Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Dishi na County workers protest delayed salaries, unexplained deductions Mar 05, 2025

The staff received Sh17,000 for February instead of their usual Sh18,000, leaving them confused as midterm breaks had never affected their wages in th...

My staff wanted to hit back after garbage dumping at Stima Plaza but I resisted - Kenya Power boss Mar 05, 2025

"I know my team because the vehicles were clamped...so many things were done, there was super annoyance. They persuaded me to respond in a particular...

Audit exposes Sh759 million spending gaps in Mining Ministry Mar 05, 2025

The Auditor-General's latest report for the 2023-2024 financial year points to irregularities in procurement, unsupported payments, use of invalid Loc...

UN report: A girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member Mar 05, 2025

According to the report, digital technology and artificial intelligence contribute to the spread of harmful stereotypes, while the digital gender gap...

CS Wahome, PS Hinga grilled by senators over affordable housing programme, housing levy Mar 05, 2025

Senators questioned why Kenyans were being taxed for houses they were not assured of owning.

Mother of teen shot by police in Majengo recounts final moments before his death Mar 05, 2025

Ibrahim’s mother said the son had left home for evening prayers after reminding his mother to prepare a meal for him upon his return.

Strike looms as civil servants issue 30-day notice over unpaid medical bills Mar 05, 2025

The Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) announced that if the issue is not resolved, workers will begin protests on March 18.

House Team rejects proposal to extend Senators' term Mar 05, 2025

In a report presented to both the Senate and the National Assembly, the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee stated that such a change would require a...

Why Nairobi MCAs are proposing licensing of mkokoteni, trolleys Mar 05, 2025

A motion tabled by Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai seeks to regulate non-motorised transport within the city to improve road safety and ease congestio...

Parliament can decide on fate of Sh104.8bn SHA contract - Auditor General Mar 05, 2025

Gathungu maintained that her role is limited to auditing and that Parliament must take action.

'Broke' Nairobi MCAs storm City Hall offices in desperation over delayed funds Mar 04, 2025

They said they are struggling to run their wards, with some claiming they have had to buy basic items like tissue paper from their own pockets.

I was offered Sh4 million bribe to vote for Gachagua’s impeachment, Senator Maanzo says Mar 04, 2025

The Makueni senator said that those who were inclined to vote against the impeachment motion were subjected to threats.

Ruto: Government not funding Sh104 billion SHA System Mar 04, 2025

He explained that SHA is managed by a consortium of technology companies tasked with preventing fraudulent claims, a problem that plagued the National...

EACC arrests four former Nyamira officials over irregular staff appointments Mar 04, 2025

The individuals are accused of hiring 56 staff members irregularly in the Department of Gender, Youth, Culture, and Social Services.

Taxpayers' billions lost as county projects remain stalled - audit report Mar 04, 2025

A new report by the Auditor General exposes the grim picture of unfinished developments, some dating back a decade, despite substantial payments alrea...

Hustler, Uwezo, and other funds struggle with billions in unpaid loans Mar 04, 2025

The Commodities Fund recorded the highest loan defaults, writing off Sh12.36 billion in loans extended to sugar companies.

Fewer Kenyans joining social media as growth rate declines - report Mar 04, 2025

Active social media users in Kenya grew by 15.9 per cent in 2024, a sharp drop from the 38.2 per cent recorded in the previous year.

Judiciary cancels 171 vacancies as budget cuts bite Mar 04, 2025

The affected positions include 60 vacancies for legal researchers, 25 diploma internships in office administration (secretarial services), and 12 grad...

Audit exposes counties wastage of millions on stalled governors' residences Mar 04, 2025

In Kwale, the governor’s residence remains incomplete despite an initial budget of Sh149 million, well above the SRC limit. The contractor, who had al...

KRA waives Sh140 billion in tax penalties to boost compliance Mar 04, 2025

According to KRA, over 1.9 million taxpayers have benefited from the initiative after settling their principal taxes for liabilities incurred up to De...

Government imports surge to Sh111 billion in 2024 Mar 04, 2025

The increase has been attributed to a weakened shilling in the first quarter of the year and continued demand for foreign goods.

Farmers to deliver wheat to NCPB from March 4 after state intervention Mar 04, 2025

The directive comes in response to concerns raised by farmers who have been stuck with 321,000 bags of wheat after last season's harvest.

How counties are losing billions to legal battles, poor financial decisions Mar 04, 2025

In Nairobi, four advocates are owed a staggering Sh6.3 billion, making up 29 per cent of the county's total outstanding legal fees of Sh21.4 billion.

Senate launches probe into child trafficking in hospitals after 6,000 missing cases reported between 2022-2023 Mar 04, 2025

Former Labour PS Bore had announced plans to shut down all privately owned orphanages and children's homes within the next eight years, arguing that t...

Traffic disruptions ahead as KeNHA closes key roads for event and upgrades Mar 01, 2025

These closures come just days after a disruption was announced at the Haile Selassie roundabout for the construction of a pedestrian underpass, highli...

Auditor-General: Sh69.5 million spent, but Nairobi's Mutuini market project stalled Mar 01, 2025

The Mutuini market was the first of 20 markets the county government planned to build by 2027 to address the shortage of trading spaces in Nairobi.

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