News
Nairobi revenue rises but financial pressures persist, Controller of Budget says
The County collected Sh15.54 billion in own-source revenue during the year, a 14.9 per cent increase from the Sh13.53 billion collected in 2024/25.
public spending
News
State House, Kindiki facilities guzzle Sh1.17bn in one year
State House received Sh1.07 billion, while facilities under the Deputy President’s office accounted for the remaining Sh100 million.
Counties
Kaimosi Friends University seeks support to complete Sh645.5m library
A project report says Kaimosi Friends University’s five-storey library is 81% complete but still requires Sh371.48m in pending works to meet a September 30, 2026 completion date. The article details certified p...
News
PS Korir put on the spot over delayed Sh49.7 million borehole projects
State Department for Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Julius Korir appeared before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee over delayed borehole projects flagged as incomplete after contractual...
Nyanza
Sh500m Gusii stadium demolition sparks fresh questions over public spending
The 12,000-seat stadium, which was renovated and used to host last year's Mashujaa Day celebrations, has now been cleared to make room for a new 14,000-seat facility expected to meet international standards.
News
Report raises alarm over Sh516 billion annual fuel import bill
The report, Beyond Fossil Fuels: Visions for Economic Diversification in Kenya, says Kenya spends more than Sh516 billion annually importing petrol, diesel and coal.
Exclusives
Economist: Kenya should focus on public infrastructure and innovation
According to Mentoria Economics Chief Economist Ken Gichinga, governments should focus on creating conditions that allow businesses to thrive rather than directly participating in commercial activities.
Business
Mbadi unveils tax and spending reforms as budget gap hits 6.4% of GDP
The CS noted that the fiscal outlook has been strained by weaker-than-expected revenue collection, rising wage obligations, and emergency spending demands that have constrained government finances
Politics
Gachagua challenges State over Wajir development as Madaraka Day is marked in county
Gachagua accused some leaders from the region of failing their constituents and instead supporting empty political promises. He insisted that leaders must explain the continued lack of essential services.
News
NCIC warns 277 families control 70% of Kenya’s wealth
The CEO said the combination of historical decisions, governance gaps, and inconsistent policies has reinforced inequality, leaving a small group with significant control over national resources while many rema...
News
Loan and lending conditions constrain Kenya’s borrowing, taxation decisions-Economist
According to Ramogi, the conditions attached to borrowing agreements restrict governments’ ability to make independent economic choices. He argued that once countries take loans, they are effectively locked int...
Politics
Senator Kajwang urges governors to ignore boycott and attend audit hearings
Senator Kajwang said the hearings are not intended to punish governors but to interrogate how public resources are used and to help counties improve financial management. He added that many of the audit concern...