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.
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Kura under scrutiny for paying Sh687m for incomplete projects
Ruto aims at independent institutions for graft war delays
He accused Parliament of delaying the passage of the Conflict of Interest Bill while criticizing ODPP for dropping cases due to the unavailability of witnesses.
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Ruto aims at independent institutions for graft war delays
Clergy turn up the heat amid debate on Ruto's rejected millions
Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese returned a Sh5.6 million donation by President Ruto as Archbishop Sapit of ACK tells the State to listen to the people and rethink actions.
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Clergy turn up the heat amid debate on Ruto's rejected millions
MPs: Chaotic rollout of SHA adds more pain to patients
Legislators demand clarity on how billions collected from taxpayers are being used as they criticise the rush to implement the new scheme amid lack of information.
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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.
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Senators probe Sh8.8 billion held by State in unclaimed assets
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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.
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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.
By 2 months ago
MPs unanimously endorse Kindiki as DP nominee
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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.
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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.
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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.
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House team orders forensic audit into Moi University's finances
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 3 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.
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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.
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Adani  JKIA takeover a done deal, Senators say
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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.
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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.
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Raila Odinga: My vision for Africa if I win AUC seat
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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.
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How Sh16b was paid to firms in flawed cooking oil procurement
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MPs push for merging university kitties to provide free education
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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 4 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.
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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 4 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.
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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."
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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 5 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 5 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.
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After two weeks 'indoors', Ruto ventures out of State House
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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.
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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 6 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.
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State accused of blackmail in Bill approval
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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.
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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.
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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 7 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.
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PS Harsama seeks Sh7.2bn for floods, hunger mitigation
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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 7 months ago
Ruto to splash Sh1.55b on State Houses, lodges renovations