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Josphat Thiongo

Restless Ruto traverses the country, echoes pre-2022 election vote hunt

Instead of relaxing in his carpeted temperature regulated and tastefully furnished offices at the country's most prestigious workstation, Ruto has chosen a different path.

Restless Ruto traverses the country, echoes pre-2022 election vote hunt

Lawyers not expected to report clients' dirty deals

Lawyers not expected to report clients' dirty deals

Defence Ministry under fire over delay to pay Sh1.8b awards

Defence Ministry under fire over delay to pay Sh1.8b awards

Parliament seeks views on Worldcoin operations

Parliament seeks views on Worldcoin operations

Treasury seeks to write off Sh117.64b millers debt

CS calls for new leasing model for millers to allow private sector participation. Speaker directs memorandum be referred to two committees for consideration.

Treasury seeks to write off Sh117.64b millers debt

MPs probe Sh18.8b court award to firms, people against Lands Commission

Firms and individuals sued state over acquisition of land and eviction. PAC directed Lands ministry to give details on the multi-billion shilling claims.

MPs probe Sh18.8b court award to firms, people against Lands Commission

Raila-Ruto fixers and secret talks

Coons’ ‘run-in’ with Raila, coming hours after he met Ruto, speaks volumes. Earlier in the week, the duo had met for an indoor meeting, for the purpose of ‘exchanging notes’.

Raila-Ruto fixers and secret talks

MPs oppose Bill on marriage dissolution

MPs from across the political divide voiced their dissent to the Bill that had been tabled for the first reading on Wednesday, claiming that it was out to kill marriages.

MPs oppose Bill on marriage dissolution

BBI moment in the offing as Raila-Ruto allies unite to lay ground for talks

Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wa and his minority counterpart Opiyo Wandayi have tabled Motion to anchor dialogue committee in law which will be designed like the contentious BBI.

BBI moment in the offing as Raila-Ruto allies unite to lay ground for talks

MPs probe NHIF over Sh9b claims payout

MPs are probing how NHIF paid out Sh9 billion in Work Injury Benefit Act premiums to insurance companies but only used Sh200 million to settle patients claims in the last two financial years.

MPs probe NHIF over Sh9b claims payout

Parliament calls for national policy on deworming pupils

The Ministry of Health is now under pressure from Parliament to establish a national policy on deworming for school-going children to boost class attendance.

Parliament calls for national policy on deworming pupils

House gives Kindiki, Owalo seven days to come clean on Worldcoin saga

Wetangula made the ruling after Prof Kindiki told the House that he had established that crimes were committed during Worldcoin operations and he would charge those responsible.

House gives Kindiki, Owalo seven days to come clean on Worldcoin saga

MPs accuse state agencies of laxity in Worldcoin data collection saga

Members of Parliament have accused various state agencies of laxity in the wake of the cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin.

MPs accuse state agencies of laxity in Worldcoin data collection saga

MPs now threaten to end 'one-sided' space centre deal with Italy

Parliament wants the government to pull out of the "one-sided" agreement with Italy that led to the establishment of a space centre in Malindi, Kilifi County.

MPs now threaten to end 'one-sided' space centre deal with Italy

Wamuchomba urges state to set up anti-coffee theft police unit

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamucomba has appealed to the government to set up anti-coffee theft police unit to save farmers from losing the crop to criminals in Mt Kenya region.

Wamuchomba urges state to set up anti-coffee theft police unit

Gulf Death Traps: 283 Kenyan migrant workers died in Gulf between 2020-2022

A total 283 Kenyan migrant workers have died in the Gulf in the last three years, Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has revealed.

Gulf Death Traps: 283 Kenyan migrant workers died in Gulf between 2020-2022

MPs want Kenya out of Malindi space centre deal with Italy

Legislators say the 60-year-old deal has only benefitted Italians and their allies, and feel it is best if Kenya withdrew from it.

MPs want Kenya out of Malindi space centre deal with Italy

Parliamentary Budget Office backs bid to enact Sharia banking laws

The Bill currently before Parliament seeks to amend the Act to empower the Central Bank of Kenya to make regulations on licensing and supervising Islamic banks and Islamic financial institutions.

By 2 months ago

Parliamentary Budget Office backs bid to enact Sharia banking laws

Audit report: Jubilee Party cannot account for Sh600m expenditure

Auditor General says party received Sh248.7 million from the public in 2021/2022. Former President Kenyatta’s party caught up in leadership battles between two factions.

By 2 months ago

Audit report: Jubilee Party cannot account for Sh600m expenditure

Azimio MPs say 15 people killed during protests

A section of Azimio Parliamentary group has claimed that 15 people were killed during the anti-government demonstrations and condemned police brutality on protesters.

By 2 months ago

Azimio MPs say 15 people killed during protests

Kenya, Italy diplomatic tiff simmers over Malindi space centre

A diplomatic tiff is brewing between Kenya and Italy over the operations of the Luigi Broglio Malindi Space Centre.

By 2 months ago

Kenya, Italy diplomatic tiff simmers over Malindi space centre

Governor Wanga seeks to rescue loss making Homa Bay water firm

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has initiated a raft of measures to turn around the loss-making Homa Bay County Water and Sanitation Company.

By 2 months ago

Governor Wanga seeks to rescue loss making Homa Bay water firm

Shooting the messenger: Media brace for cuts to State ads cash

Recent revelation on cutting media advertising exposed State’s true intentions. CS alleged that media supported President William Ruto’s opponent in the August 2022 election.

By 2 months ago

Shooting the messenger: Media brace for cuts to State ads cash

Bill proposes Sh1m fine for failure to declare wealth

You will soon know the worth of the president, MP, governor and deputy president should legislators approve the Conflict of Interest Bill 2023.

By 2 months ago

Bill proposes Sh1m fine for failure to declare wealth

Warehouse owner's tribulations on disappearance of condemned sugar

Mwangi faces charges of being behind the theft of the sugar consignment but blames KRA. Committee is probing how sugar which was handled by Kebs and KRA disappeared without a trace.

By 2 months ago

Warehouse owner's tribulations on disappearance of condemned sugar

How street urchins are leading charge against ocean plastic pollution

In 2020, Kenya enacted one of the most progressive laws to tackle plastic pollution, especially on beaches.

By 3 months ago

How street urchins are leading charge against ocean plastic pollution

Employers stare at stiff penalties if they delay to remit housing tax

Azimio's attempt to scrap 15 per cent withholding tax for content creators was defeated.

By 3 months ago

Employers stare at stiff penalties if they delay to remit housing tax

Ghosts of 1982 coup, Sh7.8m ambulance deal return to haunt Isaac Ruto

The committee sought to know why Ruto’s administration elected to spend approximately Sh7.8 million annually to hire ambulances as opposed to using those provided by the county.

By 4 months ago

Ghosts of 1982 coup, Sh7.8m ambulance deal return to haunt Isaac Ruto

Why Finance Bill 2023 is likely to sail through, impose higher taxes

The Bill that seeks to increase VAT on fuel, which will have a ripple effect on cost of electricity and other commodities, has already been met with criticism from civil society and workers' unions.

By 4 months ago

Why Finance Bill 2023 is likely to sail through, impose higher taxes

Azimio protests withdrawal of Raila, Kalonzo security detail

Narc-Kenya Party leader Martha Karua termed the withdrawal of police as illegal suspension of the Constitution, intimidation and blackmail.

By 4 months ago

Azimio protests withdrawal of Raila, Kalonzo security detail

Kanini Kega faction wants Uhuru to quit as Jubilee leader

Nelson Dzuya claimed that Uhuru has overseen a systematic emasculation of the agenda of Jubilee Party from within the Azimio.

By 5 months ago

Kanini Kega faction wants Uhuru to quit as Jubilee leader

Political rivals soften stances, but will it last?

Ruto said the country had in recent past endured its fair share of difficulties amid political disagreements. Raila urged Kenyans to embrace the spirit of compassion.

By 5 months ago

Political rivals soften stances, but will it last?

Inside Raila's list of demands that may derail talks

Raila Odinga says parliamentary process may not address concerns and proposes a process akin to 2008 National Accord.

By 5 months ago

Inside Raila's list of demands that may derail talks

Treasury seeks to write off Sh117.64b millers debt

CS calls for new leasing model for millers to allow private sector participation. Speaker directs memorandum be referred to two committees for consideration.

Treasury seeks to write off Sh117.64b millers debt

MPs probe Sh18.8b court award to firms, people against Lands Commission

Firms and individuals sued state over acquisition of land and eviction. PAC directed Lands ministry to give details on the multi-billion shilling claims.

MPs probe Sh18.8b court award to firms, people against Lands Commission

Raila-Ruto fixers and secret talks

Coons’ ‘run-in’ with Raila, coming hours after he met Ruto, speaks volumes. Earlier in the week, the duo had met for an indoor meeting, for the purpose of ‘exchanging notes’.

Raila-Ruto fixers and secret talks

MPs oppose Bill on marriage dissolution

MPs from across the political divide voiced their dissent to the Bill that had been tabled for the first reading on Wednesday, claiming that it was out to kill marriages.

MPs oppose Bill on marriage dissolution

BBI moment in the offing as Raila-Ruto allies unite to lay ground for talks

Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wa and his minority counterpart Opiyo Wandayi have tabled Motion to anchor dialogue committee in law which will be designed like the contentious BBI.

BBI moment in the offing as Raila-Ruto allies unite to lay ground for talks

MPs probe NHIF over Sh9b claims payout

MPs are probing how NHIF paid out Sh9 billion in Work Injury Benefit Act premiums to insurance companies but only used Sh200 million to settle patients claims in the last two financial years.

MPs probe NHIF over Sh9b claims payout

Parliament calls for national policy on deworming pupils

The Ministry of Health is now under pressure from Parliament to establish a national policy on deworming for school-going children to boost class attendance.

Parliament calls for national policy on deworming pupils

House gives Kindiki, Owalo seven days to come clean on Worldcoin saga

Wetangula made the ruling after Prof Kindiki told the House that he had established that crimes were committed during Worldcoin operations and he would charge those responsible.

House gives Kindiki, Owalo seven days to come clean on Worldcoin saga

MPs accuse state agencies of laxity in Worldcoin data collection saga

Members of Parliament have accused various state agencies of laxity in the wake of the cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin.

MPs accuse state agencies of laxity in Worldcoin data collection saga

MPs now threaten to end 'one-sided' space centre deal with Italy

Parliament wants the government to pull out of the "one-sided" agreement with Italy that led to the establishment of a space centre in Malindi, Kilifi County.

MPs now threaten to end 'one-sided' space centre deal with Italy

Wamuchomba urges state to set up anti-coffee theft police unit

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamucomba has appealed to the government to set up anti-coffee theft police unit to save farmers from losing the crop to criminals in Mt Kenya region.

Wamuchomba urges state to set up anti-coffee theft police unit

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