52 h. ago Top govt figure in the dock for role in Kenyan scholarship scandal

Top govt figure in the dock for role in Kenyan scholarship scandal  The PIE News

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57 h. ago Kenya: President Ruto Pledges Govt Commitment to Protect Kenyans From Rogue Police Officers

Kenya: President Ruto Pledges Govt Commitment to Protect Kenyans From Rogue Police Officers  allAfrica.com

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58 h. ago President Ruto pledges Govt commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police officers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – President William Ruto has pledged the government’s commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police amid mounting accusations of brutality and impunity after social media influencer Ojwang’s murder while in custody. Speaking during the destruction of 7,000 illegal firearms in Ngong, President Ruto sent a stern warning to law enforcement officers […] The post President Ruto pledges Govt commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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60 h. ago Govt rallies stakeholders to turn remittances into engines of growth

Govt rallies stakeholders to turn remittances into engines of growth  Kenya News Agency

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64 h. ago Govt to Count Street Families Across All 47 Counties Starting June 29

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection will launch a national street families census in the next two weeks in an effort to understand the current scale of homelessness across Kenya. The Street Families Rehabilitation Trust will lead the three-day exercise in all 47 counties, starting on June 29th. Officials anticipate a significant rise in the number of street families since the last count five years ago, which recorded 46,000 individuals living on the streets. The government has allocated Ksh. 50 million for the exercise, which is expected to provide critical data to inform future policy and rehabilitation efforts. Mary The post Govt to Count Street Families Across All 47 Counties Starting June 29 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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64 h. ago Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers

In 2024, President William Ruto’s administration ramped up its surveillance efforts, making a record 35 requests to Meta for access to user data – more than any other country in East Africa, according to the tech giant’s Transparency Centre report. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, confirmed that it shares user data with governments when legally obligated or during emergencies, as outlined in its terms of service. Between January and June, the Kenyan government submitted 23 data requests – 19 tied to legal processes and four flagged as emergencies. From July to December, it added 12 The post Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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64 h. ago Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry

Kenya has formally approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to negotiate a new financing agreement as its current IMF-supported programmes approach their end. The government has relied heavily on the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which have provided over Ksh388 billion in funding during a time of severe debt strain. The IMF acknowledged receiving Kenya’s request and announced plans to send a mission team to Nairobi in September 2025 to begin formal negotiations. Speaking at a press briefing on June 11, 2025, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge confirmed that the government had already The post Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kenya boosts medical interns' support with Sh4.3bn allocation in 2025/26 health budget

Kenya boosts medical interns' support with Sh4.3bn allocation in 2025/26 health budget  The Eastleigh Voice

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3 d. ago Kenya cuts environment budget to Sh103.8 billion despite climate change pressures

Kenya cuts environment budget to Sh103.8 billion despite climate change pressures  The Eastleigh Voice

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3 d. ago Kenya's sports sector bags billions in new budget, registrar allocated KSh 2.3B for digitization

Kenya's sports sector bags billions in new budget, registrar allocated KSh 2.3B for digitization  TV47 Digital

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3 d. ago Sh405bn Proposed for Counties Amid Mediation Over Equitable Share

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – The National Treasury has proposed an allocation of Sh405 billion to counties in the 2025/26 financial year.This marks an increase of Sh17.6 billion from the Sh387.4 billion allocated to devolved units in the current financial year, Delivering his maiden budget statement in the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi […] The post Sh405bn Proposed for Counties Amid Mediation Over Equitable Share appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Govt to Settle Verified Pending Bills Worth Sh229bn – CS Mbadi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced significant progress in the government’s efforts to resolve long-standing pending bills, revealing that a total of Sh229 billion has been verified and recommended for payment. Mbadi who spoke while delivering the 2025/2026 budget estimates in Parliament stated that the Pending Bills Verification Committee […] The post Govt to Settle Verified Pending Bills Worth Sh229bn – CS Mbadi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Mbadi Proposes Sh217.3bn for Roads in Push to Expand Transport Infrastructure

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed an allocation of Sh217.3 billion for road development in the 2025/26 financial year, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding the country’s transport infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth. While presenting the national budget in Parliament, Mbadi said the investment targets improvements across […] The post Mbadi Proposes Sh217.3bn for Roads in Push to Expand Transport Infrastructure appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Education Gets Lion’s Share in 2024/25 Budget as Agriculture Faces Major Cuts

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2024/2025 national budget, with a proposed allocation of Sh702.7 billion, while the agriculture sector suffered a significant budget cut. Presenting the budget estimates in the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi described education as a critical sector deserving greater […] The post Education Gets Lion’s Share in 2024/25 Budget as Agriculture Faces Major Cuts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Education Gets Lion’s Share in 2025/26 Budget as Agriculture Faces Major Cuts

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2025/2026 national budget, with a proposed allocation of Sh702.7 billion, while the agriculture sector suffered a significant budget cut. Presenting the budget estimates in the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi described education as a critical sector deserving greater […]

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3 d. ago Glovo Partners with Kenyan Government, Pledges Billions for Digital Growth & Jobs

Glovo Partners with Kenyan Government, Pledges Billions for Digital Growth & Jobs  IT News Africa

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3 d. ago Protests over police killing in Kenya as govt presents budget

Protests over police killing in Kenya as govt presents budget  Modern Ghana

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3 d. ago Govt allocates billions to boost state surveillance using Spyware

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kenyans digital privacy is under fresh threat as the government allocates billions to surveillance tools, police operations, and digital monitoring infrastructure with no sign of public consultation or legal safeguards. In the Supplementary Budget are significant increases to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) aimed at expanding state surveillance powers […] The post Govt allocates billions to boost state surveillance using Spyware appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Govt allocates millions to boost state surveillance using Spyware

Optimus 3.0 is a next-generation spyware system designed for state surveillance.

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3 d. ago Govt Cracks Down on Junk Food Ads to Protect Children from Rising NCDs

The government has unveiled a new plan to intensify efforts against the marketing and consumption of unhealthy foods, with a strong focus on protecting children from harmful dietary influences. The Ministry of Health announced on Monday, June 9, that this campaign is part of sweeping reforms designed to address the sharp increase in diet-related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These diseases have become a major public health concern across the country. At the core of this renewed effort is the development of a Nutrient Profile Model, a scientifically grounded system that sets specific thresholds for The post Govt Cracks Down on Junk Food Ads to Protect Children from Rising NCDs appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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