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05 Jul

Meru County Refutes Controller of Budget Report on Foreign Travel Expenditure

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The Meru County government has strongly denied a recent report by the Office of the Controller of Budget claiming that it spent Ksh. 1 billion on foreign travels within nine months up to March 2024. In a media briefing held at the Meru County government headquarters today, Ibrahim Mutwiri, the County Executive Committee Member for Finance, clarified that the actual expenditure on foreign travel during that period was Ksh. 43.75 million, not Ksh. 1 billion as reported. Mutwiri explained, "The correct figure for the Meru County government's expenditure on foreign travel from June 2023 to March 2024 was Ksh. 43.75…

05 Jul

President Ruto’s Stringent Austerity Measures

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In a bid to streamline government operations and enhance fiscal discipline, President William Ruto has unveiled a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing expenditure and improving efficiency across ministries and state agencies. Speaking during a press briefing, President Ruto outlined the following key initiatives: a. Dissolution of State Corporations: "47 State Corporations with overlapping and duplicative functions will be dissolved," President Ruto declared. This move is expected to eliminate operational and maintenance costs associated with these entities, with their functions integrated into respective line ministries. Employees currently working in these corporations will be transferred to ministries and other state…

05 Jul

President Ruto Axes 47 State Corporations, Staff to be Transferred

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President William Ruto has dissolved 47 state corporations with duplicated functions, signaling a significant restructuring aimed at improving government efficiency. The affected staff will be transferred to ministries, although specific details of the corporations involved have yet to be disclosed. Addressing the issue, Ruto emphasized the government's commitment to reducing redundancy and enhancing operational effectiveness. "The downsizing of parastatals has been an ongoing consideration at the National Treasury to streamline operations and eliminate duplication," he stated. The announcement has reportedly stirred concern among civil servants, as it signals potential job reassignments and restructuring within government agencies. Additionally, Ruto announced a…

05 Jul

President Ruto Announces Support for Protest Victims and Fiscal Reforms

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President William Ruto has pledged government support to families who lost loved ones during recent protests across the country. Speaking at a press briefing, Ruto expressed satisfaction that Kenyans were now engaging in discussions about critical issues including unemployment, national debt, budgetary matters, and government wastage, stressing that these conversations go beyond tribal, personal, or political divisions. "I will continuously listen to the people of Kenya and apply their input to enrich government policies," Ruto affirmed. Addressing the pressing issue of public debt, Ruto announced the establishment of a task force tasked with scrutinizing the national debt. "I have appointed…

05 Jul

President Ruto Likely to Reshuffle His Cabinet Today

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President William Ruto is rumored to be reshuffling his cabinet today. A press briefing has been called at State House, fueling speculation about imminent changes in the government. This development follows mass protests concerning the Finance Bill 2024, corruption, debt management, and the wastage of government resources. Last week, during a Presidential Roundtable interview, Ruto hinted at the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle, stating, “My cabinet did a wonderful job, however, they should have done much better. I now have a moment to reflect deeply.” A source speaking on condition of anonymity indicated that ministries will be reorganized and consolidated.…

05 Jul

Court Upholds Shutdown of Odinga’s 2018 Swearing-In Broadcast

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The High Court has ruled that the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) was justified in shutting down the live broadcast of Raila Odinga’s 2018 swearing-in ceremony, stating that the event contravened the Constitution and the law. The court emphasized that the CA acted within the limitations of media freedom as outlined in Article 24 of the Constitution. It noted that Royal Media Services Limited, Nation Media Limited, and The Standard Group Limited were propagating an unconstitutional venture. Justice Anthony Charo Mrima, delivering the judgment in Kitale on June 20, 2024, highlighted that the media has a duty to refrain from…

05 Jul

President William Ruto Engage to Kenyans on X Space #EngageThePresident

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President William Ruto is set to engage with Kenyans on X Space from 2 PM to 5 PM today, marking a historic move in digital governance. This interactive session will address a range of pressing issues raised by the youth, extending beyond the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024. The President will discuss key concerns including corruption, government wastage, youth unemployment, the status of the economy, and the recent killings of demonstrators and alleged criminals during protests over the past two weeks. With this initiative, Ruto becomes the first president globally to directly engage with his citizens via X Spaces.…

05 Jul

CPF to Hold AGM Next Week in Nairobi

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The County Pension Fund (CPF) is set to host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 9th July, 2024, at The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi. It will be graced by the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The AGM will provide a comprehensive overview of the CPF Group Schemes' performance over the past year, highlighting key achievements and outlining strategic plans for the future.

04 Jul

Cabinet Briefed on the Security Situation in Kenya

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The Cabinet met today and was briefed on the security situation in the country following days of riots. The meeting at State House Nairobi, which was chaired by President William Ruto, was informed that though the riots started as a protest against the tax measures proposed in the Finance Bill 2024, they were infiltrated, hijacked and taken over by criminal and opportunistic political forces. The two groups have in the past two weeks reigned terror on the people of Kenya in the cities, towns and other urban areas, occassioning loss of life, destruction of National and County governments’ buildings, infrastructure,…

04 Jul

Nairobi Police Arrest Suspect with Narcotics Worth Kshs. 600,000

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A suspected narcotics trafficker is currently detained at a Nairobi police station following a significant interception along the Eastern bypass. Solomon Mutuma Mutiiria was apprehended by Anti-Narcotics detectives based on actionable intelligence, resulting in the recovery of Cannabis Sativa with an estimated street value of Sh 600,000. The operation unfolded as detectives intercepted Mutiiria en route to Kiaruguru area in Ruiru Sub County. A thorough search of his vehicle, registered under Reg. No. KCR 411F, led to the discovery of the illicit substance concealed in four bales within a gunny bag. Authorities have seized both the narcotics and the vehicle,…