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The winners and losers as MPs revise budget by Sh113.7 billion

The National Police Service is the biggest beneficiary after receiving a Sh7.5 billion boost in the 2024/2025 supplementary estimates approved by Parliament.

The winners and losers as MPs revise budget by Sh113.7 billion

More upsets as Raila men strengthen grip on House

More upsets as Raila men strengthen grip on House

Raila men snap up House committees top jobs

Raila men snap up House committees top jobs

MPs give themselves Sh7b more, slash health budget

MPs give themselves Sh7b more, slash health budget

Ruto, Raila allies attack Ndindi Nyoro for 'outdoing' them

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was on the receiving end of the House leaderhip’s critism over his just concluded tenure as the Budget and Appropriations committee chairperson.

Ruto, Raila allies attack Ndindi Nyoro for 'outdoing' them

MPs train their guns on media after harsh audit report

Following a week of heavy criticism and explosive audit reports by independent institutions, lawmakers have now trained their guns on journalists.

MPs train their guns on media after harsh audit report

ODM set to reap as Gachagua allies axed from powerful committees

Raila Odinga’s ODM party, is set to reap from the purge on allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the National Assembly.

ODM set to reap as Gachagua allies axed from powerful committees

Kenya Kwanza, Azimio wrangles stall formation of House teams

Power plays Azimio and Kenya Kwanza could delay the process of reconstituting House committees beyond Tuesday unless Ruto and Raila intervene.

Kenya Kwanza, Azimio wrangles stall formation of House teams

Parliamentary purge sparks claims of a ploy to isolate Mt Kenya

Despite having voted overwhelmingly for the Kenya Kwanza administration, the Head of State is currently at odds with leaders from the Mt Kenya region

Parliamentary purge sparks claims of a ploy to isolate Mt Kenya

House team probes Sh6 billion NOC-Rubis deal

A parliamentary team is seeking to understand the fine print and financial implications of the deal that is to make Rubis the non-equity strategic partner with National Oil Corporation of Kenya.

House team probes Sh6 billion NOC-Rubis deal

Breakdown of Sh61b IEBC budget

The Country will require a staggering Sh61 billion to undertake the 2027 general elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) now estimates.

Breakdown of Sh61b IEBC budget

MPs demand Sakaja arrest over garbage row with KPLC

Parliamentary Committee on Energy condemns City Hall’s move to dump waste outside KPLC offices. This is after the power distributor disconnected electricity due to outstanding bill.

MPs demand Sakaja arrest over garbage row with KPLC

Over 700,000 children set to suffer as State cuts Children Welfare Society funds

Over 700,000 children under the wing of the CWSK are now staring at a bleak future following the government’s move to defund the agency in the ongoing re-organization efforts.

Over 700,000 children set to suffer as State cuts Children Welfare Society funds

Pariah state? Diplomatic missteps and their effects

The United States reprimanded President William Ruto’s administration over what it termed as an attempt to legitimise RSF’s “genocidal rule” in Sudan.

Pariah state? Diplomatic missteps and their effects

CS Muturi resurfaces, returns to his rabble-rousing ways

Public Service CS Justin Muturi opposed the funding of new projects while those that had stalled continued accumulating pending bills.

CS Muturi resurfaces, returns to his rabble-rousing ways

Parliament team probes Sports Fund amid claims of impropriety

The National Assembly is now investigating alleged financial mismanagement at the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund following mounting concerns over “opaque” operations.

Parliament team probes Sports Fund amid claims of impropriety

Who really owns E-Citizen?

A parliamentary committee has now directed the National Treasury to avail the contractual document between the government and the vendors of the platform by next week, to determine authenticity.

Who really owns E-Citizen?

NPSC, rights groups seek withdrawal of Demonstration Bill

Terming the Demonstration Bill retrogressive and unconstitutional, stakeholders argue that it infringes on fundamental rights protected by the Constitution.

NPSC, rights groups seek withdrawal of Demonstration Bill

Stalemate delays reconstitution of committees in Parliament

A stalemate has occurred over reconstitution of committees in the National Assembly following what is shaping out to be a protracted battle for control of key House teams.

Stalemate delays reconstitution of committees in Parliament

Bill wants NTSA to probe air, water accidents

NTSA will soon have expanded powers regulate and investigate accidents and incidents across all modes of transport; road, rail, pipeline, and air, should a Bill before the House be approved.

Bill wants NTSA to probe air, water accidents

Winners and losers of Raila's AUC Loss

The failure of Raila’s bid is not just a personal setback—it is a seismic shift in Kenya’s power play.

Winners and losers of Raila's AUC Loss

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza tiff risks Ruto-Raila pact, Wetangula's ouster

The standoff in Parliament signifies the latest in a series of issues straining the relationship between Ruto and Raila's plan.

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza tiff risks Ruto-Raila pact, Wetangula's ouster

Western MPs rally against plot to oust Speaker

Intrigues surrounding the plot to oust National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula took a new twist on Thursday as legislators from the Western region came to his defence.

Western MPs rally against plot to oust Speaker

We'll send you home, Azimio MPs tell Wetangula

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula could be staring at a bleak future after MPs from the Azimio coalition threatened to impeach him.

We'll send you home, Azimio MPs tell Wetangula

House of impunity: Chaos as MPs shout over Majority and Minority status

A three-judge bench found that Speaker violated the Constitution by making a determination without sufficient legal basis.Some MPs demanded to have Wetangula vacate his office.

House of impunity: Chaos as MPs shout over Majority and Minority status

Future of 1.2m learners at risk as NG-CDF faces battle for survival

NG-CDF’s closure could disrupt education for over 1.2 million needy students across the country.

Future of 1.2m learners at risk as NG-CDF faces battle for survival

Gachagua's woes deepen as he changes tack in tiff against Ruto

Gachagua was officially kicked out from UDA party as the Deputy Party leader, and in his place Kithure Kindiki was installed.

Gachagua's woes deepen as he changes tack in tiff against Ruto

Trump's orders draw disquiet and fear of chaos

US President declares this will be end of decline and start of golden age in America.However, millions outside the US are apprehensive of what the new president will unleash.

Trump's orders draw disquiet and fear of chaos

Will Uhuru men stabilise Kenya Kwanza's shaken political vehicle?

Three CSs, seen to be close to former President Uhuru, given the task of instilling new confidence.

Will Uhuru men stabilise Kenya Kwanza's shaken political vehicle?

Ghosts of Covid-19 tenders return to haunt Kagwe

The ghosts of skewed expenditure on vaccines by the Ministry of Health during the Covid-19 pandemic, the issuance of fake fertilisers to farmers by the government last year.

By 2 months ago

Ghosts of Covid-19 tenders return to haunt Kagwe

Squatters eviction on 4,242 prisons land begins, says PS

The State Department of Correctional services has started evicting squatters who have encroached on 4,242 acres of Prisons land across the country.

By 2 months ago

Squatters eviction on 4,242 prisons land begins, says PS

Parliament to vet officials in high state offices, CSs ahead of special sitting next week

Parliament will from Today Thursday commence the vetting of President William Ruto’s nominees to various commissions and Cabinet positions.

By 2 months ago

Parliament to vet officials in high state offices, CSs ahead of special sitting next week

Ruto's allies plot to win Kalonzo's Ukambani base

President William Ruto allies have hatched a scheme to snatch Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s political base in Ukambani, and make it a battleground ahead of the 2027 elections.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's allies plot to win Kalonzo's Ukambani base

Packed agenda awaits William Ruto's CS nominees after Parliament nod

Cabinet Secretary nominees to appear before the Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, as Ruto banks on three former Uhuru allies to foster political stability.

By 2 months ago

Packed agenda awaits William Ruto's CS nominees after Parliament nod

A tear...and a cheer this Christmas

Salary delays and massive layoffs that have characterised 2024 have dampened the Christmas cheer.

By 2 months ago

A tear...and a cheer this Christmas

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.

By 3 months ago

Court ruling does not affect current IEBC selection panel: Parliament

Ruto dismisses critics as liars, spells out big projects

President William Ruto accused his critics of mounting opposition to his transformative agenda based on inaccurate representation of facts and outright disinformation.

By 3 months ago

Ruto dismisses critics as liars, spells out big projects

Law to protect public servants from redundancy in the works

Bill proposes retraining and redeployment of public servants in redundant positions.It comes at a time the government is keen on downsizing its workforce.

By 3 months ago

Law to protect public servants from redundancy in the works

UhuRuto meeting jolts political landscape

Talks of a possible handshake between Ruto and Uhuru have not only thrown a wrench in the political works but also thrust into the fore questions about the political fate of Mt Kenya.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

MP seeks radical laws to guide surrogacy, prevent exploitation

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