State Department for Devolution Stories

Devolution ministry gets Sh8bn boost in budget to strengthen county service delivery
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

The increase comes in the wake of the December 2024 gazettement that formalised the transfer of additional functions from the national to county gover...

Auditor-General flags Sh38bn in stalled projects in 24 state departments
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Gathungu says the government has already paid Sh7.8 billion for these projects, some of which are now accruing penalties due to delayed payment of cer...

How billions of shillings have been splashed on State House renovations since Ruto took over in 2022
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Under Ruto’s tenure alone, State House and various lodges have already spent at least Sh4.5 billion, with more funding expected in the coming financia...

High court stops eviction of over 1,000 Ngara Railway estate residents
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 06, 2025

In the suit, the residents say they are retirees of the Kenya Railways Corporation who have lived in the premises since their days of service, while o...

Taxpayers to fund Sh2.3 billion State House, lodges facelift despite austerity measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

The National Treasury has indicated that the bulk of the Sh2.3 billion will go into rehabilitation and refurbishment works at State House, Nairobi and...

US Ambassador raises alarm over threats to press freedom in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The ambassador reminded the public that journalists act as an important bridge between the people and their leaders and that their ability to operate...

Bombing destroys last functional health facility in Jonglei State, South Sudan
Mary Wambui  |  May 03, 2025

In a statement, the organisation condemned the attack, which began at approximately 4:30 am when two helicopter gunships dropped a bomb on the hospita...

Tunisia jails ex-PM Ali Larayedh for 34 years over Syrian jihadists travel case
Reuters  |  May 03, 2025

Following the 2011 revolution, thousands of Tunisians travelled to Syria, Iraq, and Libya to join and fight alongside the Islamic State groups.

Over 8,500 former Kenya Railways employees move to court over retirement fund property sale
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 01, 2025

They are requesting the court to issue a Conservatory Order and/or Interim Injunction restraining the Respondents, whether by themselves or through th...

UNICEF warns of child protection crisis in Kenya amid severe staff shortages
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

At the heart of the crisis is an overstretched and under-resourced child protection system.

President Ruto appoints Prof Makau Mutua as Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 30, 2025

Ruto said Prof Mutua, who is a close ally of ODM leader Raila Odinga, brings vast experience in legal, constitutional, and human rights matters to the...

LSK warns IPOA of legal consequences over delayed police brutality investigations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 30, 2025

This follows the release of BBC documentary as well as the recent tragic event in Ang'ata Barrikoi, Kilgoris where five people were shot dead.

Kenya listed as key market for counterfeit goods in US trade report
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 30, 2025

According to the USTR, the problem spans a wide range of products, including electronics, medicines, food and beverages, clothing, footwear, personal...

Rent default crisis spiral in Nairobi as Sakaja faces backlash over eviction threats
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2025

The plan, which tenants claim was rolled out without their involvement, has triggered resistance from residents who are also facing threats of evictio...

Winning hearts and power: How Mali’s military regime gained popular support
The Conversation  |  Apr 28, 2025

The current political landscape in Mali, and in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger where conditions are similar, is an invitation to reconsider local...

Cabinet secretaries make new appointments to key state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The appointments, announced through a gazette notice dated April 25, 2025, are set to shape the operations of the affected institutions for the next f...

Drone strike on Sudan displacement camp in River Nile state kills 11, hits power station
Reuters  |  Apr 25, 2025

The RSF, which denies carrying out drone attacks and did not respond to a request for comment, has targeted power stations in army-controlled location...

Kenya on the verge of agreeing with US to scrap 10% import tariff - PS Mukhwana
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 23, 2025

He added that Kenya hopes the agreement will be extended to ensure the continuation of a strong bilateral relationship, noting the urgent need to fina...

Bungoma, Kwale County Commissioners' residences declared State Lodges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The latest additions offer President William Ruto more options during his countrywide tours.

Kenya land standoff sends warning to foreign-owned tea estates
Reuters  |  Apr 18, 2025

They say the land was gifted to them in 1986 by Eastern Produce Kenya. EPK, which is majority owned by London-listed Camellia Plc, says the gift was f...

MPs push for inclusion of more elderly Kenyans into Inua Jamii despite budget constraints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

With Parliament’s orders now in effect, attention turns to whether the ministry can act swiftly under financial strain or whether more elderly Kenyans...

Somali, US forces launch airstrike in Middle Shabelle, kill 12 Al-Shabaab militants
Amina Wako  |  Apr 17, 2025

This latest operation is part of intensified military efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia, working closely with international allies, particu...

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza breaks new ground with historic visit to Las Anod
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 12, 2025

Hamza thanked the people of Las Anod for their warm welcome and promised to listen to them and work with them to improve their lives.

High Court directs IG Kanja to restore former CS Justin Muturi’s security detail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 11, 2025

The judge warned Kanja and others that any disobedience or non-observance of the court order will result in penal consequences to him or any other per...

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o sent away by MPs over "poor preparation"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

MP Duncan Mathenge from Nyeri Town expressed concern over her conduct, saying she should have submitted the documents two days before the meeting.

Explainer: Intrigues surrounding Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s planned historic visit to Las Anod
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 10, 2025

Political analysts view the visit as an opportunity for Somalia to once and for all end the long-protracted secessionist agenda by Somaliland.

Duale to former CS Justin Muturi: There’s nothing wrong with me being close to seat of power
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Despite their differing political views, CS Duale expressed a willingness to discuss the issue with Muturi.

US flags persistent bribery requests by Kenyan officials in latest trade report
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 09, 2025

The issue has been highlighted in the US Trade Representative’s 2025 National Trade Estimate which addresses various barriers hindering trade between...

Kenya’s prisons operating on strained budget, with Sh3 billion in unpaid bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

Principal Secretary Salome Muhia, appearing before MPs on Tuesday, said the government provides Sh192 per inmate daily, falling short of the Sh275 req...

Budget office accuses government of shifting financial burden onto households
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

One of the first policy changes under President Ruto's leadership was a dramatic increase in National Social Security Fund deductions, which jumped by...

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