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Nairobi allocates Sh1.26 billion to settle pending bills amidst mounting debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

Despite this effort, the allocated amount represents just 1.03 per cent of Nairobi's total pending bills, which stand at Sh121.06 billion, the highest...

Nairobi, Garissa among top 30 counties with huge amounts of pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

With billions still owed and time running out, it's unclear how county governments will manage this escalating financial crisis.

11 Counties face corruption probe over billions of public funds lost in questionable expenditures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

In Tharaka Nithi, the committee has called for an investigation into unpaid bills totalling Sh439.32 million.

New Bill proposes sweeping powers for EACC to probe corruption
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

The proposed bill proposes granting the EACC power to, “investigate bank accounts, accounts held in non-banking financial institutions, mobile money a...

46% of health facilities have yet to join SHA e-contracting platform - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

1,863 out of 3,993 health facilities that were contacted had not signed their e-contracts, raising concerns over compliance.

Proposed law seeks to protect contractors from arbitrary termination of state contracts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Among the provisions of the Bill is a stricter notice period, giving contractors a chance to respond before their contracts can be terminated.

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...

Mandera seeks to empower visually impaired residents through digital literacy training
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 21, 2025

The training, which marks a significant stride in digital inclusivity, is expected to provide participants with the necessary tools to thrive in a dig...

MPs want time to review budget policy statement extended by seven days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The amendment, introduced by Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei, seeks to modify Section 25(7) of the PFM Act.

Treasury CS Mbadi proposes new budgeting system to clear Sh600bn pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The CS said that the total pending bills, currently estimated at Sh663 billion, could potentially decrease to around Sh450 billion after a full verifi...

Sh48.5 billion lying idle in county funds CBK account despite cash crunch in devolved governments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

In particular, Kisii County has Sh3.46 billion sitting unused in its CRF account, with only about Sh6.8 million in its development fund.

I thank God I’m alive - Billy Mwangi speaks on 16 days of beatings, torture
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

While Mwangi’s family was relieved by his release, the trauma of the abduction left lasting emotional scars. Medical assessments confirmed that he had...

Billy Mwangi's return from captivity ends 16 days of anguish for his family
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

He told his family that he had been held in a dark room and subjected to various forms of torture during his captivity.

Bill seeks Sh5 million fine for organisations with no whistleblower safety units
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

It provides incentives to encourage more people to come forward with information on corruption, fraud, and other criminal activities.

Abductions: Relief as four young men released after missing for days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

Their release coincides with planned protests in Nairobi and other towns, where demonstrators had vowed to block major roads to demand the release of...

Staff pay in Gachagua’s office nearly tripled before his impeachment as Deputy President – CoB report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The dramatic increase in wages raised total recurrent expenditure from Sh263.62 million to Sh425.87 million.

Police insist Ibrahim Mwiti was not abducted before he met his death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NPS clarified that Mwiti was not abducted, and denied he was an activist, citing information provided by his mother in a statement recorded on January...

Protesters plan to block major roads on Monday to demand release of abducted Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Among the missing Kenyans is 24-year-old Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, who was abducted outside a barber shop in Embu town on December 21, 2024.

Bill seeks to create fund to secure 20 per cent minimum returns for Kenyan farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

The Bill specifies that minimum returns would apply only to agricultural produce largely consumed locally.

Investors make fortunes at NSE compared to other investments in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 01, 2025

Official data shows between January 1 and December 30, the NSE saw a staggering 34.4 per cent increase in investor wealth, translating to an additiona...

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