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Author: Barack Oduor

Mudavadi seeks more funding to boost foreign relations May 15, 2024

Mudavadi articulated a series of compelling justifications for the additional budgetary requirements, each grounded in Kenya's mission to fortify its...

Harassment cases of borrowers by digital lenders decline by 75% – Data Protection Office May 15, 2024

The Data Protection Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait, noted a drastic decline in complaints against financial service providers since the introduction...

Kenya and Uganda sign seven key MoUs, vow to remove all trade barriers May 14, 2024

Ministers Musalia Mudavadi and Odongo Jeje Abubakhar signed seven MoUs to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment and several other key sectors...

National Assembly in new push to have village elders join civil service May 14, 2024

If it is passed into law, the move will see more than 45,000 village elders get into the civil service.

Ziwani residents want Tom Mboya’s house preserved to save rich heritage May 14, 2024

Originally designed in 1927 and completed by 1948, these houses were gifted to African soldiers who fought for the British army in WWII.

Garissa set to host Northern Frontier's first industrial park as state releases funding May 13, 2024

Garissa, one of the counties earmarked for major industrial transformation, is among the 17 counties that have been allocated Sh1.125 billion for the...

Fake fertiliser scandal: The big division that let CS Linturi off the hook May 13, 2024

A primary observation by the committee that investigated CS Linturi was that he had no power or authority over the production and distribution of fert...

Relief for Agriculture CS Linturi as impeachment bid flops May 13, 2024

The 11-member select committee that probed him over the fake fertiliser scandal found there were not enough grounds for his impeachment.

Besieged Linturi to know fate today as MPs hold special sitting on ouster bid May 13, 2024

The committee chaired by Majority whip and Marsabit woman representative Naomi Waqo is expected to table its report today—10 days since it was constit...

Highlights of Finance Bill 2024: Bread and credit cards to cost more May 11, 2024

In the new changes targeting bread, a 400g loaf of bread could see a price hike of at least Sh10, raising the average cost from approximately Sh65 to...

Finance Bill 2024: Motorists to pay up to Sh100,000 motor vehicle tax May 11, 2024

The Bill proposes that the minimum tax payable to the Commissioner on each vehicle at the time of the issuance of an insurance cover will be Sh5,000 w...

Agriculture committee retreats to draft report on CS Linturi impeachment bid May 10, 2024

The eleven-member committee approved last week has been investigating allegations raised against the agriculture minister in the impeachment motion sp...

UAE offers Kenya Sh2 billion to aid flood victims May 10, 2024

UAE Minister for State Sheikh Nahyan Al Nahyan also sent his sincere condolences and solidarity to the government and the families affected by the flo...

Government releases Sh300m to build houses for flood victims May 09, 2024

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday promised to ensure that Kenyans who are displaced by the flooding situation in the country are settled.

Senators want a permanent solution to floods-related deaths and destruction May 09, 2024

The Committee conducted a damage assessment inspection and ascertained that massive destruction in the form of flooding of farms, settlements, and was...

Irony as Agriculture CS faces sack over fake fertiliser as country hosts Summit on farm input May 09, 2024

On the third day of the event when several heads of state and delegates were at the summit, Linturi was facing the Marsabit Woman Representative Naomi...

Raila party forms committee to distribute aid to flood victims May 09, 2024

Raila said the destruction caused by the raging floods across the country is overwhelming, heartbreaking and unbelievable.

Ruto calls for production of affordable fertiliser in Africa May 09, 2024

The continent, according to Ruto, possesses over 60 per cent of the world's uncultivated arable land, yet it operates far below its agricultural capac...

Medics forced to suspend work at only functional hospital in Al Jazirah, Sudan as war rages on May 09, 2024

The health system and basic services in Al Jazirah state have collapsed as a consequence of the fighting and the systematic blockade on supplies and p...

Blow for Linturi as probe committee admits new evidence in ouster bid May 09, 2024

The committee ruled to have Agriculture PS Paul Rono and Kel Chemicals chief operations officer Devesh Patel testify in the case.

Parliament allocates Sh2.5 billion for public participation May 07, 2024

Members of the committee had during the meeting queried the issue of delays in exchequer releases for these funds, which halts or slows down implement...

138,000 Kenyan pastoralists register for livestock insurance May 07, 2024

They will have quick access to money in the form of insurance payouts or savings during droughts, famines and related calamities.

Speaker Wetangula recalls MPs over Linturi's impeachment motion May 06, 2024

Speaker Wetangua gave the committee 10 days to conduct investigations, including calling witnesses to testify, before compiling a report.

CJ Koome directs magistrates to finalise cases pending for over 3 years May 06, 2024

The CJ directed Magistrates' Courts countrywide to conduct Rapid Results Initiatives to finalise the cases.

From Eastleigh to the world: How gamble to study in Ukraine birthed Ali’s business idea May 06, 2024

His idea was informed by the realisation that most agencies offering similar services focus on premium destinations.

Ruto lauds MPs for passing law to allow CDF to fund climate programmes May 03, 2024

Ruto spoke during the 20th anniversary of the NG-CDF held in Nairobi where he exuded confidence that the new focus on war against climate change will...

President Ruto issues more emergency response measures as floods death toll hits 210 May 03, 2024

"No corner of our country has been spared from this havoc," Ruto said.

Opinion poll ranks Agriculture CS Linturi as the worst performer in the cabinet May 02, 2024

Linturi's counterpart Interior Ministry Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki is the most trusted and performance-oriented member of the Cabinet, bagging...