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Insurer yet to pay claims for officers who died on duty

Documents tabled before Parliament indicate that 1,542 claims of the officers were yet to be settled by the firm even as the Senate plans to launch investigations into the matter.

By 3 months ago

Insurer yet to pay claims for officers who died on duty

Failure to surrender Sh272b devolved functions crippling counties, report says

Failure to surrender Sh272b devolved functions crippling counties, report says

By 3 months ago

MPs reject Sh4.2b NHIF system amid corruption probe

MPs reject Sh4.2b NHIF system amid corruption probe

By 3 months ago

Fight over venue, time threaten Raila-Ruto talks

Fight over venue, time threaten Raila-Ruto talks

By 3 months ago

Ruto, too, uses State security to tame rivals

The withdrawal of security left the leaders exposed, so much so that Azimio elected to co-ordinate the protests from afar only to emerge later in the evening.

By 4 months ago

Ruto, too, uses State security to tame rivals

MPs threaten to oust Labour CS Bore for skipping summons

MPs have now threatened to impeach the Cabinet Secretary accusing her of contempt and being the first CS to snub summons to appear and answer questions from members.

By 4 months ago

MPs threaten to oust Labour CS Bore for skipping summons

Kenya Kwanza to appeal judges' ruling on creation of CAS posts

Mukurweini MP argues that the courts should allow Ruto to regularise the 27 CAS posts. But LSK says the positions had already been found unconstitutional by the court.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Kwanza to appeal judges' ruling on creation of CAS posts

Budget boss rejects City Hall's request for Sh1b to pay legal fees to 19 firms

Nyakango terms the payments as questionable and wants clarifications. Approval of Sh378.86 million for development was also declined.

By 4 months ago

Budget boss rejects City Hall's request for Sh1b to pay legal fees to 19 firms

Ruto's Cabinet of 'strangers' set to open legal battle with opposition

President gave the go-ahead for his advisors and UDA Secretary General to sit in Cabinet. High Court declared that the Cabinet comprises the President, his deputy, AG and CSs.

By 5 months ago

Ruto's Cabinet of 'strangers' set to open legal battle with opposition

Taxpayers to lose Sh2.5b as KRA terminates Swiss firm contract

A decision by Kenya Revenue Authority to advertise for a fresh tender for the provision of multi-billion excise duty stamps could see taxpayers lose Sh2.5 billion.

By 5 months ago

Taxpayers to lose Sh2.5b as KRA terminates Swiss firm contract

Tough times loom after MPs snub Kenyans' pleas, pass 16pc fuel tax

Pump prices and cost of living to rise as 184 MPs vote to double VAT on fuel to 16 per cent. MPs overwhelmingly voted to have content creators pay 5 per cent withholding tax.

By 5 months ago

Tough times loom after MPs snub Kenyans' pleas, pass 16pc fuel tax

Housing levy: Employers stare at stiff penalties if they delay to remit tax

Azimio's attempt to scrap 15 per cent withholding tax for content creators was defeated. Committee introduced an amendment dealing with individual rate of tax.

By 5 months ago

Housing levy: Employers stare at stiff penalties if they delay to remit tax

Controller of Budget accuses executive of abusing supplementary budgets

Margaret Nyakang'o has accused the Executive of using supplementary budgets to sneak in illegal expenditure which leads to the loss of public funds.

By 5 months ago

Controller of Budget accuses executive of abusing supplementary budgets

Court order halts Kega faction's bid to take over Jubilee party

The Political Parties and Disputes Tribunal has issued conservatory orders staying an earlier decision by the Kanini faction to kick out Kioni and vice chairperson David Murathe from their positions

By 5 months ago

Court order halts Kega faction's bid to take over Jubilee party

William Ruto faces acid test on Finance Bill, 2023

Approval or rejection of the contentious Bill will have political ramifications for the president. Government move to increase taxes poisoned chalice.

By 5 months ago

William Ruto faces acid test on Finance Bill, 2023

Why Azimio MPs walked out during Budget reading

Azimio MPs walked out of the chambers just before Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u stood to read the 2023/2024 budget estimates, and addressed a press briefing.

By 5 months ago

Why Azimio MPs walked out during Budget reading

Azimio accuses Kenya Kwanza of insincerity in Finance Bill concessions

Azimio says the proposal to increase VAT on fuel to 16 per cent will push up cost of living, want Ruto to withdraw Finance Bill and re-introduce a people friendly one.

By 5 months ago

Azimio accuses Kenya Kwanza of insincerity in Finance Bill concessions

Controller of Budget says counties prioritising salaries over development

Out of the funds channelled to devolved units, Sh135.8 billion had been directed towards payment of salaries while Sh74.09 billion was expended on maintenance and operations.

By 5 months ago

Controller of Budget says counties prioritising salaries over development

MP wants land buying firms to pay Sh500m for registration license

Land-buying companies will be required to pay Sh500 million to acquire an operating license should MPs approve a Bill aimed at curbing fraud in the lands sector.

By 5 months ago

MP wants land buying firms to pay Sh500m for registration license

Duale seeks Sh7b House approval for KDF's peace support operations

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on Parliament to approve regulations that seek to establish a Sh7 billion peace support fund to aid KDF operations

By 5 months ago

Duale seeks Sh7b House approval for KDF's peace support operations

Kebs, KRA in blame game over disappearance of condemned sugar

Kenya National Bureau of Standards (Kebs) is now blaming Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over the disappearance of one million kilograms of condemned sugar earlier this year.

By 5 months ago

Kebs, KRA in blame game over disappearance of condemned sugar

House teams give nod to Haji and Thugge

Chairpersons Kimani Kuria and Nelson Koech noted that the respective committees had found the duo suitable to hold the dockets they were nominated to by President William Ruto.

By 5 months ago

House teams give nod to Haji and Thugge

Finance Bill: Kenyans vent as officials toil to defend proposals

Public participation sessions on the Finance Bill 2023 were marked by intense opposition to some of its proposals even as government officials defended them.

By 6 months ago

Finance Bill: Kenyans vent as officials toil to defend proposals

Alfred Mutua: I was misquoted on diplomatic gaffe

Mutua has moved to clear the air over his recent diplomatic gaffe and cautioned Kenyans to only use government agencies while seeking job opportunities abroad

By 6 months ago

Alfred Mutua: I was misquoted on diplomatic gaffe

Mudavadi: President Ruto's diplomatic Mr fix it?

Mudavadi’s increased global forays in the preceding months cut the image of the President’s confidant who has now taken up the role of Ruto’s diplomatic messenger.

By 6 months ago

Mudavadi: President Ruto's diplomatic Mr fix it?

Cult deaths: Senate ad hoc committee to tour Shakahola on Friday

The committee investigating circumstances under which more than 200 people lost their lives in the Shakahola religious cult will embark on a fact finding mission on Friday.

By 6 months ago

Cult deaths: Senate ad hoc committee to tour Shakahola on Friday

Jubilee Party wars: Sabina Chege tells Uhuru to keep off

Acting Jubilee Party leader and Nominated MP Sabina Chege has defended the decision to oust former President Uhuru Kenyatta

By 6 months ago

Jubilee Party wars: Sabina Chege tells Uhuru to keep off

You will be paid this May, Machogu tells Junior secondary school teachers

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has directed that more than 35,000 junior secondary school teachers who were recruited recently to be paid their salaries expeditiously.

By 6 months ago

You will be paid this May, Machogu tells Junior secondary school teachers

CS Chirchir: Oil marketers yet to be paid Sh42 billion for fuel subsidy

The government is yet to pay oil marketers Sh42 billion for the scrapped fuel subsidy programme.

By 6 months ago

CS Chirchir: Oil marketers yet to be paid Sh42 billion for fuel subsidy

It's our right to demonstrate, says Raila as Ruto fires warning shots

Azimio defiant that it will resume mass protests tomorrow, despite police outlawing it. Plans to present a petition showing that the cost of food, fuel, electricity are too high

By 6 months ago

It's our right to demonstrate, says Raila as Ruto fires warning shots

Your time is over, Uhuru told amid Jubilee party wrangles

The the convention was called following a meeting attended by Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, Vice Chairman David Murathe, and National Treasurer Kagwe Gichohi.

By 7 months ago

Your time is over, Uhuru told amid Jubilee party wrangles

Kanini Kega faction says Uhuru's move to call Jubilee NDC illegal

The Jubilee party wrangles today took a new twist after former President Uhuru Kenyatta called for a special National Delegates Conference.

By 7 months ago

Kanini Kega faction says Uhuru's move to call Jubilee NDC illegal

Azimio wants court to bar CSs from Parliament

The move by Azimio could jeopardise Ruto’s pre-election pledge to ensure CSs are directly held accountable by the people through their elected representatives.

By 7 months ago

Azimio wants court to bar CSs from Parliament

Bipartisan talks on the brink of collapse as parties take hardline stand

Azimio has named three non-parliamentary members to the team that will represent the opposition in the bipartisan talks in a push to have a process akin to the National Accord.

By 7 months ago

Bipartisan talks on the brink of collapse as parties take hardline stand

Khalwale urges patience over talk delays between Ruto, Raila teams

Kenya Kwanza insists that the talks be centered on the reconstitution of IEBC selection panel while Azimio is agitating for immediate lowering of the cost of living.

By 7 months ago

Khalwale urges patience over talk delays between Ruto, Raila teams

CS plans to bar journalists from sitting on Media Council board

Attorney General's advisory said journalists' positions may create conflict of interest. Argued that the Council needed to maintain independence to carry out its mandate.

By 7 months ago

CS plans to bar journalists from sitting on Media Council board

William Ruto plays tough as Azimio set to resume weekly public meetings

Azimio has issued a statement saying they are resuming public engagements, a precursor to the mass action, with the first one to be held in Nairobi tomorrow.

By 7 months ago

William Ruto plays tough as Azimio set to resume weekly public meetings

MPs demand for March salaries, threaten action on Treasury CS

MP says National Treasury has promised Parliamentary Service Commission to pay by Tuesday. Delay blamed on reduced revenue collection by KRA but Wandayi blames graft and mismanagement.

By 7 months ago

MPs demand for March salaries, threaten action on Treasury CS

David Oginde vows to tame graft in church and public sector

EACC Nominee says the threshold of dismissing cases should be set higher to deter corruption. Bishop says there will be no sacred cows in the fight against theft of public resources.

By 7 months ago

David Oginde vows to tame graft in church and public sector

How taxpayers lost Sh12.6bn in court cases against State agencies

Over 28 per cent of judgments delivered in the period under review were against public institutions. Contract-related cases cost taxpayers over Sh5.74 billion

By 7 months ago

How taxpayers lost Sh12.6bn in court cases against State agencies

Ruto, too, uses State security to tame rivals

The withdrawal of security left the leaders exposed, so much so that Azimio elected to co-ordinate the protests from afar only to emerge later in the evening.

By 4 months ago

Ruto, too, uses State security to tame rivals

MPs threaten to oust Labour CS Bore for skipping summons

MPs have now threatened to impeach the Cabinet Secretary accusing her of contempt and being the first CS to snub summons to appear and answer questions from members.

By 4 months ago

MPs threaten to oust Labour CS Bore for skipping summons

Kenya Kwanza to appeal judges' ruling on creation of CAS posts

Mukurweini MP argues that the courts should allow Ruto to regularise the 27 CAS posts. But LSK says the positions had already been found unconstitutional by the court.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Kwanza to appeal judges' ruling on creation of CAS posts

Budget boss rejects City Hall's request for Sh1b to pay legal fees to 19 firms

Nyakango terms the payments as questionable and wants clarifications. Approval of Sh378.86 million for development was also declined.

By 4 months ago

Budget boss rejects City Hall's request for Sh1b to pay legal fees to 19 firms

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