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Drama as ex-Nominated Senator Orwoba denied entry to Senate
There was drama at the Senate on Wednesday after former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was denied access to the House.
By Josphat Thiongo 29 days ago
Drama as ex-Nominated Senator Orwoba denied entry to Senate
Senate plenary to hear ouster case against Governor Mutai next week
Kericho boss faces graft, abuse of office and misconduct claims, including Sh85 million fictitious payments.Mutai previously survived impeachment in 2024 after Senate overturned Assembly vote.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Senate plenary to hear ouster case against Governor Mutai next week
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How billions were moved in a shadowy web through e-Citizen
A scrutiny of the Auditor General report has unearthed how funds funnelled from the e-Citizen platform were irregularly diverted and paid out to 'alien' companies and private entities.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
How billions were moved in a shadowy web through e-Citizen
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Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe
A heated exchange erupted between Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo and officials from the Office of the Auditor General over claims that billions of shillings may have been lost through e-Citizen.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe
Public officers now barred from doing business with State
New law requires public officers to declare wealth of their spouses and children. President Ruto also signs into law Bill creating a board to manage cash transfer programme.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Public officers now barred from doing business with State
Boda Boda riders reject Bill, IG Kanja seeks law harmonisation
Boda boda operators have opposed a new Bill seeking to regulate the sector, warning that its implementation could drive families deeper into poverty.
By Josphat Thiongo 2 months ago
Boda Boda riders reject Bill, IG Kanja seeks law harmonisation
Isiolo tensions rise as leaders clash over failed impeachment
Political tensions in Isiolo County have escalated, with some leaders accusing their counterparts from the United Democratic Movement (UDM) party of fueling unrest and interfering in county affairs.
By Josphat Thiongo 2 months ago
Isiolo tensions rise as leaders clash over failed impeachment
New rules proposed to curb gambling addiction
The Betting Control and Licensing Board has proposed measures to regulate gambling. They include a mandatory picture of the gambler holding his or her Identity card while registering.
By Josphat Thiongo and Irene Githinji 2 months ago
New rules proposed to curb gambling addiction
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Three decades on, Saba Saba descends into blood and silence
The heavy deployment of police and denial of access to CBD spoke of an administration determined to suppress the Saba Saba protests at all costs.
By Josphat Thiongo 2 months ago
Three decades on, Saba Saba descends into blood and silence
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Members of Parliament piled pressure on President William Ruto and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to charge those behind Albert Ojwang's murder.
By Josphat Thiongo 3 months ago
MPs pile pressure on Ruto, IG Kanja to punish Ojwang killers
Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges
The government has in the last seven financial years collected a total of Sh96.7 billion in taxes from gambling, with statistics pointing to an increased uptake of betting online over the years.
By Josphat Thiongo 3 months ago
Government collects Sh96.7 billion from gambling, decries regulatory challenges
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How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?
Given the political parties' affiliation of some of the nominees, questions are emerging on how impartial the team can be. Ethekon, the new chairperson, previously served under Josphat Nanok.
By Josphat Thiongo 4 months ago
How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?
CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes
Public participation on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2025 came to a close on Thursday, even as questions over the legitimacy of the process characterised the undertaking.
By Josphat Thiongo 4 months ago
CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes
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Kenya to spend Sh1.9 trillion on debt service
Kenya expects to spend nearly Sh2 trillion on debt repayments over the next financial year, exerting further pressure on the government.
By Josphat Thiongo and Macharia Kamau 4 months ago
Kenya to spend Sh1.9 trillion on debt service
Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash
MPs threaten to halt House business over delayed CDF funds from Treasury. Speaker urges calm, warns against walkouts despite mounting pressure on Mbadi.
By Josphat Thiongo 5 months ago
Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash
Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival
Vitengeni Baptist School from Kilifi and Nairobi's Highway Secondary School presentations offer solutions to the vices.
By Josphat Thiongo, Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival
Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions
ODM legislators have taken control of seven crucial committees in the Senate.The party is expected to reap more seats in the National Assembly committee elections.
By Josphat Thiongo and Edwin Nyarangi 6 months ago
Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions
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Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions
ODM leader Raila Odinga has continued to gain a foothold in Parliament, thanks to his working relationship with President William Ruto.
By Josphat Thiongo and Edwin Nyarangi 6 months ago
Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions
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SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months
Hospitals have warned that the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) could collapse within the next 12 months if funding challenges afflicting its implementation are not addressed.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months
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'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul
A purge targeting 'rebel' MPs opposed to President William Ruto's broad-based government is now in the offing at the National Assembly once the House resumes from recess next month.
By Josphat Thiongo 7 months ago
'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul
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Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?
For people considered to have been political outliers after their departure from office, they gave an outside-looking-in perspective of how to best to address the ills in government.
By Josphat Thiongo 8 months ago
Will Uhuru men help stabilise 'sinking' Kenya Kwanza ship?
Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students
Secondary school students who have attained the age of 18 will be issued with identity cards and registered as voters while still in school.
By Josphat Thiongo 9 months ago
Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students
How Ruto's new tax laws were quietly passed
Amendments seek to address fiscal deficit by broadening the tax base and compliance.While some proposals raise concerns, others offer relief to employees and employers.
By Brian Ngugi and Josphat Thiongo 9 months ago
How Ruto's new tax laws were quietly passed
We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale
Environment Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale yesterday outlined the government's roadmap to eradicate the use of asbestos roofing amid growing health concerns.
By Josphat Thiongo 9 months ago
We'll enforce order to remove all asbestos roofing, says Duale
President orders for performance review of all ministry officials
In a circular to Cabinet Secretaries, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the appraisal of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) would begin on Monday.
By Josphat Thiongo 9 months ago
President orders for performance review of all ministry officials
IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline
Delayed review of boundaries for electoral units has thrown the country into a constitutional crisis owing to lack of a substantive IEBC.
By Josphat Thiongo 9 months ago
IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline
Adani bombshell as Ruto defends contentious government initiatives
President William Ruto who had vowed to continue with the multi-billion Adani group deals through hook or crook, directed for the immediate cancellation of the pacts.
By Josphat Thiongo and Edwin Nyarangi 10 months ago
Adani bombshell as Ruto defends contentious government initiatives
Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments
President William Ruto's loyalists and some 2022 General Election losers have dominated recent appointments to the Kenya Kwanza administration.
By Josphat Thiongo 10 months ago
Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments
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Gachagua ouster, Kindiki's nomination to shift political landscape
The ouster of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the nomination of Prof Kithure Kindiki to replace him portends a domino effect on the political front.
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
Gachagua ouster, Kindiki's nomination to shift political landscape
MPs raise the red flag over KeNHA's Sh86 billion pending bills
A House team has raised the red flag over the operations of KeNHA following revelations that it is collapsing under the weight of Sh86 billion in pending bills owed to contractors.
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
MPs raise the red flag over KeNHA's Sh86 billion pending bills
Gachagua falls sick as Senate prosecutes impeachment in his absence
The last blow to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political career was sealed by Senate decision to continue with his impeachment motion even after he, reportedly, suddenly fell ill.
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
Gachagua falls sick as Senate prosecutes impeachment in his absence
Deputy President nominee could be named by Mashujaa Day
Kenya could have a new Deputy President nominee by the next Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2024 should the Senate choose to uphold Rigathi Gachagua's his impeachment.
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
Deputy President nominee could be named by Mashujaa Day
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Ruto borrowed Sh258.4 billion in three months
The Kenya Kwanza administration took 11 loans worth Sh258.4 billion between May and August 2024 to finance various projects
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
Ruto borrowed Sh258.4 billion in three months
KRA boss has seven days to explain Sh64b edible oil loss
A House team has given KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga seven days to appear before it to give more information on the alleged loss of Sh64 billion in edible oil scandal.
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
KRA boss has seven days to explain Sh64b edible oil loss
KRA boss given seven-day ultimatum over Sh64 billion edible oil revenue loss
A House committee has given KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga seven days to provide information on an alleged Sh64 billion revenue loss linked to misdeclared imports by Louis Dreyfus.
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
KRA boss given seven-day ultimatum over Sh64 billion edible oil revenue loss
State risks losing Sh7 billion loaned to 13 million hustlers
The government is on the verge of losing Sh7 billion loaned to 13 million Kenyans under the Hustler Fund Programme which was not insured
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
State risks losing Sh7 billion loaned to 13 million hustlers
MPs probe involvement of Ruto allies in SHIF rollout
The National Assembly Health Committee has summoned Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa, National Treasury CS John Mbadi and Attorney General ahead of the roll out of SHIF next week.
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
MPs probe involvement of Ruto allies in SHIF rollout
Gen Z protests were designed to overthrow Ruto, Kindiki tells MPs
The anti-government protests that rocked the country three months ago were designed to overthrow President William Ruto's administration, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said.
By Josphat Thiongo 11 months ago
Gen Z protests were designed to overthrow Ruto, Kindiki tells MPs
Ministry orders safety audit in all boarding schools in Kenya
The Ministry of Education has commissioned an audit on all boarding schools to assess safety standards
By Josphat Thiongo 1 year ago
Ministry orders safety audit in all boarding schools in Kenya
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How sub-standard cooking oil found it's way in Kenyan market
Kenyans could be consuming substandard cooking oil due to negligence by officials from the Kenya National Trading Corporation
By Josphat Thiongo 1 year ago
How sub-standard cooking oil found it's way in Kenyan market
Cocktail bar: Pink gin iced tea
Food
By Molly Chebet
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A father's blessings and a child's future
Parenting
By Bishop David Muriithi
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How CEO's 'one-night stand' texts cost his company millions
National
By Kamau Muthoni
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Jubilee's defining moment as Uhuru leads delagates conference
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
2 hrs ago