MPs fault Treasury on Budget cuts amid high cost of living

The National Treasury hard pressed to defend the government's spending plans for the 2025-26 financial year.

By Fiddelis Mogaka 1 month ago

Koimburi woes: Opposition raises concern over growing repression

The MP went missing after attending church and was later found in a coffee farm. The police said they had no hand in his abduction and that the MP had stage managed it.

By Fiddelis Mogaka And Clare Ochieng 1 month ago

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Concerns as rise in strong-arm rule in East Africa goes unabated

A fresh wave of growing intolerance is sweeping across governments in East Africa, a region that has historically seemed half-hearted about embracing democratic principles.

By Brian Otieno and Fiddelis Mogaka 1 month ago

Police recover Sh3 million in stolen phones, cash in Nairobi CBD crackdown

Regional Commander George Sedah has confirmed the recovery of 77 mobile phones and Sh614,000 in cash believed to have been used to buy stolen phones from snatchers.

By Fiddelis Mogaka 1 month ago

Four suspected gang members arrested in crackdown, rifle recovered

Police arrest four suspected gang members in Nairobi, recover AK-47 rifle, three pistols, and ammunition in a multi-agency operation; investigations ongoing.

By Fiddelis Mogaka and Beatrice Makokha 1 month ago

Billions being stolen in dubious deals by top officials, says group

The report by Africog and Okoa Uchumi partners outlines a pattern of manipulated policies, mismanaged loans, and opaque mega-projects, all tied to top government officials.

By Fiddelis Mogaka 1 month ago

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Place of dialogue in nation thirsty for action, tired of whirlwind talks

Raila's ODM has described the talks as being 'in the best interest of the country'.

By Brian Otieno and Fiddelis Mogaka 11 months ago

Kalonzo to Ruto: Set up IEBC and call snap polls

Wiper leader says Kenyans have shown their lack of faith in government.

By Fiddelis Mogaka 11 months ago

COTU Urges President to suspend Finance Bill

COTU Secretary General, Francis Atwoli has appealed to President Ruto to appoint a commission of inquiry to address the demands of the youth.

By Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago

Gen Zs ready to storm and camp at Parliament

The youthful protesters are against The Finance Bill 2024.

By Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago

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Confusion mars Ruto UDA-ANC merger plan as officials object

Ruto and Mudavadi say the two parties are negotiating to fold and form one. The creation of a new party has caused anxiety among elected leaders in both parties.

By Ndung'u Gachane and Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago

Violence rocks Nairobi CBD as protestors reject spending plan

This came as the US embassy issued an alert, urging its citizens to exercise caution owing to the Finance Bill protests.

By Irene Githinji and Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago

'Occupy parliament' protests on as Kenyans call out MPs over Finance Bill

A showdown looms today as Kenyans vow to push Members of the National Assembly to reject sections Finance Bill 2024, terming it oppressive in the current economic situation.

By Irene Githinji and Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago

Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of sabotaging the government

The rift in UDA has deepened after key allies of President William Ruto's branded DP Rigathi Gachagua an enemy of the people and accused him of sabotaging the government.

By Ndungu Gachane and Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago

Gakuya reads mischief as UDA postpones city branch elections

Cleophas Malala is on the receiving end over the development amid allegations that there were plans to lock out some candidates who had swept posts in constituency and ward levels.

By Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago

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Wamuchomba warns of Azimio influence if NADCO report is adopted

She claimed there was a scheme to reshuffle the Cabinet to accommodate the opposition into the government.

By Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago

Koskei urges housing stakeholders to leverage on technology

Stakeholders in real estate have been urged to take advantage of innovation and technology to address the housing challenge in the country.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Fiddelis Mogaka 1 year ago