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DCI detains writer behind controversial Charlene Ruto publication
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

Ochora was arrested and is currently detained at Muthaiga Police Station, with forensic officers analysing his laptop for potential evidence.

Tanzania completes construction of longest bridge in East and Central Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 22, 2025

The bridge spans a total length of three kilometres across Lake Victoria. It is also connected by an additional 1.66 kilometres of feeder roads

Communications Authority of Kenya targets 100 per cent rural ICT coverage by 2027 under Sh40bn strategy
Alfred Onyango  |  May 21, 2025

Involving significant investments from both the government and private sector, the initiative focuses on creating impactful projects that address the...

Report proposes public-private partnership trust fund to tap pension, insurance capital to fund projects
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 16, 2025

The PPP-ITF proposal focuses on pooling long-term domestic capital from institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies. This fu...

Mombasa court jails road vandalism repeat offender as KeNHA warns of rising sabotage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

Said Juma Tsuma had previously been convicted for a similar offence in 2023, for which he was sentenced to community service. The court took his past...

Roads take lead again as state boosts budget to Sh171.9 billion in infrastructure push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The survey reveals that most of the funds have been channelled toward improving trunk and primary roads, upgrading secondary and minor roads, and main...

New concrete ladder brings safety, efficiency in boat docking in Lamu’s Shanga village
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 01, 2025

While the structure has only just been launched, it is already being hailed as a long-overdue solution, one that may finally bring relief to hundreds...

Taxpayers' money sunk into incomplete projects, Auditor General report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

The audit has painted a troubling picture of poor planning, lax oversight, and disregard for public funds, with stalled and delayed projects affecting...

ODPP yet to charge teacher allegedly impersonating President William Ruto on X
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 30, 2025

Sifuna is out on a cash bail of Sh100,000 after the court declined to remand him for an additional seven days as sought by the DCI last week.

Kinshasa flood disaster highlights deadly mix of rapid urban growth and poor infrastructure
The Conversation  |  Apr 23, 2025

Of Kinshasa’s two flood risks, the impact of Congo River flooding can be observed in large cities located along major rivers, and typically peaks arou...

National Treasury raises Sh71.4 billion from bond sale, exceeding target
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

According to CBK, this was made possible by strong investor interest in long-term government bonds and a well-supplied money market.

MPs probe National Treasury over alleged use of infrastructure bond funds for salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

Infrastructure Bonds, which were introduced in February 2009, are exempt from withholding tax—unlike other bonds that attract a tax of 10 per cent for...

Treasury allocates Sh6.98 billion more for infrastructure, reversing previous cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

A major beneficiary of the increased allocation is the World Bank-funded South Sudan Eastern Africa Transport, Trade, and Development Facilitation pro...

KISMA: Poor coordination between state agencies fuelling infrastructure vandalism in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

To curb vandalism, Irshad urged KeNHA to consider using non-metal alternatives for road barriers, similar to Kenya Power's shift to concrete poles.

Kenyans to pay tolls on major roads as government seeks to raise more infrastructure funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The Draft Tolling Policy suggests that roads with additional lanes, enhanced safety features, or facilities improving motorists' experience could also...

Treasury forms expert team to mobilise local capital for development, reduce reliance on loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

The committee's task includes identifying viable PPP projects, such as the expansion of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport airfield.

CBK raises Sh48.5 billion in oversubscribed bond sale as interest rates fall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The auction, which closed on Wednesday, included two long-term bonds, the 15-year bond, first issued in 2018, and the 25-year bond that debuted in 202...

Treasury targets Sh2.5 trillion in pension, insurance savings for infrastructure projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

This initiative follows the collapse of high-profile PPP deals involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in Kenya's road and energy sectors, amid alle...

National Assembly rejects 5 per cent tax on infrastructure bonds interest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The Treasury had projected that taxing infrastructure bond interest would generate Sh13 billion annually, a crucial part of its efforts to raise Sh174...

State unveils 1,236 projects to benefit 6 million Kenyans in marginalised areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

This move is in line with the government's commitment to bridging the gap between the marginalised and more developed regions of the country.

Kenya eyes diaspora bond to fund JKIA airport expansion, says Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

Initially proposed in early February 2024, the bond’s development was put on hold due to concerns about whether the overseas Kenyan community would bu...

New Bill seeks to tax infrastructure bond interest to raise Sh13.4 billion annually
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The new tax would apply to bonds issued in the future, replacing the existing 25 securities listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and valued...

Gen Z anti-tax demos dented Kenya’s GDP growth prospect for 2025 - IMF
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 02, 2024

Tthe IMF has lowered Kenya's GDP growth forecast for the country to 5.0 per cent.

Govt invites public feedback on Bill proposing Sh15m fine for damaging critical infrastructure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2024

“Any person who commits such an offense shall be liable to a fine of not more than fifteen (15) million shillings or imprisonment for a term not excee...

Kenya formally joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 03, 2024

Ruto stated that this membership would allow Kenya to access concessional funding for a variety of development projects.

Opinion: Mombasa must extend key investments beyond Nyali for equal growth
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Aug 23, 2024

The infrastructure development in Nyali has made it a convenient hub laden with social amenities such as schools, hospitals, and recreational faciliti...

Turkana water provider rolls out surveillance of water infrastructure to deter vandalism
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 03, 2024

The public engagements are also expected to improve the relationship between the consumers and the service provider and promote information sharing mo...

Somalia farmers get Sh3.2 billion boost for fight against food insecurity
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 24, 2024

The TRANSFORM project has seen Somalia receive Sh3.2 billion in funding to rehabilitate the Jowhar Canal irrigation infrastructure which will be criti...

Sh193.4 billion earmarked for infrastructure in 2024/25 budget
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2024

Sh69.5 billion is allocated for road maintenance activities with Ndung’u saying regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and usability of road...

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