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South Africa’s coalition government is crumbling: Why collapse would carry a heavy cost
The Conversation  |  Apr 11, 2025

South Africans have long been accustomed to viewing the world of politics, governance and bureaucracy through the lens of a top-down “strong” state –...

Senators urge improved terms, protection for village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei led the calls, saying that village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders should be given the same recognition and opportunitie...

CS Murkomen says vehicle shortage for police, administration officers fueling insecurity in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

As part of a broader initiative to reduce fuel costs and improve mobility, NGAO officers in Kilifi and other towns will be provided with 1,000 electri...

A silent farewell: Grieving mother reflects on final talk with murdered daughter
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor on Tuesday announced the post-mortem results, revealing that Kemunto died from strangulation, confirming i...

Evacuation starts as Mombasa readies for controlled demolition of dangerous building
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 08, 2025

Patients at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, which lies within the danger zone, have been moved.

Mombasa County waives Sh15 million in medical bills, freeing over 100 patients
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad escribed the move as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to ease the financial burden on vulnerable families and restore...

Senators decry slow transfer of devolved assets, call out technical committee for inaction
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

The transfer of assets related to the defunct local authorities and those tied to devolved functions remains incomplete, leaving counties unable to fu...

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...

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....

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief Hemedti says war with army is not over
Reuters  |  Mar 30, 2025

The RSF leader conceded in an audio message on Telegram that his forces had left the capital last week as the army consolidated its gains.

RSF to lead Sudan's parallel Government as opposition alliance finalises power structure
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 26, 2025

The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu, has been allocated the deputy leadership position.

DR Congo to start political consultations for government of national unity
XINHUA  |  Mar 23, 2025

The mineral-rich eastern DRC remains a focal point of conflict, with various armed groups vying for control over resources such as coltan, tin, tantal...

PS reshuffle: Julius Bitok moved to education as Kipsang exits to Immigration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Among those reshuffled is Immigration PS Julius Bitok, who has been reassigned to the State Department for Basic Education, replacing Belio Kipsang.

High Court declares ICT PS Kisiang’ani has no powers to decide who gets govt advertising
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Lawyers and journalists accused Kisiang’ani of monopolising government advertisements to cripple independent media houses financially.

Suppliers struggle as government debt soars to Sh706 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Among the worst-hit state departments is the National Youth Service under the State Department of Public Service, which owes Sh14.27 billion.

Pact of deceit? Government critic alleges abduction and assault despite Raila’s assurances
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 20, 2025

Several political observers have however registered pessimism in Odinga’s pact with Ruto as an avenue to ending political injustices and ensuring econ...

Treasury CS Mbadi says Kenya will not halt borrowing despite Sh11.2 trillion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Kenya’s debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 65.7 per cent as of June 2024—well above the 55 per cent sustainability threshold.

MPs in desperate move to save NG-CDF as law experts term attempt futile
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 17, 2025

Chepkonga explained that the proposed amendments aim to safeguard the funds' role in promoting public participation in identifying development project...

Delayed payments cost government Sh24.8 billion in penalties in six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Nyakang’o called on the National Treasury to align fund disbursements with approved cash flow projections to curb the rising pending bills.

Raila: I stopped Ruto’s regime from falling under military rule during Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

He explained that the government’s decision to call in the military to quell the protests was a grave mistake that could have resulted in soldiers ass...

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