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Automate bursary, scholarship processes, NG-CDF board urged

The NG-CDF Board has been urged to automate its bursary and scholarship processes following an Auditor General audit that highlighted inconsistencies in awarding funds to deserving students.

By Irene Githinji 7 days ago

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Why MPs want EACC given full prosecution powers

Members of Parliament are making proposals to give the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission prosecution powers.

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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Wetangula's Ford-K reject plans to merge with UDA

Ford Kenya accuses President Ruto's UDA of double standards in pre-election pacts. Secretary General warns against intimidating parties to join ruling alliance.

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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Auditor flags unpresented bursary cheques worth Sh722m

An audit report has flagged five constituencies for having unpresented cheques worth Sh722.64 million that would have otherwise assisted needy learners.

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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MPs demand answers on Sh26m collapsed project

MPs are seeking explanations after Kitale National Polytechnic paid Sh26 million for an automotive workshop block that collapsed, raising concerns over mismanaged funds.

By Irene Githinji 10 days ago

Kenya records 54 new HIV cases, 57 deaths daily

About 1.3m people are living with HIV. The government spends Sh19b annually to keep them on life-saving antiretroviral treatment.

By Irene Githinji 14 days ago

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Affordable housing project to stall if Sh25b not approved, says PS

Housing PS Charles Hinga is now warning that the affordable housing projects risk stalling if the Sh25 billion they are seeking is not approved.

By Irene Githinji 14 days ago

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Mudavadi seeking Sh280m for 'urgent security upgrades'

MPs have raised concerns over the timing of the request, noting it comes amid ongoing calls for austerity measures.

By Irene Githinji 15 days ago

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Lusaka: Ford-K will renegotiate its stake in Kenya Kwanza

Lusaka made the remarks as he affirmed that the party remains in Kenya Kwanza and will also support President William Ruto's re-election next year.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Labour mobility is structured process, Mudavadi assures

He made the remarks during a joint press conference in Nairobi with visiting German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Why Ruto is under fire over Safaricom, KPC sale

On Monday, the government launched KPC's Initial Public Offer (IPO), which will be the biggest in the region in more than a decade.

By Macharia Kamau and Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Safaricom shareholding change won't alter governance - Ndegwa

Safaricom has moved to allay fears on its structure if the partial divestiture by government is approved, saying that it will still remain a Kenyan-run company.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

Parties go into a frenzy as they prepare for elections

Political parties are scrambling to put their houses in order with 600 days remaining before the August 2027 General Election.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Muturi questions Ruto's development priorities

Muturi criticises governance driven by optics, arguing productivity must precede grandiosity.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

Oburu: We have no intention of kicking anyone out of the party

ODM has launched countrywide consultative meetings, insisting that Oburu Oginga is the party's bona fide leader and the only one mandated to negotiate on its behalf.

By Irene Githinji and Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

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Developers condemn reports that most city buildings are unsafe

They have also described the statement as alarming and could cause unnecessary panic to Kenyans.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

Former CS Muturi weighs in on senior school admissions debate

Muturi says the country does not need a new formula of admissions into senior secondary schools but rather a political ethic that forces leaders to live with the consequences of their governance.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Kingpin: Ruto, Gachagua battle for Mt Kenya region's attention

The battle for the Mt Kenya region vote basket continues even as President William Ruto insists on the need to go beyond politicking and focus on critical programmes of empowerment.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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MPs launch probe into State Sh244b Safaricom stake sale

The National Assembly will on Monday kick off a multi-sector inquiry into the government's controversial sale of a 15 per cent stake in telecoms giant Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom.

By Brian Ngugi and Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Phasing out 8-4-4: KCSE exams enter final stretch

The number of candidates could be higher, as more learners are expected to use the chances available to acquire secondary school certification under 8-4-4, a system that is being replaced with CBE.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Sub-county schools outshine county rivals in KCSE

Day schools have this year turned the tables on their higher-ranked County counterparts and will now be sending more students to the universities.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Why Natembeya is the most influential Western region leader

The poll conducted on December 29, 2025, shows that Governor Natembeya influences Luhya politics, having garnered at least half of the support from the five counties sampled.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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How Sifuna ouster drive has lost steam

Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo has called for dialogue between warring factions within the ODM, warning against public spats ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Josphat Thiongo and Irene Githinji 2 months ago

North Eastern MPs criticise Gachagua for Eastleigh mall claims

North Eastern MPs have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of making statements that amount to ethnic profiling.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Government accused of de-funding education

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro accused government of defunding the country's education, noting that move could affect quality teaching and learning.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Die hard traitor: Why Junet is fighting Judas Iscariot label

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed is known for his headline-making traits and whenever he gets the mic, he always delivers, even in the most comical or absurd ways.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Muthoni Marubu says she was almost sexually harassed for backing Ruto

Marubu found herself on the receiving end in Murang'a as she faced the wrath of goons for declaring her support for Ruto's re-election

By Irene Githinji and Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

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Sh500m row: Junet, Sifuna clash over 2022 ODM campaign money

Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, have accused each other of mishandling the funds, dragging former President Uhuru Kenyatta into the controversy.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Why Trump's moves are giving African leaders sleepless nights

Last month Trump launched strikes in Nigeria's Northern State of Sokoto, less than two months after his usual remarks that could have easily passed for informal social media rants.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Wamatangi and Ng'ang'a: The heat behind Kiambu politics

Politics in Kiambu County brought an intense rivalry between Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a and Governor Kimani Wamatangi playing out long before the official 2027 campaign

By Irene Githinji and Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

Kabarak University awarded for research and technology

Kabarak University has been awarded as the best higher education institute of technology and research owing to its sustained focus on innovation and market-driven teaching techniques.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

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Why Mudavadi wants a referendum held alongside the 2027 General Election

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has proposed that the 2027 General Election be merged with a constitutional referendum.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

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Slow uptake of e-GP a concern, PBO report states

The slow uptake and uncertainties in implementing electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) have slowed down procurement cycles for key programmes.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

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GDP to grow by 5.3pc this year, say Parliament think tank

Parliamentary Budget Office says the GDP growth is supported by anticipated favourable weather, recovery in key service sectors and ongoing implementation of BETA.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

Donor funds must deliver impact to citizens, says Kagwe

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has warned that donor-funded agriculture projects must be treated with the same strength as public debt, because they are loans that must deliver measurable.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

Counties struggling to raise own revenue as arrears grow, says CoB

Nyakang'o said in the first quarter of FY 2025/26, counties generated Sh13.94 billion.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

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KJSEA does not provide aggregate scores, exams body clarifies

KNEC boss insisted the purpose of reforms was to nurture every learners' potential

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

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How high-profile road deaths are shrouded in mystery

The death of politician Cyrus Jirongo in a road crash on the dawn of Saturday has begun raising questions.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

AMWIK pushes for gender balance in political parties

The report states that the gaps also stem from how multiparty democracy is organised, packaged and implemented.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago

Nyayo Stadium comes alive for Jamhuri Day fete

As early as 6am on Friday, thousands of Kenyans were streaming into Nyayo Stadium, hopeful that the 62nd Jamhuri Day speeches would offer encouragement amid the prevailing economic challenges.

By Irene Githinji 3 months ago