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Fresh faces, old fears: IEBC's new team sworn in amid public doubt
Past election turmoil and infighting cast long shadows as the reconstituted IEBC prepares for the 2027 polls.
By 6 days ago
Fresh faces, old fears: IEBC's new team sworn in amid public doubt
MPs to grill Energy, Treasury CSs over Sh30b debt and power deals
The Committee said it has taken this step following a forensic audit by the office of the Auditor General.
By 10 days ago
MPs to grill Energy, Treasury CSs over Sh30b debt and power deals
Rerec given five days to provide details on Sh8.59b audit queries
CEO told to furnish the Auditor General with their final audit responses by Friday. Committee sitting called off as Rerec CEO found unprepared for the meeting.
By 10 days ago
Rerec given five days to provide details on Sh8.59b audit queries
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Questions emerge over Raila's 2027 election plans
Raila, who just early last year was President Ruto’s political nemesis, has turned into a fierce defender of the Kenya Kwanza administration
By 13 days ago
Questions emerge over Raila's 2027 election plans
Former Karatina VC grilled for paying self Sh14.2m before retirement
Former Karatina University VC Prof Muchai Muchiri paid himself Sh12.49 million in gratuity just two days before his retirement, bypassing the university’s official clearance process.
By 15 days ago
Former Karatina VC grilled for paying self Sh14.2m before retirement
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Fate of NG-CDF billions in hands of Senate after MPs approve Bill
Two thirds of members voted for the constitutional amendment Bill.The Bill, meant to entrench the MPs' kitty in the law now heads to Senate.
By 17 days ago
Fate of NG-CDF billions in hands of Senate after MPs approve Bill
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Blame game as State sees coup where opposition sees youth revolt
Senior government officials claim the opposition mobilised and funded the unrest to destabilise President Ruto’s administration
By 20 days ago
Blame game as State sees coup where opposition sees youth revolt
Our youth are still sufferring a year after protests, Babu warns
A year since the June 2024 anti-government protests, there has been no meaningful change to address the plight of youth, observes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
By 21 days ago
Our youth are still sufferring a year after protests, Babu warns
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MPs clash over motion targeting Gachagua over protests anarchy
After scampering for safety to escape protesters, lawmakers on Thursday returned to Parliament and placed the blame for the unrest squarely on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
By 22 days ago
MPs clash over motion targeting Gachagua over protests anarchy
MPs scatter for safety amid fear of second 'visit' by irate Gen Zs
Razor sharp barbed wired used to protect Parliament against protesters. House adjourned early in the morning with two Bills being postponed.
By 23 days ago
MPs scatter for safety amid fear of second 'visit' by irate Gen Zs
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How Mbadi sneaked back, surpassed rejected 2024 budget
With the third supplementary budget tabled last week, the total expected expenditure for the 2024-25 financial year has shot up to Sh3.61 trillion.
By 27 days ago
How Mbadi sneaked back, surpassed rejected 2024 budget
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New proposal to have cars older than 4 years inspected sparks fury
Motorists whose vehicles are older than four years will be required to take them for mandatory annual inspections.
By 27 days ago
New proposal to have cars older than 4 years inspected sparks fury
Finance Bill 2025 headed for Ruto's assent
Members of Parliament yesterday approved the Finance Bill 2025, moving it to the final stage—presidential assent by President William Ruto.
By 1 month ago
Finance Bill 2025 headed for Ruto's assent
Government seeks additional Sh18.9 billion to fund shortfalls in 2024-2025 FY budget
The government is now seeking an additional Sh18.9 billion in its third Supplementary budget to address revenue shortfalls in the 2024/2025 financial year.
By 1 month ago
Government seeks additional Sh18.9 billion to fund shortfalls in 2024-2025 FY budget
Parliament rejects PAYE reforms in Finance Bill review
The National Assembly’s Finance and Planning Committee has proposed several amendments to the Finance Bill 2025.
By 1 month ago
Parliament rejects PAYE reforms in Finance Bill review
House team wants BATUK grilled over atrocities
This came on a day the Ministry of Defence defended itself against claims by Members of Parliament that it was shielding officers from BATUK from appearing before the committee.
By 1 month ago
House team wants BATUK grilled over atrocities
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Broad-based bait: Kenya Kwanza on expedition to fish Kalonzo
Ruto’s camp has reportedly made offers to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the broad-based government.
By 1 month ago
Broad-based bait: Kenya Kwanza on expedition to fish Kalonzo
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Frantic three-day probe that led to Ojwang's death in Central Police
An innocent post on the ‘X’ platform for Albert Ojwang opened the floodgates to a series of events that culminated with his corpse lying cold at Mbagathi Hospital.
By 1 month ago
Frantic three-day probe that led to Ojwang's death in Central Police
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DIG Lagat to face IPOA over Ojwang's murder cover-up
IPOA will summon DIG Eliud Langat for interrogation over the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang even as the country learnt that the DCI has not yet started investigating the murder.
By 1 month ago
DIG Lagat to face IPOA over Ojwang's murder cover-up
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Why Controller of Budget blocked William Ruto's Sh6b request
CoB Margaret Nyakang’o denied President William Ruto’s administration an additional Sh6.6 billion in funding for the 2024/2025 financial year.
By 1 month ago
Why Controller of Budget blocked William Ruto's Sh6b request
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HELB may soon lock defaulters' bank accounts to recover loans
If approved, HELB could gain the authority to access and freeze the bank accounts of these defaulters to recover the outstanding funds.
By 1 month ago
HELB may soon lock defaulters' bank accounts to recover loans
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Inside State House meeting where Western leaders threatened to walk out of Ruto gov't
A caucus of Western leaders met with President Ruto at State House, where they protested the region's "snub" in the 2025/2026 financial year budget. 
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Inside State House meeting where Western leaders threatened to walk out of Ruto gov't
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Mediheal was not alone in the organ trafficking syndicate, MPs told
House told of a conspiracy that involved the forgery of IDs and the use of information about the dead. Syndicate roped in rogue medics, unscrupulous middlemen and private clinics.
By 1 month ago
Mediheal was not alone in the organ trafficking syndicate, MPs told
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When political godfathers get their way...
The fate of seven hopefuls nominated for the Chairperson and Commissioners at IEBC is now back with the Courts after the National Assembly on Wednesday voted to approve their nomination.
By 1 month ago
When political godfathers get their way...
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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.
By 2 months ago
Divided opinion over Gachagua's fate following court's verdict
Parties' registrar to get more funding ahead of 2027 polls
As the country hurtles towards 2027 General Election, the office of the Registrar of Political Parties has received a Sh213.2 million boost in the new budget.
By 2 months ago
Parties' registrar to get more funding ahead of 2027 polls
IEBC gets an additional Sh5.7 billion to prepare for 2027 poll
IEBC has received an additional Sh5.78 billion in recurrent expenditure in the new budget for the coming year beginning July 1, 2025.
By 2 months ago
IEBC gets an additional Sh5.7 billion to prepare for 2027 poll
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Why MPs earn the highest for resting the most
MPs are at the center of mounting criticism over their ‘perennial’ breaks from the House as questions rise on how much time they spend on their ‘duty stations’
By 2 months ago
Why MPs earn the highest for resting the most
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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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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).
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
Politics of CDF: Governors, MPs battle to control the billions kitty
Crony Production: Young theatre firm making waves
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Dr Ruto should learn from history: Rule by fear always fails
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By Barack Muluka
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Ruto's terror trap
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DPP Ingonga accused of using courts as weapon against Kenyans
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From grass-thatched to iron sheets: West Pokot housing revolution
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