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Silas Ochieng Featured image for Parliamentary committee raises concern over misuse of Judiciary funds
Fri 16 Feb, 2024 14:18
Parliamentary committee raises concern over misuse of Judiciary funds
Featured image for Parliamentary committee raises concern over misuse of Judiciary funds

According to the report tabled before the committee by the auditor-general, the fund which was established in 2012 to benefit judges, judicial officers, and staff, ought to have had a value of about S...


Silas Ochieng Featured image for How Raila's AU election could reshape local politics 
Fri 16 Feb, 2024 12:26
How Raila's AU election could reshape local politics 
Featured image for How Raila's AU election could reshape local politics 

If elected to the AU position, Odinga will be barred from engaging in local politics or political talks due to the status of the seat, virtually locking him out of political engagements in the country...


Silas Ochieng Featured image for KICC land dispute: MPs summon Land CS Wahome, NLC boss Tache
Thu 15 Feb, 2024 13:33
KICC land dispute: MPs summon Land CS Wahome, NLC boss Tache
Featured image for KICC land dispute: MPs summon Land CS Wahome, NLC boss Tache

The dispute currently pits KICC against the Office of the President and the Nairobi City County Government.


Technology Featured image for UN advisory council on AI calls for global regulations to guide technology
Thu 15 Feb, 2024 13:03
UN advisory council on AI calls for global regulations to guide technology
Featured image for UN advisory council on AI calls for global regulations to guide technology

The advisory body notes that AI has in some instances been seen to reinforce biases and expand surveillance in certain jurisdictions.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for MPs initiate steps to settle Sh155.9 billion road debt, revive stalled projects
Tue 13 Feb, 2024 18:26
MPs initiate steps to settle Sh155.9 billion road debt, revive stalled projects
Featured image for MPs initiate steps to settle Sh155.9 billion road debt, revive stalled projects

The delays in clearing the pending bills have been cited as the cause of slowed progress of works resulting in delayed project completion.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for MPs call for new body to monitor private hospital operations by public doctors
Tue 13 Feb, 2024 14:22
MPs call for new body to monitor private hospital operations by public doctors
Featured image for MPs call for new body to monitor private hospital operations by public doctors

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health says many doctors assigned to public hospitals also run and practise medicine in private institutions, hence a conflict of interest.


worldcoin kenya Featured image for Kenyan MPs call for Worldcoin's closure over data concerns
Fri 09 Feb, 2024 16:24
Kenyan MPs call for Worldcoin's closure over data concerns
Featured image for Kenyan MPs call for Worldcoin's closure over data concerns

Worldcoin is said to have collected data from minors through an iris scan.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Governors call for increased funding to boost county disaster relief
Thu 08 Feb, 2024 17:05
Governors call for increased funding to boost county disaster relief
Featured image for Governors call for increased funding to boost county disaster relief

In a statement, the Council of Governors said that counties were some of the worst-hit areas every time a disaster happened, hence the need to fund them well.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for MPs scrutinise proposals on conduct of political parties, independent candidates
Thu 08 Feb, 2024 16:08
MPs scrutinise proposals on conduct of political parties, independent candidates
Featured image for MPs scrutinise proposals on conduct of political parties, independent candidates

The recommendations contained in documents currently under scrutiny by the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee on Thursday gained momentum after the committee began the process of...


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Commission on Revenue Allocation raises budget ceilings for 2024/25 fiscal year
Thu 08 Feb, 2024 12:16
Commission on Revenue Allocation raises budget ceilings for 2024/25 fiscal year
Featured image for Commission on Revenue Allocation raises budget ceilings for 2024/25 fiscal year

In the new recommendations by CRA, ceilings for county assemblies in the 2024/25 financial year will now be capped at Sh41.4 billion, up from the Sh40.6 billion that was allocated to the assemblies in...


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Fresh row brews after counties ask Treasury for more money
Tue 06 Feb, 2024 17:25
Fresh row brews after counties ask Treasury for more money
Featured image for Fresh row brews after counties ask Treasury for more money

The Council of Governors (CoG) accuses the National Treasury of failing to adopt a proposal by governors to increase the allocation to counties in the 2024/25 financial year.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for State to finish transferring functions to counties by end of February
Tue 06 Feb, 2024 14:30
State to finish transferring functions to counties by end of February
Featured image for State to finish transferring functions to counties by end of February

Functions estimated at Sh275 billion said to belong to counties are still under the national government.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Governors on the spot for failing to meet revenue targets
Mon 05 Feb, 2024 12:21
Governors on the spot for failing to meet revenue targets
Featured image for Governors on the spot for failing to meet revenue targets

Due to a lack of proper legislation and equipment, the 47 county governments have been unable to meet their targets, leading to delayed or even poor service delivery in the regions.


World Featured image for Ruto joins world leaders in eulogising Namibian President Hage Geingob
Sun 04 Feb, 2024 12:13
Ruto joins world leaders in eulogising Namibian President Hage Geingob
Featured image for Ruto joins world leaders in eulogising Namibian President Hage Geingob

Ruto described Geingob as a believer in a unified Africa who strongly promoted the continent's voice and visibility.


upper eastern security operation Featured image for State intensifies war on cattle rustlers, traffickers in 6 counties
Fri 02 Feb, 2024 15:39
State intensifies war on cattle rustlers, traffickers in 6 counties
Featured image for State intensifies war on cattle rustlers, traffickers in 6 counties

The operation will target the counties of Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru North, Baringo, Samburu and Turkana.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Azimio begins mass recruitment in fresh battle against Ruto government
Fri 02 Feb, 2024 12:03
Azimio begins mass recruitment in fresh battle against Ruto government
Featured image for Azimio begins mass recruitment in fresh battle against Ruto government

Opposition chief Raila Odinga's coalition says the drive is aimed at increasing their visibility in preparation for a fresh confrontation with President William Ruto's government.


William Ruto Featured image for Ruto urges Netanyahu to halt Gaza war, citing unacceptable loss of lives
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 22:36
Ruto urges Netanyahu to halt Gaza war, citing unacceptable loss of lives
Featured image for Ruto urges Netanyahu to halt Gaza war, citing unacceptable loss of lives

President William Ruto has urged Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt Gaza war.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Ruto mulls ban on sugar imports to protect Kenya's farmers
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 16:06
Ruto mulls ban on sugar imports to protect Kenya's farmers
Featured image for Ruto mulls ban on sugar imports to protect Kenya's farmers

Ruto said it is illogical for the country to continue importing food items, including sugar, when local farmers and companies can produce them.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Kenya's inflation rate rises to 6.9 per cent in January
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 12:52
Kenya's inflation rate rises to 6.9 per cent in January
Featured image for Kenya's inflation rate rises to 6.9 per cent in January

The general price level of commodities reflected a continued rise in the cost of living for many households.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for MPs seek new law to protect Affordable Housing units from cartels
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 11:58
MPs seek new law to protect Affordable Housing units from cartels
Featured image for MPs seek new law to protect Affordable Housing units from cartels

MP Kuria sought to allay fears that the wealthy may buy off most of the houses for later resale at a profit.


Transparency International Featured image for Graft remains major problem as Kenya drops 3 places in latest TI index
Tue 30 Jan, 2024 15:14
Graft remains major problem as Kenya drops 3 places in latest TI index
Featured image for Graft remains major problem as Kenya drops 3 places in latest TI index

Kenya’s score (31 points) fell below the Sub-Saharan average score of 33 and the global average score of 43.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Ruto urges developed nations to embrace green-energy collaborations
Mon 29 Jan, 2024 19:46
Ruto urges developed nations to embrace green-energy collaborations
Featured image for Ruto urges developed nations to embrace green-energy collaborations

President William Ruto has challenged developing nations against exploiting Africa in the race towards achieving clean and renewable energy across the globe.


William Ruto Featured image for State pledges timely payment of all funds owed to counties in race against crisis

Silas Ochieng Featured image for Monica murder case: Maribe, Jowie to know fate in March
Fri 26 Jan, 2024 12:09
Monica murder case: Maribe, Jowie to know fate in March
Featured image for Monica murder case: Maribe, Jowie to know fate in March

Her lawyer Katwa Kigen asked the court to delay the delivery of the judgment.


Silas Ochieng Featured image for Ruling of Monica murder case delayed after Maribe falls sick
Fri 26 Jan, 2024 11:54
Ruling of Monica murder case delayed after Maribe falls sick
Featured image for Ruling of Monica murder case delayed after Maribe falls sick

The judge ordered that Maribe be produced in court before a ruling is made.


State Capture Commission Featured image for MP Ichung'wah wants State Capture Commission formed to fight graft
Wed 24 Jan, 2024 13:19
MP Ichung'wah wants State Capture Commission formed to fight graft
Featured image for MP Ichung'wah wants State Capture Commission formed to fight graft

The Kikuyu MP said the commission will aim to deter corruption, restore public trust, and promote a culture of integrity and accountability in governance.


Supreme Court Featured image for Ruto, Koome reserve right to meet, Wetang'ula says amid criticism
Wed 24 Jan, 2024 12:39
Ruto, Koome reserve right to meet, Wetang'ula says amid criticism
Featured image for Ruto, Koome reserve right to meet, Wetang'ula says amid criticism

Wetang’ula accused critics of the Monday meeting of hypocrisy, saying the three arms of government - the Executive, the Judiciary and the Legislature - will continue to meet to discuss matters of publ...


Raila Odinga Featured image for Raila dismisses 'propaganda', says Junet Mohamed firmly in ODM
Tue 23 Jan, 2024 15:40
Raila dismisses 'propaganda', says Junet Mohamed firmly in ODM
Featured image for Raila dismisses 'propaganda', says Junet Mohamed firmly in ODM

ODM leader Raila Odinga said reports alleging plans by some party officials to discipline Junet over accusations of rebellion were false.


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