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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has had a shift in perspective over the official governor's residence.  Included in the Nairobi City County Appropriation Bill 2023 is an allocation of Sh290 million for the Governor's residence. This is part of the overall Sh42.3 billion fiscal year 2023-24…
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Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has weighed in on the High Court's Monday ruling that deemed the appointment of 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries unconstitutional.  The three-judge bench consisting of Justices Kanyi Kimondo, Ali Visram, and Hedwig Ong'undi agreed with the petitioners' claim…
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President William Ruto has called for change in the current situation where thousands of Kenyans travel abroad for medical attention.  Speaking at State House on Monday when he met the Nairobi Hospital's Board of Management, the Head of State said that the move leads to a considerable outflow…
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The Senate Health Committee is set to launch an inquiry into the allegations that the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is being defrauded by certain healthcare providers.  This follows an outcry from the public that the health facilities are colluding with NHIF personnel to overcharge…
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President William Ruto has said opposition leader Raila Odinga and the Azimio coalition have the freedom to organize rallies provided they uphold peace.  On Saturday, July 1, the Head of State warned that any demonstrations should not lead to the destruction of property or disrupt the…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has faulted the court's ruling on the Finance Act 2023.  Speaking at a Thanksgiving Ceremony for National Treasury Principal Chris Kiptoo in Elgeyo Marakwet, Mudavadi said there could have been other ways of approaching the issue aside from completely…
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An order was issued on Friday by the High Court, preventing the enforcement of the Finance Act 2023.  This follows an application presented by Peter Agoro, arguing that the Finance Bill 2023 was based on an illegitimate basis and thus contravenes the Constitution. Judge Mugure Thande made the…
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Trade and Investment Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) appointee Evans Kidero has released a statement after his aides were involved in the fatal accident at Londiani on Friday, June 30.  Through his communication officer Jack Nduri, Kidero disclosed that his driver and bodyguard were among…
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On Friday, June 30th, Judge Mugure Thande of the High Court issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of the Finance Act 2023.  This was in response to a petition submitted by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, which asked the court to delay the tax hikes before the case could be…
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Anti-corruption crusaders have expressed worries with regard to the bill that Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has proposed aiming to amend the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act 2023.  On Thursday, June 29, Kaluma suggested repealing Section 64 of Chapter Six of the…