from roads

The nationwide public transport vehicles strike has paralysed transport along the usually busy Thika Superhighway. 

By Edwin Nyarangi 27 days ago

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Senators pressure SHA to explain criteria to reject Sh16b claims

‎Senators have questioned SHA over its rejection of Sh16 billion in claims, demanding clarity on the criteria used, as concerns grow over inefficiencies in the new health scheme.

By Edwin Nyarangi 30 days ago

We've safeguards against online child abuse, says Kabogo

Kenya has adequate legal, regulatory and administrative safeguards to protect children from harm online, ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has said.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Governors demand PFM Act changes to unlock Sh75.7 billion grant bonus

Governors are pushing for amendments to the Public Finance Management Act to speed up the release of Sh75.7 billion in conditional county allocations.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Ruto signs sweeping economic reform laws

President Ruto has signed into law key tax, special economic zones and technopolis bills aimed at boosting investment and supporting strategic industries.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Uhuru in Uganda for Museveni swearing in for a seventh term

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has travelled to Kampala to attend the inauguration of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni as he begins a seventh term in office.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Kalonzo accuses IEBC of ignoring concerns over poll preparedness

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said that the IEBC has not addressed concerns raised by the United Alternative Government ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Rachel Ruto leads African call to protect children in AI-driven digital world

Rachel Ruto led African First Ladies at the Africa Forward Summit in calling for urgent collective action to protect children from online risks in an increasingly AI-driven digital world.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Senate sounds alarm over fuel price hikes and consumer abuse

The Senate has raised concerns over possible consumer exploitation following recent fuel price increases, citing weak regulation and rising costs of goods and transport.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Senators face scrutiny as quorum hitches disrupt House proceedings

Frequent quorum hitches and absenteeism among senators and Cabinet secretaries are disrupting Senate proceedings and weakening parliamentary oversight.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Nairobi county launches initiative to ensure proper waste management

Renewed efforts by the Nairobi City County to transform some of the neglected areas is signaling a turning point in waste management.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Mbadi agrees to lift Meru funds stoppage, pay French investor Sh139m

The National Treasury CS John Mbadi says that his Ministry will communicate to the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o on the lifting of the stoppage of funds to Meru County Government.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Duale urges Parliament to support Organ Transplant Bill

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says the Bill that is before the National Assembly and aims to address the critical shortage of organs for medical needs while curbing illegal trafficking.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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"We don't know": Mudavadi admits number of Kenyans in Russia military unknown

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has confessed that the government is unable to confirm the number of Kenyans recruited into Russian military operations.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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China opens its market wider as Africa eyes major export boost

China’s zero-tariff policy for African nations is driving exports, jobs and new economic opportunities across the continent.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Kinyanjui defends government decision to reintroduce higher Sulphur fuel

Government defends reintroduction of higher-sulphur fuel, citing global supply disruptions despite environmental concerns over emissions.  

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Bill seeks to streamline referendum process

A Bill that seeks to consolidate the laws on the conduct of a referendum, provides for a transparent and fair process in order to obtain a clear expression of the will of the people.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Package UDA wants to withdraw from Uhuru

Uhuru Kenyatta faces threats from United Democratic Alliance allies to withdraw his retirement benefits over alleged involvement in active politics.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago