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ODM leaders accuse President Ruto of ousting Sifuna
Osotsi, Orengo and Babu Owino say the only mistake that Sifuna has done is fighting for the downtrodden, raising concerns over the high cost of living and other failures of President Ruto.
By 7 days ago
ODM leaders accuse President Ruto of ousting Sifuna
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Why governors snubbing Senate summons will be arrested
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has said that his officers are ready to arrest Governors ignoring Senate summons and produce them before the relevant committees.
By 7 days ago
Why governors snubbing Senate summons will be arrested
Oil production to start as Turkana exports set to start this year
Chirchir said Lokichar is already connected to the national trunk road network, with the main corridor to Mombasa undergoing major strengthening and expansion works.
By 7 days ago
Oil production to start as Turkana exports set to start this year
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Senators to governors: You can't run away from accountability
Senators have dismissed governors’ claims of improper conduct and warned they will be held accountable for billions allocated to counties.
By 9 days ago
Senators to governors: You can't run away from accountability
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Azimio shake-up: How Junet Mohamed is scrambling to retain political standing
Junet's has to not only reckon with the fact that Raila is no longer there to keep him under his wings, but also to deal with the enemies he has made because of his abrasiveness and loose tongue.
By 10 days ago
Azimio shake-up: How Junet Mohamed is scrambling to retain political standing
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From 'harassment' to 'extortion' claims, inside COG's war with senators
The Council of Governors has accused the Senate County Public Accounts Committee of alleged extortion, political witch-hunt, harassment, intimidation, and humiliation.
By 10 days ago
From 'harassment' to 'extortion' claims, inside COG's war with senators
Ruto dismisses revival of Azimio, says opposition cannot beat him
President William Ruto says that he was able to defeat Azimio in the last General Election while it enjoyed state patronage, and this round, he was assured of vanquishing the coalition.
By 11 days ago
Ruto dismisses revival of Azimio, says opposition cannot beat him
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Parliament resumes on Tuesday with full in-tray
The National Assembly’s Committees resumed last week to begin preparatory work ahead of plenary business after the legislators attended the 2026 legislative retreat for in Naivasha.
By 11 days ago
Parliament resumes on Tuesday with full in-tray
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Of controversial nomination and political patronage, Junet's bleak future
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has reaped heavily from political patronage since joining parliament in 2013 through a controversial nomination process.
By 11 days ago
Of controversial nomination and political patronage, Junet's bleak future
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Senators grill 18 governors over auditor's queries
Eighteen governors are under Senate scrutiny after an Auditor-General’s report exposed mismanagement, staff shortages, and losses in county hospitals and water firms.
By 13 days ago
Senators grill 18 governors over auditor's queries
Governors face scrutiny over billions in spending
Governors faced the Senate County Public Accounts to explain billions in spending, sparking moments of comic relief.
By 15 days ago
Governors face scrutiny over billions in spending
Senators demand withdrawal of circular on early childhood education training
Senators have demanded the withdrawal of a circular merging Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education with Diploma in Primary Teacher Education.
By 15 days ago
Senators demand withdrawal of circular on early childhood education training
Lusaka under Senate scrutiny for unremitted Sh549 million
Senate grills Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka over Sh549 million shortfall.
By 16 days ago
Lusaka under Senate scrutiny for unremitted Sh549 million
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President Ruto pledges Sh200 billion Nairobi upgrade plan
President Ruto says his administration is committed to transforming Nairobi with bold, practical investments to enable traders grows to expand enterprises.
By 18 days ago
President Ruto pledges Sh200 billion Nairobi upgrade plan
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The irony of missing billions as hunger bites Northern Kenya
As livestock dies daily from lack of pasture, the pastoralist communities are watching as their livelihoods dwindle, with county governments seemingly unable to turn around the dire situation.
By 18 days ago
The irony of missing billions as hunger bites Northern Kenya
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Natembeya defends delays in Sh1.6 billion Kijana Wamalwa Hospital project
Natembeya was responding to the committee chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, who demanded to know why the completion of the Sh1.6 billion facility had been delayed.
By 21 days ago
Natembeya defends delays in Sh1.6 billion Kijana Wamalwa Hospital project
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Senators grill Irungu over Sh1.3 billion pending bills in Laikipia
Pending bills worth more than Sh1.3 billion out of a total of Sh1.64 billion have been outstanding for more than three years
By 21 days ago
Senators grill Irungu over Sh1.3 billion pending bills in Laikipia
Mbarire put on the spot by the Senate for diverting Sh10 million to fund Boda Boda event
Embu Governor Cecil Mbarire has been put on the spot by the Senate for diverting Sh10 million meant for development to fund a political gathering meant to empower Bodaboda riders.
By 22 days ago
Mbarire put on the spot by the Senate for diverting Sh10 million to fund Boda Boda event
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Senators consider withholding funds from errant governors
Senators are considering a motion to withhold funds from counties whose governors fail to appear before Senate oversight committees to answer audit queries.
By 23 days ago
Senators consider withholding funds from errant governors
Wajir governor defends Sh700m pending bills payments
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi told the Senate that his administration has made significant progress in settling inherited pending bills, insisting that only verifiable claims are being honoured.
By 24 days ago
Wajir governor defends Sh700m pending bills payments
Vihiga governor grilled over Sh5m for house party
Vihiga Governor Wilberforce Ottichilo has been put on the spot by the Senate over the accumulation of Sh1.7 billion in pending bills and the use of Sh5 million on a housewarming party.
By 23 days ago
Vihiga governor grilled over Sh5m for house party
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ODM split: Sifuna-led wing vows to contest 2027 presidency
The rift within ODM has deepened after a faction associated with Sifuna insisted it would field a presidential candidate in 2027, while Oburu’s camp pledged to support Ruto.
By 25 days ago
ODM split: Sifuna-led wing vows to contest 2027 presidency
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United Opposition faces tough call on picking candidate to challenge Ruto
Wamalwa hosted Kalonzo, Gachagua and Muturi at his party headquarters while Matiang’i, Karua and Munya were absent.
By 26 days ago
United Opposition faces tough call on picking candidate to challenge Ruto
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Mudavadi details recruitment of Kenyans into foreign wars
Recruitment networks are estimated to remain active both in Kenya and within the Russian Federation.
By 28 days ago
Mudavadi details recruitment of Kenyans into foreign wars
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Senate team grills eight governors
Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee questions governors.
By 29 days ago
Senate team grills eight governors
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Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities
The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act
By 30 days ago
Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities
Ruto tells off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes
President William Ruto has told off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes run by the administration
By 1 month ago
Ruto tells off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes
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LSK wants State sale of Safaricom shares delayed
LSK has proposed the deferment of the divestiture of Safaricom Limited shares until a transparent and independently verifiable and competitive sale structure is in place as per the Constitution.
By 1 month ago
LSK wants State sale of Safaricom shares delayed
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Winnie Odinga: Raila's ODM can't be led by sellouts
EALA MP Winnie Odinga on Sunday convened a rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, drawing a crowd reminiscent of those once mobilised by her late father, ODM leader Raila Odinga.
By 1 month ago
Winnie Odinga: Raila's ODM can't be led by sellouts
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ICPAK questions Sh34 Safaricom share price in State divestiture plan
ICPAK has raised concerns over the government’s plan to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom at Sh34 per share, questioning the valuation methodology and long-term fiscal impact.
By 1 month ago
ICPAK questions Sh34 Safaricom share price in State divestiture plan
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Mbadi: State will retain key stake in Safaricom
Treasury CS says the government will retain 20 per cent shares and two seats on the board. The sale will earn the government some Sh204 billion in gross proceeds.  
By 1 month ago
Mbadi: State will retain key stake in Safaricom
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Energy CS pushes Parliament for support on Turkana oil project
The Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi argued that support from the legislatures will enhance investor confidence in Kenya’s upstream petroleum sector.
By 1 month ago
Energy CS pushes Parliament for support on Turkana oil project
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How Ministries spent Sh132b in three months
Government ministries spent Sh132.65 billion on development in the first three months of the financial year 2025/26, a report by Controller of Budget shows.
By 1 month ago
How Ministries spent Sh132b in three months
Senate to seek public opinion on proposed surrogacy legislation
The Bill seeks to regulate surrogacy arrangements and establish an institutional framework for the licensing and oversight of assisted reproductive technology facilities.
By 1 month ago
Senate to seek public opinion on proposed surrogacy legislation
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Call a ceasefire, ODM legislators urge Oburu
A section of ODM MPs have called on their party leader, Oburu Odinga, to convene a NEC meeting to address disputes that are likely to split the opposition party.
By 1 month ago
Call a ceasefire, ODM legislators urge Oburu
Matiang'i defends Uhuru over attacks by top ODM leaders
The Jubilee Party leadership expressed concern over what it described as sustained and coordinated attacks targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By 1 month ago
Matiang'i defends Uhuru over attacks by top ODM leaders
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Why Sifuna's position as ODM Secretary General is at stake
Political leaders allied to ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga are pushing to have Sifuna kicked out of the seat
By 1 month ago
Why Sifuna's position as ODM Secretary General is at stake
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Why no referendum is needed before 2027 elections
The call for a referendum has elicited mixed reactions across the country, with a section of the church now rejecting the push to have the constitution amended. 
By 1 month ago
Why no referendum is needed before 2027 elections
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Questions over Jirongo's death raised during his requiem mass
Calls for thorough investigations into the mysterious death of United Democratic Party leader Cyrus Jirongo took centre stage during the requiem mass.
By 1 month ago
Questions over Jirongo's death raised during his requiem mass
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Public debt hits Sh12.04tr as domestic borrowing grows locally
Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o said the public debt stock rose by two per cent in the three months from July 1, increasing from Sh11.80 trillion to Sh12.04 trillion. 
By 1 month ago
Public debt hits Sh12.04tr as domestic borrowing grows locally