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Josphat Thiongo

Court ruling does not affect current IEBC selection panel: Parliament

National Assembly reassures that legal changes won’t disrupt IEBC selection process.Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared the 2023 amendments to the IEBC Act unconstitutional.

Court ruling does not affect current IEBC selection panel: Parliament

Ruto dismisses critics as liars, spells out big projects

Ruto dismisses critics as liars, spells out big projects

Law to protect public servants from redundancy in the works

Law to protect public servants from redundancy in the works

UhuRuto meeting jolts political landscape

UhuRuto meeting jolts political landscape

Varsities in crisis as debts, rows and corruption threaten collapse

Plagued by mismanagement, corruption, and crippling debt, various universities across the country are on the brink of collapse.

Varsities in crisis as debts, rows and corruption threaten collapse

Xmas gift for MPs in form of NG-CDF billions

The National Treasury’s communique has today disburse Sh5 billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund amid a legal storm surrounding it.

Xmas gift for MPs in form of NG-CDF billions

Health CS Barasa put to task over NHIF-SHIF transition

Health CS Deborah Barasa defended the new health scheme and repeatedly reiterated its importance as one of President William Ruto’s flagship projects.

Health CS Barasa put to task over NHIF-SHIF transition

MPs seeking evidence of Adani deal termination

MPs want President William Ruto to make public details of the cancelled Adani deals.

MPs seeking evidence of Adani deal termination

MP seeks radical laws to guide surrogacy, prevent exploitation

Women wishing to become surrogate mothers will only do so three times if proposed laws are passed.

MP seeks radical laws to guide surrogacy, prevent exploitation

MPs question Sh1b refurbishment of DP residence under Gachagua

Notably, the completion date of the renovation of Harambee Annex, the DP’s Karen Residence and Mombasa residence is 2027 at a total cost of Sh1.25 billion.

MPs question Sh1b refurbishment of DP residence under Gachagua

MPs raise alarm over workers pay breach amid new tax burden

A report by the Office of the Auditor-General flagged the State Department for Roads for having 131 employees taking home less than one-third of their basic pay.

MPs raise alarm over workers pay breach amid new tax burden

Universities set to reopen as State concedes to Sh9.7 billion pay deal

The reopening of public universities now looks close after the government caved into lecturers’ demands for Sh9.7 billion for increased pay.

Universities set to reopen as State concedes to Sh9.7 billion pay deal

Looming changes in Ruto administration to reward new allies

Public Service Commission has advertised for the position of PS while a purge in Parliament has already claimed its first casualty and a reshuffle of three CSs, is reportedly, in the wings.

Looming changes in Ruto administration to reward new allies

The Church and the State: A tale of complicated love, hate relationship

Churches have proven to be rich vote-hunting grounds for politicians while the clergy has strived to remain strong in leading the political discourse in the country.

The Church and the State: A tale of complicated love, hate relationship

Stick to the truth, State tells clergy over accusations of lies, corruption

Stunned by a stinging statement from the clergy, President William Ruto and his government are on overdrive as they unleash a string of rebuttals on why the Catholic church was wrong.

Stick to the truth, State tells clergy over accusations of lies, corruption

Mixed bag as Treasury's new tax plans go to the National Assembly

A plan by the government to raise Sh178 billion in revenue through amendment of various tax laws has sparked debate, with a section of MPs and clergy weighing in.

Mixed bag as Treasury's new tax plans go to the National Assembly

Bill calls for hiring of Registrar of Public Participation

The Attorney General is now seeking legislation on who manages and how public participation is conducted in the country.

Bill calls for hiring of Registrar of Public Participation

State to unveil 142 heroes during Mashujaa day celebrations

The government is set to unveil 142 heroes during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations and plans to activate the National Heroes Fund at an advanced stage.

By 2 months ago

State to unveil 142 heroes during Mashujaa day celebrations

A subdued Gachagua stares at the end of his career amid 11 charges

When Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appeared before the Senate Wednesday, he was reeling from a string of losses at the courts, where he had sought reprieve.

By 2 months ago

A subdued Gachagua stares at the end of his career amid 11 charges

New DP to be sworn in by Saturday

Leader of Majority Kimani Ichungwah hinted that the National Assembly was ready to dispense with Gachagua's impeachment matter as quickly as possible.

By 2 months ago

New DP to be sworn in by Saturday

Mutuse accuses Gachagua and his sons of money laundering, graft

Mutuse linked DP Rigathi Gachagua’s sons Kevin Rigathi and Keith Ikinu, and other family members to economic crimes and money laundering through proxies.

By 2 months ago

Mutuse accuses Gachagua and his sons of money laundering, graft

Political daggers drawn as MPs impeach DP Gachagua

The National Assembly was a battlefield of sorts as a heated and rare debate on the ouster of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took a definitive turn.

By 2 months ago

Political daggers drawn as MPs impeach DP Gachagua

Gachagua impeachment: Backlash as Ruto told to exit with DP

Kenyans across the 290 constituencies shifted the focus of yesterday’s engagement. They directed their fury towards the wanting performance of the Kenya Kwanza’s administration.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua impeachment: Backlash as Ruto told to exit with DP

Kenya to deploy an additional 600 police officers to war-torn Haiti

Kenya is set to deploy an additional 600 police officers to Haiti to bolster law and order in the troubled Caribbean nation.

By 2 months ago

Kenya to deploy an additional 600 police officers to war-torn Haiti

Mt Kenya MPs blame Ruto for Gachagua's impeachment

A section of legislators from Muranga County have accused President William Ruto of being behind Gachagua’s impeachment.

By 2 months ago

Mt Kenya MPs blame Ruto for Gachagua's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua's moment of truth

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is accused of gross misconduct in the manner of insubordination, insubordinating the presidency and the Kenyan state.

By 2 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua's moment of truth

Senate committee issues arrest warrant for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo

A Senate committee issued a warrant of arrest for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo on Tuesday, October 1, over his failure to honour committee summons.

By 2 months ago

Senate committee issues arrest warrant for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo

We smell a rat: MPs raise alarm over Sh104.8b new health IT deal

Members of Parliament have raised concern over the Ministry of Health’s procurement of a Sh104.8 billion Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System

By 2 months ago

We smell a rat: MPs raise alarm over Sh104.8b new health IT deal

Cancel the bad JKIA deal before it's too late, MPs tell Mbadi

Treasury CS John Mbadi defended the takeover, explaining that the country stood to gain a lot from the JKIA-Adani deal.

By 2 months ago

Cancel the bad JKIA deal before it's too late, MPs tell Mbadi

Ruto hails Parliament as his key partner

President William Ruto has defended his relationship with Parliament, terming the August House an “indispensable partner” in the implementation of his agenda, two years on.

By 3 months ago

Ruto hails Parliament as his key partner

House team probes how NHIF lost Sh21b in fraudulent claims

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) lost Sh21 billion through fictitious claims during the 2021-2022 financial year.

By 3 months ago

House team probes how NHIF lost Sh21b in fraudulent claims

Joho faces hard questions as MPs probe Sh1.6b fish stock assessment

Mining CS Hassan Joho and PS Betsy Muthoni Njagi faced the wrath of MPs who sought to know whether there was any value for money arising from the undertaking.

By 3 months ago

Joho faces hard questions as MPs probe Sh1.6b fish stock assessment

IEBC reconstitution in limbo as political infighting, court processes persist

The wait for reconstitution the IEBC selection panel persists even as the infighting within the Azimio Coalition puts the process in Limbo.

By 3 months ago

IEBC reconstitution in limbo as political infighting, court processes persist

20 jobs agencies deregistered amid claims of protection by top officials

The National Employment Authority said some of the firms were struck off as they had been collecting funds from gullible youth with a promise for jobs abroad, only to go against their word

By 3 months ago

20 jobs agencies deregistered amid claims of protection by top officials

Treasury under fire for holding back Sh218 billion for ministries

Part of the money was to be used for development projects and departments. Treasury claims low inflow of cash is to blame but MPS feel move was deliberate.

By 3 months ago

Treasury under fire for holding back Sh218 billion for ministries

Sports PS Tum faces Sh500, 000 fine for missing committee summons

Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Peter Tum faces a Sh500,000 fine for repeatedly missing summons from the National Assembly Sports Committee.

By 3 months ago

Sports PS Tum faces Sh500, 000 fine for missing committee summons

Raila closer to make history as first EA leader to win seat

With allied countries in tow and a continental charm offensive in play, Raila is to face off with Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato, Djibouti’s Mohamoud Youssouf and Anil Gayan of Mauritious.

By 3 months ago

Raila closer to make history as first EA leader to win seat

How Wetangula plans to end bursaries with new law

The end of bursaries, as we know them today, has started, and free university and college education is beckoning.

By 3 months ago

How Wetangula plans to end bursaries with new law

House team shines spotlight on 2020 tax waiver for manufacturer

The Treasury and the AG's office are under scrutiny over a decision made in 2019 to grant Blue Nile Rolling Mills Limited tax exemptions allegedly amounting to billions of shillings.

By 4 months ago

House team shines spotlight on 2020 tax waiver for manufacturer

PSC faces backlash for ignoring own directive on retirement age rule

The Public Service Commission is in trouble over a decision to ignore its own directive and employ staff above the mandatory retirement age of 60.

By 3 months ago

PSC faces backlash for ignoring own directive on retirement age rule

House approves Oduor for AG and Askul as the EAC Affairs CS

MPs approve nomination of Dorcas Oduor and Beatrice Askul as Attorney General and EAC Cabinet Secretary respectively; they were vetted last Friday.

By 4 months ago

House approves Oduor for AG and Askul as the EAC Affairs CS

How Kenya Power plans to cut down electricity costs

The Energy Ministry is now pushing for the joint procurement and importation of Heavy Fuel Oil by power producers in the country ostensibly to bring down the cost of electricity.

By 4 months ago

How Kenya Power plans to cut down electricity costs

Intrigues into intense jostling for PAC post

Intense jostling for the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee chairmanship has rocked the opposition ahead of a voting exercise on Tuesday next week.

By 4 months ago

Intrigues into intense jostling for PAC post

I will approve water tight cases to avoid loss of funds, pledges Oduor

A string of losses in legal suits that have seen the government lose trillions of shillings confronted Dorcas Oduor as she stood on the cusp of history to be Kenya’s first female AG.

By 4 months ago

I will approve water tight cases to avoid loss of funds, pledges Oduor

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