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Josphat Thiongo

Kura under scrutiny for paying Sh687m for incomplete projects

A committee is investigating the alleged overpayment of Sh687 million to Cementers Construction Company. The roads and bridges projects were initially budgeted at Sh892 million.

Kura under scrutiny for paying Sh687m for incomplete projects

Ruto aims at independent institutions for graft war delays

Ruto aims at independent institutions for graft war delays

Clergy turn up the heat amid debate on Ruto's rejected millions

Clergy turn up the heat amid debate on Ruto's rejected millions

MPs: Chaotic rollout of SHA adds more pain to patients

MPs: Chaotic rollout of SHA adds more pain to patients

Senators probe Sh8.8 billion held by State in unclaimed assets

A total of Sh8.8 billion in unclaimed assets is being held by the State, still awaiting remittance to its rightful owners, despite being identified, Senators revealed Tuesday.

Senators probe Sh8.8 billion held by State in unclaimed assets

The legal landmines in Gachagua's impeachment

An epic battle is looming in court after Gachagua obtained orders suspending his impeachment and effectively scuttled Kindiki’s swearing-in ceremony.

The legal landmines in Gachagua's impeachment

MPs unanimously endorse Kindiki as DP nominee

All the 236 MPs present in the House voted to endorse Kindiki’s nomination. A Deputy President nominee only requires a simple majority vote to sail through.

MPs unanimously endorse Kindiki as DP nominee

The heavy weights and wild cards in Gachagua's impeachment

The 2022 dynamics have since changed and the next DP must be a person who will not expect to be carried by the President to win back Mt Kenya which is drifting away from the Kenya Kwanza alliance.

The heavy weights and wild cards in Gachagua's impeachment

Waiguru leads women's trio in next DP race

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Lands CS Alice Wahome are the other two on line. Waiguru was recently endorsed by fellow female governors.

Waiguru leads women's trio in next DP race

House team orders forensic audit into Moi University's finances

A parliamentary team has directed Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to conduct a forensic Audit on the financial status of Moi University.

House team orders forensic audit into Moi University's finances

Succession race gathers pace ahead of Gachagua's impeachment debate

It is emerging that in the event Gachagua is deposed, his successor will be unveiled by Mashujaa Day on October 20.

Succession race gathers pace ahead of Gachagua's impeachment debate

Kenya's second quest for a national dress to gobble Sh100 million

Bashir was taken to task by MPs over the planned expenditure of Sh100 million for the design of a Kenyan national dress despite a Sh50 million having already been spent on a similar dress.

By 2 months ago

Kenya's second quest for a national dress to gobble Sh100 million

Parliament to contest ruling declaring NG-CDF illegal

Two judges declared the kitty unconstitutional, impacting lawmakers' control over funds. The ruling could prevent MPs from accessing billions allocated to the fund from next year.

By 2 months ago

Parliament to contest ruling declaring NG-CDF illegal

Uhuru-era policies and 'roadside' declarations haunted by queries

Some officials at the helm of public institutions face audit queries which threaten to have them censured. Moi University and Kenya Ports Authority top brass are such officials feeling the heat.

By 2 months ago

Uhuru-era policies and 'roadside' declarations haunted by queries

Will Douglas Kanja end police impunity?

Douglas Kanja will now assume the position of Inspector General of Police after the National Assembly Wednesday approved his nomination.

By 2 months ago

Will Douglas Kanja end police impunity?

Adani JKIA takeover a done deal, Senators say

House Team questions why competitive bidding was not done to get more investors saying from documents tabled by the CS, the takeover is already done and dusted.

By 2 months ago

Adani JKIA takeover a done deal, Senators say

Country in crisis mode: Education, health, economy in dire straits

Tutors have embarked on a strike, varsity funding model has been labelled discriminatory as the health sector stares at a crisis after the doctors' strike.

By 3 months ago

Country in crisis mode: Education, health, economy in dire straits

Raila Odinga: My vision for Africa if I win AUC seat

Ruto will tomorrow unveil Odinga as Kenya’s candidate for the position as the former Prime Minister says he will prioritize conflict prevention and resolution and work with leaders.

By 3 months ago

Raila Odinga: My vision for Africa if I win AUC seat

How Sh16b was paid to firms in flawed cooking oil procurement

Questions abound after it emerged that only three firms were contracted for the tender in which taxpayers could have lost billions in what has erupted into a mega scandal.

By 3 months ago

How Sh16b was paid to firms in flawed cooking oil procurement

How govt lost Sh62b in edible oils scandal

The government could have lost Sh62 billion in revenue in the last three years after an importer allegedly misdeclared the consignments in a bid to avoid paying the requisite taxes.

By 3 months ago

How govt lost Sh62b in edible oils scandal

MPs probe CBK's Sh14.2b money printing contract

A parliamentary committee is investigating how the Central Bank of Kenya awarded a Sh14.2 billion contract for replenishing Kenya shilling notes to a German firm.

By 3 months ago

MPs probe CBK's Sh14.2b money printing contract

MPs push for merging university kitties to provide free education

Parliament wants university funds and bursaries by elected leaders to be amalgamated. Higher Education PS, varsity vice-chancellors were answering queries on the funding crisis.

By 3 months ago

MPs push for merging university kitties to provide free education

2027 game plan: Kalonzo in fresh political dilemma after Raila deal

Kalonzo is torn between going it alone or continuing with his dalliance with Raila as analysts say if he wants to be taken seriously, he must find his voice in the current equation.

By 3 months ago

2027 game plan: Kalonzo in fresh political dilemma after Raila deal

IG nominee says paralysed force led to a breach of Parliament

The IG nominee Kanja says police were unable to stop the breach of Parliament because they were incapacitated, overwhelmed and resources overstretched by the Gen Z protests.

By 3 months ago

IG nominee says paralysed force led to a breach of Parliament

MPs rubber-stamp Ruto picks, reject Soi

The National Assembly yesterday lived up to its reputation of being a conveyor belt for the Executive after it approved 19 Cabinet secretary nominees and rejected only one.

By 3 months ago

MPs rubber-stamp Ruto picks, reject Soi

IEBC owes lawyers Sh1.9b, House team told

IEBC owes lawyers a staggering Sh1.9 billion in pending legal fees for court representation across the country during the 2022 General Election.

By 4 months ago

IEBC owes lawyers Sh1.9b, House team told

Focus on Parliament as vetting of Ruto's Cabinet nominees begins

President nominated members of the Cabinet he sacked against the wishes of Kenyans.

By 4 months ago

Focus on Parliament as vetting of Ruto's Cabinet nominees begins

Surprise as Duale-Tuya swapped and Miano left out

Tuya is now nominated for the Defence docket while Duale takes her place at Environment as the name of the nominee for the Attorney General missing on list presented to Parliament.

By 4 months ago

Surprise as Duale-Tuya swapped and Miano left out

Ruto: How I will fight graft under new broad-based government

Ruto regretted that Kenyans had lost their lives, others seriously injured and property destroyed "as a result of disturbances occasioned by lawless activity during the protests."

By 4 months ago

Ruto: How I will fight graft under new broad-based government

153,292 students risk missing university admission over Helb budget cuts

Helb allocation has been reduced to Sh31.18 billion from an earlier allocated of Sh31.89 billion.

By 4 months ago

153,292 students risk missing university admission over Helb budget cuts

Auditor General flags Health Ministry over Sh766.5 million paid outside payroll

The Ministry of Health is in the crosshairs of the Auditor General over the payment of Sh766. 5 million in salaries outside its payroll database.

By 4 months ago

Auditor General flags Health Ministry over Sh766.5 million paid outside payroll

After two weeks 'indoors', Ruto ventures out of State House

The president was putting out domestic fires that came in the form of an agitated youth. His time in solitude led to him make pronouncements such as the multi-sectoral dialogue.

By 4 months ago

After two weeks 'indoors', Ruto ventures out of State House

Grounded President

Ruto has visited over 45 cities in 38 countries in his first year in office saying every trip he has made was of benefit to the country.

By 4 months ago

Grounded President

How underground tunnel saved MPs from rioters after Finance Bill vote

Angry citizens camped outside Parliament demanding an audience with their representatives forcing lawmakers who voted for the Bill had to wait for the protesters to disperse before leaving.

By 5 months ago

How underground tunnel saved MPs from rioters after Finance Bill vote

State accused of blackmail in Bill approval

Mombasa Women Rep Zam Zam Mohammed said intimidation would not work on MPs as Speaker Moses Wetang’ula dismissed the allegations from the opposition.

By 5 months ago

State accused of blackmail in Bill approval

Kimani Kuria: Economist-cum-politician at the helm of Ruto tax plan

Kimani Kuria has arguably one of the most arduous tasks of seeing through President William Ruto’s tax plan in Parliament.

By 5 months ago

Kimani Kuria: Economist-cum-politician at the helm of Ruto tax plan

Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o to be feted in US

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana and lawyer Maina Kiai will lead celebrations to honour literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o in Atlanta Georgia.

By 6 months ago

Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o to be feted in US

MPs probe claims of Sh3.2 billion KICC renovation

A House team has commenced investigations into how a Chinese firm allegedly inflated the cost of renovating KICC to Sh3.2 billion ahead of the African Climate Summit.

By 6 months ago

MPs probe claims of Sh3.2 billion KICC renovation

PS Harsama seeks Sh7.2bn for floods, hunger mitigation

The State Department of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (Asals) is now seeking Sh7.2 billion to address the effects of flooding and feed vulnerable families across the country in the 2024/25 financial year.

By 6 months ago

PS Harsama seeks Sh7.2bn for floods, hunger mitigation

Ruto to splash Sh1.55b on State Houses, lodges renovations

President William Ruto plans to spend Sh1.558 billion on the renovation of State Houses and State lodges in the next financial amid dire economic hardships.

By 6 months ago

Ruto to splash Sh1.55b on State Houses, lodges renovations

Queries as DP Gachagua seeks Sh1.2bn to renovate offices, buy medals

Gachagua's office wants Sh1.12 billion to repair Karen residence and Harambee Annex as his office says the request also covers 'increased functions' of the Deputy President's spouse.

By 6 months ago

Queries as DP Gachagua seeks Sh1.2bn to renovate offices, buy medals

Linturi not out of the woods as MPs demand probe over graft claims

At the centre of the renewed bid to sanction Linturi are allegations that majority of the members of the Select Committee were bribed.

By 6 months ago

Linturi not out of the woods as MPs demand probe over graft claims

Linturi's date with destiny as his accuser warns of plot to save CS

Linturi is accused of authorising the procurement and distribution of fake fertiliser and incompetence which has caused a food crisis.

By 6 months ago

Linturi's date with destiny as his accuser warns of plot to save CS

Ex-civil servants to earn more if MPs pass changes to pensions law

MPs want an automatic cost of living adjustment to retired public servants’ pensions. The Bill comes amid raging debate on measures to reduce the country’s wage Bill.

By 6 months ago

Ex-civil servants to earn more if MPs pass changes to pensions law

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