Bipartisan talks set stage for showdown ahead of Monday's Kenya Kwanza, Azimio meeting
Azimio La Umoja, led by Raila, has been at crossroads with Ruto's government, especially over the high cost of living.
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Bipartisan talks set stage for showdown ahead of Monday's Kenya Kwanza, Azimio meeting
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Azimio reaches out to Ruto for structured talks to end protests
Uhuru Kenyatta did not make a speech even as the opposition softened its stance and emphasised the need for structured dialogue with the Kenya Kwanza regime.
By 1 month ago
Azimio reaches out to Ruto for structured talks to end protests
NHIF CEO under fire over fraudulent payments to hospitals
A media expose revealed how eight medical facilities siphoned millions of shilling from the Fund allegedly aided by senior staff. The same is said to be happening across other counties.
By 1 month ago
NHIF CEO under fire over fraudulent payments to hospitals
Global Fund was right on discrepancies in Sh3.7b nets tender, says Kemsa
Kemsa Procurement Director John Kabuchi told the Jackson Mandago-led team that they want to use the weaknesses identified to strengthen the agency's procurement structures.
By 1 month ago
Global Fund was right on discrepancies in Sh3.7b nets tender, says Kemsa
Maandamano Bill will curtail right to hold demos, legal experts say
The Bill by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku seeks to have conveners of protests held liable for any damage to property or loss of lives.
By 2 months ago
Maandamano Bill will curtail right to hold demos, legal experts say
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Rivals spoil Ruto's party in week of high stakes
The intensity of protests that took place during a state visit by Iranian President Ebraim Raisi, was like an unexpected storm on President Ruto’s parade.
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Rivals spoil Ruto's party in week of high stakes
Legislators tell off Moes Kuria over Del Monte land saga
Parliament team wants transactions on the 7,300-acre land halted. Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria convened a meeting to form stakeholders’ committee
By 2 months ago
Legislators tell off Moes Kuria over Del Monte land saga
Chebukati's wife to serve as CRA chairperson after MPs give nod
MPs however rejected President William Ruto's nominee for member of PSC, Dr Phylis Wagacha, on account of her age.
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Chebukati's wife to serve as CRA chairperson after MPs give nod
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Controller of Budget says supplementary budgets being used to sneak in illegal expenditure
Margaret Nyakang’o called on Parliament to seal loopholes and ring-fence the Budget making process to prevent the loss of public funds.
By 3 months ago
Controller of Budget says supplementary budgets being used to sneak in illegal expenditure
Finance Bill 2023: Poisoned chalice that threatens Ruto's 2027 re-election bid
Approval or rejection of the contentious Bill will have political ramifications on Roto amid a major economic crisis and the surging resistance to his administration.
By 3 months ago
Finance Bill 2023: Poisoned chalice that threatens Ruto's 2027 re-election bid
Ruto MPs, Azimio clash as Finance Bill is debated in National Assembly
The Finance Bill 2023 seeks to raise an additional Sh311 billion. If approved by the House, it will go to Ruto for his assent.
By 3 months ago
Ruto MPs, Azimio clash as Finance Bill is debated in National Assembly
Add Sh500m to Ruto's budget to pay small-scale millers, say MPs
Committee says millers had not been fully paid by the time the programme was suspended by Ruto. Calls for further probe into how unga subsidy programme was implemented.
By 3 months ago
Add Sh500m to Ruto's budget to pay small-scale millers, say MPs
Parliament seeks probe into Ruto's UAE oil deal amid surging fuel prices
National Assembly Energy committee says the deal has not reduced oil prices as was expected.
By 3 months ago
Parliament seeks probe into Ruto's UAE oil deal amid surging fuel prices
Housing levy to end pain of people living in slums, Ruto says
President William Ruto said there are seven million Kenyans living in undignified informal settlements and there is a need for policy interventions to address the same.
By 3 months ago
Housing levy to end pain of people living in slums, Ruto says
Kenya Kwanza, Azimio urged to resume bipartisan talks to avert constitutional crisis
House Speaker Wetang'ula says he fears failure to resume the talks may plunge the country into a constitutional crisis.
By 3 months ago
Kenya Kwanza, Azimio urged to resume bipartisan talks to avert constitutional crisis
NHIF on spot for 'irregular' tendering of multi-billion insurance cover for civil servants, NYS staff
A decision by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to re-advertise a multi-billion shilling tender has put it in the crosshairs of the Ministry of Public Service.
By 3 months ago
NHIF on spot for 'irregular' tendering of multi-billion insurance cover for civil servants, NYS staff
Ruto on Housing fund levy: The buck stops with me
President William Ruto has committed to addressing issues surrounding the governance of the Housing Levy Fund to ensure its success.
By 3 months ago
Ruto on Housing fund levy: The buck stops with me
Inside President Ruto's bid to ditch Huduma Namba, adopt Identity project
The new system must be able to assign Unique Personal Identification numbers at birth to all persons born in Kenya.
By 3 months ago
Inside President Ruto's bid to ditch Huduma Namba, adopt Identity project
Avenue Hospital settles multi-million pay dispute with construction firm
In documents seen by The Standard, the two parties have now reached consent which will be filed in court, with the construction company agreeing to withdraw its suit.
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Avenue Hospital settles multi-million pay dispute with construction firm
Russia to Introduce Visa free travel to Kenya
Russia is working towards the introduction of visa-free travel for Kenyans interested in trade, medical services or education in the country.
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Russia to Introduce Visa free travel to Kenya
Kindiki says Makenzi hired goons to kill followers plotting to escape
Most of the victims died of starvation while others were strangled using wires. There were also those that were bludgeoned to death using blunt objects.
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Kindiki says Makenzi hired goons to kill followers plotting to escape
Kindiki: Makenzi hired armed gangs to kill followers who took too long to die
Most of the victims died of starvation while others were strangled using wires, the Interior CS told the Senate team
By 3 months ago
Kindiki: Makenzi hired armed gangs to kill followers who took too long to die
Wetangula call for more USA support to spur ICT growth, employment
To capitalize on the mutual interests and values of both countries, the Speaker promised to safeguard the cooperation for the benefit of Kenyans.
By 4 months ago
Wetangula call for more USA support to spur ICT growth, employment
Blow to Uhuru's plans for Jubilee NDC
Uhuru called the NDC amid escalating wrangles pitting his led faction against EALA MP Kanini Kega's side.
By 4 months ago
Blow to Uhuru's plans for Jubilee NDC
Transfer of county functions gains impetus ahead of 2024 deadline
IGRTC was mandated to undertake costing and budgeting for the devolved functions yet to be surrendered to counties by the national government
By 4 months ago
Transfer of county functions gains impetus ahead of 2024 deadline
Ichung'wah warns committee chairpersons over missing House sittings
Ichung’wah warned that they risked removal from their positions if they continue to skip House sessions where critical communication is made.
By 4 months ago
Ichung'wah warns committee chairpersons over missing House sittings
Machogu: JSS teachers' pay delays to be cleared
Some of the junior secondary school teachers have not received salaries since February when they reported for duty.
By 4 months ago
Machogu: JSS teachers' pay delays to be cleared
Retired Speakers to get hefty perks if Bill passes
Former Speakers of Parliament will, during their lifetime, be entitled to a monthly pension equal to 80 per cent of their last monthly salary while in office.
By 4 months ago
Retired Speakers to get hefty perks if Bill passes
Kenya Kwanza drops Keynan, urges Azimio not to take to streets
Kenya Kwanza bipartisan team has agreed to exclude Eldas MP Adan Keynan from talks and called on their Azimio counterparts to call off the anti-government mass protests.
By 4 months ago
Kenya Kwanza drops Keynan, urges Azimio not to take to streets
Ruto, Raila allies object inclusion of lawmakers
Kenya Kwanza and Azimio leaders will decide the fate of two MPs Adan Keynan (Eldas) and David Pkosing (Pokot South) whose inclusion in the bi-partisan team has ruffled feathers.
By 5 months ago
Ruto, Raila allies object inclusion of lawmakers
Lawmakers to begin bipartisan talks
Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya and Kenya Kwanza Alliance teams have reached consensus and are expected to commence bipartisan talks today in Nairobi.
By 5 months ago
Lawmakers to begin bipartisan talks
MP calls for protection of local fish market from imports
Last year, Kenya Kwanza government pledged to increase annual fish production from 29 tonnes, valued at Sh12.8 million to 62 tonnes.
By 5 months ago
MP calls for protection of local fish market from imports
IEBC in a spot for failure to pay poll officials Sh1.9b
The committee heard Sh263.8 million is owed to Bungoma county, of which Sh119.6 million is to pay poll officials, and Sh144.2 million is owed to suppliers and service providers.
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IEBC in a spot for failure to pay poll officials Sh1.9b
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Experts fault plan to amend law on pickets, demos and assemblies
Constitutional experts have faulted Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki’s plan to tighten the law governing public demonstrations, terming them unconstitutional.
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Experts fault plan to amend law on pickets, demos and assemblies
Bipartisan talks set stage for showdown ahead of Monday's Kenya Kwanza, Azimio meeting
Azimio La Umoja, led by Raila, has been at crossroads with Ruto's government, especially over the high cost of living.
By 1 month ago
Bipartisan talks set stage for showdown ahead of Monday's Kenya Kwanza, Azimio meeting
Premium
Azimio reaches out to Ruto for structured talks to end protests
Uhuru Kenyatta did not make a speech even as the opposition softened its stance and emphasised the need for structured dialogue with the Kenya Kwanza regime.
By 1 month ago
Azimio reaches out to Ruto for structured talks to end protests
NHIF CEO under fire over fraudulent payments to hospitals
A media expose revealed how eight medical facilities siphoned millions of shilling from the Fund allegedly aided by senior staff. The same is said to be happening across other counties.
By 1 month ago
NHIF CEO under fire over fraudulent payments to hospitals
Global Fund was right on discrepancies in Sh3.7b nets tender, says Kemsa
Kemsa Procurement Director John Kabuchi told the Jackson Mandago-led team that they want to use the weaknesses identified to strengthen the agency's procurement structures.
By 1 month ago
Global Fund was right on discrepancies in Sh3.7b nets tender, says Kemsa
Maandamano Bill will curtail right to hold demos, legal experts say
The Bill by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku seeks to have conveners of protests held liable for any damage to property or loss of lives.
By 2 months ago
Maandamano Bill will curtail right to hold demos, legal experts say
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Rivals spoil Ruto's party in week of high stakes
The intensity of protests that took place during a state visit by Iranian President Ebraim Raisi, was like an unexpected storm on President Ruto’s parade.
By 2 months ago
Rivals spoil Ruto's party in week of high stakes
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