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Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
A political showdown is brewing in National Assembly of Kenya as the Azimio Coalition and factions within the Orange Democratic Movement contest the position of Minority Leader.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
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Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement will hold a joint parliamentary meeting to review the 10-Point Agenda report amid criticism from some ODM members over its direction.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
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Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
The National Assembly has approved the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, paving the way for a Sh5 trillion fund amid debate over oversight and debt risks.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 
By Josphat Thiongo 2 months ago
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.
By Josphat Thiongo 3 months ago
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
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Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self
Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self
MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms
Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms
Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards
A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards
KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists
The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists
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CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
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Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
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Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
A political showdown is brewing in National Assembly of Kenya as the Azimio Coalition and factions within the Orange Democratic Movement contest the position of Minority Leader.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
Premium
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement will hold a joint parliamentary meeting to review the 10-Point Agenda report amid criticism from some ODM members over its direction.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Premium
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
The National Assembly has approved the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, paving the way for a Sh5 trillion fund amid debate over oversight and debt risks.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 
By Josphat Thiongo 2 months ago
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.
By Josphat Thiongo 3 months ago
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
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Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self
Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self
MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms
Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms
Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards
A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards
KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists
The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists
Premium
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
Premium
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
Premium
Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
A political showdown is brewing in National Assembly of Kenya as the Azimio Coalition and factions within the Orange Democratic Movement contest the position of Minority Leader.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
Premium
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement will hold a joint parliamentary meeting to review the 10-Point Agenda report amid criticism from some ODM members over its direction.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Premium
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
The National Assembly has approved the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, paving the way for a Sh5 trillion fund amid debate over oversight and debt risks.
By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 
By Josphat Thiongo 2 months ago
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.
By Josphat Thiongo 3 months ago
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
Premium
Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self
Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self
MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms
Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms
Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards
A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards
KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists
The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists
Premium
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
Premium
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists
The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists
Premium
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal
Premium
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.
By Josphat Thiongo 6 months ago
Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill
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