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Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:55:00 +0300
The thrills and pains of being Kenya's Finance minister
There was a time reading of the countrys Budget was a monumental occasion. The Budget briefcase sent shivers down the countrys social status.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:46:41 +0300
The curse of leadership in the land of Mulembe
Some Luhya leaders are now threatening to withdraw their support for the former Prime Minister and support one of their own.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
SGR gets lion's share of Budget allocation
Projects under the transport and agriculture sectors have been allocated a big chunk of the 2021-2022 Budget.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
MPs go after Uhuru's flagship projects in changes
The members of the powerful committee recommended the reduction of expenditures worth Sh20,413,508,823.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
This is public lynching of the judges left out, former CJ tells the president
If a ceremony has been organised for the swearing-in of the president and the Chief Justice refuses to come and swear in the president......

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:30:00 +0300
Hope and fear of captains of industry on the Sh3.66tr Budget
In the next 12 months from July, the government will attempt to resuscitate a limping economy that has been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:16:57 +0300
Huduma Namba for fish
A state agency has begun identifying fish species in the Indian Ocean through a scientific exercise synonymous with Huduma Namba.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:53:34 +0300
How I will remember President Uhuru - Maraga
When asked how he will remember President Uhuru, he said: I will remember him as a president who disobeyed the law...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:49:16 +0300
What will it take to save Mumias?
Efforts to revive Mumias operations and payback lenders were quashed leaving receiver with the option of leasing Mumiass assets for a given period.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:47:04 +0300
Maraga: Uhuru's office refused to give me NIS dossier on judges
Former CJ David Maraga says President Uhuru should appoint the six judges he rejected and take the matter of their suitability to the JSC.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:19:41 +0300
KNEC appoints Dr David Njeng'ere as new CEO
Kenya National Examinations Council appoints CS Magoha advisor Dr David Njengere as its CEO for five years, effective July 1, 2021; he replaces Dr Me

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:52:19 +0300
CS Juma: Military running civilian functions is nothing new
The CS averred that the movement of the military is nothing new nor extraordinary.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:31:47 +0300
Rent Restriction Tribunal to resume physical court operations
Koris said physical registry services have been reinstated at the Nairobi and Nakuru Rent Tribunals.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
With Sh1.2 trillion debt bill, Yatani must borrow from Peter to pay Paul
Kenyas Sh1.2 trillion debt bill to be settled in the next 12 months is so deep that taxes alone cant solve this financial mess.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:11:18 +0300
Willy Mutunga to President Uhuru: Appoint the six judges in the name of Constitution
In an open letter to the president dated June 8, 2021, Dr Mutunga said there is a process of raising an issue against a sitting judge

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:28:31 +0300
Kisii County Assembly standoff: Police storm chambers, walk away with mace
'Today is a black day for our people. We have many aspects to discuss but we have seen deep interference in our independent institution.'

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:07:06 +0300
Lawyers in court to revoke 34 judges' swearing-in
The applicants are also seeking to have President Kenyattas Gazette notice that listed 34 judges for appointment declared null and void.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:03:46 +0300
A call with DJ Evolve's father amid disturbing rumours
Orinda told The Standard he woke up to the rumours Tuesday morning, and the first thing he did was to call his son.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:48:56 +0300
Government admits Madaraka Day fete to blame for Covid-19 spike
The gatherings and increased intercountry movements during Madaraka Day in Kisumu may cause an upsurge

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:29:34 +0300
Boni Khalwale: Former governors seeking 2022 comeback are politically unhygienic
'I expect that when a governor loses an election, it is politically hygienic to run for President or disappear altogether.'

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Pressure piles on president to appoint six nominees he left out
Pressure continues to mount on President Uhuru Kenyatta to either appoint the six judges he left out or to table the evidence against them.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:18:49 +0300
Counties get additional Sh1.4 billion to clear pending bills
Senate last week adopted the County Allocation of Revenue Bill prepared by the National Treasury to give the county assemblies the additional monies.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:01:01 +0300
Dirty fuel: Burning sacks sucking life out of Korogocho residents
'I have to choose between the smoke and staying hungry,' said Ndunge. 'My kids understand its the price they have to pay'.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:52:13 +0300
Court allows KRA to collect Sh643m from dams agency
TAT dismissed a tax appeal filed by Central Rift Valley Water Development Agency to challenge an assessment of withholding tax amounting to 643million

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:53:50 +0300
More than half of Kenyans eat inadequate food quantities
58 per cent of Kenyans have been consuming inadequate food quantities following the outbreak of coronavirus, a new report has shown.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300
KEMSA reviews tenders process in major reforms
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) has embarked on reviewing its procurement process and suppliers performance.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:03:47 +0300
Impact of misinformation on Covid-19 vaccines
Covid-19 jab: People isolated in forests, vaccinated via blood cuts.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:32:45 +0300
Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?
Catholic Doctors Association claimed companies were using aborted foetuses in the process of manufacturing the vaccines.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:22:54 +0300
Ministry reports low uptake of second jab, warns of fake vaccines
About 0.013 per cent of Kenyas total population has received the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 09:46:46 +0300
Kenyans against the wall as State loads high taxes on fuel products
There is also an excise tax on petroleum and other products which is revised annually based on average inflation rates.



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