Finance Bill 2024 Stories

Treasury CS Mbadi takes budget consultations to the ground to avoid repeat of Finance Bill protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

Mbadi said the meetings are part of the government’s effort to reconnect with ordinary citizens and seek their views on what should or should not be i...

State to appeal court ruling blocking July KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

CS Ogamba assured the public that the government is committed to addressing concerns raised by partners, ensuring fairness in the upcoming exams.

Education ministry suspends July KCSE exams following court ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The decision complies with a High Court ruling that halted the newly introduced July series of exams.

High Court suspends implementation of July KCSE exam pending hearing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Magare Gikenyi claimed that the introduction of the exams bypassed public participation adding that no stakeholders were involved in the process.

KNEC opens registration for July 2025 KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

This new series aims to accommodate private candidates, repeaters, and adult learners seeking to improve their academic performance.

Cabinet approves bills to streamline project funding, boost traders' access to credit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The bill, which amends the Public Finance Management Act, 2025, requires state agencies to open project-specific bank accounts for funds allocated to...

Equatorial Guinea replaces disqualified Congo for CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 21, 2025

Equatorial Guinea has been confirmed as Congo's replacement for CHAN 2025 following a CAF ruling that disqualified the "African Red Devils" due to eli...

Kibra community leaders condemn attack on Olympic High School principal over KCSE results
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 17, 2025

The leaders regretted that the decision by the youths to attack the school heads and teachers has dented the image of the community.

CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars face 'Group of Death' challenge
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 15, 2025

The 2024 CHAN draw, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, placed Harambee Stars in a challenging "Group of Death" alongside powerhouse...

Treasury projects Sh4.49 trillion budget for 2025/26 financial year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The largest share of the National Government’s allocation goes to the Executive, which is set to receive Sh2.68 trillion, accounting for 59.8 per cent...

Musonye urges FKF to prioritize Harambee Stars' performance for CHAN success
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the CHAN Local Organising Committee, has urged the FKF to prioritise Harambee Stars' preparation for the tournament, war...

CAF announces postponement of CHAN to August 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 14, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to...

Determination, resilience pay off for Garissa mother of four after scoring Grade B in KCSE
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2025

Faiza previously sat for her KCSE in 2017 scoring a grade D that shattered her dream of becoming a clinical officer.

KCSE 2024: National schools continue to showcase academic dominance as private schools rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

Schools from metropolitan counties, particularly Nairobi and Kiambu, dominated the rankings.

Orphaned girl from Garissa who beat odds to score A- in KCSE aims at becoming a medical doctor
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2025

She attributed her success to her brother, sisters, teachers and uncles who stood with her as she studied in a remote school in the Balambala Sub-Coun...

2024 sets new record as the hottest year, breaching the Paris Agreement threshold of 1.5°C
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 10, 2025

Looking ahead to 2025, scientists predict it is unlikely to be another record-breaking year.

KNEC cancels results for 840 KCSE candidates over involvement in exam irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that KNEC's actions are in line with its commitment to upholding the highest standards and ensuring fairness in the examination proc...

You’ve up to 2027 to resit KCSE exams, KNEC CEO David Njeng'ere tells Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Njeng'ere encouraged both students and educators to prepare for a seamless transition as the CBC continues to take shape in the coming years.

CAF delegation completes inspection of Kenyan facilities for CHAN 2025
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 08, 2025

A CAF delegation has completed its final inspection of Kenyan stadiums ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be co-hosted by K...

CHAN 2025: Prize money surge signals new era for African football
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 08, 2025

CAF has increased the winners' prize money for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to $3.5 million (Ksh 452 million), the highest in the tour...

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