Josphat Thiongó

Kenya Kwanza to appeal judges' ruling on creation of CAS posts

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-07-05 12:18:18

Mukurweini MP argues that the courts should allow Ruto to regularise the 27 CAS posts. But LSK says the positions had already been found unconstitutional by the court.

Budget boss rejects City Hall's request for Sh1b to pay legal fees to 19 firms

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-07-05 09:31:35

Nyakango terms the payments as questionable and wants clarifications. Approval of Sh378.86 million for development was also declined.

MPs threaten to oust Labour CS Bore for skipping summons

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-07-06 11:16:04

MPs have now threatened to impeach the Cabinet Secretary accusing her of contempt and being the first CS to snub summons to appear and answer questions from members.

Ruto, too, uses State security to tame rivals

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-07-20 19:28:01

The withdrawal of security left the leaders exposed, so much so that Azimio elected to co-ordinate the protests from afar only to emerge later in the evening.

Fight over venue, time threaten Raila-Ruto talks

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-08-07 19:19:48

Both Kenya Kwanza and the Azimio la Umoja coalition teams were to meet Monday following an invitation by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for talks at the Serena Hotel.

MPs reject Sh4.2b NHIF system amid corruption probe

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-08-10 04:30:58

The National Assembly Health Committee, during a sitting with NHIF’s top officials, heard that the agency is about to replace the current system, which cost Sh1.6 billion.

Failure to surrender Sh272b devolved functions crippling counties, report says

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-08-12 15:57:50

10 years after devolution, the functions are still being undertaken by ministries, departments, and agencies.

Insurer yet to pay claims for officers who died on duty

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-08-17 00:25:23

Documents tabled before Parliament indicate that 1,542 claims of the officers were yet to be settled by the firm even as the Senate plans to launch investigations into the matter.

MPs seek audience with Ruto over insecurity in North Rift

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-12-01 04:41:29

Legislators from North Rift are now seeking audience with President William Ruto over insecurity in the region.

We have no money for NG-CDF, Ndung'u tells House committee

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-12-06 22:37:11

MPs from the 290 constituencies receive approximately Sh130 million each in NG-CDF funding from the Exchequer but the funds for the current financial year have not been forthcoming.

New bill proposes stiff penalty for failure to remit housing levy

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-12-08 19:12:23

The Bill, currently in its first reading stage, seeks to anchor the 1.5 per cent Housing Levy on salaried Kenyans in law and establish legal structures on how the fund will be administered.

Raila Odinga: Kenya needs international help to end Ruto's tyranny

By Josphat Thiongó   2023-12-08 19:16:42

 Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader, Raila Odinga, has called on the international community to help the opposition rein in the excesses of the President William Ruto regime.

North Eastern MPs call for an end to Ethiopia-Somaliland treaty

By Josphat Thiongó   2024-01-04 19:50:03

They are concerned that the failure of Ethiopia to act within the confines of international law will stifle relations between countries in the region.

Gachagua drops move to petition for removal of High Court judge

By Josphat Thiongó   2024-01-19 17:13:50

Rigathi Gachagua said he had decided to give room for dialogue, between Chief Justice Martha Koome and President William Ruto on judicial transparency.

Affordable Housing Bill good to go, says Muturi

By Josphat Thiongó   2024-02-08 18:33:06

Muturi has expressed his support for the Affordable Housing Bill, 2023, which among other things seeks the re-introduction of the halted housing levy.

State to extend terminated Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme albeit on condition

By Josphat Thiongó   2024-02-16 17:57:44

The Edu Afya scheme offered comprehensive medical insurance coverage for students in public secondary schools registered with Nemis.

MPs hand Ruto first round victory, pass Affordable Housing Bill

By Josphat Thiongó   2024-02-21 10:09:52

After days of debate, the affordable Housing reality moved a stepped closer into becoming reality after lawmakers voted 141 against 58 to see the Bill sail through the second reading stage.

How Sh880m was disbursed to universities for former students

By Josphat Thiongó   2024-02-22 17:59:45

MPs are investigating how the placement body sent funds for students who had already graduated.

Sh4b set aside for CBC classrooms missing

By Josphat Thiongó   2024-02-27 11:16:25

The report revealed that 30 out of the 215 sampled classrooms were not in use at the time of the audit.

IEBC Amendment Bill seeks to create 'super' Chairperson

By Josphat Thiongó   2024-03-08 17:52:49

The Bill seeks to cure the ills of the 2022 General Election, ring-fence the powers of the IEBC chair and extend the number of the IEBC selection panel from seven to nine.