2025-2026 budget Stories

National Treasury officials fail to explain Sh73 billion budget gap
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 21, 2025

One document puts the total budget at Sh4.263 trillion, while another states it as Sh4.336 trillion, creating a Sh73 billion gap that officials failed...

Treasury mulls using existing tax rates for 2025-2026 budget after deadly protests in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

With revenue collection falling short of expectations, Treasury's decision to review its budget projections for the 2025-2026 fiscal year reflects the...

Families find safety in Arab 6 camp amid uncertainty in Sudan
UNICEF  |  Feb 08, 2025

Child-friendly spaces provide an opportunity to raise awareness around risks to children as well as somewhere that information can be provided about a...

Schools have until February 28 to register Grade 6 learners for KPSEA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Schools are required to log into the KNEC Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal using their centre log-in credentials.

Grade 6 learners have until February 28 to register for 2025 national exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

This portal will be open for registration from January 27 until February 28, 2025.

Sh2.3 million per hour private jet: The lavish and costly Raila Odinga AUC campaign trail
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 23, 2025

Adding to the controversy is the government's lack of clarity on the budget allocated for the AUC campaign.

iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest phone yet, reports suggest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

According to a new report by South Korean publication Sisa Journal, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to measure just 6.25mm in thickness.

At least 174 killed in South Korea’s worst airline disaster since 1997
Reuters  |  Dec 29, 2024

Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae apologised for the accident, bowing deeply during a televised briefing.

At least 62 dead, two crew rescued in fiery South Korean airliner crash at airport
Reuters  |  Dec 29, 2024

Bird strike is among several theories that have not been verified, an official from the transport ministry's aviation department said.

Administrators vow to eliminate gender-based violence in Nairobi’s Kamukunji
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 26, 2024

Hussein said they are currently working to come up with a solution on how to end the vice because several cases have been reported to his office throu...

Kewopa calls for multi-agency efforts to combat femicide and GBV
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The caucus of female MPs has called for stronger enforcement of existing laws and a national effort to raise awareness.

Manhunt launched for church official who stabbed partner 18 times
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

Njeri, who is now receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru, said the attack stemmed from both business and relationship issues.

President Ruto urges moral upbringing of boys to combat GBV and femicide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The President also raised concerns over the exploitation of social media platforms to lure women, calling for stronger regulation to protect women fro...

Ruto unveils Sh100 million 'safe homes' campaign to tackle gender-based violence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

President Ruto highlighted the importance of awareness in preventing gender-based violence.

New gender desk in Bamburi offers safe space for Mombasa GBV survivors
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2024

IJM Coast Region Manager Aggrey Juma said there has been an alarming prevalence of child and gender-based violence cases in the area.

New York bound Boeing 767 makes emergency stop during take-off in Senegal
Reuters  |  Oct 20, 2024

The pilot was able to bring the plane, which carried 216 passengers, to a safe stop and no injuries were recorded, the ministry said in a statement.

KNEC releases timetable for end of year assessment of Grade Six pupils
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

KPSEA is a component of the Competency-Based Curriculum and signifies the completion of Grade 6 education.

Apple debuts iPhone 16 with test AI software rolling out this year and next
Reuters  |  Sep 10, 2024

Apple and technology companies around the world are racing to add AI to products, and phones are expected to be among the most important battlegrounds...

Man charged with illegal trade of endangered Green Sea Turtle in Malindi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2024

The case is set for mention on September 12, 2024. He was granted bail of Sh100,000 or a bond of Sh200,000.

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