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Mixed bag for women under 2010 Constitution hailed as liberal
President Ruto has declared August 27 as the Katiba Day to be observed every year. The 2010 Constitution has been hailed as one of the most progressive in the world.
By 7 days ago
Mixed bag for women under 2010 Constitution hailed as liberal
Kenya marks 15 years of supreme law amid gender parity challenge
President Ruto has declared August 27 as the Katiba Day to be observed every year. The Constitution has been hailed as one of the most progressive in the world.
By 7 days ago
Kenya marks 15 years of supreme law amid gender parity challenge
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Impeachment motion a political conspiracy to oust me, says Mutai
Kericho Governor accuses MCAs and Speaker of malice in their second impeachment bid.
By 7 days ago
Impeachment motion a political conspiracy to oust me, says Mutai
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So near, yet so far; the elusive gender rule
During campaigns, President Ruto assured that the Kenya Kwanza administration was dedicated to achieving gender inclusivity as enshrined in the constitution.
By 8 days ago
So near, yet so far; the elusive gender rule
Standard Group journalist Josphat Thiong'o voted as KPJA's Liaison
Others voted in were Moses Odhiambo of Radio Africa, who will now serve as KPJA’s Chairman.
By 7 days ago
Standard Group journalist Josphat Thiong'o voted as KPJA's Liaison
Senate calls for fast settlement of KR pensioners dues
The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has called for a tripartite meeting to address the pending issues surrounding the Kenya Railways pensioners and report back in a month.
By 13 days ago
Senate calls for fast settlement of KR pensioners dues
Kingi: I have not received any complaints against Senators
He made the statement yesterday, a day after heavy condemnation from a section of Senators, who accused him of failing to protect the Senate from external attacks.
By 14 days ago
Kingi: I have not received any complaints against Senators
No legal basis to pay ex-councillors - Mbadi
National Treasury CS John Mbadi has said there is no legal basis to implement proposed one-off honorarium of Sh200,000 to former councillors who served less than four consecutive terms.
By 14 days ago
No legal basis to pay ex-councillors - Mbadi
Summon Ruto to table evidence on graft, senators tell two Speakers
Senators warn Wetang’ula and Kingi for failing to defend the dignity of Parliament. Sifuna says Raila is misleading governors on the oversight role of senators.
By 15 days ago
Summon Ruto to table evidence on graft, senators tell two Speakers
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Weak oversight, costly delays sink billions in donor funds Auditor
Auditor finds Sh4.8b was lost through avoidable donor project interest in 2023/24 fiscal year. Audit reveals Covid-19 vaccine deal alone incurred nearly Sh930m unnecessary interest.
By 15 days ago
Weak oversight, costly delays sink billions in donor funds  Auditor
Study calls for provision of learning materials to learners
A study conducted in Lower Eastern counties of Makueni, Kitui and Machakos has identified the need to provide sustainable literacy tools and access to learning resources to students.
By 14 days ago
Study calls for provision of learning materials to learners
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Will Ruto walk the talk and arrest MPs collecting bribes?
President William Ruto has once again turned guns on Parliament, accusing it of allowing corruption to thrive, at a time several MPs have complained about lethargic leadership.
By 16 days ago
Will Ruto walk the talk and arrest MPs collecting bribes?
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Cracks in orange party widens as Sifuna, Babu skip UDA-ODM talks
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna was among legislators who skipped the first broad-based parliamentary group meeting held on Monday.
By 16 days ago
Cracks in orange party widens as Sifuna, Babu skip UDA-ODM talks
Pkosing: We will not be conveyor belts for cartels
A parliamentary committee now wants individuals involved in awarding a lucrative Ketraco project — whose penalty has now accumulated to Sh7 billion — to take personal responsibility and pay.
By 20 days ago
Pkosing: We will not be conveyor belts for cartels
Trucks to be fitted with monitoring gadgets to boost road safety
The government plans to have long-distance trucks fitted with telematics in the drivers’ cabin in an effort to boost road safety.
By 20 days ago
Trucks to be fitted with monitoring gadgets to boost road safety
Police commission and NPS should not compete, says chair nominee
Dr Amani Yuda Komora said issues like the custody of police officers’ payroll should have been resolved internally.
By 21 days ago
Police commission and NPS should not compete, says chair nominee
MPs unlock Sh600m to restore power supply in Northern Kenya
Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri said the committee is opposed to reallocation and sought availability of funds so that projects can start benefitting Kenyans.
By 22 days ago
MPs unlock Sh600m to restore power supply in Northern Kenya
Pact paves way for resumption of tea exports to Iran
Kenya and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to remove trade barriers between the two countries in the next 60 days.
By 22 days ago
Pact paves way for resumption of tea exports to Iran
House team wants BATUK deal halted over rights abuses
Parliament has called for termination of the contract between Kenya and British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) soldiers over human rights abuses.
By 22 days ago
House team wants BATUK deal halted over rights abuses
Gachagua criticises Raila over 'cousin' narrative, leadership style
Gachagua claimed that Raila has not reconciled with the fact that a section of his supporters have since ditched him and is not happy with the ‘cousin’ narrative that has taken shape.
By 23 days ago
Gachagua criticises Raila over 'cousin' narrative, leadership style
Pact paves way for Iran tea exports
Kenya and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to remove trade barriers between the two countries in the next 60 days.
By 22 days ago
Pact paves way for Iran tea exports
Farmers win round one as court halts duty-free rice importation
The government has suffered a setback after the High Court in Kirinyaga issued conservatory orders halting the importation of duty-free rice into Kenya.
By 23 days ago
Farmers win round one as court halts duty-free rice  importation
Chirchir urges MPs to back proposed road tolling policy
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said the proposed national tolling policy seeks to introduce a sustainable system, built around the ‘user pay charges’ principle.
By 24 days ago
Chirchir urges MPs to back proposed road tolling policy
Muturi slams Ruto's 'boda boda economy', calls it poverty with a helmet
Muturi has now told off government for pushing ‘poverty Olympics’ instead of tackling the structural unemployment crisis.
By 24 days ago
Muturi slams Ruto's 'boda boda economy', calls it poverty with a helmet
Kenya urges uniform Comesa ban on hazardous pesticides
Kenya is now calling for a regional crackdown on hazardous pesticides within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) bloc.
By 26 days ago
Kenya urges uniform Comesa ban on hazardous pesticides
There's no crisis between Kenya and US, says Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Thursday affirmed that there is no crisis between Kenya and US, saying diplomatic engagements between the nations are on course.
By 27 days ago
There's no crisis between Kenya and US, says Mudavadi
Kenya pursues diplomatic fix to Tanzania's rising trade barriers
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has said that Kenya will not retaliate over Tanzania’s move to restrict business permits for foreigners.
By 27 days ago
Kenya pursues diplomatic fix to Tanzania's rising trade barriers
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Ruto's selfish interests to blame for diplomatic mess, say critics
Gachagua and Muturi say President Ruto puts his personal interests first, not nation's. Some say move by Trump to downgrade Kenya's status won't have consequences.
By 28 days ago
Ruto's selfish interests to blame for diplomatic mess, say critics
MPs threaten to impeach Mbadi, PS for 'contempt'
National Assembly committee accuses the National Treasury of abdicating duty. Treasury, Kenya Power expected to shed light on Sh30 billion rural electrification programme.
By 29 days ago
MPs threaten to impeach Mbadi, PS for 'contempt'
Matiang'i: Healing the nation will be my first priority as president
Matiang’i said the country is suffering from heavy divisions.
By 30 days ago
Matiang'i: Healing the nation will be my first priority as president
MPs raise concerns as parliament hosts over 10,000 students in one week
More than 10,000 students from 200 schools visited Parliament between Tuesday and Thursday last week.
By 1 month ago
MPs raise concerns as parliament hosts over 10,000 students in one week
SRC blocks JSC's push to expand costly judges' retirement benefits
SRC warned that the perks could cost taxpayers Sh1.7 billion in its first year alone.
By 1 month ago
SRC blocks JSC's push to expand costly judges' retirement benefits
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'You cannot shut me up', Gachagua fires back at critics
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he will not be intimidated into silence, insisting that his political mission is driven by truth and accountability.
By 1 month ago
'You cannot shut me up', Gachagua fires back at critics
Counties face sanctions for failing to submit budgets, says CoB
Nyakang’o has confirmed that her office has completed approving the budget for the National Government, a month into the 2025/2026 financial year.
By 1 month ago
Counties face sanctions for failing to submit budgets, says CoB
Duale warns of tobacco laced with drugs imported by 'powers that be'
Health CS cites corruption as weak link in fight against drug abuse. He revealed that several containers imported by 'big people' had been seized
By 1 month ago
Duale warns of tobacco laced with drugs imported by 'powers that be'
Numbered days for rogue clerics and cult-like churches
The Mutava Musyimi-led taskforce has already presented the draft Bill to President Ruto.
By 1 month ago
Numbered days for rogue clerics and cult-like churches
MPs seek report on teachers' hardship allowances
TSC, PSC and SRC given a month to prepare report of criteria used to allocate hardship zones. Parliament committee accuses TSC of bias in distribution of teachers in hardship areas.
By 1 month ago
MPs seek report on teachers' hardship allowances
No organ trade at Mediheal, says Mishra amid allegations
Mediaheal founder Swarup Mishra has now insisted that he has been operating within the law even as he dismissed claims of commercialising organ transplant in his facility.
By 1 month ago
No organ trade at Mediheal, says Mishra amid allegations
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Why Kenya Kwanza administration is showing signs of intolerance
The Kenya Kwanza government is increasingly becoming politically intolerant as political commentators express fear of an authoritarian regime out to silence the Opposition.
By 1 month ago
Why Kenya Kwanza administration is showing signs of intolerance
Ruto vows to protect right to free education
President William Ruto has moved to quell public disquiet over the status of education funding, assuring Kenyans that every child will be given an opportunity to learn.
By 1 month ago
Ruto vows to protect right to free education