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Edwin Nyarangi

Defence PS seeks Sh40.7 billion for military projects

Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has told Parliament that the military urgently requires Sh40.7 billion for the financial year 2024/25 to complete various projects.

Defence PS seeks Sh40.7 billion for military projects

Haji: Security at risk without full Sh65bn budget

Haji: Security at risk without full Sh65bn budget

MPs get back their KICC offices after rent arrears cleared

MPs get back their KICC offices after rent arrears cleared

Senate probes dubious referrals, expired drugs in public hospitals

Senate probes dubious referrals, expired drugs in public hospitals

Digital recruitment of police will eliminate corruption IG Kanja

Kenyans aspiring to join the National Police Service will be required to apply online in future recruitment, the National Police Service Commission has announced,

Digital recruitment of police will eliminate corruption IG Kanja

Counties ready to pay Sh 4.7 B bill, ask KPLC to do same

Ali said Nairobi County is owed Sh802 million, Kirinyaga County Sh192 million, and Machakos County Sh41 million in wayleave charges.

Counties ready to pay Sh 4.7 B bill, ask KPLC to do same

Ruto nominates little known Ethekon as IEBC chairman

President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Ruto nominates little known Ethekon as IEBC chairman

Ogamba: 343,485 tutors not hired, no salary increment for JSS heads

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said 343,485 registered teachers are not employed by the government.

Ogamba: 343,485 tutors not hired, no salary increment for JSS heads

CS Wahome put on the spot for failing to honour Senate invites

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has been put on the spot for failing to appear before the Senate a record seven times.

CS Wahome put on the spot for failing to honour Senate invites

Mutua and Orwoba clash during Senate probe on foreign jobs scandal

Mutua accused Orwoba of spreading misinformation about jobs abroad, alleging the youths have been conned because of personal interest in the matter.

Mutua and Orwoba clash during Senate probe on foreign jobs scandal

Senators demand Sh23.5 billion Counties Industrial Parks stopped

Senators demand a pause on Sh23.5 billion County Aggregation Industrial Parks (CAIPs) projects pending county master plans and feasibility studies.

Senators demand Sh23.5 billion Counties Industrial Parks stopped

Senate calls out CS Mbadi for skipping session without explanation

The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, termed Mbadi’s letter as contemptuous since it did not indicate why he did not appear to answer questions.

Senate calls out CS Mbadi for skipping session without explanation

Burden of advisers: Ruto's bloated team of 20 advisers drain Sh1 billion from taxpayers

Former President Kibaki had only three advisers in his second term. Other advisory roles were exercised by the Cabinet.

Burden of advisers: Ruto's bloated team of 20 advisers drain Sh1 billion from taxpayers

Is Cabinet, Security Council not up to the advisory task?

Since Ruto took over office he has set a record for establishing the largest number of advisers.

Is Cabinet, Security Council not up to the advisory task?

Will Fred Matiang'i navigate rough and tumble of Kenyan politics?

The former Interior Cabinet Secretary is expected to be crowned a Gusii elder in Kisii town today. After the ceremony, Matiang’i will formally declare his interest in running for the presidency.

Will Fred Matiang'i navigate rough and tumble of Kenyan politics?

William Ruto steers clear of burning issues on jobs and insecurity

President William Ruto has reminded his opponents that he is in office to stay and challenged them to prepare for a gruelling political battle when the right time comes.

William Ruto steers clear of burning issues on jobs and insecurity

Khalwale withdraws bill on boda boda transport

The bill sought to ensure that loads exceeding 50kg and passengers are not carried at the same time; keep the protective gear in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition.

Khalwale withdraws bill on boda boda transport

Senate fails to block costly legal outsourcing by counties

Counties to use billions of shillings in external legal services after Senate fails to stop them.

Senate fails to block costly legal outsourcing by counties

Mudavadi reaffirms Kenya's One-China policy

Mudavadi reaffirms Kenya's commitment to the One China Policy, rejects Taiwan's Independence.

Mudavadi reaffirms Kenya's One-China policy

How Kenyans lost millions in CS Mutua's overseas jobs deal

More than 300 Kenyans paid millions of shillings for jobs in the Middle East through a recruitment exercise commissioned by the Ministry of Labour last year, but are yet to secure employment.

How Kenyans lost millions in CS Mutua's overseas jobs deal

Sakaja defends public participation on Nairobi regeneration project

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended his administration against accusations of not engaging residents of estates earmarked for redevelopment in public participation.

Sakaja defends public participation on Nairobi regeneration project

Youth benefit from financial literacy amid evolving digital lending

Shift to digital lending has dramatically expanded access to credit for underserved populations, especially informal workers and young people with limited or no formal credit history.

Youth benefit from financial literacy amid evolving digital lending

Controversy over NSDCC CEO Ruth Masha's overstay in office

Dr Masha is accused of having fraudulently extended her contract further, having already served for three years that ended in September 2023.

Controversy over NSDCC CEO Ruth Masha's overstay in office

Uplift marginalised regions, legislators challenge President

Three MPs have urged President William Ruto to focus on pursuit of economic justice to marginalised communities.

Uplift marginalised regions, legislators challenge President

Duale forms taskforce to investigate organ transplant services in the country

Duale in a gazette notice dated April 23, 2025, said the Independent Investigative Committee on Tissue and Organ Transplant Services will serve for three months.

Duale forms taskforce to investigate organ transplant services in the country

Helb doesn't have money to loan KMTC students, says Ogamba

Ogamba clarified that some universities and training institutions were outside the ambit of the ministry, and processes their budgets through relevant ministries.

Helb doesn't have money to loan KMTC students, says Ogamba

MPs angry at Auditor General for exposing rot in bursary fund use

Members of the National Assembly Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee raised concerns over what they termed as very malicious reports that portrayed them as thieves.

MPs angry at Auditor General for exposing rot in bursary fund use

Cherargei asks Raila to rein on his allies attacking Ruto

Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey has called on former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to rein on senior members of his ODM Party who have shown open disrespect to President William Ruto.

Cherargei asks Raila to rein on his allies attacking Ruto

KK security rebrands to GardaWorld, eyes seamless integration

One of largest private security firms in the country, KK Security has officially rebranded to GardaWorld Security.

KK security rebrands to GardaWorld, eyes seamless integration

Who will take over from Nyachae as Gusii Spokesman

Nyachae became a political force in the Gusii region after falling out with President Moi, with whom he had worked closely for many years.

Who will take over from Nyachae as Gusii Spokesman

Members of Parliament decry slow pace of reforms in Kenya Prisons

Members of Parliament are dissatisfied with the slow pace of reforms in Kenya Prisons.

Members of Parliament decry slow pace of reforms in Kenya Prisons

Mudavadi tells Diplomats Kenya not taking sides in Sudan conflict

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says Kenya has not taken sides in the Sudan conflict.

Mudavadi tells Diplomats Kenya not taking sides in Sudan conflict

Duale: Public hospitals will be paid directly by SHA

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has told parliament that public hospitals will be getting payments directly from the Social Health Authority (SHA) for services offered to patients.

Duale: Public hospitals will be paid directly by SHA

Sifuna petitions Senate over cruel evictions, lack of compensation

While the residents support development and environmental conservation, Sifuna emphasised they must be treated with fairness and dignity.

Sifuna petitions Senate over cruel evictions, lack of compensation

Mombasa governor taken to task over allocation of Buxton Estate houses

Nassir defended himself saying his administration was supposed to receive units at the end of the second phase and that they cannot dictate to the developer who to sell the units to.

Mombasa governor taken to task over allocation of Buxton Estate houses

Ntutu advocates for the collapse of numerous bursary funds into one kitty

Governor Ntutu explained that Narok is one of the largest counties in the country, with some semi-arid areas experiencing low school enrollment.

Ntutu advocates for the collapse of numerous bursary funds into one kitty

TUK on the spot over failure to remit Sh800 million staff pension

The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) now risks being liquidated over its failure to remit more than Sh800 million to the Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme.

TUK on the spot over failure to remit Sh800 million staff pension

Senators blame unbridled greed for acquisition of defective military planes

Several Senators are now blaming unbridled greed by top government officials as the reason for the depletion of the military aircraft fleet, with only 27 currently in working condition.

Senators blame unbridled greed for acquisition of defective military planes

CoG willing to withdraw case on Sh10.5b road maintenance levy

Roads that were being done by Kerra have stalled due to the court battle. National Assembly proposed Sh25 billion allocation as Senate sought Sh50 billion.

CoG willing to withdraw case on Sh10.5b road maintenance levy

Godhana says Tana River county needs Sh4.1b for ECDE infrastructure

Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has told the Senate that only Sh843.9 million was available leaving a funding gap of Sh3.3 billion for ECDE infrastructure.

Godhana says Tana River county needs Sh4.1b for ECDE infrastructure

Young MPs vow to champion freedom of expression and media freedom

Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association members have vowed to champion freedom of expression and media freedom, which they said are guaranteed in the constitution.

Young MPs vow to champion freedom of expression and media freedom

State targets 100,000km fibre network connectivity

ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has said the government is working to ensure high-speed internet connectivity across the country, with the laying of cables underway.

State targets 100,000km fibre network connectivity

Protests Bill comes back to haunt Ruku during CS interview

Controversial parliamentary Bills sponsored by Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Geoffrey Ruku during his tenure as Mbeere North MP resurfaced during his vetting.

Protests Bill comes back to haunt Ruku during CS interview

Petitioners seek Senate help on snake antivenom project amid rising deaths

They argue that this would translate to sustainable thin profit margins, effectively ensuring the affordability of antivenom across the continent.

Petitioners seek Senate help on snake antivenom project amid rising deaths

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