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Public universities on brink of collapse as wage bills soar
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

An audit covering the financial year ending June 30, 2024, has revealed that most institutions are operating far beyond legal salary limits, exposing...

Government to allow raw sugar imports to ease 400,000 metric tonne shortage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2025

Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya faces a gap of nearly 400,000 metric tonnes of sugar, a deficit that has le...

Kenya Airways blames grounded fleet, weak demand for Sh12.15 billion half-year loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

According to the airline’s financial disclosures, the drop was driven by a 14 per cent decline in passenger numbers and reduced capacity, which cut in...

Governor Anyang' Nyong’o warns redundancy approval could push sugar sector into crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said the layoffs affecting over 5,000 sugar workers contradict the purpose of leasing the mills, which was to revive the sect...

Over 5,000 sugar workers face job losses as private leases start
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

The government has authorised Chemelil, Muhoroni, Sony, and Nzoia sugar firms to issue redundancy notices as they hand over factories and land to new...

KETRACO denied funds for Sh17.4 billion power project over Sh9.2 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

The Treasury has insisted that KETRACO must first settle a Sh9.2 billion arbitral award owed to a Spanish contractor before any funds can be allocated...

Public universities' debt hits Sh76.1 billion, raising sustainability concerns - Auditor General
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

The audit covering 42 universities found that Sh10.96 billion of the debt is long-term, while Sh68.4 billion represents current liabilities.

World Bank assures Kenya’s debt sustainable if properly managed
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 16, 2025

World Bank Country Director for Kenya, Qimiao Fan, emphasised that the sustainability of Kenya’s debt should not be judged only by the current numbers...

Treasury given 60-day ultimatum to deliver debt management framework
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The legislators endorsed a report that lowers the Consolidated Fund Services (CFS) budget by Sh295.28 billion and gave the Treasury 60 days to publish...

MPs question Treasury over repayment of KQ’s Sh58 billion loan amid profit report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

MPs are dissatisfied with the explanation that the loan had been novated under provisions of the Public Finance Management Act.

Treasury to spend Sh1.09 trillion on public debt in FY 2025–26
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

According to data from the National Treasury, Sh851.42 billion of this amount will go toward domestic debt repayment, while Sh246.26 billion will be u...

World Bank delays Sh96.9 billion loan to Kenya over anti-corruption law standoff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

The government now plans to borrow Sh591.9 billion from the local credit market to bridge a Sh876.1 billion budget deficit in the financial year start...

Government unveils reforms to tackle financial woes, strikes in public universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The report lists Kenyatta University, the University of Nairobi, and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology as having the highest debt...

New KCC on the brink of collapse as Auditor General reveals billions in financial losses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

The company's liabilities exceed its assets by Sh1.2 billion, indicating severe cash flow challenges exacerbated by reliance on bank loans and overdra...

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to World Bank
Reuters  |  Apr 27, 2025

The plans would be the first known instance of Saudi Arabia providing financing for Syria since Islamist-led rebels toppled former leader Bashar al-As...

Ruto’s administration withdrew Sh1.3 trillion manually in seven months - CoB
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

Treasury CS John Mbadi distanced his office from responsibility, saying individual accounting officers should explain why payments were processed manu...

Government under pressure to settle Sh161 billion debt by October 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

Mbadi provided a breakdown of the repayment obligations, attributing the looming financial pressure to Eurobond and syndicated loans.

Delays in loan utilisation cost Kenya Sh18.9 billion in commitment fees over past eight years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

In its latest assessment of the 2025/26 budget proposals, the PBO called for urgent measures to ensure the efficient use of borrowed funds.

Faith-based lobby calls for cancellation of unjust debt to boost funding to critical sectors
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 12, 2025

Delegates at the launch reiterated calls for the cancellation of unjust debts, which they argue undermine human dignity and hinder sustainable develop...

Kenya to scrap one-year debt instrument
Reuters  |  Jan 21, 2025

The paper said 18.6% of the country's domestic debt will mature by June 2025, mainly due to short-term debt falling due.

Kenya's international membership dues hit Sh7.75 billion in 2024, new report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

All payments are centralised through the National Treasury, with ministries submitting invoices for international obligations.

KeNHA, Kerra, Ketraco top list of parastatals with billions in pending bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

State agencies in the Ministry of Roads and Transport are the largest contributors to the pending bills crisis, with debts totalling Sh173.7 billion.

Controller of Budget sounds alarm as Kenya's debt hits 67% of GDP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

The current public debt currently stands at 67 per cent of GDP, amounting to Sh10.79 trillion as of September 30, 2024, a sharp increase from Sh10.58...

World Bank wins $100 billion replenishment of fund for poorest countries
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

The total exceeds the previous $93 billion International Development Association replenishment announced in December 2021.

National Treasury faces scrutiny over Sh161 billion debt repayment anomalies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

Gathungu pointed out that her office was unable to obtain all the necessary documents to link the borrowed funds to specific projects.

Kenya's public debt management system vulnerable to data breaches — Audit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

The audit identified several IT control issues, including discrepancies between the closing balances reported in the Annual Debt Management Report and...

Treasury to cover costs of state-owned firms’ Sh266 billion loan defaults
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

The mounting defaults are raising concerns about the sustainability of Kenya's public debt, which now stands at Sh10.6 trillion.

Debts choking New KCC as state agencies yet to pay up Sh500 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

Compounding these issues, New KCC is also liable for Sh204 million it owes former employees who were laid off in 1997.

Parliament, KRA among state agencies owing Kenya Airways over Sh3 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

CEO Kilavuka told the committee chaired by Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa that Parliament remains KQ's largest customer.

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