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Josphat Thiongo

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.

Treasury under fire as MPs push for delayed cash

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months

SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 months

'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul

'Rebel' MPs face the axe in House teams overhaul

By 2 months ago

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 3 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 4 months ago

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

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 4 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 4 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 4 months ago

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

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 5 months ago

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

Deputy President nominee could be named by Mashujaa Day

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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

State risks losing Sh7 billion loaned to 13 million hustlers

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 7 months ago

Gen Z protests were designed to overthrow Ruto, Kindiki tells MPs

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 7 months ago

MPs probe involvement of Ruto allies in SHIF rollout

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 7 months ago

Ministry orders safety audit in all boarding schools in Kenya

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 7 months ago

How sub-standard cooking oil found it's way in Kenyan market

MPs probe Moi University's Sh3b bank loan to buy Rivatex

A parliamentary team is investigating how Sh3 billion loan from Exim bank was channeled towards Rivatex company by Moi University.

By 7 months ago

MPs probe Moi University's Sh3b bank loan to buy Rivatex

The law and lack of funds frustrate my work, Controller of Budget Nyakang'o

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has cited budgetary constraints and gaps in law that prevent her office from auditing government projects

By 7 months ago

The law and lack of funds frustrate my work, Controller of Budget Nyakang'o

Controller of Budgets says gaps in law affect execution of mandate

The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango has cited budgetary constraints and gaps in law that prevent her from auditing government projects

By 7 months ago

Controller of Budgets says gaps in law affect execution of mandate

MPs propose major Sh10b increase to Constituency Fund

Members of Parliament are pushing for increment of the National Government Constituency Development Fund by Sh10 billion

By 7 months ago

MPs propose major Sh10b increase to Constituency Fund

KRA boss summoned over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga is in the cross hairs of MPs over the government’s alleged loss of Sh62 billion through tax evasion

By 7 months ago

KRA boss summoned over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

KRA boss in the cross hairs of MPs over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

KRA Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga is in the crosshairs of MPs over the government's alleged loss of Sh62 billion through tax evasion.

By 7 months ago

KRA boss in the cross hairs of MPs over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

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 3 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 4 months ago

Inside plan to issue IDs to secondary school students

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 4 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 4 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 4 months ago

IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

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 5 months ago

Kidero, Raila's sister lead Ruto loyalists in State appointments

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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

Deputy President nominee could be named by Mashujaa Day

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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

State risks losing Sh7 billion loaned to 13 million hustlers

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 7 months ago

Gen Z protests were designed to overthrow Ruto, Kindiki tells MPs

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 7 months ago

MPs probe involvement of Ruto allies in SHIF rollout

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