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Government revises Sh4.3 trillion budget to save costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

This decision is part of wider cost-cutting reforms meant to curb rising public debt and redirect government funds toward essential services.

Cabinet clears hospital projects in Bungoma, Kericho to boost UHC rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Cabinet approved the construction of two new Level VI teaching and referral hospitals in Bungoma and Kericho counties.

Counties mandated to establish emergency funds following Cabinet approval
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The decision to change the law was driven by lessons learned from the 2023 El Nino rains, which exposed serious weaknesses in emergency preparedness a...

Cabinet approves Bill granting Judges special retirement benefits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Under the Bill, serving judges will be placed under a Defined Benefit system, which guarantees them fixed monthly pensions upon retirement.

I won’t be silenced, Ruto dialed the wrong number- Muturi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Muturi asserted that his outspokenness on forced disappearances and unlawful killings led to his dismissal. "If their goal was to silence me, then the...

Ruto: Muturi dismissed himself by skipping Cabinet meetings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Despite the concerns, the president said he persuaded him to take up the position. However, he later realised that the role was taking a toll on him.

State House says no jobs will be lost after merger of 42 state corporations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The mergers are part of broader efforts to create a leaner, more effective public service system.

Gachagua: Ruto's cabinet meetings are just a formality
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 01, 2024

The former Deputy President revealed that he was occasionally a dissenting voice in cabinet meetings, a matter that earned him isolation and eventual...

Live blog: MPs vet Ruto's cabinet nominees
Dennis Tarus  |  Aug 01, 2024

The four-day exercise will see both reappointed CSs and new faces appear before the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments, chaired by Speaker...

State gives Kenyans in areas prone to natural disasters 48 hours to move
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

The government said that all members of the public affected by this directive will be notified by the end of the day on Wednesday.

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