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Senator Omtatah sues Uhuru, Ruto over trillions in public debt
Reuters  |  Apr 26, 2025

In his suit, Omtatah wants former National Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, and Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu to...

Kenya deepens China ties while quietly courting Washington as Ruto, Xi announce partnership
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 25, 2025

This dual-track diplomacy — Beijing for infrastructure and sovereignty-laced solidarity, Washington for trade frameworks and finance — reflects Nairob...

The secret sauce to your dining experience: How music shapes your meal
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

Whether it is soft jazz playing in the background at a cosy coffee shop or the rhythmic pulse of Somali dhaanto beats accompanying a platter of camel...

Court releases 22-year-old man arrested for impersonating President Ruto on social media
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 25, 2025

Sifuna was arrested in Bungoma County for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving Kenyans that h...

Wajir residents urged to donate blood as shortage hits county referral hospital
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 25, 2025

The county government has now called upon members of the public to volunteer at the Wajir Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre that remains open Monday...

IGAD boss Dr Workneh calls for urgent support to stabilise Somalia at the Entebbe Summit
Amina Wako  |  Apr 25, 2025

The summit brought together key leaders from AUSSOM troop-contributing countries, ministers of foreign affairs and defence, as well as representatives...

House committee flags mismanagement, ethnic bias in universities and technical institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Vice Chancellors and Principals were summoned to explain the use of hundreds of millions on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems that have not p...

Auditor General’s office under fire over audit delays, corruption allegations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

MPs voiced concerns about reports that some government institutions were including bribes in their budgets for auditors.

Experts warn of Nairobi high-rise crisis as illegal buildings undermine safety, oversight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Professional groups expressed concerns that the city’s development control processes have weakened and that political interference has led to bypassin...

MPs clash with Auditor General over bursary funds misuse allegations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

MPs have expressed outrage over reports from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s office that have painted them in a negative light, accusing them of mish...

Matatu industry players calls for urgent government reforms to end lawlessness on roads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

The Federation of Public Transport Sector, which brings together all associations within the industry, has blamed the lack of a national transport mas...

Banks face additional reporting rules as sector moves to spur green credit growth
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 25, 2025

The push seeks to disclose data under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2, steered by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA)...

MPs approve Bill unlocking Sh50.5 billion for counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 25, 2025

The Bill also outlines various development partner-funded projects that will benefit counties in areas such as agriculture, health, water, sanitation,...

Frosty relations begin to melt as Ramaphosa, Trump hold first call
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 24, 2025

The relationship between Washington and Pretoria has frayed significantly since Trump resumed office in January.

TSC: Over 360,000 teachers face healthcare uncertainty as SHA declines onboarding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

Legislators have now urged the government to urgently restructure the scheme and explore feasible options to ensure teachers receive the medical care...

Nairobi clinical officers accuse Sakaja of frustrating their career growth
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

Muthama emphasised that the deployment of the five officers would help address the ongoing shortage of healthcare workers in the county.

China to fund SGR extension, Nithi Bridge construction under newly signed 20 agreements
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

In total, 20 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation frameworks were signed, targeting sectors such as infrastructure, trade, digital econom...

UN envoy meets Sudanese military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in push for peace
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Lamamra, serving as the Personal Representative of Secretary-General António Guterres, delivered a special message to General Abdel Fattah outlining t...

Duale orders quarterly reports on maternal deaths to boost healthcare oversight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

He urged the agencies to hold regular consultative meetings with county governments to identify challenges in the sector and work collaboratively to a...

Ruto’s Beijing visit marks Kenya’s strategic shift as One China policy becomes price of partnership
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 24, 2025

Facing a restless electorate, rising debt obligations, and limited Western financing, Ruto now finds himself reciting the lines once championed by Pre...

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