2025-2026 national budget Stories

Court petition seeks to block budget over Sh600 billion owed to suppliers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

Operation Linda Jamii wants the High Court to compel the government to prioritise payment of bills accumulated from June 2005 to June 2022, citing har...

Captain Wanjala joins Rising Stars as Kenya heads to Morocco for U-20 AFCON prep
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 16, 2025

Kenya’s U-20 national team, the Rising Stars, have been handed a major boost ahead of their 10-day training camp in Morocco with the arrival of captai...

Will Ethiopia's 2026 election be free and fair? Experts warn of systemic barriers to democracy
The Conversation  |  Apr 17, 2025

In Oromia and Somali regions, major opposition parties like the Oromo Liberation Front and the Ogaden National Liberation Front withdrew from fielding...

Ruto warns political rivals of tough battle in 2027 as he defends government achievements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The President pointed to several ongoing government initiatives, including the fertiliser subsidy programme aimed at boosting agricultural productivit...

Junior Starlets confident ahead of Cameroon showdown
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 15, 2025

Junior Starlets are set to host the West Africans in Nairobi on Sunday, April 20, 2025, before travelling to Cameroon to play the second leg on Friday...

Court blocks state from proceeding with sale of 11 parastatals, including KICC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

The court dismissed the application, stating that the government failed to demonstrate how its pending appeal would be undermined without the suspensi...

Rising Stars unaffected by revised 2025 AFCON U20 draw, Akhulia and Ochieng' declare
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 14, 2025

CAF held a revised draw for the tournament on Sunday after Egypt replaced Ivory Coast as tournament hosts on March 27.

Journalist Silas Apollo died from blunt force trauma, broken ribs, autopsy reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death.

Rising Stars land Group of Death in repeat of 2025 AFCON U20 draw
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 13, 2025

Kenya’s Rising Stars have landed in a tough Group B alongside Nigeria, Morocco, and Tunisia following a fresh draw for the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament h...

Tanzania’s Chadema disqualified from 2025 election for refusing to sign ethics code
Amina Wako  |  Apr 12, 2025

Chadema Secretary-General John Mnyika had previously declared the party’s intention to boycott the signing of ethics code, citing unresolved grievance...

Court delay deepens pain for 2007-08 post-poll GBV survivors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

While the appeal was expected to provide clarity and hope, the postponement has instead caused new pain.

South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference
The Conversation  |  Apr 11, 2025

G20 members account for 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population.

Government sets aside Sh44.7 billion for Talanta Sports Complex as part of AFCON preparations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Cabinet Secretary for Defense Soipan Tuya noted that construction of the new stadium is currently at 37 percent completion and is expected to be finis...

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o sent away by MPs over "poor preparation"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

MP Duncan Mathenge from Nyeri Town expressed concern over her conduct, saying she should have submitted the documents two days before the meeting.

McCarthy: Until someone proves better, Olunga leads the Harambee Stars line
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

McCarthy was unwavering in his belief that the Qatar-based forward remains the best option to lead Kenya’s frontline until a better alternative emerge...

State reaffirms commitment to hosting AFCON 2027, CHAN 2025 as it pushes forward with stadium projects
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

The State Department for Sports confirmed that a Sh1.6 billion hosting fee has already been paid to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

MP Kuria Kimani indicates additional tax measures likely in Finance Bill 2025
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 08, 2025

The government’s proposed Sh4.2 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, approved by the Cabinet in February 2025, includes Sh3.09 trillion for...

Opposition raises polls impartiality concerns over IEBC nominees' connections to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Lawyer Kigen, who has served as Ruto’s personal advocate for years, Mdivo, who heads the UDA Electoral Disputes Resolution Committee, and Nyachae, a c...

UN says 260,000 women died at childbirth in 2023 despite advances in healthcare
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The report highlights the stark regional disparities in maternal mortality rates, noting that while sub-Saharan Africa has made significant progress,...

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