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Three police officers to be interdicted after every custody death, Kanja says

The Inspector General said the officers have a direct responsibility for the safety and welfare of people held in police cells and must account for what happens to detainees under their watch.

Private sector credit growth hits 28-month high as loans get cheaper

The rise in lending has come alongside a steady fall in the rates charged by commercial banks. The average lending rate dropped to 14.3 percent in July from 14.4 percent a month earlier and 17.2 percent in November 2024.

Government debt still funds Sh207.7bn in routine expenses

Although the proportion going to recurrent expenditure has declined compared with earlier years, the use of debt to meet routine government costs remains contrary to the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.

Kindiki calls for policy continuity as Kenya plans Beyond 2030

Speaking during the launch of the National Beyond 2030 Conversation on Wednesday, Kindiki said Kenya must build on the foundation already laid instead of abandoning programmes whenever there is a change of government.

Skyward Airlines unveils four weekly flights between Nairobi and Garissa

The service, launched on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, will operate four times a week — on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays — from Wilson Airport. The airline said fares will start from Sh9,000, with flights departing Nairobi at 11 am and arriving in Garissa at 11:50 am

Kindiki lists economic gains as Kenya charts post-2030 development path

Speaking during the launch of the National Beyond 2030 Conversation on Wednesday, Kindiki said Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves had risen to $15.1 billion, the highest level in the country’s history, while inflation had moderated from 9.6 per cent to below six per cent.

Tax target slashed by Sh81bn on slower growth concerns

Income tax has taken the biggest cut, with the projected collection reduced by Sh78.6 billion from Sh1.384 trillion to Sh1.305 trillion. The income tax category, which includes corporate taxes paid on profits as well as Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deducted from workers' salaries and wages, remains the largest source of the expected revenue decline.

Primary healthcare networks rise 22% as counties take services closer to homes

Primary care networks are designed to coordinate services, referrals and access to essential treatment within communities. They also seek to make lower-level health facilities the first stop for people seeking help with common and routine health needs.

Samburu leads as counties raise Sh53.8bn in own revenue

Turkana recorded the weakest result, raising Sh162.92 million against an annual own-source revenue target of Sh1.2 billion. Its collections translated to a performance rate of only 13.6 per cent during the nine-month period.

Ruto: Kenya must think beyond the next election

The President said Kenya’s long-term development plans had been affected by political pressure, with leaders sometimes avoiding difficult decisions because of fears that such moves could hurt their chances in the next election.