Senate committee endorses collaboration framework between OAG and parliament
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has approved a request by the Office of the Auditor General for the establishment of a collaboration framework to…
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Senate education committee scrutinizes proposed ECDE and primary training merger
The Senate Education Committee has raised concerns about a Ministry of Education directive that proposes merging early childhood teacher training with primary teacher education, after…
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Senate questions Natembeya over discrepancies in SHA and NHIF records
Senators questioned Governor George Natembeya over disputed receivables and underfunding at Kitale and Wamalwa Kijana hospitals after the Auditor General flagged major variances in SHA and NHIF claims records.
North Eastern leaders slam Gachagua’s remarks targeting Somali-owned businesses
North Eastern MPs in Kenya have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on Somali-owned businesses, calling them ethnic profiling that fuels Somaliphobia and threatens national unity.
Train Services to resume on uplands-Longonot track after damage from heavy rains
Kenya Railways has conducted a successful test ride on the railway line that runs from Uplands to Kijabe and Longonot to check if everything is…
Senate probes Natembeya over the Sh251.7m Nzoia Water debts
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has raised concerns over long-outstanding trade and other receivables inherited from the defunct Nzoia Water Services Company Limited…
Governor Badilisha grilled by Senate over municipal autonomy, water billing gaps
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha Kiarie has faced tough questioning from senators during a County Public Investment Committee (CPIC) appearance, revealing the delayed municipal autonomy and weak financial oversight propelling the county’s three municipalities to spend only Sh14.1 million out of an approved Sh71.1 million recurrent budget, with minimal use of a Sh22.2 million development allocation.
Stockbrokers back Safaricom divestiture while proposing a larger public offering
The Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks (KASIB) has endorsed the government’s proposal to partially divest its shareholding in telco giant Safaricom PLC, terming the move a strategic opportunity to raise capital while strengthening Kenya’s capital markets.
Safaricom divestiture threatens Constitution and public interest, LSK warns
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has opposed the government’s proposal to partially divest its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, warning that the move could undermine constitutional safeguards, data sovereignty, and long-term public interest.
ICPAK raises transparency concerns over the proposed sale of Safaricom shares
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has raised concerns over the government’s proposal to partially divest its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, warning that gaps in valuation transparency, governance safeguards, and long-term fiscal planning could undermine public confidence and national interests.
MP Kamuren questions motive behind Laromoru school demolition
Baringo South MP Charles Kamuren has launched a fresh attack on a group of legislators dubbed the “Maa MPs” over their defence of Kenya Forest…