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Showdown looms as senators demand more funds for counties, National Assembly disagrees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

As both Houses stand firm in their positions, it remains to be seen whether the conflict will be resolved before the 2025/2026 financial year, with th...

Tough day for Ruto’s allies as Ichung’wah, others heckled in Nyandarua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

President Ruto, who was present, remained composed throughout and did not comment on the heckling in his brief remarks.

Kala-azar outbreak in Wajir: Mobile laboratories deployed as death toll surpasses 20
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 03, 2025

The statement further noted that the MoH has deployed two mobile laboratories as part of an intervention to enhance early detection and treatment of t...

Sakaja administration criticised for deploying unqualified askaris on city streets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Traders have reported that the recruits, who are not in uniform, have been harassing individuals caught violating city by-laws, making it difficult to...

Govt weighs Sh5bn vs Sh50bn plans for deadly Nithi Bridge, Ruto says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The bridge, which has long been a deadly blackspot on the Embu-Meru road, has claimed numerous lives due to its dangerous design and steep terrain.

Police IG Kanja says search for officer Benedict Kabiru missing in Haiti still ongoing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Speaking during Eid celebration in Eastleigh on Sunday, IG Kanja confirmed that an active search operation is still underway in Haiti.

Mombasa governor says weakened social structures fuelling rise in Coast juvenile gangs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The Mombasa County Government plans to roll out targeted community interventions in the coming weeks to mitigate the resurgence of juvenile gang activ...

Sh50.5 billion in limbo as Senate, National Assembly fail to agree on county funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

With the financial year fast approaching its end, county governments remain in limbo, uncertain whether they will receive the much-needed funds to sup...

Counties risk losing Sh533 billion in unbudgeted expenditures, stalled projects, Senate report warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

According to the report, the Nairobi County government recorded the highest financial risk exposure at Sh157.36 billion, followed by Kakamega at Sh41....

Seven in custody over assault of woman at Nyamira burial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The suspects are accused of forcing the victim to participate in a traditional burial ritual against her will and physically assaulting her when she r...

Police arrest husband, two others over brutal murder of 17-year-old Gaala Adan in Wajir
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

In a voice recording to her mother, she described the abuse she was enduring for rejecting a forced marriage to a 55-year-old man. Her body was later...

Isiolo leaders demand justice after shooting of MCA Burat Ward
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo condemned the attack, expressing his concern over the safety of political leaders in the county.

Treasury CS John Mbadi addresses concern over budget cuts to counties
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 26, 2025

Mbadi said the claim that the National Treasury was diverting funds was completely out of tune with the normal budgetary process.

Counties could get Sh500 billion as MPs push for higher national revenue allocations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The latest revenue base represents an increase of about Sh350 billion compared to the previous review for the financial year 2020-2021, which stood at...

Six police officers killed, four injured in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2025

According to a police report, the heavily armed insurgents with sophisticated weapons overran the camp causing death and Injuries.

Nairobi Speaker threatens to declare seats of absentee MCAs vacant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Speaker noted that the issue of quorum has become a recurring problem, affecting the smooth running of the assembly’s business.

Herders worried as mysterious camel disease strikes Hurri Hills in Marsabit killing 20 in a week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The affected animals exhibit symptoms such as thick white nasal discharge, laboured breathing, teary eyes, swollen lymph nodes, immobility, and eventu...

Kenya-Ethiopia border killings spark mass exodus in Marsabit's Dukana Ward
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 22, 2025

This comes after a middle-aged herder was shot dead on Friday by unknown assailants along the porous border.

Wajir County deploys health team for 10-day fumigation to combat Kala-Azar outbreak
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 22, 2025

In addition to fumigation and spraying, the trained health team will conduct awareness campaigns to educate the public on the signs and symptoms of ka...

Meru Governor picks Linda Kiome of IEBC selection panel as deputy, assembly to decide fate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

She was a legal advisor to former Governor Kawira Mwangaza before their fallout.

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