Author: Charles Adinda

MPs approve 2025 Debt Management Strategy amid concerns over public borrowing Mar 06, 2025

The approval comes barely three days after The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, challenged the Treasury to reduce the country's Gross Domesti...

MPs cry foul over delayed NG-CDF funds disbursement Mar 05, 2025

The MPs questioned the government's failure to honour its commitment, pointing to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi who had given them assurances...

Puntland welcomes former ISIS affiliates amid anti-terrorism push Mar 04, 2025

The government confirmed that these individuals had cashed in on the seven-day amnesty by renouncing their previously held terrorism ideologies.

Witness recounts how Mackenzie lured followers to Shakahola, away from public scrutiny Mar 03, 2025

The witness said he was given a motorcycle which he used to transport bodies to their mass burial sites.

Governors lock horns with MPs over Road Maintenance Fund Feb 27, 2025

The county bosses insisted that they should get the lion's share of the fund because the responsibility of constructing and maintaining the majority o...

Haki Yetu condemns arrest of Lamu activist over criticism of Ruto's housing project Feb 26, 2025

According to the group, Yunus was arrested on February 25 after he visited a police station seeking to know why the authorities were searching for him...

KMTC announces 5,000 training slots for March 2025 intake Feb 26, 2025

Both institutions confirmed the development that will see prospective students have the opportunity to apply for any of the 21 programmes available at...

New valve implantation procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions Feb 24, 2025

This minimally invasive procedure is designed to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly.

Raila Odinga: State did not spend Sh13 billion on my AUC campaigns Feb 24, 2025

Odinga said the government only covered the necessary transport and that he did not indulge in any extravagance.

Government on the spot over low housing funds absorption amid construction levy deliberations Feb 21, 2025

PS Hinga attributed the meagre 25 per cent absorption rate to delays in the disbursement of funds by the Affordable Housing Board.

DPP appeals Waititu’s acquittal in money laundering case, cites legal errors Feb 21, 2025

During the initial trial, the Prosecution argued that the financial transactions linked to Waititu were designed to conceal illicit proceeds.

Finish stalled projects first before launching new ones, CS Muturi tells government Feb 21, 2025

Muturi raised concerns over the prioritisation of new developments without adequate attention to stalled projects.

Kizza Besigye, co-accused charged with treason Feb 21, 2025

The magistrate ruled that the three be remanded at Luzira prison and declined a request for private medical attention, citing that the capital nature...

Funding uncertainty threatens new African Union mission in Somalia Feb 20, 2025

Without the timely disbursement of funds, AUSSOM’s effectiveness is at risk, potentially reversing the gains made in countering Al-Shabaab insurgents...

13 police officers, NIS agent charged with murder of two Indians, taxi driver Feb 20, 2025

The two IT experts – Mohamed and Zulfiqar had been brought to aid the United Democratic Alliance (UDA's) technical teams.

Why recovered mental health patients are confined at Mathari Hospital for over 20 years Feb 20, 2025

The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...

Sh48.5 billion county funds remain unused at CBK as devolved units struggle with finances Feb 20, 2025

Counties with the highest amounts of unspent funds include Kisii, which has Sh3.46 billion sitting idle in the CRF account, while its development fund...

Tourism revenue surges to Sh452.2bn in 2024 with 2.4 million tourists visiting Feb 19, 2025

The report highlighted the rise of new travel trends, including cultural tourism, adventure tourism, and sports tourism, as one of the prime reasons t...

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

Human rights groups pile pressure on Ugandan gov't over Besigye's unlawful detention Feb 18, 2025

The organisations have called on the Kenyan government to acknowledge its role in both national and transnational abductions, particularly the forced...

Ombudsman asks SHA to respond to query on Sh7.3bn disbursements to hospitals Feb 18, 2025

Under the Access to Information Act 2016, there is no requirement for an applicant to justify why they need specific information from a public entity.

Museveni dismisses Besigye's hunger strike as 'unprincipled blackmail' Feb 18, 2025

"How can you be accused of serious crimes and, then, your response is a hunger strike to generate sympathy for getting bail? Why don't you demand a qu...

Kenya faces new US tariffs after Trump announces new fight against ‘unfair trade’ Feb 18, 2025

The directive is expected to impact Kenya significantly, as it currently applies a 16 per cent VAT on goods entering its market.

Uganda Law Society condemns Judge Singiza over illegal detention of Besigye Feb 17, 2025

The advocates alleged that his conduct was not an isolated incident, citing both his refusal to grant a constitutionally urgent hearing to Advocate Er...

Sudan confirms plans by Russia to set up naval base in the Red Sea Feb 14, 2025

Russia has stood by Sudan's military government on the international stage, using its veto power at the UN Security Council to block resolutions calli...

Israeli lawmakers approve preliminary bill to expel pro-regime Eritrean migrants Feb 13, 2025

The legislation, which was approved on Wednesday with a 51-0 vote, is now set to be reviewed by a standing committee before further readings.

Over 35,000 jobs lost, 150 clinics shut down as USAID freeze hits Kenya Feb 13, 2025

With Kenyan civil societies calling for increased domestic funding to ensure essential health services continue uninterrupted,  the government now fac...

Police arrest four suspects as probe into KUSCCO scandal begin Feb 13, 2025

The arrests follow the receipt of a forensic audit report by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Op...

Most Kenyans prefer digital banking as they seek better service and lower costs, KBA report shows Feb 13, 2025

Financial exclusion continues to be a pressing issue, with 10.63 per cent of customers requiring special accommodations such as braille or screen read...

Yemeni boat captured off Somalia amid fears of piracy resurgence Feb 12, 2025

Atalanta noted that in the 13 months leading to the end of 2024, they had documented 44 attacks, including unsuccessful attempts. However, officials b...

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