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Irene Githinji

Ruto, Raila hypocrisy: How Rose Njeri arrest undermines President's apology to Gen Z

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-02 10:20:00

As public anger simmers and protests loom, Rose Njeri’s arrest tests government respect for freedom.

Giant workers union suspends general secretary

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-02 14:43:25

The Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers (KUCFAW) has suspended Boniface Kavuvi from his position as General Secretary.

Public hearings on Finance Bill, 2025 kick off today in counties

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-03 08:00:00

House team will begin public hearings in Busia and Migori then Trans Nzoia and Nandi on Wednesday.Among proposals in the Bill is the introduction of excise duty on imported gas cylinders.

Auditor General seeks review of Finance Act to sanction entities

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-03 14:23:59

The Office of the Auditor General wants the National Assembly to amend the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012, to include sanctions, as part of instilling fiscal discipline.

MTRH on the spot for including Sh4.5 million expired medicine in stock records

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-04 12:46:49

MTRH maintained that the issue stemmed from a formatting error in the expiry dates, which incorrectly indicated that the drugs were expired when they were not.

National Assembly approves Conflict of Interest Bill, moves to Senate

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-05 10:42:30

The National Assembly has approved amendments to the Conflict-of-Interest Bill, 2023.

Kenyans to foot bill for Adani as State ends deal

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-06 00:00:00

Energy Principal Secretary (PS) Alex Wachira warned that Kenyans will have to bear the cost of compensating Adani for the work so far, though he did not disclose the actual amount.

Budget debate sparks tax concerns

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-06 09:51:55

Members of the National Assembly began debating the budget estimates for the Financial Year 2025/26, with a call to reinforce allocations to critical sectors, such as education, which are underfunded.

Audit queries on management of Fish Levy Trust Fund

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-09 12:08:28

The Fish Levy Trust Fund has come under scrutiny for operating without a board of trustees for the year ending June 30, 2023.

Ruto: I will not be swayed by detractors

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-09 13:07:54

The President has maintained a hardline stance that no amount of intimidation or name-calling will deter him from transforming the country.

Parliament vets nominees to National Police Service Commission

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-10 13:33:35

The vetting of the three National Police Service Commissioners.

Audit finds red flags in Sh239m NEMIS upgrade as MPs demand answers

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-11 12:46:06

MPs questioned the need to move from NEMIS to KEMIS, even as the government prepares to pilot the new system starting next month.

Kenya's debt rises by Sh780 billion in nine months - Nyakang'o

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-12 06:00:00

CoB says external and domestic debts stand at Sh5.24 trillion and Sh6.12 trillion. Allocation for debt servicing in Fy 2024/25 amounted to Sh2.04 trillion,

'Murkomen must resign': Interior CS faces Senate wrath over death in custody

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-12 00:00:00

Interior CS faces stinging criticism from his former colleagues in the Senate. Murkomen fights calls for his resignation over the recent extra-judicial killings.

Raila's AU campaigns used Sh218 million in 2 weeks

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-12 11:07:32

The Foreign Affairs Ministry sought Sh523.8 million to support former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s campaign, as he ran for the African Union Commission Chairperson.

Raila AU campaign spent Sh216 million in just two weeks

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-12 14:10:00

The Foreign Affairs Ministry sought Sh523.8 million to support former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s campaign, as he ran for the AUC Chairperson position.

Duale: I will not take blame for illegalities in organ transplant report

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-13 07:00:00

 The CS was expected to present findings into alleged breaches in kidney transplants at Mediheal Group of Hospitals to the Health Committee.

Auditor flags schools' capitation transfers

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-14 06:00:00

The Auditor General has raised concerns over unverified school capitation for the financial year ending June 30, 2023.

Gachagua credits survival to State insider network

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-17 06:00:00

The former Deputy President claims he receives insider tips from the NIS revealing government schemes targeting him.

Union escalates Moi varsity crisis to Parliament

By Irene Githinji   2025-06-17 07:00:00

They accuse the institution’s management of ignoring audit directives, misusing public funds, and deploying flawed systems.