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Stakeholders from diverse sectors have committed to engaging in open mediation to seek long-term resolutions for the ongoing conflicts in South Sudan. The initiative, spearheaded by General (Rtd) Lazarus Sumbeiywo, has garnered support from opposition groups, the transitional government, women’s organizations, and youth leaders. General (Rtd) Sumbeiywo addressed the media at a Nairobi hotel following…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has spoken about the contentious finance bill, stating that despite having reservations about certain clauses, she intends to vote in favor of it. Addressing her TikTok followers, Passaris began by dismissing her critics, expressing frustration with the persistent threats from constituents warning her of potential loss of her seat in…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed DP Rigathi Gachagua’s suggestion of a ‘one-man-one-shillIng’ county revenue-sharing formula. Gachagua had announced his intention on Sunday to advocate for this method, which prioritizes counties’ population over geographical size. He believes this approach would promote equity and fairness in distributing national revenue to the devolved units. However,…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula for admonishing Members of Parliament who are publicly criticizing the national budget proposals. Following public outcry over the Finance Bill 2024, Wetangula scolded MPs for politicizing the budget-making process stressing their crucial role in its formulation and approval. Wetangula urged MPs to uphold their…
DP Gachagua has stood by the proposed budget allocation for his office in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year. Presented by a delegate from DP Gachagua’s team, the proposed figures outline plans to allocate Ksh. 460.4 million for the renovation of his Harambee Annex offices and an additional Ksh. 660 million for the refurbishment of his…
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that the government will need approximately Ksh. 30 billion to repair all roads damaged by floods nationwide. During an inspection of the Gamba section of the Lamu-Witu-Garsen road, which was swept away by floods, Murkomen stated that numerous roads and bridges have been affected across the…
Instances of harassment and debt shaming by digital lenders have decreased by 75% since 2022, as disclosed by Data Protection Commissioner Immaculate Kassait. Addressing an audience in Nairobi during a compliance guidance session for digital credit providers, Kassait credited the decline to regulatory measures implemented by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) two years ago….
The Deputy President’s office is requesting for Ksh. 1.12 billion for renovations at both the Harambee Annex office and the Karen residence. Outlined in the 2024/2025 budget estimates, the proposal justifies the expenditure by highlighting the deteriorated condition of the existing offices. In a session with the National Assembly Committee on Administration and National Security,…
Kenyan marathoner Kemei Elias Kiprono has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following his alleged use of the banned substance Trimetazidine. According to a statement released by the AIU, Elias Kiprono has been formally charged with violating Article 2.1 and Article 2.2 of the anti-doping regulations. “The AIU has provisionally suspended Elias…
Real Madrid showcased their dominance with a resounding 5-0 victory over Alaves on Tuesday. Madrid under the tutelage of Carlo Ancelotti displayed their prowess as they prepare for the upcoming Champions League final, delivering a commanding performance against their Basque rivals at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Bellingham opened the scoring and continued to be a…