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Irene Githinji

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.

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

Auditor General seeks review of Finance Act to sanction entities

Auditor General seeks review of Finance Act to sanction entities

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

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

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

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

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.

Giant workers union suspends general secretary

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.

Telcos say tax proposals to hurt sector

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.

Why Wetang'ula ordered MPs to vet Ruto IEBC nominees

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.

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

Wetangula directs parliament to start vetting IEBC commissioners

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

Wetangula directs parliament to start vetting IEBC commissioners

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.

MPs oppose use of online system in police recruitment

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.

Women MPs call for fair tax policy to increase public trust

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.

Finance Bill: Aviation operators oppose 'costly' tax measures

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.

TSC rolls out plan to ensure uniformity in teacher promotions

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.

State seeks Sh47b to sustain health programmes amid US funding cuts

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.

MPs demands details on teachers medical cover policy

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

State to write off Sh6b hustlers 'bad' loans

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.

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

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.

TSC given three days to explain disputed promotions

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.

Budget cuts for Ministries are necessary, Atandi says

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.

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

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.

Top State offices say budget cuts to hurt services

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.

Budget cuts cripple police hiring, modernisation for 2027 elections

Crisis looms as health budget faces Sh67b cut

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

Crisis looms as health budget faces Sh67b cut

Teachers recruitment at junior school

Equity in Teachers recruitment at junior schools.

Teachers recruitment at junior school

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.

Name the abductors, Kenyans ask Ruto after confession

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.

Zero-rate farm inputs, CS Kagwe tells Parliament

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.

IPOA wants answers on abductions after Ruto says all victims released

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.

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

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.

Gachagua exits UDA, eyes 2027 presidency

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 .

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

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.

Gachagua race to State House

Ruto recent land 'handouts' raise fresh queries on law and fairness

President’s land pledges ignite debate on legality and transparency of allocations. Kedong Ranch land handover raises concerns over due process, rightful beneficiaries list.

Ruto recent land 'handouts' raise fresh queries on law and fairness

Bungoma farmers want coffee sector reforms fast-tracked

Coffee farmers from the Kaptama, Chepyuk, and Elgon regions in Bungoma County have decried what they term widespread exploitation in the sector.

Bungoma farmers want coffee sector reforms fast-tracked

Uzima University awarded charter, issued with a Sh100 million grant

The government has said it will provide a grant of Sh100 million to Uzima University to support students’ training programmes in the institution.

Uzima University awarded charter, issued with a Sh100 million grant

EPRA adds Captive Power data to official energy reports

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has begun integrating captive power generation data into the official energy statistics reports.

EPRA adds Captive Power data to official energy reports

Ruto's leadership style draws heavy criticism over its autocratic traits

The recent backlash the President has faced emanated from the Butere Girls saga. Similarly, he has faced condemnation over the huge amount of money he gives to churches, but that has not deterred him.

Ruto's leadership style draws heavy criticism over its autocratic traits

Mbadi, Nyoro differ on Kenya's debt situation

Mbadi dismissed remarks pointing to challenges in debt sustainability, saying there is no point at which Kenya will default on loan repayment because the country is economically strong.

Mbadi, Nyoro differ on Kenya's debt situation

MPs probe CUE on its regulation of universities

MPs asked why the commission takes too long to accredit academic programmes — some taking up to 13 years.

MPs probe CUE on its regulation of universities

Government releases Sh7 billion for CDF, amid MPs' dissatisfaction

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has attributed the delay in disbursing the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) to heavy financial obligations.

Government releases Sh7 billion for CDF, amid MPs' dissatisfaction

Lightning kills two cows in West Pokot

A farmer is counting losses after lightning killed two cows following downpour in Mbaya village, Lelan Location West Pokot county on Thursday.

Lightning kills two cows in West Pokot

Kiharu MP lectures govt on budget making, debt crisis

Nyoro has broken his silence in style, spicing his scathing criticism with his deep understanding of the budget-making process to demonstrate the debt trap Kenya is in.

Kiharu MP lectures govt on budget making, debt crisis

How three tech firms struck jackpot in e-Citizen deal

A consortium of three companies running the controversial eCitizen platform was given sweeping powers and an opportunity to mint billions from taxpayers seeking govt services.

How three tech firms struck jackpot in e-Citizen deal

Access Bank gets CBK nod to acquire NBK

Acquisition of National Bank of Kenya by Access Bank Kenya was approved by CBK on April 4, and subsequently by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary on April 10.

Access Bank gets CBK nod to acquire NBK

MPs probe land ownership row at Kiambu National Polytechnic

According to documents presented by the polytechnic's administration, the institution currently occupies 70 acres, with the title deed held by the National Treasury.

MPs probe land ownership row at Kiambu National Polytechnic

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