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A report by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee has highlighted gaps in the management of debts owed by counties, pointing to what it says is a widening financial pressure point in devolved units.
Ruto said the new royalty system will rely on a transparent digital platform that will make it easy to track how much money is collected and how it is shared among stakeholders in the creative value chain.
To address the gaps, the Ministry of Health is introducing targeted programmes aimed at improving results in counties carrying the highest burden of maternal and newborn deaths.
The Senate has ordered dozens of county assemblies to appear within 60–90 days to explain audit failures and financial irregularities, warning of heightened scrutiny as it tightens oversight of devolved funds.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled a 10-year CHERISH programme to restore the degraded Cherangany Hills ecosystem, protect key water sources and create 500,000 green jobs across four counties.
Thugge noted that Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves remain at a comfortable level for now, but the government is seeking extra support to reinforce buffers in case global fuel disruptions persist for longer than expected.
Public Service Commission Chief Executive Officer Paul Famba told lawmakers that the vacancies were declared on December 16, with the application window closing on January 9.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud said the Constitution protects the right to assemble and protest, but stressed that the freedom must be exercised within the law. He cautioned that demonstrations should not interfere with the rights of others or disrupt normal economic activity.
The procurement has been split into three separate tenders covering road transport, rail movement, and warehousing plus handling services. The closing date for all bids has been set for May 5, 2026, and applicants are required to submit sealed documents alongside a non-refundable tender fee.
The suspects were identified as Cyrus Mureithi Mburu, 54, and Peter Kangethe, 49. Authorities said the arrests followed intelligence leads that guided officers to the locations where the suspects were apprehended.
The session brought together Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni, Hustler Fund chief executive officer Henry Tanui, and Uwezo Fund chief executive officer Peter Lengapiani, alongside Members of Parliament and other government representatives. Discussions centered on accountability, legal structure challenges, and how to improve access to credit for millions of citizens involved in small-scale trade and enterprise.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki outlined Sh712m electrification and Sh32bn road projects in Baringo County, saying expanded power access and new tarmac corridors will boost rural trade and household welfare.
The report further revealed that county assemblies are failing to meet the legal requirement that at least five per cent of public employees be persons with disabilities. Some assemblies were found to have no representation at all.
Siaya County has activated a One Health emergency response after a confirmed anthrax outbreak in neighbouring Vihiga, tightening surveillance, livestock controls and vaccinations to protect residents and animals along the Gem border.
At the heart of the petition is the claim that the system creates an additional step after results have already been declared at the constituency level. The petitioners are also contesting the roles assigned to county returning officers and the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, arguing that the current framework weakens the finality of constituency results.
Through this system, counties are being equipped with advanced diagnostic tools such as CT scanners, radiology machines, and other specialised equipment, enabling patients to receive services within their local facilities instead of being referred to distant national hospitals.
The agreement provides for a 10-day suspension of hostilities, with the possibility of extension if both sides agree and negotiations show progress.
Maraga further said that money collected through taxes is not being reflected in service delivery, raising concerns about how public resources are being managed.
The Bill was sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, acting on a request from the Executive to ease the burden on consumers. Lawmakers moved it through all stages within a single day, pointing to the urgency of stabilising fuel costs and preventing further economic strain.
Under the revised approach, principals are now expected to take direct responsibility for supervising classroom instruction, supporting teachers in understanding the curriculum and ensuring that continuous assessment is effectively carried out.
Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga has announced a six-month maternal and newborn health initiative from May 2026, urging Kenya’s counties to fix systemic gaps in data use, accountability and service access.
At the centre of the case is a tender for consultancy services linked to the Olkaria VII geothermal project, an 80.3-megawatt plant planned for the Olkaria geothermal field in Naivasha. The project is part of efforts to increase electricity generation from renewable sources and improve supply stability.
Under the proposals, any gift exceeding the Sh20,000 threshold or received more than once a year from the same source must be handed over to the government. The rules also seek to standardise how benefits are recorded and managed across ministries, departments, and agencies.
The regulator said the summons follows remarks made during a radio interview on 31 March 2026, in which Kituyi alleged that some individuals may have been awarded degrees without proper admission or qualification procedures being followed.
KRA defended its actions, insisting that the notices were based on new tax assessments and were issued within the law after the company failed to clear outstanding dues. The authority also argued that the company had not exhausted the available dispute resolution mechanisms before seeking court intervention.
Speaking on Friday during a Radio Generation interview, Muthuma said Kenya has made progress in formalising labour migration, with more young people now securing jobs abroad through regulated channels for both skilled and semi-skilled work.
The committee has now pushed the session to Thursday, April 23, 2026, directing that Murkomen, Kanja and the DCI boss appear in person. Senators warned that failure to address the growing trend of politically linked violence could undermine national stability.
Data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows that landed fuel costs have risen sharply in recent import cycles, with petrol increasing by over 40% and diesel by nearly 69%, feeding into higher retail prices.
Economist Odhiambo Ramogi warns that opaque, higher-cost fuel imports outside Kenya’s G-to-G deal risk eroding public trust and undermining benefits from stabilized supply and forex.
Acting CEO Moses Sunkuli said the numbers from the last election highlight the scale of the problem. He noted that while the diaspora population is estimated at over 1.4 million, only 10,443 registered as voters in 2022, with turnout standing at 57.76 percent.