Melita Ole Tenges
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Busia County spent over Ksh.4M to consult whether hospital should be level IV or V - Report
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee is now demanding answers after revelations that the county spent more than Ksh.4 million on a consultant hired simply to confirm the classification level of a hospital already listed as Level 5.
Standoff as MPs, CS Mbadi clash over new e-procurement system
The implementation of the new procurement system being fronted by Treasury is facing stiff resistance from MPs and Governors, citing legal and logistical concerns.However, Treasury CS John Mbadi insists that the electronic platform is the key to eliminating corruption...
Gachagua pledges to scrap Housing Levy, focus on debt recovery in presidential bid
Speaking a day after officially launching his presidential campaign, Gachagua dismissed critics who claimed he lacked a clear agenda, insisting that restoring the nation’s financial health would be his top priority.
EACC blames ODPP as 18 high-profile corruption cases withdrawn
The EACC now says its lack of prosecutorial powers has severely undermined its ability to hold corrupt officials accountable and recover stolen public funds.
Katiba Day: Hits and misses of the 2010 Constitution 15 years later
Constitutional experts say Kenyans are still being left out of key legislative, policy, and decision-making processes.The standoff between counties and the national government over revenue allocation has also been flagged as a key stumbling block to fully realising the promise of devolution. ...
Kenya Moja movement gains momentum as new political player
What began as a cautious testing of the political landscape is now evolving into a significant force, gaining traction, stirring national debate, and threatening to redefine the country’s political future.
CJ Koome hits out at politicians over threats to judges
Koome said the threatening rhetoric is a grave affront to the rule of law, reminiscent of an era when the authority of the courts was routinely undermined. She fired back at politicians and critics who have mounted attacks on the Judiciary, targeting judges whose...
Mudavadi denies Kenya under siege amid US move to review non-NATO ally status
The US Senate motion cites concerns ranging from Kenya’s expanding engagements with other superpowers to alleged extremist linkages and Beijing's deepening economic foothold.Mudavadi said there is a concerted effort to try and create the impression that Kenya is under siege or under attack.
MPs accuse CS Mutua of favouring Ukambani region in overseas jobs drive
The Parliamentary Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers claims the process was tilted in favour of CS Mutua’s home counties, raising concerns about fairness, communication, and the growing threat of rogue recruitment agencies.
Kennedy Kalombotole: DPP on the spot for failing to act on DCI report before second KNH murder
It has now emerged that the DCI had already concluded, through a detailed investigation, that Kalombotole was responsible for the murder, and that a report was submitted to the ODPP on June 30, 2025.