The Public Service Commission has launched a nationwide audit into suspected Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud. The exercise targets irregular recruitment and ghost workers, with biometric verification and academic credential checks planned across ministries, agencies and regional departments.
Author: Brian Luseka
President Ruto Signs Devolution Bills into Law at Eldoret State Lodge
President William Ruto has signed two Senate bills at Eldoret State Lodge, introducing changes to county funding transfers and administrative safeguards for county assembly staff. The legislation addresses payment schedules, disciplinary procedures and county governance.
Family Feud and Legal Battles Leave 116-Acre Kericho Tea Farm to Waste
A bitter, high-profile family legal dispute over a prime 116-acre tea estate in Kericho County has exposed deep-seated property succession conflicts, drawing intense public attention. Court documents filed at the Kericho Environment and Land Court detail accusations of armed evictions,…
Turkana County Steps Up Border Health Preparedness Amid Regional Ebola Alert
Turkana County’s public health department has intensified emergency preparedness protocols, deploying Sh2.3 million worth of essential medical supplies and launching intensive training programs for frontline healthcare workers across key border transit points. The heightened vigilance follows updated epidemiological alerts from…
Regulators Warn Against Rushing Nuclear Power Projects Without Safety Standards
Energy sector regulators and environmental safety watchdogs have issued a stern caution against accelerating Kenya’s nuclear energy development initiatives without thoroughly enforcing international safety benchmarks and localized environmental frameworks. The cautionary remarks come as state agencies push forward with long-term…
Treasury Proposes PAYE Tax Exemption for Workers Earning Below Sh32,800
In a major fiscal policy shift aimed at easing the escalating cost of living for low-income households, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced a new legislative proposal to exempt individuals earning below Sh32,800 monthly from Pay As You…
AI in Classrooms and Hospitals: Kenyan MPs Launch Urgent National Probe
Parliamentary committees have launched a sweeping national inquiry into the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems within Kenya’s critical sectors, specifically targeting classrooms, universities, and healthcare facilities. The rapid adoption of automated tools, machine-learning diagnostic aids, and virtual learning platforms…
Fuel Subsidies Depletion Triggers Transport Costs and Economic Concerns
The depletion of Kenya’s fuel stabilization funds has raised concerns over pump prices, transport fares and freight costs. Operators and businesses warn of wider effects on household budgets as officials discuss longer-term measures to stabilize energy costs.
Political Rivalry Deepens as Natembeya and Ruto Clash Over Regional Supremacy
Political friction between President William Ruto’s administration and Governor George Natembeya has intensified over regional leadership, county autonomy and security arrangements, with the Tawe movement emerging as a focus of the dispute in Western Kenya.
Kitale Market Launch Deepens Ruto and Natembeya Supremacy War
The launch of Kitale’s Masinde Muliro Market has intensified the rivalry between President William Ruto and Governor George Natembeya, with disputes over funding, county authority and security arrangements exposing wider political tensions in Western Kenya.