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Josphat Thiongo

Kimani Kuria: Economist-cum-politician at the helm of Ruto tax plan

Kimani Kuria has arguably one of the most arduous tasks of seeing through President William Ruto’s tax plan in Parliament.

Kimani Kuria: Economist-cum-politician at the helm of Ruto tax plan

Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o to be feted in US

Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o to be feted in US

MPs probe claims of Sh3.2 billion KICC renovation

MPs probe claims of Sh3.2 billion KICC renovation

PS Harsama seeks Sh7.2bn for floods, hunger mitigation

PS Harsama seeks Sh7.2bn for floods, hunger mitigation

Ruto to splash Sh1.55b on State Houses, lodges renovations

President William Ruto plans to spend Sh1.558 billion on the renovation of State Houses and State lodges in the next financial amid dire economic hardships.

Ruto to splash Sh1.55b on State Houses, lodges renovations

Queries as DP Gachagua seeks Sh1.2bn to renovate offices, buy medals

Gachagua's office wants Sh1.12 billion to repair Karen residence and Harambee Annex as his office says the request also covers 'increased functions' of the Deputy President's spouse.

Queries as DP Gachagua seeks Sh1.2bn to renovate offices, buy medals

Linturi not out of the woods as MPs demand probe over graft claims

At the centre of the renewed bid to sanction Linturi are allegations that majority of the members of the Select Committee were bribed.

Linturi not out of the woods as MPs demand probe over graft claims

Linturi's date with destiny as his accuser warns of plot to save CS

Linturi is accused of authorising the procurement and distribution of fake fertiliser and incompetence which has caused a food crisis.

Linturi's date with destiny as his accuser warns of plot to save CS

Ex-civil servants to earn more if MPs pass changes to pensions law

MPs want an automatic cost of living adjustment to retired public servants’ pensions. The Bill comes amid raging debate on measures to reduce the country’s wage Bill.

Ex-civil servants to earn more if MPs pass changes to pensions law

Linturi's 'sour love' affair clouds impeachment hearing

Agriculture CS says his former wife is bitter and behind his woes as Bumula MP says the Minister should be held accountable for the fake fertiliser scam.

Linturi's 'sour love' affair clouds impeachment hearing

MPs grill firm's bosses over 1,544 extra bags used to package fake fertiliser

The company whose bags were found to contain fake fertiliser sold to farmers through National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) stores was on Tuesday put to task by MPs over the scandal.

MPs grill firm's bosses over 1,544 extra bags used to package fake fertiliser

Linturi ouster motion officially kicks off

Bumula MP John Wamboka has said he will write to Kenya’s partners to declare Linturi persona non grata following a decision by the House to impeach him.

Linturi ouster motion officially kicks off

Ruto pushes House to entrench CDF in law

President urges voters not to re-elect MPs who misappropriate NG-CDF money which comprises a 2.5 per cent of the national sharable revenue which amounts to approximately Sh53.53 billion

Ruto pushes House to entrench CDF in law

Mithika Linturi's ouster exposes cracks in Kenya Kwanza

Some 149 legislators voted in favour of the motion, 36 against, while three abstained. Most MPs from Rift Valley went against the party line and voted for Linturi’s ouster

Mithika Linturi's ouster exposes cracks in Kenya Kwanza

MPs want governors to be stripped of health duties

This emerged on Friday after the CoG snubbed a joint sitting of the National Assembly and Health Committee.

MPs want governors to be stripped of health duties

Firm linked to fake fertiliser calls for arrest of Linturi, NCPB boss

KEL Chemicals has written to DCI Amin Mohammed Ibrahim seeking the arrest of the Linturi and Kimote over what they termed as attempts to distort the truth and intimidation.

Firm linked to fake fertiliser calls for arrest of Linturi, NCPB boss

MPs want Nakhumicha sacked over Linda Mama programme

Women Members of Parliament are now calling on President William Ruto to sack Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha over the ills bedevilling the health sector.

MPs want Nakhumicha sacked over Linda Mama programme

MPs reject nomination of Charles Githinji as consul general for Goma

The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations on Tuesday rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consular General for Goma, DRC.

MPs reject nomination of Charles Githinji as consul general for Goma

Ruto's ambassador nominees to know their fate this week

Following a successful and rigorous vetting, the House team was currently in the process of determining the suitability of the 27 candidates to serve in the foreign missions.

Ruto's ambassador nominees to know their fate this week

Ruto's ambassador nominees declare over Sh1 billion wealth

National Assembly grills nominees on trade strategies and past incidents. Nominees defend credentials as questions arise over personal finances.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's ambassador nominees declare over Sh1 billion wealth

Fake fertiliser: MPs summon Linturi, PS

Legislators will also inspect NCPB stores countrywide after the allegations. Senate team also grilled journalist John Allan Namu over the raging scam.

By 2 months ago

Fake fertiliser: MPs summon Linturi, PS

Succession politics puts ODM's grassroots elections in jeopardy

Jostling for ODM leadership is on and party poll is an opportunity to test political strength. Party secretary general has dismissed clams of wrangling over polls

By 2 months ago

Succession politics puts ODM's grassroots elections in jeopardy

Water PS Korir put on the spot over Sh14m dam land

House team grills PS Julius Korir on how the state allowed construction on the land after entrusting it to the contractor instead of the National Lands Commission.

By 2 months ago

Water PS Korir put on the spot over Sh14m dam land

Kindiki points fingers at suppliers as passports backlog hits 1.7 million

Passport issuance delay at Nyayo House, Nairobi, is expected to persist for another 100 days, further frustrating Kenyans seeking employment abroad.

By 2 months ago

Kindiki points fingers at suppliers as passports backlog hits 1.7 million

Kenya Power boss on the spot over delayed Sh4 billion connections

Kenya Power has come under intense scrutiny from MPs due to persistent delays in connecting electricity to 42,965 Kenyans who have collectively paid approximately Sh4 billion.

By 2 months ago

Kenya Power boss on the spot over delayed Sh4 billion connections

Proposed law seeks to give relatives access to Sh62b unclaimed assets

Kin to individuals with unclaimed financial assets could soon access Sh62 billion from the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA).

By 2 months ago

Proposed law seeks to give relatives access to Sh62b unclaimed assets

MPs race to save 26 constituencies facing the axe in boundaries audit

According to boundaries delimitation criteria, the units do not meet the population quota threshold of 164,015 premised on 2019 census numbers.

By 3 months ago

MPs race to save 26 constituencies facing the axe in boundaries audit

Nine Bills to anchor Nadco report in law

Amendment Bill, 2023, is among the Bills fronted by Nadco. Azimio is pushing for the adoption of Bills as proposed while KK wants public participation.

By 3 months ago

Nine Bills to anchor Nadco report in law

Government borrows Sh223.5 billion in five months

President William Ruto’s government has taken 11 new loans worth Sh223.54 billion in the last five months, a report by the Treasury has revealed.

By 3 months ago

Government borrows Sh223.5 billion in five months

Government set to spend Sh1.6 billion to renovate State Houses and lodges

State House Comptroller says they will put in place mechanisms to ensure the prudent utilization of funds allocated to the project.

By 3 months ago

Government set to spend Sh1.6 billion to renovate State Houses and lodges

Leader of opposition job beckons as MPs adopt talks team's report

Journey to amend the 2010 Constitution begins as Prime Cabinet Secretary slot also to be included. The Bill also proposes formation of a new electoral commission ahead of the 2027 elections.

By 3 months ago

Leader of opposition job beckons as MPs adopt talks team's report

Ruto wins big as Housing Bill sails through

Azimio MPs stage walk-out from Parliament during debate. Proposed law headed to Senate where, if adopted, will then be forwarded to Ruto for assent.

By 3 months ago

Ruto wins big as Housing Bill sails through

UDA endorses Raila for AU job

UDA's Secretary General Cleophas Malala in his endorsement refuted claims that the ruling party’s support for Raila’s bid is political.

By 3 months ago

UDA endorses Raila for AU job

Muturi wants AG office delinked from PSC

Muturi on Tuesday told MPs that the PSC had failed to employ and retain enough state counsels, the reason the government loses court cases on several occasions.

By 3 months ago

Muturi wants AG office delinked from PSC

Monica Juma differs with Muturi, PSC over controversial Bill

The Bill proposes the creation of the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions and office of the National Security Advisor to the President.

By 3 months ago

Monica Juma differs with Muturi, PSC over controversial Bill

Blow to Raila, talks team as panel vows to pick poll body bosses

The panel outlined how it plans to appoint new commissioners following deliberations with the National Assembly Speaker and Parliamentary Service Commission Chairperson Moses Wetangula.

By 4 months ago

Blow to Raila, talks team as panel vows to pick poll body bosses

Housing Bill, NADCO report top agenda as Parliament resumes from recess next week

Nadco's report proposes the establishment of the official opposition leader's office. A Bill which proposes a 1.5 per cent housing levy on salaries has generated a lot of heat.

By 4 months ago

Housing Bill, NADCO report top agenda as Parliament resumes from recess next week

State to hand over 25 museums, gazetted sites to counties

Trans Nzoia Wednesday became the first county to have a museum transferred to it by the national government through the National Museums of Kenya.

By 4 months ago

State to hand over 25 museums, gazetted sites to counties

MPs demand refund of Sh4.5 million housing levy deductions

Lawmakers are furious after they were each deducted Sh10,500 as housing levy for January to cater for President William Ruto's flagship project.

By 4 months ago

MPs demand refund of Sh4.5 million housing levy deductions

Raila, Kalonzo and Karua drift apart over their 2027 ambitions

Kalonzo Musyoka's ideological differences with Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, a constituent member of the Azimio coalition, have rocked the ship.

By 4 months ago

Raila, Kalonzo and Karua drift apart over their 2027 ambitions

Petition: Sh21b siphoned from NHIF through bogus claims

NHIF coffers lost the billions through made-up Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) claims by unscrupulous individuals.

By 4 months ago

Petition: Sh21b siphoned from NHIF through bogus claims

MPs pile pressure on CS to release funds

Learning for thousands of needy students across the country is now in jeopardy due to failure by the government to release Sh63 billion NG-CDF funds.

By 4 months ago

MPs pile pressure on CS to release funds

Ichung'wah defends public participation on housing levy Bill

The High Court in Kisumu last month issued conservatory orders stopping public participation on the Bill until the matter is determined.

By 5 months ago

Ichung'wah defends public participation on housing levy Bill

Cash crunch to blame for delayed NG-CDF money, says Ndung'u

CS Njuguna has distanced himself from any wrongdoing regarding the delay in releasing funds, attributing the issue to a cash crunch.

By 5 months ago

Cash crunch to blame for delayed NG-CDF money, says Ndung'u

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