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MPs demand answers over Sh1.8 billion left unspent in Kenyan embassies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s report highlighted that Sh1,885,098,283 had accumulated over several years because missions failed to return unused a...

MPs summon Treasury CS Mbadi, PS Kiptoo and PPRA chief over e-procurement system implementation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

This follows the annulment of the mandatory use circular by Parliament and a recent High Court suspension.

MPs grill PS Isaboke after Sh500 million spent on MyGov advertising in newspapers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

The controversy stems from audit queries in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2023, which flagged payments made through...

Parliament orders Ministry of Roads to advertise projects only when funds are available
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

During a session on Tuesday, the National Assembly Committee on Implementation criticised the ministry for awarding contracts without securing adequat...

How hospitals trick inspectors, SHA into paying millions for ghost services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

Oluga said some little-known facilities, including those linked to powerful figures, had received millions of shillings for questionable services, a r...

Government spends Sh1.1 billion annually to maintain e-Citizen - PS Belio Kipsang
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 09, 2025

PS Belio Kipsang defended the selection, emphasising that the firms were chosen through a proper procurement process and had the expertise needed to m...

Over 2,000 people denied SHA services daily due to ID, phone mismatch - PS Oluga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

Oluga said the challenge has left thousands of Kenyans, particularly young people and low-income earners, unable to benefit from SHA because their SIM...

Schools enter third week without capitation as 98 per cent submit enrolment data
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

The verification, which began last week, follows a special audit report by the Auditor General that revealed billions of shillings may have been lost...

Ministry of Agriculture set to launch e-voucher system for livestock vaccination
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said the system will initially be piloted in selected regions to test its effectiveness befor...

Kenya to review Special Economic Zones framework to end abuse by real estate developers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Officials argue that speculative real estate projects are exploiting the SEZ programme, potentially undermining its primary purpose of fostering indus...

Kenyan seafarers to get globally standardised ID within three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 12, 2025

The move comes amid mounting concerns over job losses linked to noncompliance with international maritime regulations.

Government evacuates 5,232 distressed Kenyans from 19 countries amid exploitation concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

PS Njogu committed to providing a county-by-county breakdown of the overseas job placements.

Over 3,000 public schools face merger over low enrolment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Data from the exercise revealed that more than half of the country’s 9,750 secondary schools were not selected by incoming Grade 10 learners.

More than 50 per cent of secondary schools not selected by Grade 10 learners, PS Bitok reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Bitok disclosed that out of 9,750 secondary schools, over 5,000 failed to attract any of the 1.2 million learners transitioning to Grade 10.

Government invests Sh90 billion in affordable housing projects backed by Sh120 billion levy collection
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

The funding boost follows a March warning from a parliamentary committee that the programme faced a Sh16.9 billion shortfall, putting stipend payments...

Kenya's public universities 'staring at collapse' without urgent reforms, PS warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

Among the most heavily indebted institutions are Kenyatta University, which owes Sh12.38 billion; the University of Nairobi, with Sh12.22 billion; and...

Kenya issues emergency advisory for citizens in Israel and Iran as tensions escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry stressed the importance of vigilance, urging Kenyan nationals to avoid non-essential travel, stay updated through local media alerts, and...

New Bill proposes Sh50 million for health providers over neglect and unsafe facility conditions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

If enacted, the Bill will require all health facilities to provide only the services they are licensed and qualified to offer. Those found operating b...

COTU denies role in drafting affordable housing regulations, demands proof from PS Hinga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

On Friday, Hinga accused COTU of misleading the public, pointing out that the union was directly involved in the drafting of the law and its accompany...

Treasury to securitise half of road levy to unlock funds for stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2025

Wajir East MP Aden Daud questioned the rationale behind raising the levy beyond the initial Sh7 approved by Parliament.

Over 650,000 Kenyan children aged 10-17 using tobacco or nicotine, Health Ministry warns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 29, 2025

Public Health PS Mary Muthoni warned that tobacco and nicotine use among children is not only rising but is being fueled by deliberate strategies from...

Government releases Sh3.52bn for Inua Jamii payout to 1.7 million vulnerable Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, confirmed that a total of...

Foreign Affairs Ministry warns Sh16 billion shortfall will threaten diplomatic growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

The ministry requested Sh39 billion but was allocated only Sh23 billion, affecting key operations and plans.

Livestock ministry warns budget underfunding risks delaying crucial projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke revealed that the department’s approved budget stands at Sh9.9 billion, split between Sh5.07 billion for recurrent...

Housing, Public Works departments request Sh6.8 billion in additional funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

PSHinga told the committee that after paying for fixed obligations such as rent, utilities, security, cleaning services, and support to the Nairobi Ri...

Budget cuts jeopardise education for millions as key programmes struggle with shortfalls
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Members of Parliament resolved to summon Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo to explain the sharp budget cuts that have crippled critical progra...

Sh40.7 billion budget shortfall threatens military recruitment, operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

Sh2 billion is needed for recruitment, Sh1 billion for maintenance of key assets, another Sh1 billion for the Kenya Space Agency and Kenya Shipyard Lt...

Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia summoned over Sh1.5B stadium scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

Kaberia has been given a two-week notice and is expected to appear before the committee during the week starting May 11.

Lands PS Korir, MP Ntutu among key figures sued over Sh2.7bn SGR land payout saga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

The petitioners say the money was meant to be disbursed to them through their chosen law firm, Letangule & Co. Advocates, but was instead funnelled th...

MPs back Stephen Isaboke for Broadcasting PS role, urge Ruto to reassign him over GOtv conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

The vetting panel wants him moved from the Broadcasting and Telecommunications docket, which falls under the Ministry of Information, Communication an...

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