No stopping debt binge as State borrows Sh440b in 7 months

 Committee on Appointments Vice Chair  National Assembly  Deputy speaker Gladys Boss Shollei (left) with committee member Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda  at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. January 14th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Treasury has revealed that the Kenya Kwanza government borrowed a staggering Sh440 billion over the past seven months, pushing the total stock of…

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Raila Odinga jumps after the contract signing with William Ruto: “He is the one who followed me”

On Tuesday, March 11, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga attended the funeral of Lewis Wilkinson Kimani Waiyaki in Kiambu County In his speech, the ODM leader strongly defended his plan with President William Ruto despite public violence The former prime minister explained how the president called for his assistance to bring stability to the country…

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40,000 Jobs and 50,000 Homes: Inside Ruto’s Ksh50 Billion Nairobi River Regeneration Project

President William Ruto has launched the Nairobi River Regeneration and Engineering Works Programme, a Ksh50 billion initiative designed to restore the river and transform its surrounding areas. The President said the ambitious project will create 40,000 jobs, nearly doubling the 22,000 positions currently available under the Climate Works Mtaani Initiative. Additionally, the program includes the construction of a 60-kilometer sewer line and 50,000 affordable housing units in…

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NAIROBI: Troubles arise after young people try to invade the White House, fight against Makomando

A group of teenagers dared to violate security in the White House, causing immediate response from Recce police officers on Monday, March 11 The Recce squad, which was taught at risk, involved young people quickly, preventing unauthorized access and controlling the situation Authority has initiated a full investigation to determine the causes of the violation…

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Wetang'ula urges lawmakers to inspect them inside applying for IEBC chair, choose the best

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called on parliamentarians to prioritize integrity and transparency in inspecting the new IEBC commissioners He also called for unity and advice in leadership, emphasizing the involvement of young politicians Wetang'ula insisted on supporting President William Ruto, defending bilateral cooperation in national development National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on MPs to…

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Government dismisses claims Bomas of Kenya has been sold

Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage PS Ummi Bashir. [File, Standard] The government has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that Bomas of Kenya has been sold to a Turkish national, saying the facility is undergoing modernisation to become a global conference and cultural hub.  Gachagua alleged that the sale happened despite his objections during…

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Jeremiah Kioni: Jubilee feels betrayed by Ruto-Raila deal

Jubilee party secretary-general Jeremiah Kioni speaks during a past function. PHOTO/@HonKioni/X Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of betraying Kenyans and his Azimio coalition partners by entering into a political agreement with President William Ruto’s government.   Speaking to a local media station on Monday, March 10, 2025, Kioni…

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