Senate targets county wage bills in new chief officer reforms
The proposed changes come amid concerns that some county bosses have appointed as many as 30 chief officers due to the absence of legal restrictions.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed changes come amid concerns that some county bosses have appointed as many as 30 chief officers due to the absence of legal restrictions.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a ruling delivered on Thursday, a three-judge bench—comprising Justices Roselyne Aburili, John Chigiti, and Bahati Mwamuye—dismissed a petition filed by Kelvin Roy Omondi and activist Boniface Mwangi.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe suspects are currently in custody and are expected to be presented in court.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe delegation was received by Garissa County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Livestock and Agriculture, Milgo Keinan, and the Director of Donor Coordination, Dubow Mohamed.
Yunis DekowPresident William Ruto euologised him as a prominent voice in the country’s Islamic leadership and justice system.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuring the hearing, the defence sought to interrogate the investigating officer about how the accused were allegedly involved in any criminal activity, leading to tense exchanges in court.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe law, which awaits presidential assent, will benefit uniformed personnel under investigation, facing trial, or previously convicted for crimes committed during operations against leftist insurgent groups, including the Shining Path and Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement.
Brenda SockyMwangi emphasized that effective monetization of resources through royalties, resource-based taxation, and revenue-sharing agreements could drastically transform local economies.
Brenda SockyThe funds are part of Somalia’s ongoing economic reform program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
Yunis DekowThe project is a joint initiative between the Kakamega County Government and Jacaranda Health, under the Tutunze Kakamega Service Delivery Redesign (SDR) strategy.
Brenda SockyKWS Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga said the move is driven by the need to align with current economic realities and sustain the country’s conservation mandate.
Brenda SockyThe three deceased girls aged under 10 years and in Grades One and Two were among several pupils who had gone to use the toilet when the structure caved in.
Brenda SockyAccording to Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, the government is considering reforms to the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) exemption framework.
Maureen KinyanjuiNowrojee, widely respected for his fierce advocacy for human rights and justice, passed away in the United States on April 5, 2025, aged 84.
Brenda SockyJames Muriithi, 41, who was shot on Monday at Makutano in Mwea, died on Thursday morning at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Brenda SockyTribunal documents indicate that Mutua's first term ran from October 26, 2015, to October 21, 2018
Brenda SockyThe move seeks to address persistent funding challenges that have hampered the country’s data infrastructure.
Ann NyamburaThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it had resorted to subpoenas after Harvard repeatedly failed to comply with prior requests for information.
Brenda SockyKilonzo said public hospitals have been facing serious shortages due to Kemsa’s failure to deliver needed commodities on time.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe prosecution says the trio jointly took part in the killing, which has sparked national attention due to the victim's age and the nature of her marriage.
Maureen KinyanjuiSugarcane generally takes between 16 to 18 months to reach optimal maturity for sucrose accumulation, the key component in sugar production.
Rose AchiengThe case was filed on June 25, 2025, by Katiba Institute, which challenged the police practice of blocking public roads without advance notice.
Rose AchiengHealth CS Aden Duale confirmed that at least 19 individuals who had not completed their nursing training had received posting letters, prompting a decision to withdraw the entire list for auditing.
Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025, all private vehicles that are more than four years old will be required to undergo annual roadworthiness checks.
Rose AchiengPay As You Earn (PAYE) tax brought in Sh560.96 billion, up 3.3 percent. However, this fell short of the full-year target, closing at 99 percent performance.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe beneficiaries include Elgeyo-Marakwet, Embu, Isiolo, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Lamu, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Samburu, Taita-Taveta, Tharaka-Nithi and Vihiga.
Maureen KinyanjuiBaraza was captured on camera during the incident, alongside his colleague Duncan Kiprono. However, Kiprono has now been released and will not face any charges.
Maureen KinyanjuiThey pointed fingers at the Ministry of Health and the Nursing Council of Kenya, accusing the bodies of corruption and favouritism.
Maureen KinyanjuiTwo officers linked to Kariuki’s shooting have been arrested and are facing murder charges.
Maureen KinyanjuiChief Justice Martha Koome described his death as a huge loss to both the Judiciary and the nation.
Maureen Kinyanjui