Principal Secretary (PS) Stories

Ruto drops Kimtai as Medical Services PS, nominates ex-kmpdu boss Ouma Oluga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Oluga previously served as the secretary-general of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and as chief officer of he...

National Treasury seeks Sh17.6 billion to settle mounting debts owed to KRA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

KRA’s liabilities related to employee salaries, contracted services, and operational costs reached Sh4.06 billion by the end of June 2024.

Grade 9 learners to choose senior school pathways in second term
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Early Learning and Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said the move will give learners and parents ample time to make informed decision...

National Treasury in a spot over Sh40 billion withdrawn and spent without MPs’ approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

The revelation has sparked fresh debate on the government’s budgetary practices, with MPs calling for stricter measures to prevent the misuse of publi...

Treasury admits to Sh220 billion excess borrowing citing delays in foreign financing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

Legislators questioned the Treasury’s commitment to reducing public debt and adhering to its own policies.

Matatus, trucks among vehicles targeted in planned road toll fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Chirchir explained that the classification of vehicles subject to toll fees would be reviewed periodically based on economic factors and technological...

National Treasury begins Sh3.1 billion transition to new financial reporting system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The move, which involves valuing all government assets, aims to enhance financial transparency, consolidate state liabilities, and improve the managem...

Haiti mission funding secured until September 2025, says Foreign Affairs PS Sing'Oei
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

Sing'Oei stated that the transition of the mission to a full UN Mission to ensure financial sustainability is a key priority to which Kenya and all pa...

Kiptoo: Pensioners not on new portal by February deadline to be suspended from payroll
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

PS Kiptoo revealed that the country holds approximately Sh2 trillion in pension assets, yet only 26 per cent of Kenyans benefit from pensions.

Mpox cases rise to 36 across Kenya as Nakuru County emerges as hotspot
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 23, 2025

To further strengthen its response, the government will roll out vaccination programmes in high-risk areas and enhance contact tracing efforts.

Immigration department cancels controversial tourist insurance tender amid backlash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The decision follows protests from local insurers who accused the government of discrimination in the bidding process.

Varsity lecturers give government 15-day ultimatum to release unpaid salaries, arrears
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 02, 2025

According to UASU Organising Secretary Onesmus Maluki, the government consented to a salary increase for lecturers, which would be retroactive from Oc...

Kenya reports two new mpox cases bringing confirmed total to 31
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 30, 2024

Efforts to educate the public on mpox prevention and control are ongoing, focusing on community engagement.

Ministry warns Kenyans to prioritise health and safety during festive season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The PS warned against consuming meat that has not been inspected by certified officers or sourced from dead animals.

PS Bitok: State to hasten processing of dual citizenship requests for Kenyan diaspora
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.

Mining PS unveils roadmap for reopening of Dabel gold mines in Marsabit
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths. 

Ministry of Health under scrutiny over Sh24 billion community health kits deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

The National Assembly’s Health Committee rejected an attempt by Muthoni to withdraw a document on the procurement due to insufficient answers.

Ministry of Health has no title documents for Afya House land, MPs told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Auditor General's report noted significant gaps in the ministry's asset records, including a "nil land balance" in Annex 1 of its financial statements...

Education Ministry bans unauthorised student transfers in secondary schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

PS Kipsang directed that no schools declare vacancies or conduct transfer interviews without explicit Ministry approval.

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