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Auditor reveals deep irregularities in State's fertiliser programme

A report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu paints a worrying picture of how the Sh31.5 billion subsidy programme.

High Court bars EACC from prosecuting Governor Wamatangi for now

Justice Chacha Mwita granted the order on Thursday following an urgent application filed by the governor’s legal team under a certificate of urgency.

State targets Sh7.9bn milk losses in new dairy project

The distribution of the coolers is part of a Sh1.45 billion project launched last month in Meru by President William Ruto.

SGR billions unpaid as Kenya Railways bleeds revenue

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu warned that continued failure to pay the loan has led to Sh5.3 billion in penalties and Sh28.85 billion in interest.

SBM Bank deepens financial offerings with new insurance subsidiary

Through the new subsidiary, SBM will provide personal insurance, business-related covers, specialty products, and employee benefit schemes.

Senators demands answers over billions lost in school capitation funds

Senator Seki said public schools across the country were severely underfunded in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 financial years.

Passenger plane with 49 people onboard reported missing in Russia’s far east

The local emergencies ministry said the An-24, operated by the Siberia-based airline Angara, dropped off radar screens while approaching its destination of Tynda.

TSC audit reveals deep flaws in transfers, pensions and land deals

The Auditor General also took issue with the TSC’s handling of teacher transfers.

MPs push for mandatory use of public hospitals by civil servants

The motion, introduced by nominated MP Sabina Wanjiru Chege, calls on the government to expedite the Kenya Universal Healthcare Coverage Policy 2020–2030.

Togo erupts in protest as Gnassingbé extends family rule through constitutional shift

The unrest has grown into a broader protest movement under the banner of M66, named after Gnassingbé’s birthday, with the hashtag #FaureMustGo spreading rapidly online.

Kagame picks economist Justin Nsengiyumva as Rwanda’s new Prime Minister

The move comes just months after Nsengiyumva was named Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda in February 2025.

Mathenge invasion prompts 10-year action plan as Senators demand answers

CS Barasa said the invasion was made worse by a historical misclassification during earlier government efforts to rehabilitate arid and semi-arid lands.

Brazil to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

The case, first filed by South Africa in December 2023, alleges that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza violates the 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention.

Nigeria faces starvation crisis as aid dries up, violence escalates

A joint outlook from the WFP and Food and Agriculture Organization covering June to September warns that food insecurity will deepen in the coming months.

Senators in tug of war over Sh16.8bn meant for the marginalised

The standoff has now placed the passage of the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill, 2025 in jeopardy, threatening to delay the disbursement of the Sh16.8 billion allocated to the fund in the current fiscal year.

Columbia to pay $200 million in campus protest settlement

The university said it will pay the amount over three years, while the government will reinstate most of the suspended research funding as part of the agreement.

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Fears of new cult deaths in Kilifi as Mackenzie allegedly leads from jail

So far, 11 people linked to the alleged cult have been arrested and are currently being held in remand. They are expected to appear in court on August 22.

MP Nyoro sounds alarm on Sh44.7 billion Talanta stadium bond

According to the UDA MP, the Sh44.7 billion bond might not reflect its true cost on paper but will translate into much higher repayment obligations in the future.

Nairobi acquires 150 acres for cemeteries to ease Lang’ata pressure

The announcement comes amid rising concerns over the state of Lang’ata Cemetery, which has remained in use despite being declared full over two decades ago.

NTSA dismisses audit claims, says it retains full control of TIMS system

The clarification follows Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s 2024 audit report, which questioned the management structure of TIMS and cited the absence of a formal contract governing the system’s development and control.

Kenyans lead in generosity, outpace global and African averages- Report

A notable 38% of volunteers gave their time 3 to 5 times during the year, indicating regular and committed engagement.

Canada holds firm as US trade deadline nears

If no agreement is reached by August 1, 2025, US imports from Canada will face a 35% tariff,

Co-operatives Department on the spot as MPs demand audit reports in 14 Days

The Special Funds Accounts Committee has given the department two weeks to provide all pending audit documents to the Office of the Auditor-General.

Moody’s warns Kenya over rising debt and weak revenue amid budget deficit concerns

Moody’s flagged the country's widening budget deficit, which rose to 5.7% of GDP higher than earlier projections.

INFOGRAPHIC: World’s largest oil producers in 2024

The data highlights North America's dominance in oil production, with the U.S. significantly outpacing other global producers.

CJ Koome says Kikuyu Court remarks based on security briefings, not protestors

The Chief Justice said her comments should not be interpreted to refer to protests in other places or to those facing unrelated charges.

Kenya, UK deepen partnership to boost universal health coverage

CS Duale emphasized the country’s determination to deliver UHC through the Taifa Care Model and the Social Health Insurance Fund.

KICD refutes audit claims of Sh540 million loss, blames NEMIS data errors

KICD Chief Executive Officer Charles Ong’ondo also defended the textbook distribution process, saying all books were delivered based on official Ministry of Education data and aligned to the approved curriculum.

Charlene Ruto fails to appear in impersonation case as suspect applies for dismissal

The magistrate postponed the ruling on whether to withdraw the case, setting the next court date for July 28, 2025.