National Assembly Stories

Treasury admits Sh73 billion budget error, seeks amendment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

The correction comes amid increased monitoring of Kenya’s public finances, with legislators keen on ensuring budget transparency and fiscal discipline...

Government audit flags Sh268 billion in unverified pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

The Ouko-led committee is also mandated to establish clear criteria for verifying pending bills and identifying fraudulent claims, corruption, or fals...

National Assembly committees given seven days to elect leadership as reshuffle takes effect
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

The reconstitution marks a critical step in ensuring the smooth operation of parliamentary affairs, with committee leadership elections expected to se...

Governors and MPs locked in bitter battle over Sh10 billion road repairs fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga insisted that governors will only receive their share of the additional allocation if they withdraw the court case.

IMF begins governance assessment to tackle corruption risks in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

Mudavadi urged the IMF team to engage various stakeholders, including officials from the national and county governments.

Haiti's MSS Mission: A miscalculated gamble now seeking U.N. lifeline
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 03, 2025

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has ruled out an immediate transition of the MSS into a UN peacekeeping operation.

Kenya to audit six major highways to identify road crash blackspots
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The study will involve gathering crash data recorded on these roads over the past five years, conducting in-depth investigations, and analysing the im...

More than 40 Al-Shabaab members killed by Somali security forces, SNTV says
Reuters  |  Mar 02, 2025

The insurgents were killed by the Somali National Army and international partners in the Biya Cadde area of Hirshabelle.

High Court suspends case against Speaker Wetang'ula over Majority Party ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

Justice Ngaah noted that the court could not proceed with the contempt application until the Court of Appeal ruled on Wetang’ula’s request for a stay...

Carelessly dropped cigarette caused fire at Nairobi National Park - CS Miano
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

The fire broke out in the Athi Basin area near Kitengela and was successfully contained through a coordinated multi-agency effort.

Catholic bishops criticise politicians for premature campaigns, ethnic divisions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

In addition to condemning early campaigns, the bishops called for economic justice through reforms in policies such as the housing levy and taxation.

Treasury’s Naivasha data centre remains unutilised after Sh2 billion spent on project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

A report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu reveals that the National Treasury initiated the project in 2009 to create a critical backup for financial...

Kenya nominates Prof Phoebe Okowa to be judge at International Court of Justice
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Kenyan government has expressed confidence in Okowa's competence and qualifications, stating that she is well-suited to contribute to the work of...

Auditor-General flags Sh179 million lying idle in pension fund for European widows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Auditor-General also questioned why the idle funds were not invested in interest-earning accounts, estimating a missed opportunity to earn Sh21 mi...

Raila Odinga says he’ll announce next political move guided by interests of all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Siaya Governor James Orengo dismissed suggestions that ODM should join other opposition parties, insisting that it remains a dominant force.

Against All Odds: How Harambee Starlets triumphed in Tunisia
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 28, 2025

Harambee Starlets won that match 1-0 to progress to the next phase of the qualifiers and, as a result, made history by becoming the first Kenyan team...

KeNHA announces month-long traffic disruption at Haile Selassie roundabout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

In addition to pedestrian safety, the project will include 24-hour shops managed by police officers to ensure security in the area.

45 governors sign medical equipment deal amid concerns over project’s implementation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

Appearing before the Senate plenary on Wednesday, CS Barasa defended the NESP initiative, stating that it is a critical component of the Universal Hea...

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