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Treasury allocates Sh6.98 billion more for infrastructure, reversing previous cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

A major beneficiary of the increased allocation is the World Bank-funded South Sudan Eastern Africa Transport, Trade, and Development Facilitation pro...

Government breaches law by using Sh467.6 billion from borrowed loans for salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The revelation underscores the cash flow pressures the government faced leading up to the 2024 tax proposals that triggered countrywide protests.

Kindiki says he’ll inspect projects before launch to ensure work is completed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The DP also responded to criticism of the ongoing road project between Isiolo and Mandera counties, which some social media users have mocked.

MPs question KeRRA over unexplained Sh200 million in road project costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

Further scrutiny revealed Sh66.2 million in pending payments, some of which had been unsettled for over a year, raising concerns about the financial r...

Treasury revises PPP framework after public outcry over controversial Adani deals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

The review follows warnings from international partners about weaknesses in Kenya's PPP approach.

Kenya cancels multi-billion-shilling Adani border security project for visitor tracking
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The new system was designed to integrate immigration, customs, border patrol, and intelligence units, facilitating real-time sharing of information.

Treasury targets Sh2.5 trillion in pension, insurance savings for infrastructure projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

This initiative follows the collapse of high-profile PPP deals involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in Kenya's road and energy sectors, amid alle...

Kenya pushes for harmonised regulations ahead of 2025 power trade launch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

The trade, involving 13 member states of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), will be conducted through a unified electricity trading platform.

Billions of taxpayer money lost in mismanaged loan-funded projects - Auditor General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

The audit also revealed that critical documentation, such as feasibility studies and approval correspondences, was missing for many projects.

Incomplete projects, land wrangles stalling Isiolo's progress, says Senator Dullo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Some of the stalled projects include a modern market, an abattoir, the county administration block and the expansion of Isiolo International Airport.

Governors call for clear guidelines on electricity and gas distribution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Governor Mohamud stressed the need for both clear roles and adequate funding to ensure that county governments can meet the energy needs of their popu...

Nairobi roads to get Sh4bn facelift as Sakaja reveals repair plans after public outcry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The governor assured that the County Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, KURA, KeNHA will coordinate efforts to repair roads...

Lamu Governor on the spot over Sh421million stalled projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

According to a report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathung'u, Lamu County allocated Sh1.29 billion for projects but spent only Sh796.3 million.

State to compensate landowners affected by major road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

The affected landowners previously entered into agreements on the acquisition of their land for development purposes.

Govt begins phase two of projects' verification across the country
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

Among the projects under review is the Edible Oil Value Chain Project, aimed at enhancing production and processing.

Construction of stalled Itare, Arror dams resumes next year, Water CS says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 12, 2024

Initially launched during former president Uhuru Kenyatta's era, massive corruption scandals marred the projects leading to their stalling.

Activist Morara Kebaso freed on bail as lawyers term charge defective
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 01, 2024

Kebaso is facing charges of cyber harassment, contrary to Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

China stops short of Africa debt relief as pledges more cash
Reuters  |  Sep 07, 2024

China has also sought to use FOCAC to counter growing competition in Africa from the United States, the European Union, Japan and others.

China offers Africa Sh6.5 trillion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
Reuters  |  Sep 05, 2024

Last year, China approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa, in the first annual increase since 2016.

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