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Josphat Thiongo

MPs probe Moi University's Sh3b bank loan to buy Rivatex

A parliamentary team is investigating how Sh3 billion loan from Exim bank was channeled towards Rivatex company by Moi University.

MPs probe Moi University's Sh3b bank loan to buy Rivatex

The law and lack of funds frustrate my work Controller of Budget Nyakang'o

The law and lack of funds frustrate my work Controller of Budget Nyakang'o

Controller of Budgets says gaps in law affect execution of mandate

Controller of Budgets says gaps in law affect execution of mandate

MPs propose major Sh10b increase to Constituency Fund

MPs propose major Sh10b increase to Constituency Fund

KRA boss summoned over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga is in the cross hairs of MPs over the government’s alleged loss of Sh62 billion through tax evasion

KRA boss summoned over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

KRA boss in the cross hairs of MPs over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

KRA Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga is in the crosshairs of MPs over the government's alleged loss of Sh62 billion through tax evasion.

KRA boss in the cross hairs of MPs over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

NEMA fines developer Sh250,000 over illegal construction

NEMA has waded into the contested development of a four-acre piece of land belonging to Kenya Railways by a private developer in Nairobi's Industrial Area.

NEMA fines developer Sh250,000 over illegal construction

Cooking oil prices set to go up as new import duty takes effect

The new tax came into effect this month as a result of Kenya’s application of East African community common external Tariff to raise import duty.

By 2 months ago

Cooking oil prices set to go up as new import duty takes effect

Otiende Amollo drafts new law seeking to repeal contentious Finance Bill 2024

Otiende Amollo has drafted a Bill seeking to repeal the contentious Finance Bill 2024 which was reverted to Parliament by President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

Otiende Amollo drafts new law seeking to repeal contentious Finance Bill 2024

Metal dealers demand tougher penalties for scrap smuggling

Metal dealers are calling for stricter penalties in the fight against scrap metal smuggling.

By 3 months ago

Metal dealers demand tougher penalties for scrap smuggling

Governor Guyo, Dullo clash over Isiolo county health facilities

A Senate committee, probing the state of health facilities in Isiolo County, is on the brink of a standoff between Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and county Senator Fatuma Dullo.

By 3 months ago

Governor Guyo, Dullo clash over Isiolo county health facilities

Edible oil manufacturers oppose 25 per cent excise duty

Edible oil manufacturers have called for the scrapping of the proposed 25 percent excise duty on vegetable oil in the Finance Bill 2024, warning that cooking oil prices could increase by 80 percent.

By 3 months ago

Edible oil manufacturers oppose 25 per cent excise duty

Ruto presses MPs to fast-track NADCO Bills, entrench NG-CDF in law

President William Ruto urges lawmakers to expedite implementation of National Dialogue Committee, which aims to institutionalise the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in law.

By 4 months ago

Ruto presses MPs to fast-track NADCO Bills, entrench NG-CDF in law

Constituencies get Sh14.6 billion for electricity

Each constituency will receive Sh50 million to boost power connectivity within its boundaries after the National Assembly gave the Budget Policy Statement a green light.

By 6 months ago

Constituencies get Sh14.6 billion for electricity

IEBC Amendment Bill seeks to create 'super' Chairperson

The Bill seeks to cure the ills of the 2022 General Election, ring-fence the powers of the IEBC chair and extend the number of the IEBC selection panel from seven to nine.

By 6 months ago

IEBC Amendment Bill seeks to create 'super' Chairperson

Audit flags electrification firm's stalled projects and pending bills

Auditor General says Sh3.8 billion had so far been incurred on the projects with only a few months to the expected completion dated.

By 6 months ago

Audit flags electrification firm's stalled projects and pending bills

Sh4b set aside for CBC classrooms missing

The report revealed that 30 out of the 215 sampled classrooms were not in use at the time of the audit.

By 6 months ago

Sh4b set aside for CBC classrooms missing

How Sh880m was disbursed to universities for former students

MPs are investigating how the placement body sent funds for students who had already graduated.

By 6 months ago

How Sh880m was disbursed to universities for former students

MPs hand Ruto first round victory, pass Affordable Housing Bill

After days of debate, the affordable Housing reality moved a stepped closer into becoming reality after lawmakers voted 141 against 58 to see the Bill sail through the second reading stage.

By 6 months ago

MPs hand Ruto first round victory, pass Affordable Housing Bill

State to extend terminated Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme albeit on condition

The Edu Afya scheme offered comprehensive medical insurance coverage for students in public secondary schools registered with Nemis.

By 7 months ago

State to extend terminated Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme albeit on condition

Affordable Housing Bill good to go, says Muturi

Muturi has expressed his support for the Affordable Housing Bill, 2023, which among other things seeks the re-introduction of the halted housing levy.

By 7 months ago

Affordable Housing Bill good to go, says Muturi

Gachagua drops move to petition for removal of High Court judge

Rigathi Gachagua said he had decided to give room for dialogue, between Chief Justice Martha Koome and President William Ruto on judicial transparency.

By 7 months ago

Gachagua drops move to petition for removal of High Court judge

North Eastern MPs call for an end to Ethiopia-Somaliland treaty

They are concerned that the failure of Ethiopia to act within the confines of international law will stifle relations between countries in the region.

By 8 months ago

North Eastern MPs call for an end to Ethiopia-Somaliland treaty

New bill proposes stiff penalty for failure to remit housing levy

The Bill, currently in its first reading stage, seeks to anchor the 1.5 per cent Housing Levy on salaried Kenyans in law and establish legal structures on how the fund will be administered.

By 9 months ago

New bill proposes stiff penalty for failure to remit housing levy

Raila Odinga: Kenya needs international help to end Ruto's tyranny

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader, Raila Odinga, has called on the international community to help the opposition rein in the excesses of the President William Ruto regime.

By 9 months ago

Raila Odinga: Kenya needs international help to end Ruto's tyranny

We have no money for NG-CDF, Ndung'u tells House committee

MPs from the 290 constituencies receive approximately Sh130 million each in NG-CDF funding from the Exchequer but the funds for the current financial year have not been forthcoming.

By 9 months ago

We have no money for NG-CDF, Ndung'u tells House committee

MPs seek audience with Ruto over insecurity in North Rift

Legislators from North Rift are now seeking audience with President William Ruto over insecurity in the region.

By 9 months ago

MPs seek audience with Ruto over insecurity in North Rift

KRA boss summoned over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga is in the cross hairs of MPs over the government’s alleged loss of Sh62 billion through tax evasion

KRA boss summoned over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

KRA boss in the cross hairs of MPs over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

KRA Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga is in the crosshairs of MPs over the government's alleged loss of Sh62 billion through tax evasion.

KRA boss in the cross hairs of MPs over alleged Sh62 billion tax loss

NEMA fines developer Sh250,000 over illegal construction

NEMA has waded into the contested development of a four-acre piece of land belonging to Kenya Railways by a private developer in Nairobi's Industrial Area.

NEMA fines developer Sh250,000 over illegal construction

Cooking oil prices set to go up as new import duty takes effect

The new tax came into effect this month as a result of Kenya’s application of East African community common external Tariff to raise import duty.

By 2 months ago

Cooking oil prices set to go up as new import duty takes effect

Otiende Amollo drafts new law seeking to repeal contentious Finance Bill 2024

Otiende Amollo has drafted a Bill seeking to repeal the contentious Finance Bill 2024 which was reverted to Parliament by President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

Otiende Amollo drafts new law seeking to repeal contentious Finance Bill 2024

Metal dealers demand tougher penalties for scrap smuggling

Metal dealers are calling for stricter penalties in the fight against scrap metal smuggling.

By 3 months ago

Metal dealers demand tougher penalties for scrap smuggling

Governor Guyo, Dullo clash over Isiolo county health facilities

A Senate committee, probing the state of health facilities in Isiolo County, is on the brink of a standoff between Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and county Senator Fatuma Dullo.

By 3 months ago

Governor Guyo, Dullo clash over Isiolo county health facilities

Edible oil manufacturers oppose 25 per cent excise duty

Edible oil manufacturers have called for the scrapping of the proposed 25 percent excise duty on vegetable oil in the Finance Bill 2024, warning that cooking oil prices could increase by 80 percent.

By 3 months ago

Edible oil manufacturers oppose 25 per cent excise duty

Ruto presses MPs to fast-track NADCO Bills, entrench NG-CDF in law

President William Ruto urges lawmakers to expedite implementation of National Dialogue Committee, which aims to institutionalise the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in law.

By 4 months ago

Ruto presses MPs to fast-track NADCO Bills, entrench NG-CDF in law

Constituencies get Sh14.6 billion for electricity

Each constituency will receive Sh50 million to boost power connectivity within its boundaries after the National Assembly gave the Budget Policy Statement a green light.

By 6 months ago

Constituencies get Sh14.6 billion for electricity

IEBC Amendment Bill seeks to create 'super' Chairperson

The Bill seeks to cure the ills of the 2022 General Election, ring-fence the powers of the IEBC chair and extend the number of the IEBC selection panel from seven to nine.

By 6 months ago

IEBC Amendment Bill seeks to create 'super' Chairperson

Audit flags electrification firm's stalled projects and pending bills

Auditor General says Sh3.8 billion had so far been incurred on the projects with only a few months to the expected completion dated.

By 6 months ago

Audit flags electrification firm's stalled projects and pending bills

Sh4b set aside for CBC classrooms missing

The report revealed that 30 out of the 215 sampled classrooms were not in use at the time of the audit.

By 6 months ago

Sh4b set aside for CBC classrooms missing

How Sh880m was disbursed to universities for former students

MPs are investigating how the placement body sent funds for students who had already graduated.

By 6 months ago

How Sh880m was disbursed to universities for former students

MPs hand Ruto first round victory, pass Affordable Housing Bill

After days of debate, the affordable Housing reality moved a stepped closer into becoming reality after lawmakers voted 141 against 58 to see the Bill sail through the second reading stage.

By 6 months ago

MPs hand Ruto first round victory, pass Affordable Housing Bill

State to extend terminated Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme albeit on condition

The Edu Afya scheme offered comprehensive medical insurance coverage for students in public secondary schools registered with Nemis.

By 7 months ago

State to extend terminated Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme albeit on condition

Affordable Housing Bill good to go, says Muturi

Muturi has expressed his support for the Affordable Housing Bill, 2023, which among other things seeks the re-introduction of the halted housing levy.

By 7 months ago

Affordable Housing Bill good to go, says Muturi

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