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High Court declares key provisions of PBO Act unconstitutional in major win for NGO rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

The judgment has been hailed as a “timely and significant win” for the rights to association, privacy, and fair administrative action.

Government contractors, suppliers risk ban if not registered on e-procurement portal by July 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

KURA stated that the directive is in line with a presidential order and supports ongoing public finance management reforms aimed at digitising and str...

Mombasa taps youth groups to lead waste collection in new clean-up drive
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

The new model, set to begin on a trial basis from July 1, will see each CBO allocated a specific zone where they will be tasked with collecting solid...

UN Security Council urged to summon Kenya over alleged arms supply to Sudan's RSF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Fourteen civil society organisations led by the Kenya Human Rights Commission, International Commission of Jurists, and Independent Medico-Legal Unit,...

Debt: Senators expose how counties are driving contractors into bankruptcy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Senators, particularly, flagged Tharaka Nithi and Garissa counties, where long-overdue bills remain unsettled, despite repeated calls for accountabili...

Court reinstates Isiolo County Assembly Clerk Salad Boru Guracha days after suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Justice Onesmus Makau ruled that the decision to remove him lacked due process and ordered a temporary injunction preserving his position pending furt...

Governor Johnson Sakaja distances self, Nairobi County government from goons seen backing police during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja has unequivocally rejected any association with Tuesday’s goons, condemning their involvement and criminal conduct.

Counties stare at cash crisis as they head to new financial year without funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

This mirrors last year’s situation, when counties missed out on Sh30 billion by the June 30 deadline, only receiving funds too late for meaningful pro...

Tana River in a spot over Sh629 million paid to undocumented law firms without legal oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

Reports by the Auditor-General and the Controller of Budget reveal that the payments were made without proper documentation or oversight, raising seri...

Kenya blames Egypt, Iran, UAE for fuelling Sudan war in explosive geopolitical accusation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 16, 2025

claimed that the involvement of mercenaries from countries like Russia and Colombia was undermining peace efforts and deepening regional instability.

Counties to take over Sh150 billion in functions by July 2026 in landmark devolution move
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The move follows an agreement between the national government and the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee after a two-year consultation pr...

Ruto, Oduor, Wetang’ula, Government Printer face contempt risk over IEBC appointments despite court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Activist Boniface Mwangi and Kelvin Roy Omondi, are challenging the legality of the appointments and, through their lawyer, Paul Muite, have said they...

State allocates Sh700 million to roll out mandatory e-procurement system from July 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

To prepare for the rollout, the National Treasury has been conducting training sessions for end-users and suppliers.

Turkana County to ban dual wholesale-retail businesses, warns of closures after June 30 deadline
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 12, 2025

In a public notice issued by the County Department of Trade, traders were given a deadline that expires by June 30th, where business owners are requir...

Senate report exposes 22 counties denying special groups tenders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The report reveals that despite many disadvantaged groups holding valid procurement certificates, the counties continue to sideline them.

Kenya's loan defaults hit 20-year high as economic woes deepen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

According to the CBK, the ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs), those unpaid for over 90 days, rose to 17.6 per cent by June 2025, up from 17.4 per ce...

Post-mortem shows Albert Ojwang did not hit his head on a wall as police reported
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

The post-mortem findings contradict a police report on Sunday, which said Ojwang hit his head on the wall of a cell at Central Police Station.

African countries are bad at issuing bonds, so debt costs more than it should: What needs to change
The Conversation  |  Jun 08, 2025

African bonds are substantially mispriced, resulting in excessively high yields that are not justified by fundamentals, based on economic, fiscal and...

Over 60 tenders issued by IEBC since 2023 despite leadership vacuum - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

The tenders, many of which are for goods and services under multi-year contracts, have been issued since January 2023, with some still open and others...

Kenya’s police brutality victims trapped in endless cycle of political promises and no justice
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 02, 2025

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Rigathi Gachagua have urged President Ruto’s administration to compensate Kenyans affected by...

Mombasa holds public forums after budget criticism for lack of community input
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2025

The Sh14.63 billion budget, which shows how money will be spent in key areas, has faced criticism, with residents asking for a more open and inclusive...

Wasted billions: Auditor-General raises alarm over Sh304bn unused in key government projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

Gathungu expressed concern over the government’s repeated failure to fully utilise development funds, warning that the trend poses a threat to the del...

Defiant Somaliland opens diplomatic mission in Nairobi despite Kenya’s official objection
Barack Oduor  |  May 29, 2025

Somaliland’s mission in Nairobi serves as its representation office in Kenya, with its key roles including trade and investment, consular services, po...

Mbadi blasts counties over Sh40bn pension arrears, calls non-remittance ‘theft’
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

Mbadi decried the persistent non-remittance of pension dues by counties, terming it a significant challenge to the viability of public pension systems...

Ruto’s government faces backlash as most Kenyans say they’re worse off than in 2022
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

The poll, released on Wednesday, paints a grim picture of the national mood, showing that across all nine of Kenya’s regions, overwhelming majorities...

Most Kenyans expect Raila to run for President in 2027 - TIFA poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The findings come amid growing uncertainty over Raila's political future after joining forces with President William Ruto in forming the broad-based g...

Majority of Kenyans oppose broad-based government - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

According to the poll, 54 per cent of Kenyans do not support the broad-based government.

Auditor-General warns of budget delays disrupting government services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

According to her, the impact is felt across multiple government levels, with delayed spending leading to rushed and inefficient project implementation...

Kiambu doctors down tools as strike begins over pay, promotions and health insurance woes
Barack Oduor  |  May 27, 2025

An attempt by the Kiambu County government to stop the strike through a court order on Tuesday morning failed, prompting the KMPDU to confirm that its...

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