RIAT Stories

Ugandan herbalist sentenced to 25 years for killing Kenyan nurse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

The 40-year-old nurse, who was based at the Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology (RIAT) dispensary in Kisumu, went missing between July 24 and July...

Kenya faces fresh debt crisis as Treasury projects Sh253 billion revenue shortfall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

According to documents submitted by the National Treasury, the Kenya Revenue Authority had collected Sh2.26 trillion by the end of April 2025, falling...

New tax rules, spending plan take effect after Ruto assents to three key Bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The new laws aim to raise revenue through expanded tax bases and support critical sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure i...

Revenue shortfall sparks National Treasury’s Sh18 billion supplementary budget push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government collected Sh2.2 trillion against a target of Sh2.5 trillion, resulting in a revenue gap of S...

Ruto's anti-graft push stalls as Senate rejects key Conflict of Interest Bill changes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Among the key issues rejected was the President’s objection to the narrowing of the definition of conflict of interest.

Azerbaijan opens Nairobi embassy as it marks 20 years of ties with Kenya
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 03, 2025

The embassy, inaugurated on Tuesday, is a visible sign of Azerbaijan's ambitions to strengthen its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa.

Sh876bn fiscal deficit leaves no room for extra spending in 2025/26 budget, MPs warn
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

BAC Chairperson Samuel Atandi announced this as the committee began receiving reports from departmental committee chairpersons on the scrutiny of budg...

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro raises alarm over rising debt, warns of possible default
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Speaking at the Institute of Public Finance’s annual budget review on Tuesday, Nyoro expressed concern that the country’s debt, now standing at Sh11 t...

National Treasury allocates Sh3 billion for public budget forums in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The current Parliament has conducted hearings in 34 counties over the past two financial years, with 18 counties included in one year and 16 in anothe...

President Ruto signs Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 18, 2025

The Bill allocates Sh18 billion to the Teachers Service Commission to address insurance shortfalls, teacher promotions, and personnel emolument defici...

ODM MP Sam Atandi replaces Ndindi Nyoro as Budget Committee chair
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

According to the Standing Orders, anyone interested in the position must submit their forms at least a day before the election.

IGAD calls on media to counter terrorist propaganda on social media
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

IGAD is in the process of reviewing its Counter Terrorism strategy to adapt it to the changes that have occurred in the region.

State cuts budget by Sh145bn as Supplementary Appropriation law kicks in
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 05, 2024

The bill, which was passed by MPs last week, seeks to revise budget allocations for the three arms of government to address a Sh 344 billion revenue s...

State proposes to slash 2024/25 budget by further Sh36 billion
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 30, 2024

If approved by the house, the total budget for the year will headline at Sh3.84 trillion, from the previous mark of Sh3.88 trillion contained in the A...

President Ruto orders Sh177 billion budget reduction
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 05, 2024

Consequently, the additional borrowing will increase the country's fiscal deficit from 3.3 per cent to 4.6 per cent.

President Ruto signs Supplementary Appropriation Bill to law
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2024

Ruto said the Supplementary Appropriation Bill will unlock resources for catalysing economic performance and enhance the government's service delivery...

Kenya’s Patience Nyange appointed IGAD Executive Secretary Spokesperson
Amina Wako  |  Mar 19, 2024

Speaking exclusively to The Eastleigh Voice, Nyange expressed her gratitude and commitment to serving in her new role.

EAC flags fake single currency notes circulated on social media
Manny Anyango  |  Mar 04, 2024

"Kindly ignore any rumours circulating in social media on the unveiling of new banknotes for the region," the EAC said.

Wamkele Mene re-appointed Secretary-General of AfCFTA
Hanifa Adan  |  Feb 19, 2024

The decision, endorsed at the AU Summit, extends Mene's term for another four years.

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