6 h. ago Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions

President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to receive the lion’s share of the Political Parties Fund, with an allocation of KSh480 million, making it the top beneficiary among registered political parties in Kenya. UDA’s windfall reflects its strong showing in the last general election, which remains the primary criterion for fund allocation. In the Kenya Kwanza coalition, other affiliated parties are also set to benefit. Ford Kenya, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has been allocated KSh21 million. Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC), associated with Labour CS Alfred Mutua, will receive KSh10.5 million, while Pamoja African Alliance The post Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 h. ago PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Questions are mounting over the whereabouts of Ksh8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 financial year, with lawmakers demanding answers from the State Department for Cooperatives. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi faced intense scrutiny over the unexplained […] The post PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship between law enforcement and citizens. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma urged […] The post MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Senators’ ambitious push to have counties allocated KSh 465 billion in the current financial year has fallen, after mediation talks with the National Assembly settled on KSh 415 billion for the next fiscal cycle. A joint mediation committee from both Houses had been deadlocked over the equitable share of revenue […] The post Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to appear before the House next Wednesday to respond to concerns raised by Members of Parliament on the controversial murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’. The Speaker’s directive came after members expressed dissatisfaction with the […] The post Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – For the third consecutive time, the National Assembly and the Senate have failed to reach consensus on the equitable share of revenue to counties, deepening a stalemate that threatens to delay disbursement of funds critical to devolved services. The latest round of talks, which dragged on for hours, ended in […] The post Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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30 h. ago National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has shot down a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2025 that sought to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to ease the financial strain on low and middle-income earners. The proposal had recommended expanding the current PAYE brackets to 10%, 17.5%, 25%, 27.5%, and 30%. It also sought to empower the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to adjust these tax bands by up to 10% every three years to account for inflation. Proponents of the changes argued that widening the tax bands would make the tax system fairer and more aligned with global The post National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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30 h. ago Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has urged Parliament to delete a controversial provision in the 2025 Finance Bill that would have allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access taxpayers’ personal and financial information without court approval. At the heart of the dispute is Clause 52, which proposes to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act. This section currently protects businesses from being compelled to share their customers’ personal data with tax authorities. If passed, the change would give KRA unchecked access to sensitive data, such as mobile money transactions, bank details, and even trade secrets, all in the The post Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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40 h. ago MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – The Ministry of Defence is under fire for allegedly shielding senior officials of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from appearing before a National Assembly Committee to respond to long-standing accusations of human rights violations. The National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson […] The post MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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54 h. ago Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’

Former Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio has cautioned President William Ruto’s administration against misreading the silence of Kenya’s youth as contentment, warning that a political storm is quietly brewing beneath the surface. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, June 16, 2025, Poghisio said the Kenya Kwanza government had failed to grasp the gravity of the message delivered by Gen Z protesters during the mass demonstrations of June 2024. Those protests, which forced the government to momentarily backtrack on several unpopular policies, were a wake-up call the administration has chosen to ignore, he said. “Gen Zs may be quiet and The post Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago No New Taxes, Just Reforms As Mbadi Unveils Sh30bn Revenue Plan in 2025 Budget

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the Finance Bill 2025 will not introduce any new taxes or raise existing ones — a deliberate shift aimed at addressing public outrage sparked by previous tax policies. In his maiden budget speech to the National Assembly, Mbadi said the government […] The post No New Taxes, Just Reforms As Mbadi Unveils Sh30bn Revenue Plan in 2025 Budget appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 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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6 d. ago IPOA: DIG Lagat Among Officers to Record Statement over Ojwang’s Death

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 12 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced that all individuals linked to the arrest, transfer, and detention of the late Albert Ojwang, including Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat will record statements as investigations into his death in police custody intensify. Speaking before the National Assembly’s National Security […] The post IPOA: DIG Lagat Among Officers to Record Statement over Ojwang’s Death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 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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6 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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6 d. ago CS Mbadi emphasises need for stict financial discipline to reduce debt

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s mounting public debt, calling for strict financial discipline, strategic economic planning, and more efficient revenue mobilization to avert a potential fiscal crisis. While presenting the 2024/2025 national budget estimates in the National Assembly, Mbadi acknowledged the government is operating […] The post CS Mbadi emphasises need for stict financial discipline to reduce debt appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Kenya’s economy stabilising as inflation drops to 3.8pc: CS Mbadi

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 12 – Kenya’s economy is showing firm signs of recovery, with inflation cooling to a 32-month low, a development that Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, hailed as a “turning point” during the tabling of the 2025/2026 Financial Year National  budget at the National Assembly on Thursday. While delivering his […] The post Kenya’s economy stabilising as inflation drops to 3.8pc: CS Mbadi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Wetangula Celebrates Kenyan ICT Talent After Global Victory in China

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has applauded 12 outstanding Kenyan university students for their stellar performance at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025, held from May 20 to 24 in Shenzhen, China. Speaking during a recognition ceremony held at Parliament Buildings this week, organized in collaboration with Huawei, local universities, and government partners, Wetangula praised the young tech minds for flying Kenya’s flag high on the global stage. He hailed their success as a testament to the nation’s growing reputation in digital innovation and technological excellence. “I warmly applaud our brilliant students for their resounding victory at the Huawei The post Wetangula Celebrates Kenyan ICT Talent After Global Victory in China appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Senate to consider Ruto’s reservations on the Conflict of Interest Bill after National Assembly nod.

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 22 – The Senate is set to consider President William Ruto’s reservations regarding the Conflict of Interest Bill after it was approved by the National Assembly. The Bill proposes a way for tougher regulations against unethical conduct in public service. In a sitting of the House, lawmakers endorsed a raft of amendments […] The post Senate to consider Ruto’s reservations on the Conflict of Interest Bill after National Assembly nod. appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago House Finance Committee prepares final report on 2025 tax proposals

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 8 – The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and Planning is expected to submit its report for consideration by legislators this week. The Committee, chaired by Molo MP Kimani Kuria, retreated to draft its report after engaging various government agencies on several issues that emerged during stakeholder engagements and public participation […] The post House Finance Committee prepares final report on 2025 tax proposals appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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