CoG Stories

Ministry of Defence records highest spending of Sh40 billion in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The CoG’s report highlighted that these expenditures reflected a disregard for the austerity measures announced by President William Ruto.

Majority of Kenyans willing to participate in corruption, EACC survey finds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The survey, which focused on youth involvement in corruption, highlighted a troubling trend where many respondents indicated they would partake in cor...

AfriCOG raises alarm over rising graft, debts under Ruto’s administration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

The 2024 report highlights systemic failures in governance and accountability, describing the situation as a crisis threatening Kenya’s stability.

Swimming in loans: Kenya’s foreign borrowing hits Sh898 billion in 2023-2024 fiscal year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Principal repayments exceeded Sh500 billion in the past year alone, highlighting Kenya's growing debt burden.

Mediation committee seeks to resolve standoff over Sh15 billion slashed county funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who co-chairs the mediation committee, pointed out the importance of supporting devolution and finding a fair resolution.

Governors push for direct donor funding to counties for development
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The governors reiterated their commitment to fostering collaboration and advocating for better service delivery at the grassroots.

Governors reject proposal for ward-based development funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

The council's Finance Committee chairperson highlighted concerns that the Bill creates a parallel planning and budgeting framework that contradicts ex...

Slovenia becomes latest EU country to recognise Palestinian state
Reuters  |  Jun 05, 2024

Of the 27 members of the EU, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have already recognised a Palestinian...

WHO alarmed by tobacco industry strategies to keep young people hooked
Charity Kilei  |  May 27, 2024

The “Hooking the Next Generation" report shows that globally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13–15 years use tobacco, and that in many countrie...

Israel cannot exist without a Palestinian State - Saudi Arabia
Amina Wako  |  May 27, 2024

Saudi Arabia on Monday also condemned Israel's latest attack on Rafah.

Mombasa Governor threatens disciplinary action against striking doctors
Amina Bonaya  |  May 02, 2024

KMPDU Secretary-General Atella early in the week affirmed the union's commitment to the strike until the government honours the CBA.

Spain to recognise Palestinian statehood by July - PM Pedro Sanchez
Reuters  |  Apr 30, 2024

Sanchez said he expected events to unfold in the conflict ahead of the European Parliament elections in early June and highlighted ongoing debates at...

MPs irked as govt officials and governors boycott health crisis meeting
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 26, 2024

Only Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) officials honoured the meeting.

Health crisis: Governors dismiss striking doctors after talks collapse
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 25, 2024

According to the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and Chairperson of the Council of Governors Anne Waiguru, 18 of the 19 issues the doctors wanted...

Jamaica officially recognises State of Palestine
Amina Wako  |  Apr 24, 2024

Jamaica joins a list that includes some 140 UN member states and the 11 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries.

Health crisis: Night meeting to end doctors' strike fails to unlock impasse
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 23, 2024

Doctors' representatives decline to attend meeting called by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

Doctors' strike: State seeks 30 more days for talks, wants basic services offered
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 17, 2024

The government is seeking 30 more days for the negotiations, a period during which it wants doctors to provide minimum services.

Google to delete billions of data records in privacy lawsuit settlement
Amina Bonaya  |  Apr 02, 2024

The decision comes amid increasing scrutiny over tech companies' handling of personal data and their obligation to protect user privacy.

Governors urge doctors to halt strike, resume talks
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 27, 2024

CoG chair Anne Waiguru noted that a court declared the industrial action illegal, hence the need for the doctors to return to work.

Over 900 persons graduate under Recognition of Prior Learning policy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 22, 2024

RPL seeks to recognize people in the Jua Kali sector who have prior skills but have not been formally recognized.

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