Author: Lucy Mumbi

No budget approvals without pending bills payment plans, CoB warns Mar 12, 2025

Nyakang’o emphasised that her office would enforce measures to ensure government institutions work towards achieving a wage bill to revenue ratio of 3...

Nairobi among counties splashing billions on garbage collection, legal fees Mar 12, 2025

Kenyans have continuously demanded that county governments justify their expenditures amid a struggling economy and growing calls for improved service...

Families demand Senate probe into killings, disappearances linked to KWS rangers Mar 12, 2025

They called for protection measures for victims’ families, witnesses, and human rights defenders who have reportedly faced threats for speaking out.

Counties divert additional funds from National Treasury to salaries, limiting services Mar 11, 2025

Between July and December 2024, counties spent Sh103.2 billion out of Sh184.8 billion to pay workers.

Nairobi county revenue hits Sh4.82 billion as digitisation boosts collections Mar 11, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja lauded the progress, citing streamlined revenue collection systems as a key driver of the increase.

EACC wants law changed to allow it retain half of recovered graft proceeds Mar 11, 2025

According to Abdi, if the amendment is approved, the EACC’s budget could increase by Sh2.5 billion annually, supplementing its current allocation amid...

Kenyans in diaspora demand more polling stations, electoral reforms ahead of 2027 polls Mar 11, 2025

They argued that increasing funding to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs will facilitate voter registration, mobile consular services and addi...

Tension as deadly cattle raid in Baragoi leaves six dead, eight injured Mar 11, 2025

The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region.

Treasury increases NIS budget by Sh9.3 billion to counter security threats Mar 11, 2025

NIS spending remains one of the least scrutinised government expenditures, as its budget is typically presented as a single-line item without public d...

Government orders nationwide removal of asbestos, property owners to bear costs Mar 11, 2025

The directive, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, will require property owners to cover the costs of removal and disposal.

Bomas of Kenya to be transformed into world-class convention hub amid controversy Mar 11, 2025

Established in 1971, Bomas of Kenya was created to preserve, showcase, and promote the country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Over the years, i...

Rironi-Mau Summit road upgrade to begin in June, completion set for 2027 Mar 11, 2025

The road development will significantly improve transport and travel between Nairobi, Nakuru, and Western Kenya, a route that frequently experiences h...

Revealed: Ruto’s government spent over half a billion shillings on Raila’s failed AUC bid Mar 10, 2025

Koech confirmed that the money was allocated to ‘international candidatures activity,’ specifically funding Kenya’s campaign for Odinga’s AUC chairman...

Completion of four small claims courts in Nairobi stalled despite Judiciary takeover Mar 10, 2025

The courts were initially planned under NMS as part of an effort to expand access to justice in low-income areas.

Audit reveals millions meant for stadium projects in Nairobi could have gone down the drain Mar 10, 2025

Auditor-General Gathungu said the value for money and the regularity of expenditures on these projects could not be confirmed.

Ruto’s Nairobi River plan: 60km sewer line, 50,000 houses among key projects Mar 10, 2025

The President emphasised that the project would not only improve sanitation but also create employment opportunities for thousands of youth.

Controller of Budget exposes 16 counties for violating budget rules, accumulating debts Mar 10, 2025

Nyakang'o said the overspending trend suggests counties are not banking all their revenues before seeking requisitions from her office.

Audit report shows 21 counties illegally wired Sh87.8 million to governors’ council Mar 10, 2025

Gathungu further pointed out that some of the regional bodies that received millions in subscription fees from counties are not legally recognised.

President Ruto pledges Sh5 million for renovations at Nairobi’s Zawadi Primary School Mar 10, 2025

The president aunveiled a commemorative plaque to officially open the Zawadi Comprehensive School Dishi Na County kitchen,

National Treasury in a spot over Sh40 billion withdrawn and spent without MPs’ approval Mar 10, 2025

The revelation has sparked fresh debate on the government’s budgetary practices, with MPs calling for stricter measures to prevent the misuse of publi...

Patients suffer as Sh3.6 billion kidney institute remains idle six years after planned completion Mar 10, 2025

The delay has raised serious concerns over accountability, with calls for an urgent intervention to ensure the institute starts serving its intended p...

NIS boss Haji says AI and social media being weaponised to destabilise Kenya Mar 10, 2025

Noordin emphasised the need for Kenya to develop strong policies to address cyberspace vulnerabilities.

Counties accumulate Sh25.8 billion in fresh debts, worsening crisis for unpaid suppliers Mar 10, 2025

Suppliers and contractors continue bearing the brunt of the financial uncertainty, facing liquidity challenges and the looming threat of business clos...

Treasury admits to Sh220 billion excess borrowing citing delays in foreign financing Mar 10, 2025

Legislators questioned the Treasury’s commitment to reducing public debt and adhering to its own policies.

End of an era: Court ruling paves way for more institutions to offer training for advocates Mar 09, 2025

The decision allows universities and other institutions to offer the course, which is a prerequisite for admission to the Bar.

Chants of ‘Ruto must go,’ walkouts greet Raila Odinga at Gusii Stadium Mar 09, 2025

Video footage from the event captured the scenes of discontent, marking an unusual reaction in a region that has historically supported Odinga.

AU calls for ceasefire, dialogue in South Sudan amid increased violence in Nasir County Mar 09, 2025

South Sudan first plunged into civil war in December 2013 following a political falling-out within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Army.

Artistes losing out as Kenya Copyright Board funding remains inadequate, ministry warns Mar 09, 2025

The PS revealed that Sh103,723,307 collected through the Blank Tape Levy as of February 28 remains undistributed due to an ongoing court case, exacerb...

DR Congo seeks US partnership in minerals deal in exchange for military support Mar 09, 2025

The proposed agreement would give U.S. companies rights to mine strategic resources, including cobalt and uranium while providing the Congolese govern...

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