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Edwin Nyarangi

Pension arrears have risen 10 times to Sh65.7b since devolution, counties workers tell Senate

Counties owe the pension schemes Sh65.7 billion out of which Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund) is owed Sh31.37 billion and Local Authorities Pensions Trust (Laptrust) Sh34.33 billion.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

Pension arrears have risen 10 times to Sh65.7b since devolution, counties workers tell Senate

Senate asks EACC to investigate Sh100 million graft at Tavevo Water Company

Senate asks EACC to investigate Sh100 million graft at Tavevo Water Company

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

Senate committee asks EACC to investigate Sh100 million loss in Tavevo Water Company

Senate committee asks EACC to investigate Sh100 million loss in Tavevo Water Company

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

COG petitions for allocation of Sh20 billion Urban Development fund

COG petitions for allocation of Sh20 billion Urban Development fund

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

Senate to hold plenary sittings in Turkana County in September

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago said the Senate Mashinani initiative was a golden opportunity to publicise the county as one of the best tourism destinations in the country.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

Senate to hold plenary sittings in Turkana County in September

Uhuru asks African leaders to embrace handshake

He says winner-take-all attitude not sustainable. Most conflicts in Africa are due to propagating sectarian interests.

By Edwin Nyarangi 3 days ago

Uhuru asks African leaders to embrace handshake

Azimio leaders give Ruto six days to meet demands

Raila-led opposition warns they will withdraw from bipartisan talks if issues not resolved. Coalition says Kenya Kwanza team disjointed, getting instructions from different bosses.

By Edwin Nyarangi 7 days ago

Azimio leaders give Ruto six days to meet demands

CS says one stop border posts a boost to intra-EAC trade

The CS noted that there is enhanced cross border cooperation under coordinated border management and enhanced peaceful coexistence.

By Edwin Nyarangi 6 days ago

CS says one stop border posts a boost to intra-EAC trade

Pensions fund eyes Sh36b for counties from the Treasury

CPF Chief Executive Officer Hosea Kili does not want the Treasury to give counties their allocations after which the devolved units will use a portion of it to pay the debt as has been the case.

By Edwin Nyarangi 8 days ago

Pensions fund eyes Sh36b for counties from the Treasury

Governor Arati taken to task over payroll scam leading to Sh5.7b wage bill

Audit report showed sharing of payroll numbers and bank accounts, amended birth dates and identical ID numbers. Senate Committee wants to know what the governor has done about the issue.

By Edwin Nyarangi 8 days ago

Governor Arati taken to task over payroll scam leading to Sh5.7b wage bill

Senate committee probes Nanok over ownership of water firm

Nanok is listed as a director of Lodwar Water and Sewerage Company. Senators have also asked EACC and Auditor General to give report on the company.

By Edwin Nyarangi 8 days ago

Senate committee probes Nanok over ownership of water firm

Fund seeks Treasury's help to recover Sh36.28 billion debt owed by counties

Fund's CEO has told a Senate committee that they want to collect the debt at the source since many counties are not paying it.

By Edwin Nyarangi 9 days ago

Fund seeks Treasury's help to recover Sh36.28 billion debt owed by counties

Top government jobs will only go to Ruto loyalists, Gachagua says

Gachagua said Raila has been seeking photo opportunities with the President to ‘cool down’ his supporters.

By Edwin Nyarangi 13 days ago

Top government jobs will only go to Ruto loyalists, Gachagua says

Treasury CS Ndung'u commits to disburse county funds for March and April

The CS told the Senate Finance and Budget Committee the Treasury is doing everything possible to disburse all the funds owed to counties to ensure smooth operations.

By Edwin Nyarangi 14 days ago

Treasury CS Ndung'u commits to disburse county funds for March and April

Senate accuses Sakaja, Kihika of contempt for snubbing summons

The governors have failed to appear before committee three times to answer audit queries. Senate team threatens to surcharge the county chiefs in line with the law.

By Edwin Nyarangi 16 days ago

Senate accuses Sakaja, Kihika of contempt for snubbing summons

Senator Syengo proposes reforms in cotton industry

The senator proposes to have a Cotton Development Board which shall regulate and promote the development of cotton growing and ginning.

By Edwin Nyarangi 15 days ago

Senator Syengo proposes reforms in cotton industry

Ruto-Raila dalliance hints at political deal on the cards

The three public meetings in two days for the two leaders gives hint that the two leaders might be ready to bury the hatchet.

By Edwin Nyarangi 17 days ago

Ruto-Raila dalliance hints at political deal on the cards

State seeks to deregister churches run by Makenzi and Odero

Attorney General Justin Muturi has said that the country has 40,000 religious organisations whose records his office plans to digitise so as to monitor their activities.

By Edwin Nyarangi 21 days ago

State seeks to deregister churches run by Makenzi and Odero

Kioni scoffs at Kega faction, says Uhuru still Jubilee party leader

Kioni said that Uhuru only retired from his state duties but still remains at the helm of Jubilee contrary to the thinking of the rival faction led by Eala MP Kanini Kega.

By Edwin Nyarangi 20 days ago

Kioni scoffs at Kega faction, says Uhuru still Jubilee party leader

You have two days to get serious on talks, Raila tells Ruto team

Azimio la Umoja leader says they will explore other options. Notes Kenya Kwanza team approached them to halt demonstrations, claiming it was committed to the bipartisan talks.

By Edwin Nyarangi 23 days ago

You have two days to get serious on talks, Raila tells Ruto team

KNEC to explain why teachers who marked 2022 national exams have not been paid

KNEC has come under scrutiny after teachers who supervised, invigilated and marked the 2022 National exams were not paid despite completing their work over four months ago.

By Edwin Nyarangi 23 days ago

KNEC to explain why teachers who marked 2022 national exams have not been paid

Jubilee wrangles escalate as Kega cancels NDC convened by Uhuru

Eala legislator Kanini Kega said the NDC that was scheduled to take place on May 22 at the Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi, stands suspended.

By Edwin Nyarangi 22 days ago

Jubilee wrangles escalate as Kega cancels NDC convened by Uhuru

Don't politicize Mukami Kimathi's burial, Raila tells Gachagua

Raila wants Mukami to be honoured with a state funeral at Uhuru Gardens where Mau Mau Freedom fighters were tortured, in recognition of her role and her husband's in the struggle.

By Edwin Nyarangi 24 days ago

Don't politicize Mukami Kimathi's burial, Raila tells Gachagua

Kenya Prison Service committed to ensure prisoners acquire skills through rehabilitation

Warioba said the Department is committed to ensure that offenders are not only rehabilitated but acquire skills that will enable them integrate with the society once they are out.

By Edwin Nyarangi 24 days ago

Kenya Prison Service committed to ensure prisoners acquire skills through rehabilitation

Jean Marie Seroney family asks for help to reclaim Sh3bn land

Widow says the family suffered after Seroney was detained for 3 years. She is also seeking compensation from the State for illegal detention.

By Edwin Nyarangi 28 days ago

Jean Marie Seroney family asks for help to reclaim Sh3bn land

Jubilee faction allied to Kega institutes disciplinary action against Kioni

Chairman Dzuya said that they have made a complaint to NDC over Kioni’s conduct including purporting to convene a National Delegates Convention without consulting the relevant party organs.

By Edwin Nyarangi 28 days ago

Jubilee faction allied to Kega institutes disciplinary action against Kioni

Pending bills for road projects are Sh150 billion, Murkomen says

"We have a serious challenge of pending bills. We have up to Sh150 billion of work already done. I will be a liar to say that we will do new roads.

By Edwin Nyarangi 29 days ago

Pending bills for road projects are Sh150 billion, Murkomen says

CS Mutua calls on African leaders to respect electoral outcomes

Ms Joly revealed that Canada has offered Kenya Sh8 billion to help fight hunger and famine in parts of the country.

By Edwin Nyarangi 29 days ago

CS Mutua calls on African leaders to respect electoral outcomes

Ruto reduces NHIF contributions for low income earners

The lowest-paid workers and the self-employed will be reduced from Sh500 to Sh300 starting July, according to President William Ruto.

By Edwin Nyarangi 30 days ago

Ruto reduces NHIF contributions for low income earners

Five Cabinet Secretaries to appear before Senate on Wednesday

Cabinet Secretaries for Transport, Tourism, Education, Lands and Interior will appear before the Senate Pursuant to Standing Orders 51A (5) as from 9.30 am.

By Edwin Nyarangi 29 days ago

Five Cabinet Secretaries to appear before Senate on Wednesday

President Ruto orders urgent development of Prisons Masterplan

Ruto said the Masterplan will solve the problem of overcrowding in our prisons, free up land in urban centres for critical public services and provide more space for training facilities.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

President Ruto orders urgent development of Prisons Masterplan

Tea farming giants oppose community's claim to land

Producers claim they inject Sh6.4 billion annually into the economy and it would be a big loss if the land is taken away.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Tea farming giants oppose community's claim to land

Finland scholarship saga: Recruitment agency denies conning 8,000 job seekers

Representatives of the youths who appeared before the committee last month claimed that the agency gave them false hopes of a bright future and they were conned between Sh40,400 and 150,000 each.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Finland scholarship saga: Recruitment agency denies conning 8,000 job seekers

Kenyans to pay Sh27b for 18 years to sustain wind firm's operations

Taxpayers will foot the amount whether they use the electricity or not. Statements show Kenya Power owes Kipeto Energy Sh3.6 billion.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Kenyans to pay Sh27b for 18 years to sustain wind firm's operations

Nairobi unable to reward Nyandarua for water supply, Sakaja says

Sakaja said that there is a need for a strong legal framework for benefit sharing covering the expectations, rights and obligations of all parties.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Nairobi unable to reward Nyandarua for water supply, Sakaja says

Senate calls for counties inclusion and equality audit

There is a need to strengthen the COG to support counties to comply with the minimum requirements for gender equality and inclusion in collaboration with key stakeholders.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Senate calls for counties inclusion and equality audit

High cost of electricity may not go down soon: Power broker

Kenya Power can only lower the cost of power in the country if the thermal plants acquire the high fuel oil in large quantities from low priced countries.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

High cost of electricity may not go down soon: Power broker

Shakahola massacre is an indictment of the intelligence system, MPs say

The MPs said the Constitution guarantees freedom of worship but not freedom of fatal cultism, want harshest punishment possible meted on those responsible for the mass deaths.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Shakahola massacre is an indictment of the intelligence system, MPs say

Kenya Union Party initiates process to exit Azimio

The leadership of Kenya Union Party (KUP) has initiated the process to exit the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and join Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Kenya Union Party initiates process to exit Azimio

Kindiki, two other CSs to appear before Senate for questioning

The three will face the house one at a time, in a session that runs from 9:30 am on Wednesday, April 26, to respond to questions from the Senators.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Kindiki, two other CSs to appear before Senate for questioning

Three Cabinet Secretaries to appear before Senate Wednesday

The three Cabinet Secretaries will also be required to respond to any supplementary questions from other senators during the first session of their appearance before the Senate.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Three Cabinet Secretaries to appear before Senate Wednesday

Ministries petition Cabinet over Sh2.6 billion payment for ex-councilors

Former Councilors Forum Chairperson Geoffrey Gitau told Senate that so far 4,000 members have passed away without benefiting from the fund but will ensure their next of kin get their share.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Ministries petition Cabinet over Sh2.6 billion payment for ex-councilors

Senate committee says four governors using religion to escape audit queries

The four wrote to the committee explaining that they are out of the country in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the annual pilgrimage and will not be able to honour the invites.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Senate committee says four governors using religion to escape audit queries

Housing fund to take 3pc of salary

The Head of State said that the contribution will enable the approximately 700,000 civil servants to own houses under the affordable housing project.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Housing fund to take 3pc of salary

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