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Josphat Thiong'o

Ruto's West Africa excursions bolster Raila's AU candidacy, forges trade pacts

Raila is quickly emerging a clear favourite for a majority of the AU countries thanks to his track record as a pan-Africanist and Ruto's charm offensive across the continent.

By Josphat Thiong'o 16 days ago

Ruto's West Africa excursions bolster Raila's AU candidacy, forges trade pacts

Ruto's ambassador nominees declare over Sh1 billion wealth

Ruto's ambassador nominees declare over Sh1 billion wealth

By Josphat Thiong'o 17 days ago

17 bodies threaten to join doctor's strike

17 bodies threaten to join doctor's strike

By Josphat Thiong'o and Maryann Muganda 18 days ago

Fake fertiliser: MPs summon Linturi, PS

Fake fertiliser: MPs summon Linturi, PS

By Josphat Thiong'o 18 days ago

Succession politics puts ODM's grassroots elections in jeopardy

Jostling for ODM leadership is on and party poll is an opportunity to test political strength. Party secretary general has dismissed clams of wrangling over polls

By Josphat Thiong'o 22 days ago

Succession politics puts ODM's grassroots elections in jeopardy

Isiolo County injects Sh1.1 billion for the revival of stalled multi-million projects

Isiolo county has prioritized completion of the Sh545 million modern market with the capacity to accommodate 1,500 traders who currently ply their trade along the highways.

By Josphat Thiong'o 25 days ago

Isiolo County injects Sh1.1 billion for the revival of stalled multi-million projects

Water PS Korir put on the spot over Sh14m dam land

House team grills PS Julius Korir on how the state allowed construction on the land after entrusting it to the contractor instead of the National Lands Commission.

By Josphat Thiong'o 25 days ago

Water PS Korir put on the spot over Sh14m dam land

Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga

PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate funding, which has delayed the refurbishment of the houses for the last 23 years.

By Josphat Thiong'o 26 days ago

Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga

Isiolo county moves to expand morgue as unclaimed bodies pile

Isiolo County Referral Hospital morgue is reeling from the weight of unclaimed bodies that continue to pile up.

By Josphat Thiong'o 29 days ago

Isiolo county moves to expand morgue as unclaimed bodies pile

MPs hand Ruto free will to hire unlimited CASs in amended Bill

The initial cap on the number of CASs to 22 has been removed and replaced with to "as many as required".

By Josphat Thiong'o 30 days ago

MPs hand Ruto free will to hire unlimited CASs in amended Bill

Fertiliser scandal: Azimio wants Linturi and Miano sacked

The opposition coalition accuses the Kenya Kwanza regime of economic sabotage. Kebs and a fertiliser-supplying company put in a sport over the alleged distribution of fake fertiliser.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Fertiliser scandal: Azimio wants Linturi and Miano sacked

Kenya Power boss on the spot over delayed Sh4 billion connections

Kenya Power has come under intense scrutiny from MPs due to persistent delays in connecting electricity to 42,965 Kenyans who have collectively paid approximately Sh4 billion.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Kenya Power boss on the spot over delayed Sh4 billion connections

Firm at the centre of fake fertiliser allegations threatens to sue KEBS over falsehoods

The company at the centre of the sale of fake fertiliser allegations has now threatened to move to court to sue the Kenya Bureau of Standards for what it terms as spreading falsehoods.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Firm at the centre of fake fertiliser allegations threatens to sue KEBS over falsehoods

Kindiki points fingers at suppliers as passports backlog hits 1.7 million

Passport issuance delay at Nyayo House, Nairobi, is expected to persist for another 100 days, further frustrating Kenyans seeking employment abroad.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Kindiki points fingers at suppliers as passports backlog hits 1.7 million

MPs accuse anti-graft body, DPP of collusion in Kemsa scandal probe

The National Assembly Committee has accused EACC and the DPP of colluding to frustrate the probe into the Covid-19 millionaires, by employing delay tactics.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

MPs accuse anti-graft body, DPP of collusion in Kemsa scandal probe

Kebs seizes 5,840 bags of substandard fertiliser in NCPB stores

Kebs CEO Esther Ngari revealed that fertiliser by the name GPC plus Organics was substandard and had not been certified by Kebs.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Kebs seizes 5,840 bags of substandard fertiliser in NCPB stores

Proposed law seeks to give relatives access to Sh62b unclaimed assets

Kin to individuals with unclaimed financial assets could soon access Sh62 billion from the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA).

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Proposed law seeks to give relatives access to Sh62b unclaimed assets

Kenya's Haiti plan faces financing hurdle as US Congress refuses to release millions

Kenya's plan to deploy at least 1,000 police officers to the strife-torn Haiti faces yet another hurdle that could further delay or abort the peacekeeping mission

By Josphat Thiong'o and Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Kenya's Haiti plan faces financing hurdle as US Congress refuses to release millions

MPs call for probe on KRA's HIV tests and skewed hiring

House committee says it had established KRA had engaged in gross violation of the Constitution in hiring most of revenue service assistants from two communities.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

MPs call for probe on KRA's HIV tests and skewed hiring

Inside Bill that could soon see return of CAS position

The return of CASs has inched closer after the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee approved their establishment, underscoring their importance.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Inside Bill that could soon see return of CAS position

Why NHIF risks losing 10-acre multibillion Karen land

NHIF CEO Elijah Wachira told the MPs a rival group that had been claiming the 10-acre land had been paying its land and rent rates.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Why NHIF risks losing 10-acre multibillion Karen land

More pain for the sick as doctors begin nationwide strike today

KMPDU officials said the decision was arrived at due to a lack of consensus with the government on issues affecting healthcare workers across the country.

By Maryann Muganda and Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

More pain for the sick as doctors begin nationwide strike today

Counties dealt blow on demand for Sh439 billion equitable share

County government's quest for Sh439.5 billion in sharable revenue for the 2024/2025 financial year has been dealt a blow after they were allocated Sh391.1 billion.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Counties dealt blow on demand for Sh439 billion equitable share

Watchdog committee, Isiolo Governor in row over Sh500,000 fine

The Senate County Public Accounts Committee is now in a row with Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo after the latter was fined Sh500, 000 for snubbing committee invitations for questioning.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Watchdog committee, Isiolo Governor in row over Sh500,000 fine

MPs race to save 26 constituencies facing the axe in boundaries audit

According to boundaries delimitation criteria, the units do not meet the population quota threshold of 164,015 premised on 2019 census numbers.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

MPs race to save 26 constituencies facing the axe in boundaries audit

Parliament's Sh2b cushion from new taxes

In the latest budget report, legislators have increased their allocations significantly in a move to cushion MPs from government's new wave of taxes, including the Housing Levy.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Parliament's Sh2b cushion from new taxes

Education, transport, health and defence win big in 2024-25 Budget

TSC got Sh369.9 billion which is to, among others, be used for the employment of 20,000 new teachers. IEBC was allocated a paltry Sh32.8 million for the delimitation of electoral boundaries.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Education, transport, health and defence win big in 2024-25 Budget

Nadco report: MPs have 45 days to approve or reject anchor Bills

Parliament has 45 days to reject or approve nine Bills meant to enforce the report of the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco).

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Nadco report: MPs have 45 days to approve or reject anchor Bills

Ruto pitches for Raila's bid at EA meeting

Raila is seen as a favourite after he was publicly endorsed by President Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni a week ago.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Ruto pitches for Raila's bid at EA meeting

PS Raymond Omollo says cybercrime rules will not hurt small businesses

PS Raymond Omollo explained that the new regulations are geared towards ensuring businesses operate without fear of cyber attacks.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

PS Raymond Omollo says cybercrime rules will not hurt small businesses

Nine Bills to anchor Nadco report in law

Amendment Bill, 2023, is among the Bills fronted by Nadco. Azimio is pushing for the adoption of Bills as proposed while KK wants public participation.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Nine Bills to anchor Nadco report in law

Parliament wants Sh6b Uhuru maize subsidy scheme probed

Parliament haS invited the DCI to investigate the Sh6.3 billion maize flour subsidy programme initiated under the reign of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Parliament wants Sh6b Uhuru maize subsidy scheme probed

Government borrows Sh223.5 billion in five months

President William Ruto's government has taken 11 new loans worth Sh223.54 billion in the last five months, a report by the Treasury has revealed.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Government borrows Sh223.5 billion in five months

Police commission, Koome fight to control recruitment millions

NPSC is seeking Sh150 million for the recruitment of 10,000 police constables.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Police commission, Koome fight to control recruitment millions

Government set to spend Sh1.6 billion to renovate State Houses and lodges

State House Comptroller says they will put in place mechanisms to ensure the prudent utilization of funds allocated to the project.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Government set to spend Sh1.6 billion to renovate State Houses and lodges

Leader of opposition job beckons as MPs adopt talks team's report

Journey to amend the 2010 Constitution begins as Prime Cabinet Secretary slot also to be included. The Bill also proposes formation of a new electoral commission ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

Leader of opposition job beckons as MPs adopt talks team's report

Ruto wins big as Housing Bill sails through

Azimio MPs stage walk-out from Parliament during debate. Proposed law headed to Senate where, if adopted, will then be forwarded to Ruto for assent.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

Ruto wins big as Housing Bill sails through

MPs demand audit of TSC payroll over Sh446m salary overpayment

MPs have called an audit of the TSC payroll following revelations of overpayment of salaries amounting to Sh446 million.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

MPs demand audit of TSC payroll over Sh446m salary overpayment

UDA endorses Raila for AU job

UDA's Secretary General Cleophas Malala in his endorsement refuted claims that the ruling party's support for Raila's bid is political.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

UDA endorses Raila for AU job

Muturi wants AG office delinked from PSC

Muturi on Tuesday told MPs that the PSC had failed to employ and retain enough state counsels, the reason the government loses court cases on several occasions.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

Muturi wants AG office delinked from PSC

Monica Juma differs with Muturi, PSC over controversial Bill

The Bill proposes the creation of the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions and office of the National Security Advisor to the President.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

Monica Juma differs with Muturi, PSC over controversial Bill

Government transfers 61 libraries to counties

President Ruto had given the parties a 60-day deadline to conclude the transfer of all pending devolved functions and determine the value of their accompanying resources.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

Government transfers 61 libraries to counties

AG disowns Bill seeking to transfer custodian of Public Seal

AG Muturi said an omnibus Bill calling for the transfer of the custodian of the Public Seal from his office to the Head of Public Service and creation of CAS posts, did not originate from Cabinet.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

AG disowns Bill seeking to transfer custodian of Public Seal

Why Kindiki wants IEBC servers located in Kenya

Institutions that want their critical information and infrastructure stored outside Kenya will be required to get approval from National Security Council.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

Why Kindiki wants IEBC servers located in Kenya

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