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Dialogue with other gov’t arms won’t undermine judiciary independence, CJ Koome assures
February 19, 2024 09:33 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Dialogue with other gov’t arms won’t undermine judiciary independence, CJ Koome assures

Speaking during a meeting that brought together judges and heads of court, Koome urged judicial officers to disengage from talks that touched on matters before the court.

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President Ruto slams absentee lawmakers, urges swift action on Affordable Housing Bill
February 19, 2024 09:22 (EAT) • 2 years ago

President Ruto slams absentee lawmakers, urges swift action on Affordable Housing Bill

President William Ruto, who chaired the joint parliamentary group meeting, took a swipe at the lawmakers, whom he accused of being absent in their constituencies where the government is undertaking its projects. 

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COG calls for urgent meeting to discuss National Gov't's Interference in devolved functions
February 18, 2024 09:26 (EAT) • 2 years ago

COG calls for urgent meeting to discuss National Gov't's Interference in devolved functions

In a letter drafted by the Council's CEO Mary Mwiti, the governors lamented what they said is the escalating disregard of the constitutional role of counties, with the national government pumping in money directly through ministries and departments at the counties to fund devolved functions and also...

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Kelvin Kiptum: MPs call for further probe as police confirm cause of death
February 13, 2024 07:28 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Kelvin Kiptum: MPs call for further probe as police confirm cause of death

According to the police, a further review of the accident scene and the Toyota Premio vehicle involved in the accident that was towed to Kaptagat Police Station, showed that the front part was intact and the airbags did not deploy.

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New twist as Parliamentary Budget Office warns affordable housing may not benefit the poor
February 06, 2024 09:40 (EAT) • 2 years ago

New twist as Parliamentary Budget Office warns affordable housing may not benefit the poor

The Parliamentary Budget Office found that high-income earners were likely to benefit more as 36 per cent of funds set aside for the project were earmarked for the construction of institutional housing programmes and projects which targ...

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‘Nobody will stop me!’ Bullish Ruto maintains affordable housing project to go on
February 01, 2024 09:30 (EAT) • 2 years ago

‘Nobody will stop me!’ Bullish Ruto maintains affordable housing project to go on

President Ruto directed contractors to continue with the construction works despite the court seemingly slowing down the wheels of the housing program.He additionally took time to allay fears by contractors that stoppage in deductions of the levy could stall...

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Housing levy standoff: Gov't told to seek alternative sources of funding
January 30, 2024 09:30 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Housing levy standoff: Gov't told to seek alternative sources of funding

The joint committees of Finance and Housing of the National Assembly are set to hold a session with the Ministry of Housing on Wednesday to harmonise the views before retreating to draft their final report that will be debated in Parliament.

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LSK protests Judiciary move to offer services at Huduma Centres
January 25, 2024 09:55 (EAT) • 2 years ago

LSK protests Judiciary move to offer services at Huduma Centres

The Judiciary says it is seeking to leverage the success of the Huduma Centres and particularly the technology deployed to enhance access to justice by Kenyans.

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Questions raised over bursary funds as 300,000 students still missing Form One school fees
January 24, 2024 10:05 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Questions raised over bursary funds as 300,000 students still missing Form One school fees

In the 2022/23 financial year, the NG-CDF has been allocated an estimated Ksh.53.5 billion.Members of Parliament are allowed to spend at least 40% of their allocation per constituency on bursaries. In this case, that translates to slightly over Ksh.20 billion.

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Change of tune as NEMA now approves construction of controversial Ihithe-Ndunyu-Njeru Road
January 23, 2024 09:30 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Change of tune as NEMA now approves construction of controversial Ihithe-Ndunyu-Njeru Road

NEMA has written to KeNHA approving the construction with a caveat that the width of the road be reviewed downwards from 40 to 25 meters, specifically in areas traversing the Aberdares forest reserve and national park.

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