Interior Cabinet Secretary Stories

New security operations base unveiled in Laikipia as state steps up fight against banditry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Murkomen said the additional command centre would also help combat the spill-over of criminal activities that have crossed into neighbouring counties,...

Hanna Cheptumo to lead Gender Ministry as CS amid GBV crisis, femicide cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If MPs approve her appointment, she will be tasked with addressing gender-related issues and implementing policies to curb GBV across the country.

Ruto nominates Mbeere North MP Ruku to replace Muturi at Public Service docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If Ruku takes up the Cabinet post, he will have to vacate his Mbeere North parliamentary seat.

CS Justin Muturi says he won’t join Ruto in Mt Kenya tour, cites personal policy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The CS has been vocal about his concerns regarding the government’s handling of abductions and extrajudicial killings.

Fired Health CS Nakhumicha nominated as Kenya’s UN envoy in mini-reshuffle after turbulent tenure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

From failed prescriptions to diplomatic postings, Nakhumicha’s transition marks a new chapter after her abrupt removal from office.

Education CS says KUCCPS portal to be opened by end month for new university applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

KUCCPS CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome said the agency had received details of available capacities from universities and was awaiting board approval to announ...

State to roll out ID tracking system to give Kenyans real-time application updates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

The Interior CS further noted the importance of mobile registration outreach programmes, which aim to bring ID services closer to the people.

Kenya yet to utilise Sh1.3 trillion in external loans - CS Mbadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi revealed that these unutilized funds continue to accrue commitment and interest fees.

Millions allocated, but hundreds of new administrative units remain dormant
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

MPs expressed frustration over the non-operational units, some of which were inaugurated as early as 2022 but remain unused due to a lack of funding.

Do not send students home, funds are coming, Education CS Ogamba tells schools
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 07, 2025

Ogamba said that the Ministry of Education is working closely with the Treasury to ensure the outstanding Sh14 billion for first-term capitation is di...

Audit exposes Sh759 million spending gaps in Mining Ministry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

The Auditor-General's latest report for the 2023-2024 financial year points to irregularities in procurement, unsupported payments, use of invalid Loc...

Miraa farmers struggle to sell produce as traders reject new prices in Kagwe's directive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

The government had set new prices after negotiations, with Grade 1 miraa expected to sell at Sh1,300 per kilogram, Grade 2 at Sh700 and Allele at Sh1,...

Agriculture CS Kagwe calls for 10-year jail time for sellers of fake fertiliser and seeds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Kagwe insisted on collaborating with Parliament to introduce legislative measures that protect farmers from fraudulent suppliers.

Kenyans to get national IDs automatically upon turning 18, CS Murkomen says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Murkomen assured critics that the government remains committed to securing the country while ensuring equal rights for all citizens.

CS Wahome: Housing levy contribution not guarantee to home ownership
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 19, 2025

In March 2023, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga had indicated that the housing levy is a form of saving, not a tax.

Top state offices allocated Sh5 billion more for salaries, entertainment amid budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The supplementary budget, tabled in the National Assembly, increases Kenya's total budget for the financial year ending June to Sh3.56 trillion from S...

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...

New miraa prices expected to improve farmers’ livelihoods, expand crop's farming
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

CS Kagwe explained that the government is committed to addressing market access challenges and opening new export opportunities for Kenyan miraa.

MPs raise concerns over Kenya Airways' dwindling market share as regional rivals expand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

MPs expressed concern that neighbouring countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, are reviving their airlines, further increasing competition.

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