County Oversight and Accountability Bill 2024 Stories

Senators, governors clash looms over new County Oversight Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The Bill, sponsored by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, seeks to create a framework for senators to oversee the allocation, collection, use, and manageme...

Mombasa faith groups unite in Sh30 million appeal for Gaza humanitarian aid
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 02, 2025

The initiative seeks to raise funds for medical relief while promoting unity and solidarity with Palestinians.

IEBC warns Parliament against rushed electoral reforms ahead of 2027 General Election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

The warning comes as legislators race to enact three key Bills from the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report before the next election cycle.

Kenyan banks pay Sh194.8 billion in taxes despite slower growth, high costs - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The report, which covered 36 banks and microfinance institutions, showed that for every Sh100 profit, the exchequer collected Sh38.50 in taxes.

Lawyer moves court to block counties from auctioning private property without legal approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2025

The petition argues the National Rating Act violates property rights and due process, seeking urgent court intervention to halt county-led auctions of...

Ichung’wah defends quiet reintroduction of parts of 2024 Finance Bill amid fears it could harm businesses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Ichung’wah said certain individuals misled the public into rejecting the Bill, even though it contained several beneficial provisions.

Samsung halts Android 16 rollout for Galaxy S23 and S24 amid stability concerns
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

It affects both unlocked and carrier models, with update files now reportedly pulled from Samsung’s servers in key regions, including South Korea, the...

Kenya to tap into Senegal’s football success ahead of AFCON 2027 - Ruto
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 22, 2025

As Kenya gears up for AFCON 2027, the collaboration with Senegal could mark a turning point that transforms the nation’s football systems and leaves a...

Court quashes revocation of refugee status for Rwandan accused of 1994 genocide
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Celestin Ntarwanda lost his status in 2017 after the Commissioner cited an indictment from Rwanda accusing him of genocide, incitement, and crimes aga...

Solicitor General calls for tougher rules on emergency care, body detention
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

If Parliament adopts the proposed changes, hospitals will be legally required to comply with the expanded emergency treatment provisions and stop deta...

Accountants raise concerns after whistleblower loses job at SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

CPA Andrew Kipkirui Rotich, Deputy Director of Forensic Audit & Risk Assurance, reportedly lost his position following a court-ordered review of the r...

From detention to global recognition: Rose Njeri named in 2025 Time100 Next list
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

software developer Rose Njeri, 35, was recognised under the advocates category for creating a digital platform that allowed Kenyans to voice their opp...

Samsung Galaxy Ring user hospitalised after battery swells on finger
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 01, 2025

What started as a minor irritation quickly escalated into burns around the finger, forcing the user to seek urgent medical attention.

National Assembly approves Bill to establish mental health centres for police officers in all counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The legislation ensures that the Commission can oversee recruitment, training, promotion and other human resource matters while collaborating with the...

Lobby condemns legal attacks on whistleblowers, urges swift passage of Protection Bill
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The group warned that the failure to enact the Whistleblower Protection Bill 2024 leaves journalists and whistleblowers exposed to a hostile legal env...

Historic gold: Botswana wins men’s 4x400m relay at World Championships in Tokyo
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 21, 2025

The quartet of Lee Bhekimpilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and newly crowned 400m world champion Busang Collen Kebinatshipi ran a near-flawles...

Harambee Stars quartet among 31 sports personalities nominated as national heroes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 16, 2025

The quartet were recommended for national honours for their contributions to Kenyan football, particularly their standout performances at the recently...

Kenya’s mixed 4x400m relay team disqualified despite record run in Tokyo
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 13, 2025

The team of Brian Tinega, Mercy Adongo, Allan Kipyego, and world 800m champion Mary Moraa lit up Heat 2 with a blistering 3:10.73, finishing second be...

Inside Sh433 billion drive to cut methane emissions from African farms
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 12, 2025

Without intervention, experts from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) warn that the emissions could triple by 2050.

Court declares new mining sector rules unconstitutional
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 11, 2025

The court quashed the regulations in their entirety, declaring them invalid and unenforceable.

How protests over Finance Bill hurt Nairobi’s daily revenue collections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

County records show fire inspection fees plunged by 90 per cent to Sh5.3 million, while market rates fell 11.6 per cent to Sh189.37 million.

FKF drops ticket prices to rally fans behind Harambee Stars at Kasarani showdown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

In a statement on Sunday, FKF announced that Gold category tickets for the September 9 match, set for 4:00 pm, will now cost Sh500 instead of the orig...

Rwanda calls Human Rights Watch's count of new graves at military cemetery "disrespectful"
XINHUA  |  Sep 06, 2025

According to the HRW, 1,171 new graves were recorded between 2022 and 2025, the increase coinciding with the M23 armed group's offensive on Goma and B...

Tusker FC bids farewell to Ryan Ogam as he seals Wolfsberger AC move
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 03, 2025

Ogam, briefly released from national team duty, stopped by the club’s Ruaraka Grounds to share a final moment with his teammates before travelling to...

Lawyer files petition challenging cybercrime Bill over ‘vague’ religious clause
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 03, 2025

Lawyer Evance Ndong Ndong faulted Parliament's move to amend the cybercrime law to address cults and religious extremism as violating the right to a f...

McCarthy clinches SJAK coach of the month award following CHAN 2024 run
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

Under his leadership, the Stars stunned eventual champions Morocco 1-0, edged past two-time winners DR Congo and Zambia with identical scorelines, and...

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy eyes balance ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Amina Wako  |  Sep 01, 2025

McCarthy said Kenya is closely monitoring emerging talents abroad and, while admitting World Cup qualification is slim with only four games left, stre...

Details of FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he makes historic first visit to Kenya for CHAN 2024 finals
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 30, 2025

The presence of both CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Infantino for the first time in Kenya adds weight to the occasion, symbolising g...

Kenya ready to host CHAN 2024 final at Kasarani, CS Mvurya assures
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

The CS revealed that top dignitaries, including the FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe, are expected in Kenya.

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