Austerity Measures Extended as Budget Deficit Hits Ksh768 Billion

Government ministries and state agencies are bracing for tighter budgets after the National Treasury confirmed no relief in the upcoming financial cycle. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that President William Ruto’s administration will extend austerity measures into the next fiscal year to manage ongoing financial challenges. Ministries and agencies have been directed to review…

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CBK lowers benchmark rate to 12pc

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered interest rates by 75 basis points in its latest review. The Monetary Policy Committee on Tuesday announced a cut in lending rates for the second consecutive time to 12pc from 12.75pc citing a decline in inflation. “The MPC noted that overall inflation has declined further and is…

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‘I’m cognizant of the level of corruption’ – FKF presidential aspirant Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino slams election criteria

FKF presidential aspirant Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino has raised concerns over the delegates voting criteria, claiming it is prone to corruption and manipulation. Former Gor Mahia player and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential aspirant Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino has taken issue with the voting system to be used during the upcoming federation elections. Owino feels the delegate…

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Political daggers drawn as MPs impeach DP Gachagua

National Assembly’s  Speaker Moses Wetangula (centre) confers with Majority leader Kimani Ichungwa (left) and Minority leader Junet Mohamed at Parliament. October 8, 2024 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly was yesterday a battlefield of sorts as a heated and rare debate on the ouster of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took a definitive turn. In a day-long…

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Why top Sports Ministry officials defied presidential directive on AFCON 2027 consultants

Top Sports Ministry officials face scrutiny after allegedly defying a presidential directive, raising concerns over AFCON 2027 planning. Corruption concerns have emerged within the Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Heritage following new revelations that senior officials may have overlooked a presidential directive, potentially impacting the country’s preparations to co-host the 2027 African Cup of Nations…

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Fugitive behind Kibuye Market murders in custody

Police officers from Kondele Police Station have arrested a murder suspect, Oliver Ochieng Jaoko, also known as Olivert, after months of evading capture. According to a statement shared on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) X page, Ochieng had been on the run following his involvement in the brutal killing of Evans Opiyo and Mohammed…

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KPL returning? Tom Alila joins race for FKF top seat, emphasises desire to make leagues run indipendently

The former FKF National Executive Council member representing Nyanza Region has revealed his ambitions after launching his bid for the presidental hotseat Tom Alila has officially announced his candidacy for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidency, with a campaign dubbed “Hakuna Kulia na Alila.”  In his address on Wednesday morning, Alila, who previously served as…

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