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Dubai Timeout: Ruth reveals Oburu has taken a short break to reset
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Dubai Timeout: Ruth reveals Oburu has taken a short break to reset

Oburu has been deeply involved in national events in recent weeks. He was at the centre of preparations for the farewell of his younger brother, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died on October 15. As part of the funeral committee, he guided the organisation of the ceremonies, including arrangements for Raila’s burial at their family home in Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Siaya.

Civil servants lose billions as treasury delays pension contributions
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Civil servants lose billions as treasury delays pension contributions

The audit flagged Sh10.6 billion in contributions owed by the government during the period under review. This figure includes both employer and employee contributions that were deducted from workers’ salaries but not forwarded to the fund on time. Of this amount, Sh9.38 billion was eventually paid after the fiscal year ended in August 2025, while Sh1.22 billion remained unpaid.

Auditor General warns revenue gaps, delayed procurement are fueling pending bills
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Auditor General warns revenue gaps, delayed procurement are fueling pending bills

The Auditor General attributed the low absorption of 56.5% of the development budget by County Governments to unrealistic budget projections and delays in procurement processes. She said several other factors also disrupted implementation, including delays in exchequer releases, poor alignment between budget plans and cash flow, cuts introduced in Supplementary 1 Estimates, and instances of IFMIS downtime that affected operations.

South Africa labels gender violence a national disaster after protests
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South Africa labels gender violence a national disaster after protests

The state had previously resisted declaring such a disaster but changed course after acknowledging “the persistent and immediate life-safety risks posed by ongoing acts of violence.” South Africa experiences extremely high levels of gender-based violence, with female homicide rates five times higher than the global average, according to UN Women.

Senators challenge KeRRA on road maintenance levy fund management
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Senators challenge KeRRA on road maintenance levy fund management

The origins of the dispute trace back to October 2013, when the first Task Force Report recommended the transfer of devolved responsibilities. This position was reinforced by the 11th National and County Government Coordination Summit in December 2024. Senators argued that the persistence of these agencies in devolved activities has led to overlapping projects, including those funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).

High court temporarily lifts ban on Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees
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High court temporarily lifts ban on Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees

The court noted that the matter raised serious concerns, and that immediate action was necessary to prevent potential harm to refugees while the case is being fully examined.The dispute arose after the Commissioner for Refugee Affairs issued a notice on July 31 halting the registration of new asylum seekers from the two countries.

Kenya secures Sh438 billion in early-year borrowing amid revenue shortfall
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Kenya secures Sh438 billion in early-year borrowing amid revenue shortfall

According to the latest data from the National Treasury, net borrowing from domestic sources reached Sh339.7 billion, while external lenders contributed Sh98.1 billion. This represents nearly half (48.6%) of the annual borrowing target of Sh901 billion, which is set at Sh613.5 billion for local markets and Sh287.4 billion from external sources.

Zelensky warns US peace plan could endanger Ukraine’s support
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Zelensky warns US peace plan could endanger Ukraine’s support

The leaked peace plan outlines measures Kyiv had previously dismissed, including relinquishing control of parts of eastern Ukraine, drastically downsizing its military, and pledging to forgo Nato membership. Analysts note that the proposals appear to favor Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the plan as a possible "basis" for a settlement, while insisting Russia remains ready to continue the conflict if needed.

President Ruto signs four laws unlocking Sh70.6bn for counties
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President Ruto signs four laws unlocking Sh70.6bn for counties

The new laws are the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2025, the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Provisional Collection of Taxes and Duties (Repeal) Bill, 2025, and the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill, 2025. Together, they set the stage for what the government says will be better service delivery and higher accountability across key institutions.

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