National Treasury Stories

35 counties yet to adopt Treasury’s e-procurement system, says PS Odede
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The resistance follows last month’s High Court suspension of circulars issued by the Treasury and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA),...

Court allows DCI to exhume bodies in Lake Nakuru Park in search for missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

The Nakuru Chief Magistrate’s Court authorised the DCI’s Homicide Unit to conduct an extensive search and exhumation operation within the park, follow...

CS Barasa urges Kenyans to plant trees on Mazingira Day at their former schools
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 09, 2025

CS Deborah Barasa said the initiative is not just a one-day event but a continuous effort throughout October to encourage every Kenyan to play a role...

Teen who breached Parliament, claiming to be President Ruto’s son, freed
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 09, 2025

Magistrate Ekhubi ordered that the teenager be placed under the care of his uncle, who was directed to ensure he receives medical attention and proper...

Soy United coach Jeffers Odongo hails team's return to National Super League
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 09, 2025

Soy United sealed their long-awaited promotion Wednesday, ending a four-year wait with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Bumbani. Alfred Ratolo scored th...

Weak regulation, environmental crisis pose threat to Africa’s maritime growth - KMA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

KMA Director General Justus Nyarandi warned that the continent’s limited ownership of commercial vessels forces African nations to spend billions on f...

Kwale County reclaims Msambweni Hospital land as court revokes private titles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Justice Dena noted that the county government successfully demonstrated that the land was lawfully set aside for the construction and development of M...

Somali teens deny charges of disrespecting Kenyan flag, illegal entry into country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

They also face charges of being in Kenya without proper legal documentation after being arrested in Eastleigh estate on September 25.

Senator Tabitha Mutinda appointed to global board on World Bank, IMF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Senator Tabitha Mutinda's election is widely seen as recognition of Kenya’s increasing role in shaping discussions on governance, accountability, and...

Over 80 per cent of health facilities in Eastern DRC left without humanitarian support, ICRC warns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 09, 2025

A September 2025 assessment by the ICRC found that 85 per cent of facilities lack essential medicines and nearly 40 per cent have lost health-care sta...

Soy United secure NSL promotion after hard-fought 1-0 win over Bumbani FC
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

The match came on the back of a Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ruling that had ordered a replay of Gucha Stars’ match against Nakuru Bucks, overturnin...

Sh3.9 billion hunger safety net payments: Number of households to benefit from payouts
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 08, 2025

The initiative targets vulnerable families affected by drought and food insecurity in northern Kenya.

KNH overwhelmed as health workers' strikes in Kiambu, Nairobi flood hospital with critically ill patients
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 08, 2025

Acting CEO Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the surge in critically ill patients has placed immense pressure on the hospital’s maternity and newborn units, w...

Kenya raises alarm on surge in synthetic drugs, shifting trafficking trends
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 08, 2025

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) CEO, Dr Anthony Omerikwa, said the trend indicates a dangerous global shif...

Somalia denies secret deportation deal with Sweden
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Somali government reaffirmed that it has not entered into any secret or conditional deal with Sweden or any other country. It said that all its pa...

Parliament approves plan to use KPC sale proceeds to settle liabilities, compensation claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The policy also details other financial burdens, including an estimated Sh400 million loss from delays and procurement issues in the Mzima pipeline pr...

NDMA funding shortfall delays Sh3.9 billion hunger safety net payments to 133,800 households
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Each household under the programme receives a monthly cash stipend of Sh2,700, helping families buy food and meet other basic needs during periods of...

Kenyan students to get National IDs and be registered as voters automatically at 18 under new Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Further amendments have been proposed to synchronise the issuance of IDs with voter registration before students complete secondary school.

NOC-K mourns Olympic legend Hezekiah Nyamau, 1972 relay gold hero
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

Nyamau was part of Kenya’s iconic 4x400m relay team that famously won gold at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games after a dramatic comeback from eighth plac...

NTSA launches road safety campaign to keep children safe as schools close
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 08, 2025

NTSA warned that wet weather conditions have made roads slippery and reduced visibility in several parts of the country, heightening risks for childre...

Kenya’s electricity access slows, usage surges to record levels
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 07, 2025

Despite the dip in new connections, all customer categories recorded higher electricity consumption, reaching their highest levels to date.

Somali Intelligence Agency foils Al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu, kills 7 militants in Middle Shabelle region
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The killing of the seven comes two days after Al-Shabaab attacked the Jilacow Investigation Centre in Mogadishu.

Kenya steps up sovereign credit reforms with plans to create rating committee
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 07, 2025

The proposed committee will institutionalise a coordinated national approach to credit ratings, fostering structured, proactive engagement with credit...

Ethiopia to hold 7th national election in 2026, says President Tayé Atske Selassie
Addis Standard  |  Oct 07, 2025

President Tayé Atske Selassie said, “The government will work responsibly to ensure that the national election to be held in our country this year is...

Chebukati’s widow, Olekina, Osoro and Junet among 68 nominated for 2025 national honours
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The public has been given an opportunity to raise objections or provide input on the nominees. Any submissions must be sent to [email protected]...

Families demand immediate release of Kenyan activists missing in Uganda
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 06, 2025

In a statement read by representatives of the three organisations and family spokesperson Nobert Ochieng, they said eyewitness accounts indicate the t...

ICC convicts Darfur militia leader Ali Kushayb of 27 war crimes and crimes against humanity
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

In a historic ruling—the first ICC conviction linked to the Darfur conflict—the three-judge panel found Ali guilty of planning and personally particip...

Somali maritime police complete UN training to strengthen coastal security
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 06, 2025

The programme focuses on enhancing the Somali Police Force’s capacity to secure national waters, curb illegal maritime activities, and ensure safe nav...

Schools warn national exams integrity at risk as delayed funds disrupt preparations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

School heads say the delays have crippled operations, leaving institutions unable to purchase essential materials and equipment needed for exam sessio...

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