'Murkomen must resign': Interior CS faces Senate wrath over death in custody

Interior CS faces stinging criticism from his former colleagues in the Senate. Murkomen fights calls for his resignation over the recent extra-judicial killings.

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Raila AU campaign spent Sh216 million in just two weeks

The Foreign Affairs Ministry sought Sh523.8 million to support former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s campaign, as he ran for the AUC Chairperson position.

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Audit finds red flags in Sh239m NEMIS upgrade as MPs demand answers

MPs questioned the need to move from NEMIS to KEMIS, even as the government prepares to pilot the new system starting next month.

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Parliament vets nominees to National Police Service Commission

The vetting of the three National Police Service Commissioners.

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Audit queries on management of Fish Levy Trust Fund

The Fish Levy Trust Fund has come under scrutiny for operating without a board of trustees for the year ending June 30, 2023.

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Ruto: I will not be swayed by detractors

The President has maintained a hardline stance that no amount of intimidation or name-calling will deter him from transforming the country.

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Budget debate sparks tax concerns

Members of the National Assembly began debating the budget estimates for the Financial Year 2025/26, with a call to reinforce allocations to critical sectors, such as education, which are underfunded.

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Kenyans to foot bill for Adani as State ends deal

Energy Principal Secretary (PS) Alex Wachira warned that Kenyans will have to bear the cost of compensating Adani for the work so far, though he did not disclose the actual amount.

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National Assembly approves Conflict of Interest Bill, moves to Senate

The National Assembly has approved amendments to the Conflict-of-Interest Bill, 2023.

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MTRH on the spot for including Sh4.5 million expired medicine in stock records

MTRH maintained that the issue stemmed from a formatting error in the expiry dates, which incorrectly indicated that the drugs were expired when they were not.

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Auditor General seeks review of Finance Act to sanction entities

The Office of the Auditor General wants the National Assembly to amend the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012, to include sanctions, as part of instilling fiscal discipline.

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Public hearings on Finance Bill, 2025 kick off today in counties

House team will begin public hearings in Busia and Migori then Trans Nzoia and Nandi on Wednesday.Among proposals in the Bill is the introduction of excise duty on imported gas cylinders.

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Ruto, Raila hypocrisy: How Rose Njeri arrest undermines President's apology to Gen Z

As public anger simmers and protests loom, Rose Njeri’s arrest tests government respect for freedom.

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Giant workers union suspends general secretary

The Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers (KUCFAW) has suspended Boniface Kavuvi from his position as General Secretary.

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Telcos say tax proposals to hurt sector

Telecommunication companies Safaricom and Airtel are opposed to the proposal limiting the carry-forward period of tax losses to five years, as proposed in the Finance Bill, 2025.

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Why Wetang'ula ordered MPs to vet Ruto IEBC nominees

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula said that no one has the authority to enjoin Parliament from executing its mandate.

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Sorry if we wronged you, Ruto tells Gen Z amid calls for reconcile

President William Ruto's speech centered on reconciliation. He apologised, albeit with an "if", to the Gen Z and neighbouring countries.

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Wetangula directs parliament to start vetting IEBC commissioners

Vetting of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission nominees will finally commence after days of uncertainty.

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MPs oppose use of online system in police recruitment

MPs are opposed to plans to use an online system in the upcoming police recruitment exercise, saying it may disadvantage some sections of the population.

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Women MPs call for fair tax policy to increase public trust

Kenya’s tax system has limited trust and support from taxpayers, leading to low compliance levels, submissions to  the National Assembly Finance Committee say.

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Finance Bill: Aviation operators oppose 'costly' tax measures

Aviation operators say the Finance Bill 2025 seeks to reintroduce Value Added Tax, Import Declaration Fees and Railway Development Levy on aircraft, parts, and maintenance services.

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TSC rolls out plan to ensure uniformity in teacher promotions

The Teachers Service Commission has announced plans to develop promotion guidelines that will clearly outline standardised criteria and procedures.

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State seeks Sh47b to sustain health programmes amid US funding cuts

An estimated Sh47 billion in additional funding is needed to support major health projects under the Department of Medical Services, following a sharp decline in donor aid.

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MPs demands details on teachers medical cover policy

Education Committee accuse scheme providers of delayed services and poor drugs. Medical Administrators and Bliss say pre-authorisation now limited to few cases.

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State to write off Sh6b hustlers 'bad' loans

A total of 10 million hustlers borrowed Sh6 billion in November and December 2022 immediately after the Hustler Fund was formed

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NSSF on the spot over sale of treasury bonds at a loss

NSSF is on the spot over the treasury bonds flagged by the Auditor General’s report, which led to the loss of billions of shillings for being sold at a cheaper rate.

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TSC given three days to explain disputed promotions

TSC was accused of disadvantaging some sections of the country in recent promotions after changing the rules.

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Budget cuts for Ministries are necessary, Atandi says

The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson, Samuel Atandi, has said that the budget cuts proposed for Ministries and Departments are necessary.

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Ruthless President: Democracy at risk as critics say State is out to suppress dissenting views

Critics of Kenya Kwanza government decry rising intimidation, shrinking democratic space. Government says it’s upholding law, fighting graft and warns against incitement and unrest.

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Top State offices say budget cuts to hurt services

The DP’s office had sought Sh694.6 million for hospitality but received Sh523.8 million. Both offices say reduced financial allocation will affect attainment of targets.

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Budget cuts cripple police hiring, modernisation for 2027 elections

Inspector General of Police reveals NPS faces Sh40.9b shortfall in budget funding. He says plans to recruit 10,000 police officers and training are now in jeopardy.

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Crisis looms as health budget faces Sh67b cut

Funding delays threaten health reforms with parliamentary backing now crucial for uninterrupted service delivery.

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Teachers recruitment at junior school

Equity in Teachers recruitment at junior schools.

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Name the abductors, Kenyans ask Ruto after confession

Kenyans say President William Ruto must now acknowledge extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and hold security forces accountable for abuses.

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Zero-rate farm inputs, CS Kagwe tells Parliament

The Ministry of Agriculture wants VAT on agricultural inputs and processing of commodities to be zero-rated to increase competitiveness of Kenya's products.

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IPOA wants answers on abductions after Ruto says all victims released

The Authority's Chief Executive Officer Elema Halake placed the responsibility of bringing the abductors to book on the doorstep of the Nationals Police Service. 

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IEBC nominees to be vetted on May 26 as Gachagua faults list

Kenyans have until Wednesday next week to submit memoranda with supporting evidence contesting the suitability of the seven nominees for chairperson and commissioners of the IEBC.

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Gachagua exits UDA, eyes 2027 presidency

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his official exit from United Democratic Alliance, as he gears up to launch his new party.

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Ruto's IEBC nominees face tough approval ahead of House vetting

The National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is set to begin approval hearings for the seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission .

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Gachagua race to State House

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he is firmly in the race to become the next president of Kenya.

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