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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Governors face scrutiny over billions in spending

Governors faced the Senate County Public Accounts to explain billions in spending, sparking moments of comic relief.

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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.

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Lusaka under Senate scrutiny for unremitted Sh549 million

Senate grills Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka over Sh549 million shortfall.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Senate team grills eight governors

Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee questions 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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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Senator Mutinda adds fire to Nairobi Woman Rep race

Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda launched her bid for Nairobi County MP in 2027 last Friday.

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How Kindiki spent Sh426m in three months

The Controller of Budget said that the Office of the Deputy President used Sh425.8 million, out of which Sh230.86 million went to salaries.

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How counties splashed Sh1.5b on travel in three months

The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has revealed that 37 counties spent over Sh1.5 billion on domestic and foreign travel in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.

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Why Ruto is now targeting Kalonzo ahead of 2027

Ruto seems to have declared all-out war against Wiper Patriotic Front leader.

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Shocking low absorption as counties use only 2 pc of funds in first quarter

Dr Nyakang’o said this represented a decline from a 3 per cent absorption rate realised in a similar period of Financial Year 2024/25.

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