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Divided opinion over Gachagua's fate following court's verdict

The fate of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hangs in the balance following the milestone decision by the Court of Appeal on Friday.

Divided opinion over Gachagua's fate following court's verdict

Parties' registrar to get more funding ahead of 2027 polls

Parties' registrar to get more funding ahead of 2027 polls

IEBC gets an additional Sh5.7 billion to prepare for 2027 poll

IEBC gets an additional Sh5.7 billion to prepare for 2027 poll

Why MPs earn the highest for resting the most

Why MPs earn the highest for resting the most

House of extortion: MPs minting millions in 'rent-seeking' moves

The 13th Parliament has been accused of engaging in rent-seeking behaviour and abdicating its oversight role, all the while gobbling up millions in allowances.

House of extortion: MPs minting millions in 'rent-seeking' moves

Parliament faces criticism over 'rent-seeking' despite earning hefty allowances

The 13th Parliament has been accused of engaging in rent-seeking behaviour and abdicating its oversight role, all the while gobbling up millions in allowances.

Parliament faces criticism over 'rent-seeking' despite earning hefty allowances

Gov't plans University bailout amid leadership clashes

The government has embarked on extensive reforms aimed at bailing out universities on the brink of collapse, those in financial turmoil, and those embroiled in supremacy wrangles.

Gov't plans University bailout amid leadership clashes

MPs invite public views, evidence on Mediheal kidney saga

The National Assembly has invited the public to submit memoranda and evidence of the alleged kidney trafficking at the Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret.

MPs invite public views, evidence on Mediheal kidney saga

Women MPs protest Sh500 million budget slash

Women representatives from across the counties are decrying the slashing of Sh500 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF).

Women MPs protest Sh500 million budget slash

TUK staff sack cuts as Sh13b debt triggers reforms

Staff at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), currently undergoing a forensic audit, face possible job losses as the Ministry of Education moves to revive the struggling institution.

TUK staff sack cuts as Sh13b debt triggers reforms

MPs call for end to Minet teachers' medical scheme

Parliament now wants TSC to terminate its contract with Minet Insurance brokers and a consortium of underwriters for the provision of medical cover services to teachers

MPs call for end to Minet teachers' medical scheme

MPs fault cash transfer programme for elderly

Legislators criticized the old persons cash transfers program to citizens aged 70 years and above terming it a conduit of corruption.

MPs fault cash transfer programme for elderly

MPs launch probe into kidney trade claims

Health Commitee chair James Nyikal says inquiry will examine kidney transplants legality, ethics and reforms. Mediheal lawyer Conrad Maloba denies the allegations.

MPs launch probe into kidney trade claims

Step up and take charge of future, PS urges youth

Interior PS Omollo implores youth to seize opportunities in key growth sectors. He says BETA agenda targets youth empowerment through practical economic tools.

Step up and take charge of future, PS urges youth

CS Mbadi hints at additional taxes in Kenya's 2025-26 Budget plan

Mbadi, speaking during an interview on Friday, revealed that the date had been agreed upon after consultations with his counterparts from the East African region, held in Uganda.

CS Mbadi hints at additional taxes in Kenya's 2025-26 Budget plan

Politics of CDF: Governors, MPs battle to control the billions kitty

The Fund was created under the NG-CDF Act of 2015 to promote grassroots development. But the High Court declared it unconstitutional and directed that it be wound up.

Politics of CDF: Governors, MPs battle to control the billions kitty

House calls for TUK audit as financial woes worsen

The Technical University of Kenya is under renewed scrutiny from Parliament due to longstanding financial difficulties that have paralysed operations and disrupted learning.

House calls for TUK audit as financial woes worsen

MPs approve Bill seeking stricter rules on saccos, NGOs and betting firms

The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to align the country’s laws with the global standards.

MPs approve Bill seeking stricter rules on saccos, NGOs and betting firms

Formal recognition of village elders closer as ministry seeks public views

And countrywide public participation forums commenced on Tuesday and continued yesterday across the eight former provinces to collect citizens’ views.

Formal recognition of village elders closer as ministry seeks public views

MPs probe irregular acquisition of SGR land by Railways, Sh2.7b payout

Skeletons of the SGR land acquisition process have returned to haunt Kenya Railways following revelations that it could have irregularly acquired 74 acres of land where the SGR Nairobi terminus sits.

MPs probe irregular acquisition of SGR land by Railways, Sh2.7b payout

Wetangula's Ford Kenya won't fold or merge with UDA

Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling UDA party ahead of 2027 elections.

Wetangula's Ford Kenya won't fold or merge with UDA

Gachagua and leaders urge Ruto to emulate Kibaki for a lasting legacy

President William Ruto should borrow a leaf from Kenya's third President, Mwai Kibaki, to create a lasting legacy of his tenure instead of clawing back on some the gains the country has made.

Gachagua and leaders urge Ruto to emulate Kibaki for a lasting legacy

Flexing of muscles as MPs react to the Butere Girls' spectacle

Parliament on Thursday became a battlefield of political factions that took advantage of the Butere Girls spectacle to flex a semblance of ideological muscle.

Flexing of muscles as MPs react to the Butere Girls' spectacle

Speaker suspends EALA MP over altercation

MP Iman Falhada has been banned for 90 days after fight with Nominated MP Umulkher Harun. The fight on parliamentary grounds was captured on video.

Speaker suspends EALA MP over altercation

Looming crisis as TSC facing a shortage of 98,281 teachers

TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia revealed that qualified and trained teachers were inadequate, given the insufficient budgetary allocations for the same.

Looming crisis as TSC facing a shortage of 98,281 teachers

Travel service providers made Sh1.5 Billion in one year

The service providers behind Kenya's ETA system are entitled to Sh1.5 billion (about 16 per cent) in commission for works in the past year, CS Kipchumba Murkomen says.

Travel service providers made Sh1.5 Billion in one year

MPs summon Kenya Railways boss over retirees' dues

MPs have summoned Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) managing director Philip Mainga over the 19-year delay in payment of Sh21.9 million owed to retirees.

MPs summon Kenya Railways boss over retirees' dues

Gachagua ally slams Ruto over blackmail allegations

Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu contradicted Ruto’s claim that former Deputy President Rigathi Gichagua had asked for Sh10 billion so as not to consign to a one term president.

Gachagua ally slams Ruto over blackmail allegations

Ruto scales Mt Kenya with goodies amidst fears of jeers and heckling

Ruto is set to embark on a whirl wind tour of the Mt Kenya region starting Tuesday, six months after the ouster of his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

Ruto scales Mt Kenya with goodies amidst fears of jeers and heckling

Ruto in fiery meeting before Cabinet reshuffle

Hours before President William Ruto shuffled his Cabinet, a delegation of leaders from western Kenya held a meeting to try and shield their most prominent peers from the chopping board.

Ruto in fiery meeting before Cabinet reshuffle

MPs back to holding committees outside Parliament, tax payers bear the brunt

National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge, however, defended the sittings held outside Parliament, explaining that the available rooms to accommodate the committees were insufficient.

MPs back to holding committees outside Parliament, tax payers bear the brunt

Interviews for IEBC bosses kick off tomorrow

Grilling for chairperson’s position will run from March 24 to March 26. The process is expected to assess the candidates’ experience and integrity.

By 2 months ago

Interviews for IEBC bosses kick off tomorrow

For PS jobs, many were called but few chosen

A list of big names shortlisted for the Principal Secretary positions on Thursday fell victim to a winnowing process that favoured allies of ODM leader Raila Odinga.

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For PS jobs, many were called but few chosen

NCIC seeks Sh600m to fight hate speech as Gachagua snubs summons

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua was among six individuals, including Starehe MP Amos Mwago and Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama, accused of hate speech and summoned by NCIC.

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NCIC seeks Sh600m to fight hate speech as Gachagua snubs summons

Funding delays 24 sub-counties rollout, only eight to be launched

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration is now seeking Sh3 billion to operationalise eight out of a total of 24 newly gazetted sub-counties.

By 2 months ago

Funding delays 24 sub-counties rollout, only eight to be launched

Education CS on the spot over mismanagement at universities

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba was yesterday taken to task over the financial crisis and mismanagement at the UoN and the Technical University of Kenya (TUK).

By 2 months ago

Education CS on the spot over mismanagement at universities

Ex-City Hall CEC Mohammed Dagane among 105 IEBC nominees

Former Nairobi County Transport CEC Mohammed Dagane is among 105 shortlisted candidates for the IEBC commissioner’s position.

By 2 months ago

Ex-City Hall CEC Mohammed Dagane among 105 IEBC nominees

The winners and losers as MPs revise budget by Sh113.7 billion

The National Police Service is the biggest beneficiary after receiving a Sh7.5 billion boost in the 2024/2025 supplementary estimates approved by Parliament.

By 2 months ago

The winners and losers as MPs revise budget by Sh113.7 billion

More upsets as Raila men strengthen grip on House

Raila Odinga’s ODM consolidated its superiority in Parliament on Thursday when it swept three more committee leadership positions at the expense of former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s allies.

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More upsets as Raila men strengthen grip on House

Raila men snap up House committees top jobs

The ODM party on Wednesday swept the chairmanship positions of the newly constituted committees following high stakes elections in the National Assembly.

By 2 months ago

Raila men snap up House committees top jobs

MPs give themselves Sh7b more, slash health budget

Legislators have now increased their spending limit by a staggering Sh7 billion for the financial year starting July 1, even as the Health ministry’s budget was cut by Sh73.4 billion.

By 2 months ago

MPs give themselves Sh7b more, slash health budget

Ruto, Raila allies attack Ndindi Nyoro for 'outdoing' them

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was on the receiving end of the House leaderhip’s critism over his just concluded tenure as the Budget and Appropriations committee chairperson.

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Ruto, Raila allies attack Ndindi Nyoro for 'outdoing' them

MPs train their guns on media after harsh audit report

Following a week of heavy criticism and explosive audit reports by independent institutions, lawmakers have now trained their guns on journalists.

By 2 months ago

MPs train their guns on media after harsh audit report

ODM set to reap as Gachagua allies axed from powerful committees

Raila Odinga’s ODM party, is set to reap from the purge on allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the National Assembly.

By 2 months ago

ODM set to reap as Gachagua allies axed from powerful committees

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