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How SHA payment policy has locked out poor patients

Senators have criticised the Social Health Authority over claims that patients are required to contribute for a full year before they can access medical care.

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CBK: Why we can't compel counties to close unauthorised bank accounts

Thugge said there is limited visibility by CBK banking teams over accounts opened in commercial banks unless flagged by investigative agencies.

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Counties advised on sustainable waste management, Barasa tells Senate

Environment CS Deborah Barasa on Tuesday told the Senate that NEMA has issued advisories to all 47 counties and the Council of Governors on sustainable waste management.

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Senators grill Wahome over 'Discriminatory' Nairobi River demolitions

Senators raised concerns that several buildings, particularly in upstream areas, had been spared, even as mass demolitions continue in informal settlements downstream.

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Billions down the drain: How Sakaja's City Hall let Nairobi Water sink into Sh5b debt

Sakaja had a rough time explaining to senators why the water company is losing at least Sh8.57 billion in water that is consumed but customers are not billed.

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Mvurya says stadia projects prioritise requirements for hosting CHAN, AFCON

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has said that stadia development categorises projects based on international standards, capacity, and the requirements for hosting various sports events.

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CS Mugaa: Not a single dam completed under Ruto's 1,000 pledge

Ruto’s campaign promise to have 1,000 dams constructed across the country may not be achieved since not a single unit has been completed in almost three years into his leadership.

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Chirchir tells Senate expansion of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret Corridor top agenda

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davies Chirchir has told the Senate the government is working towards the expansion of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret corridor.

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Duale promises policy shift on hidden conditions

Duale said the Ministry of Health will ensure that there is access to quality healthcare services for all Kenyans, including those with visible and invisible disabilities

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Senate to decide on Thika city status dream

The dreams of Thika Municipality as the sixth city in the country now rests with the Senate after the task was given to the Senate Devolution Committee by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.

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New Bill seeks to weed out rogues in growing digital currency sector

A Bill which seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the booming virtual asset sector is currently before the National Assembly

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With IEBC in place, country prepares for mini elections

The country is preparing for a “mini General Election”, with several pending by-elections set to take place following the full constitution of the IEBC.

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Senate urged to create law allowing recall of Nominated MCAs

The Senate should initiate amendments to the County Governments Act, 2012 to provide for the recall of nominated MCAs clearly outlining grounds for recall and procedures.

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Counties to share Sh79b extra allocation in new Senate Bill

Funds include conditional grants from loans and development partners. Devolved units to get boost for livestock, healthcare with new development funding plans.

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Isiolo governor Guyo survives Senate impeachment vote on technicality

The Senate has voted to dismiss the impeachment motion against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Hassan, citing procedural flaws by Members of the County Assembly.

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Travellers from Western run into dead end

Public Service Vehicles plying the highway were packed at the Kabete Police Station. Police repulsed goons who were harassing motorists at the Uthiru Junction.

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Guyo's impeachment case set for Senate as politics, clan rivalries come into play

Investigations by The Standard reveal an intense political struggle for the control of the Northern region

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Dozens of buses heading to Western Kenya stranded on Waiyaki Way

Vehicles were not allowed to access the Nairobi Central Business District, leading to hundreds of Kenyans who were heading to work and other businesses being stranded.

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MPs urge peaceful Saba Saba anniversary, warn over anarchy

Members of Parliament from Nairobi County have urged Kenyans to observe law and order during the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba protests expected on Monday.

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Nairobi gets lion's share of Sh415b as new formula takes effect

The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, by the Senate Finance and Budget Committee provides how the 47 counties will share out Sh415 billion.

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Senators summon SHA boss over unpaid NHIF debts

SHA is on the spot over delays in remitting billions of shillings owed to county health facilities, a crisis that now threatens healthcare delivery across the country.

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Matiang'i says he's ready for State House battle, party still a mystery

Former Interior CS denies being Uhuru’s project in the 2027 General Election.Matiang’i also defended his record in government and his heroic return from US.

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Isiolo governor's impeachment escalates to full Senate plenary

The Senate will hear the impeachment motion against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, through plenary sessions after a proposal to establish a special committee was rejected on the floor on Monday.

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Isiolo governor's fate in the hands of Senate

The Senate is set to start the process of examining the impeachment of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo, following charges laid by Members of the Isiolo County Assembly.

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Asige sponsors Bill to make public transport safe, inclusive

The Traffic Laws (Universal Design) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to rein in rogue drivers and touts to ensure passengers are well treated.

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Senate bans use of Governors and MCAs images on public projects

The Senate has prohibited Governors and MCAs from branding public projects and government vehicles with messages that seek to promote individual identities.

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No more faces on projects: Senate bars Governors, MCAs from self-promotion

The Senate Committee emphasises the need to discourage Governors, MCAs, and county officials from branding public projects with their personal identities.

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Ruto's Sh23.5b Industrial Parks could become white elephants

County chiefs slam Ruto’s Industrial Parks as a waste of money.

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Senate grills Counties over Sh172.5 billion pending bills fiasco

A group of Counties are on the spot for failing to pay pending bills owed to suppliers and contractors, some dating back 10 years, which now stand at Sh172.5 billion.

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Kitengela youths engage police in running battles

Business was brought to a standstill as youths engaged the Police in running battles in Kitengela Town as they marked one year since the 2024 Gen Z demonstrations.

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CS Mutua accused of favouring Ukambani in overseas job placements

Labour CS summoned over skewed hiring favouring his Ukambani region. NEA report shows Lower Eastern counties got bulk of overseas job slots.

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How pending Sh3.7b bills threaten IEBC operations ahead of 2027 elections

Mounting court awards and funding shortages cripple IEBC’s capacity to manage upcoming elections.

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Governors developing school feeding policy for ECDE learners

The Council of Governors is developing a model school feeding policy aimed at helping counties implement sustainable and locally appropriate nutrition programmes for ECD centres.

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Mudavadi calls for end to West's 'master-slave' approach to Africa

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Africa is no longer a passive recipient of aid but a continent on the threshold of economic independence and intra-Africa trade.

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Making hay while sun shines

I have had great challenges with feed supply throughout the year. During rainy seasons, I have a lot of pasture and produce a lot of milk, but during dry seasons, I do not have enough feed.

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Kenya Power targets Sh 200 billion revenue in 5-year diversification plan

CS Opiyo Wandayi has told the Senate that the KPLC targets to raise Sh200B as revenue from diversified sources in a five-year strategic plan from the FY 2023 to FY 2028.

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Parliament petitioned to compensate 84,597 IDPs from Nyanza and Western

The government must ensure that 84,597 IDPs from Western and Nyanza regions who have been waiting for the last 17 years are urgently compensated.

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Senators push for Sh425 billion to counties, National Assembly holds at Sh410 billion

Senators and Members of the National Assembly failed to agree for a third time on County funding.

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Wandayi grilled over gas plant deal with Asharami Synergy Limited

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has been taken to task by Senators to explain why the plan by the KPC to develop the cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa was quashed.

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Sh465b vs Sh405b: Senate, MPs clash over county cash

Senators and Members of the National Assembly failed to agree on whether counties should receive Sh465 billion as approved by the Senate and Sh405 billion as approved by the National Assembly.

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