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2026

‘Fuliza’ republic: Ruto’s government spends 80pc of tax money on debt

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Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang’o before the National Assembly Public Debt and Privatisation Committee at Parliament on March 30, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The government is spending nearly 80 per cent of its tax revenue on servicing public debt, leaving President William Ruto’s administration with a razor-thin fiscal buffer for development, according to official National Treasury data published in the Kenya Gazette….

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Mystery Deepens Over Makaburini Cemetery Bodies as Nyamira Governor Says Only 13 Were Approved

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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has officially distanced his administration from the discovery of 33 bodies at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho Town, clarifying that the county only authorized the disposal of 13 remains. The governor explained that the Nyamira District Referral Hospital released the 13 bodies for transport and burial in Kericho, maintaining that the entire…

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Health Ministry Orders Immediate Recall of Popular Peanut Butter Brands Over Toxin Levels

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The Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate withdrawal of several peanut butter brands from retail shelves after laboratory tests detected dangerously high levels of aflatoxin. This toxic substance poses severe health risks to consumers when ingested. The crackdown targets popular brands including Nutie, Kismat, Pannaj, and Muleka after investigations revealed contamination levels that far…

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Mudavadi Explains How Sh80B Billion Nairobi Cooperation Agreement Will Transform Capital

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has detailed the expansive impact of a new cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County, framing it as a vital step for the city’s future. He told the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Inter-governmental Relations that this framework will fundamentally overhaul the capital’s infrastructure and service…

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Missed KMTC Placement? KUCCPS Reopens 21 Medical Courses for 2026 Intake

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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has reopened applications for medical training courses at the Kenya Medical Training College, offering aspiring healthcare professionals another opportunity to secure admission for the 2026 intake. In a notice issued on Sunday, March 29, the placement agency announced a revision window covering 21 specific KMTC courses, giving applicants who missed out…

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Government Warns Contractors Over Delays in Galana Kulalu Irrigation Project (PHOTOS)

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The national government cautioned contractors against dragging their feet on the Galana Kulalu irrigation project, warning that further delays will carry serious consequences. During an inspection of the site, Olando Sitati, the acting head of the Government Delivery Unit (GDU), pointed out that vital sections – including the electrification of the Ksh2.9 billion project –…

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“I Knew His Mind”: Kalonzo Reveals What Raila Really Thought About the Broad-Based Government

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Wiper leader and Azimio coalition chief Kalonzo Musyoka has clarified his understanding of the late Raila Odinga’s stance on political alliances, asserting that the former prime minister never actually supported the current broad-based government. During a live interview at his Karen headquarters on Sunday, Kalonzo drew on his extensive history with the veteran politician to…

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Ruto’s government spends 80pc of tax money on debt

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Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang’o before the National Assembly Public Debt and Privatisation Committee at Parliament on March 30, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The government is spending nearly 80 per cent of its tax revenue on servicing public debt, leaving President William Ruto’s administration with a razor-thin fiscal buffer for development, according to official National Treasury data published in the Kenya Gazette….

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