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Josphat Thiongo

Mutuse accuses Gachagua and his sons of money laundering, graft

Mutuse linked DP Rigathi Gachagua’s sons Kevin Rigathi and Keith Ikinu, and other family members to economic crimes and money laundering through proxies.

Mutuse accuses Gachagua and his sons of money laundering, graft

Political daggers drawn as MPs impeach DP Gachagua

Political daggers drawn as MPs impeach DP Gachagua

Gachagua impeachment: Backlash as Ruto told to exit with DP

Gachagua impeachment: Backlash as Ruto told to exit with DP

Kenya to deploy an additional 600 police officers to war-torn Haiti

Kenya to deploy an additional 600 police officers to war-torn Haiti

Mt Kenya MPs blame Ruto for Gachagua's impeachment

A section of legislators from Muranga County have accused President William Ruto of being behind Gachagua’s impeachment.

Mt Kenya MPs blame Ruto for Gachagua's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua's moment of truth

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is accused of gross misconduct in the manner of insubordination, insubordinating the presidency and the Kenyan state.

Rigathi Gachagua's moment of truth

Senate committee issues arrest warrant for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo

A Senate committee issued a warrant of arrest for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo on Tuesday, October 1, over his failure to honour committee summons.

Senate committee issues arrest warrant for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo

We smell a rat: MPs raise alarm over Sh104.8b new health IT deal

Members of Parliament have raised concern over the Ministry of Health’s procurement of a Sh104.8 billion Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System

We smell a rat: MPs raise alarm over Sh104.8b new health IT deal

Cancel the bad JKIA deal before it's too late, MPs tell Mbadi

Treasury CS John Mbadi defended the takeover, explaining that the country stood to gain a lot from the JKIA-Adani deal.

Cancel the bad JKIA deal before it's too late, MPs tell Mbadi

Ruto hails Parliament as his key partner

President William Ruto has defended his relationship with Parliament, terming the August House an “indispensable partner” in the implementation of his agenda, two years on.

Ruto hails Parliament as his key partner

House team probes how NHIF lost Sh21b in fraudulent claims

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) lost Sh21 billion through fictitious claims during the 2021-2022 financial year.

House team probes how NHIF lost Sh21b in fraudulent claims

Joho faces hard questions as MPs probe Sh1.6b fish stock assessment

Mining CS Hassan Joho and PS Betsy Muthoni Njagi faced the wrath of MPs who sought to know whether there was any value for money arising from the undertaking.

Joho faces hard questions as MPs probe Sh1.6b fish stock assessment

IEBC reconstitution in limbo as political infighting, court processes persist

The wait for reconstitution the IEBC selection panel persists even as the infighting within the Azimio Coalition puts the process in Limbo.

IEBC reconstitution in limbo as political infighting, court processes persist

20 jobs agencies deregistered amid claims of protection by top officials

The National Employment Authority said some of the firms were struck off as they had been collecting funds from gullible youth with a promise for jobs abroad, only to go against their word

20 jobs agencies deregistered amid claims of protection by top officials

Treasury under fire for holding back Sh218 billion for ministries

Part of the money was to be used for development projects and departments. Treasury claims low inflow of cash is to blame but MPS feel move was deliberate.

Treasury under fire for holding back Sh218 billion for ministries

Sports PS Tum faces Sh500, 000 fine for missing committee summons

Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Peter Tum faces a Sh500,000 fine for repeatedly missing summons from the National Assembly Sports Committee.

Sports PS Tum faces Sh500, 000 fine for missing committee summons

Raila closer to make history as first EA leader to win seat

With allied countries in tow and a continental charm offensive in play, Raila is to face off with Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato, Djibouti’s Mohamoud Youssouf and Anil Gayan of Mauritious.

Raila closer to make history as first EA leader to win seat

How Wetangula plans to end bursaries with new law

The end of bursaries, as we know them today, has started, and free university and college education is beckoning.

How Wetangula plans to end bursaries with new law

House team shines spotlight on 2020 tax waiver for manufacturer

The Treasury and the AG's office are under scrutiny over a decision made in 2019 to grant Blue Nile Rolling Mills Limited tax exemptions allegedly amounting to billions of shillings.

House team shines spotlight on 2020 tax waiver for manufacturer

PSC faces backlash for ignoring own directive on retirement age rule

The Public Service Commission is in trouble over a decision to ignore its own directive and employ staff above the mandatory retirement age of 60.

PSC faces backlash for ignoring own directive on retirement age rule

House approves Oduor for AG and Askul as the EAC Affairs CS

MPs approve nomination of Dorcas Oduor and Beatrice Askul as Attorney General and EAC Cabinet Secretary respectively; they were vetted last Friday.

House approves Oduor for AG and Askul as the EAC Affairs CS

How Kenya Power plans to cut down electricity costs

The Energy Ministry is now pushing for the joint procurement and importation of Heavy Fuel Oil by power producers in the country ostensibly to bring down the cost of electricity.

How Kenya Power plans to cut down electricity costs

Intrigues into intense jostling for PAC post

Intense jostling for the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee chairmanship has rocked the opposition ahead of a voting exercise on Tuesday next week.

Intrigues into intense jostling for PAC post

I will approve water tight cases to avoid loss of funds, pledges Oduor

A string of losses in legal suits that have seen the government lose trillions of shillings confronted Dorcas Oduor as she stood on the cusp of history to be Kenya’s first female AG.

I will approve water tight cases to avoid loss of funds, pledges Oduor

Litmus test for Ruto as he appoints second half of Cabinet

Ruto has stocked the embers of a political uprising that threatens his tenure in office, with the youth-led protests now set to make a comeback next week Tuesday.

By 2 months ago

Litmus test for Ruto as he appoints second half of Cabinet

Uncertainty as national exams threatened after Sh14.9 billion budget cut

The funds cater for supervision and invigilation and examiners' costs.

By 2 months ago

Uncertainty as national exams threatened after Sh14.9 billion budget cut

Slashing State House budget by half will stall operations, Katoo pleads

State House Comptroller warns that the austerity measures could shut office.

By 2 months ago

Slashing State House budget by half will stall operations, Katoo pleads

Corruption, unemployment, broken pledges, abductions sunk Ruto ship

Barely months into office, Ruto was confronted by his administration’s first mega scandal - a botched Sh3.7 billion mosquito net tender.

By 2 months ago

Corruption, unemployment, broken pledges, abductions sunk Ruto ship

President must constitute new Cabinet immediately, experts say

Constitutional expert says Executive is not complete without Cabinet Secretaries.

By 2 months ago

President must constitute new Cabinet immediately, experts say

Isiolo parents protest principal's transfer, threaten Parliament petition

An impasse pitting parents, leaders and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has erupted over the impending transfer of the Isiolo Boys High School principal.

By 2 months ago

Isiolo parents protest principal's transfer, threaten Parliament petition

Road to 2027: President kicks off rigorous task to pick IEBC bosses

President William Rut has 14 days to appoint a new panel, which will in turn facilitate the appointment of a chairperson and commissioners at the now run-down IEBC.

By 2 months ago

Road to 2027: President kicks off rigorous task to pick IEBC bosses

NTSA flagged over possible loss of Sh1.19 billion in smart DLs project

The Kenyan taxpayer may lose Sh1.19 billion because NTSA has failed to enforce the use of Smart Card driving licenses, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has said.

By 3 months ago

NTSA flagged over possible loss of Sh1.19 billion in smart DLs project

What next for tax plan after Ruto's rejection?

Finance Bill 2024 sought to raise Sh300 billion in additional taxes to plug budget deficit.

By 3 months ago

What next for tax plan after Ruto's rejection?

IEBC reconstitution in sight after NA, Senate concur on Bill

IEBC currently does not have commissioners, which has in turn held it back from performing key mandates such as by-elections and the long-awaited boundaries review process.

By 3 months ago

IEBC reconstitution in sight after NA, Senate concur on Bill

MPs to consider Ruto's memo on Finance Bill after recess

Wetang'ula, who acknowledged receiving the President’s memorandum on the Finance Bill, said the matter will be considered by the House once it resumes from recess.

By 3 months ago

MPs to consider Ruto's memo on Finance Bill after recess

The 45 minutes of terror when Parliament fell

The Senate was the first to go down. Protestors shattered windows, broke into Senators’ safe boxes and eventually made their way into the chambers which they vandalized.

By 3 months ago

The 45 minutes of terror when Parliament fell

Questions as MPs speedily approve deployment of KDF

Ichung’wah tried to justify the need for the House to approve the request of the Defence Council by highlighting the “exceptional” circumstances the country had found itself in.

By 3 months ago

Questions as MPs speedily approve deployment of KDF

Protesters invade House as Finance Bill is approved

Some MPs were holed up in their offices shielded by security as others used the Sh150m tunnel to escape.

By 3 months ago

Protesters invade House as Finance Bill is approved

Parliament's golden mace was not stolen, Wetang'ula says

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has clarified that the House Mace was neither stolen nor destroyed during the breach of Parliament on Tuesday by protestors.

By 3 months ago

Parliament's golden mace was not stolen, Wetang'ula says

Tuesday is last chance for MPs to save face on unpopular tax plans

Parliament is expected to consider amendments introduced by the members that could either impose further taxes or slash those proposed by the Bill.

By 3 months ago

Tuesday is last chance for MPs to save face on unpopular tax plans

Kenyans express anger as Ruto MPs force disputed finance bill down throats

Speaker Wetangula says 204 MPs voted to push the Bill through the Second Reading against 115. Bill now proceeds to the Third Reading stage also known as the Committee of the Whole Stage

By 3 months ago

Kenyans express anger as Ruto MPs force disputed finance bill down throats

An out-of-favour Ruto side struggles to justify new taxes

Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw’ah says the high taxes are necessary to ensure the growth of the manufacturing sector.

By 3 months ago

An out-of-favour Ruto side struggles to justify new taxes

MPs summon ex-GDC bosses over Sh211m loss

The loss was incurred after GDC lost an arbitration case between it and a UK firm.

By 3 months ago

MPs summon ex-GDC bosses over Sh211m loss

Public pressure mounts on MPs over punitive Finance Bill

Kenyans have adopted unorthodox means to bully lawmakers to reject punitive taxes contained in the Finance Bill 2024 that is set to be tabled before Parliament on Tuesday.

By 3 months ago

Public pressure mounts on MPs over punitive Finance Bill

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