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Concerns over financial priorities as Sh8bn put into State House, lodges renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living

Lavish travel spending persists as MPs, State House splash Sh7.8 billion in six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

The CoB notes that MPs emerged as the highest spenders, consuming Sh3.89 billion, which represents 40.7 per cent of the total travel expenditure.

State House, NIS among 18 agencies overspending taxpayer’s money despite austerity measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

Treasury data indicates that although overall recurrent spending dropped by 7.60 per cent to Sh746 billion compared to the previous year, some agencie...

Government justifies Sh2 billion State House renovations as security project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito revealed that security agencies had taken over the refurbishment projects.

Top state offices allocated Sh5 billion more for salaries, entertainment amid budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The supplementary budget, tabled in the National Assembly, increases Kenya's total budget for the financial year ending June to Sh3.56 trillion from S...

State House among institutions hiring more staff without need assessment - Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The creation of offices without workload analysis contravenes legal requirements mandating that such expansions be based on comprehensive plans.

Architects want gov't to stop State House renovations citing historic value
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The Nairobi State House alone has seen a facelift costing Sh1.7 billion, with Sh775 million spent by September 2024, marking 44 per cent completion of...

Billions splashed in State House upgrades despite budget cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The Nairobi State House alone has seen a facelift costing Sh1.7 billion, with Sh775 million spent by September 2024, marking 44 per cent completion of...

State House vs PSC: New Bill seeks to shift control of Kenya's public service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The situation is becoming increasingly complex as the Public Service Commission has long been the central body for staffing decisions across all publi...

State House to hire expert consultants for Bottom-Up Economic agenda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

Since its launch in 2022, the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda has aimed to tackle economic disparity, though its progress has faced challenges.

State House among govt agencies exposed for spending billions outside approved budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

In her latest budget implementation review report, Nyakang’o disclosed that State House requested an additional Sh2.858 billion on April 9, primarily...

Milk crisis looms at State House as unpaid Sh14m debt to KCC sparks concern
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2024

State House is one of several government organisations that have failed to pay for milk supplies, owing the corporation Sh 14.62 million.

Ruto pledges support for women leaders from marginalised communities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 22, 2024

During the meeting, President Ruto emphasised the importance of empowering women, particularly those from marginalised areas, to enhance the country's...

IG, Attorney General ordered to respond to petition seeking demos at State House
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 19, 2024

Professor Fred Ogola, in an affidavit to support his application, argues that several significant national events and decisions occur at the State Hou...

State House defends President Ruto's re-launch of stalled projects
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 17, 2024

Hussein emphasised that the President's commitment to completing these projects demonstrates his responsibility to the Kenyan people.

How poor communication left Ruto in tight corner
Ragow Khamis Musa  |  Aug 17, 2024

Public communication by the state mostly adopts a one-way approach, resulting in incoherent government messaging.

Petitioner wants police restrained from blocking protesters heading to State House
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 29, 2024

Prof. Ogola says past attempts at staging such processions have been considered and officially termed treasonous and against laws on protected areas,...

State House warns budget cuts could threaten its operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2024

State lodges are places used by the President of Kenya for official and private functions.

Police remove barricades on all roads leading to State House
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 09, 2024

The roadblocks had been in place since Thursday, June 27, 2024, following protests against the Finance Bill 2024 and calls for President Ruto’s resign...

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