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  The World Bank has urged the Kenyan government to impose a two-year hiring freeze in the public sector to rein in the unsustainable wage bill that continues to strain national finances. In its Public Finance Review report released on Tuesday, May 27, the global lender warned that unchecked public payroll growth could derail key development goals. It emphasized that a temporary hiring suspension would provide room to audit current salary structures and optimize the allocation of existing personnel. “Adopting a temporary hiring freeze can make space for the government to review the compensation structures and assess the efficient allocation of existing civil servants,” the report stated. Education Sector Exempted Amid
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  Kenya’s new waste management law will soon penalize households that fail to sort waste correctly. The Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022, now fully in force, mandates citizens to separate their waste into different streams. Failure to comply could lead to a six-month jail term or a fine of Ksh20,000. “It is our responsibility to protect and conserve our environment for our survival. This starts with you at the household level when you segregate waste,” said National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director General Mamo Mamo. The law requires individuals to separate non-hazardous waste into organic and non-organic types. Authorities believe this initiative will make recycling and reuse easier while cutting down
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  Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans living abroad that the government remains stable, focused, and unwavering in its mission to deliver on its promises, despite rising political noise back home. During his engagement with Kenyans residing in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Kenitra in the Kingdom of Morocco, Mudavadi addressed concerns stirred by ongoing political debates in Kenya. He emphasized that the government continues to prioritize its development agenda and won’t be distracted by critics. “Don’t be bothered by what you see on social media back at home — it’s just noise from a few disgruntled individuals,” Mudavadi told the diaspora community. “The government, , which has been in
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  The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling promotions by fining eight television broadcasters Ksh500,000 each and issuing a 12-hour ultimatum to halt all non-compliant content or face stricter regulatory action. The authority announced the penalties on Monday, May 26, citing violations of Section 83A of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. “We issued penalties of Ksh500,000 to eight broadcasters for airing unlicensed prize competition promotions. These broadcasters must stop airing all such content within 12 hours or risk license revocation,” the statement read. #SacredSwindle Exposé Highlights Abuse of Faith-Based Platforms The fines follow a shocking exposé by NTV Kenya titled #SacredSwindle, which revealed
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  Busia Senator and celebrated activist Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has officially launched his long-anticipated political outfit, REKE, marking a bold step toward his 2027 presidential bid. REKE—an acronym for Restore Kenya, Rejesha Kenya, and Reset Kenya—encapsulates what Omtatah describes as a transformative call to action aimed at reimagining the country’s future. On Monday, May 26, 2025, Omtatah announced the launch on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, calling REKE more than just a slogan. “#REKE is more than a slogan; it’s a call to action. Witness the beginning of something bold,” he posted. That same day, during a televised interview, the first-term senator expressed unwavering confidence in his presidential bid, boldly
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  The Kenya Kwanza administartion is taking a bold step to tighten its tax regime through the proposed Finance Bill 2025, aiming to curb abuse of VAT exemptions and zero-rating privileges. The government plans to empower the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) with greater oversight and recovery powers to track how tax-favoured goods and services are ultimately used. In a significant shift, the Bill introduces Section 66A to the VAT Act, allowing KRA to recover VAT from anyone who misuses goods or services initially acquired under exempt or zero-rated status. If enacted, the law will apply to individuals and businesses that import or purchase items like medical equipment, agricultural inputs, or educational
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  Kenya’s public finance management has come under sharp scrutiny after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu exposed major asset documentation failures totaling Ksh413.2 billion across 26 government ministries, departments, and agencies. In her 2023/2024 financial year report, Gathungu revealed that widespread inaccuracies in fixed asset registers continue to hinder transparency and accountability in public institutions. The audit highlights glaring omissions, including missing school records, unvalued vehicles, and land parcels lacking descriptions, locations, or proof of ownership. Accounting Transition in Jeopardy These deficiencies pose a significant threat as Kenya prepares to transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting standards. The National Treasury has already directed all government entities, including counties, to implement International Public
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  City lawyer Vincent Lempaa Suyianka has filed an urgent petition seeking to block President William Ruto from appointing additional presidential advisors and to suspend salary payments to the 21 individuals already holding such positions. In his petition, Suyianka argues that Kenya lacks a legal framework or regulation that defines how many advisors the President can appoint. He claims this loophole has allowed the head of state to flood the civil service with political appointees, effectively creating a parallel administrative structure. “These individuals were brought into office without observing the values and principles that guide public service,” the petition reads. “Since the Kenya Kwanza government assumed office after the 2022 General
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  On Monday, the Siaya High Court turned into the stage of a harrowing tale as three men stood accused of orchestrating the brutal murder of Wells Fargo’s Human Resource Manager, Willis Ayieko. The court charged Victor Ouma Okoth, known as Sisco, Samuel Onyango alias Jaboda, and Dancun Ochieng with planning and executing what prosecutors described as a cold-blooded killing that shocked the nation in October 2024. Appearing before Justice David Kemei, the suspects listened silently as the prosecution laid out the chilling details of their alleged involvement in Ayieko’s disappearance and death. A Paid Ride into Darkness: Witness Reveals His Role in the Plot The courtroom fell still as a
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  A Kenyan citizen has taken legal action to compel the government to conduct the next General Election on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, claiming this is the constitutionally mandated date under the 2010 Constitution. Bryson Mangla, a resident of Kajiado West sub-county, filed the petition at the Milimani High Court, warning that failing to hold the election on that date would violate multiple provisions of the Constitution — including Articles 101(1), 136(2a), 177(1a), and 180(1). Voter Rights at Risk Mangla argues that Kenya faces a real threat of constitutional violations if authorities do not act promptly to prepare for the 2026 polls. “Time is running out because the nation has only
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