HELB deficit locks out 160,000 from funding

HELB cash crunch leaves 160,000 students stranded, risking dropouts, campus unrest. Loans board warns lack of Sh49b could collapse higher education and human capital.

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Vote theft: IEBC warns against reckless rhetoric as political tempers flare

The opposition is vowing to unseat President William Ruto while on the other, the Kenya Kwanza administration has asserted its firm grip on government even after the next election. 

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Lawmakers quiz delays in multi billion-shilling Nyota jobs project

A parliamentary committee has cast doubt on the rollout of a countrywide job creation project following its lengthy delay despite drawing over one million applicants.

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39,017 registered teachers not on TSC payroll

At least 39,017 registered teachers are aged 45 and above but are not yet employed by the Teachers Service Commission.

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Passaris bows to pressure, shelves 'protests' Bill

Just about a week after presenting her proposals on the Public Order (Amendment) Bill 2025, Nairobi Woman MP Esther Passaris has shelved it, at least for the moment.

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Opposition skips streets, opts for virtual solidarity

No entry! That was what Kenyans woke up to on Monday morning as the Government barricaded almost all the entry points to the Nairobi CBD.

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Raila: This is my roadmap out of the mounting youth revolt crisis

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Monday unveiled a raft of proposals aimed at addressing the country’s growing political and socio-economic challenges.

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Anger as Passaris seeks to keep public away from Parliament

Bill proposes a 100-meter no-protest zone around Parliament, the symbol of democracy. Critics have termed the move an infringement on people's rights and unconstitutional.

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Bill sets timeline for stateless persons to apply for citizenship

Owen Baya’s Bill proposes stateless persons residing seven years to apply citizenship.The Bill also aims to grant citizenship to children of stateless parents.

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Passaris proposes measures to manage future protests

Nairobi Woman Rep proposes designated protest zones to curb damage during demonstrations.

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MPs query KenGen spending on feasibility studies

KenGen is on the spot over Sh370 million it spent on feasibility studies, some conducted without the necessary approval from the Ministry of Energy.

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Bill proposes age limit for Inspector General of police

Future Inspector General and Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) may not serve beyond the age of 60, should a new amendment seeking to introduce age limit sail through

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Kalonzo: I will not jump ship and join Ruto

Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed claims that he is in talks with allies of President William Ruto with the intention of joining the government.

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Amin denies holding the missing blogger, labels him 'wanted'

DCI boss Mohammed Amin has said the National Police Service is not holding activist Ndiangui Kinyagia, who has been missing for 11 days now, and they are also looking for him.

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Gachagua lashes out at Murkomen, dares their arrest

Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua has absolved himself from blame that he funded goons to infiltrate Gen Z protests.

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Maraga keeps his word to 'walk with Gen Z' as he builds 2027 momentum

Retired Chief Justice David Maraga joined leaders in the streets supporting the Gen Z anniversary of the June 25, 2024 bloody encounter at the Parliament Buildings.

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Sh34.1 billion deal to boost food security, rural livelihoods

Kenya has signed an agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development worth Sh34.1 billion (US$262.6 million) to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme.

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State cracks down on harmful pesticides, bans 77 products

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has now banned 77 harmful pesticides, citing safety concerns.

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Kuria says consensus building to define 2027 polls

Former Cabinet Secretary, Moses Kuria has now likened the 2027 General Election to that of 2002, saying it will be more about consensus building.

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Review hardship allowance for teachers, MPs say

Lawmakers say unfair allowances are fueling mass teacher attrition in rural counties as TSC, while acknowledging the disparities and maintains it only implements SRC advisories.

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Gov't clarifies hustler fund allocation amid audit queries

The government has clarified that the Hustler Fund was allocated Sh20.2 billion, with a portion designated for lending and the rest set aside for asset counterpart funding.

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MPs demand action on aging teachers left jobless for years

MPs have asked TSC to compile data on registered teachers aged 45 and above who are yet to be formally employed.

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Hustler Fund hit by Sh8billion gap, PS blames 'procedural gaps'

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu questions how Sh8b was spent without proper request or accountability.

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Gachagua credits survival to State insider network

The former Deputy President claims he receives insider tips from the NIS revealing government schemes targeting him.

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Union escalates Moi varsity crisis to Parliament

They accuse the institution’s management of ignoring audit directives, misusing public funds, and deploying flawed systems.

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MPs back new police reforms amid public outcry over brutality

Ichung’wah supported the need for police culpability but cautioned against the blanket condemnation of the entire force.

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Auditor flags schools' capitation transfers

The Auditor General has raised concerns over unverified school capitation for the financial year ending June 30, 2023.

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Duale: I will not take blame for illegalities in organ transplant report

 The CS was expected to present findings into alleged breaches in kidney transplants at Mediheal Group of Hospitals to the Health Committee.

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Raila's AU campaigns used Sh218 million in 2 weeks

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

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Kenya's debt rises by Sh780 billion in nine months - Nyakang'o

CoB says external and domestic debts stand at Sh5.24 trillion and Sh6.12 trillion. Allocation for debt servicing in Fy 2024/25 amounted to Sh2.04 trillion,

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'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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