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  The government will pay Ksh40 million to a contractor after scrapping plans for a Ksh799 million prefabricated exhibition center at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi ruled that Parbat Siyani Construction Ltd deserved compensation after KICC abruptly canceled the project. He stated that Ksh39.95 million of the payout matched the performance guarantee, compensating the firm for the violation of its rights. “In my very humble view, the Respondent’s (KICC) conduct in this whole process does not demonstrate transparency or accountability in the handling of the procurement,” Justice Mugambi remarked. The court found that KICC management was aware of the contract’s timelines but failed to keep the contractor informed, leaving the firm
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  Kenya’s import cover has surged to 5.1 months, marking its highest level in nearly six years after a significant rise in foreign exchange reserves, now exceeding Ksh1.57 trillion. This milestone, last achieved in June 2019, enhances the country’s buffer against external economic shocks and alleviates concerns about its ability to fund critical imports. According to the latest Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data, this marks a sharp turnaround from previous years when the import cover barely stayed above the statutory four-month minimum. The increase in forex reserves comes at a time when Kenya’s currency and trade balance remain under pressure. In early 2023, the
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken an extraordinary step to prepare for the worst, revealing that he has written a letter to his ‘Murima’ community outlining a political roadmap in case anything happens to him. Speaking on Kameme FM on Monday, Gachagua disclosed that he entrusted the letter to his lawyers. The document, he said, provides detailed guidance on leadership, political strategy, and the challenges his community might face if he is no longer around. Gachagua expressed deep concerns for his safety, recalling a past incident where he alleged that government operatives tried to assassinate him at a funeral he attended
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  The High Court in Eldoret has issued an arrest warrant for Ibrahim Rotich, the prime suspect in the murder of Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop, after he failed to appear in court for the second time. On Tuesday, March 18, Justice Robert Wananda ordered Rotich’s immediate arrest and directed that his KSh400,000 cash bail be forfeited to the State. State counsel Leonard Okaka, alongside Justice Wananda, signed the warrant, as Rotich’s family and lawyer admitted they had no knowledge of his whereabouts. Authorities raised concerns over Rotich’s disappearance, with reports indicating that he had changed his official residence without notifying his
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  President William Ruto has signed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025 into law, unlocking critical funding for education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, and economic development. The Bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker and Uasin Gishu County Woman Representative Gladys Boss, was debated and passed by the National Assembly on March 14, 2025. It provides additional resources to address funding shortfalls, realign budget allocations, and support key government initiatives. Boosting Education Reforms A significant portion of the funding is directed toward education reforms. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has received an extra KSh18 billion to cover insurance shortfalls, teacher promotions, and salary adjustments. University
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  Kenya and the Netherlands have strengthened their economic ties by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and a Letter of Intent, paving the way for enhanced trade and investment between the two nations. The agreements were formalized at State House Nairobi Tuesday at the start of a three-day State Visit by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. During a joint press briefing, President William Ruto highlighted the alignment between Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Netherlands’ expertise in key sectors such as sustainable agriculture, water management, and renewable energy. “The Netherlands’ global leadership in these areas aligns seamlessly with
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  Nyayo National Stadium has reopened for international matches after closing for renovations in August 2024, as Kenya prepares to co-host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) later this year. The stadium hosted its first official game on Sunday, with the Junior Starlets defeating Uganda’s Teen Cranes 3-0 in a U-17 World Cup qualifier. Despite this milestone, a few finishing touches are still required before the venue undergoes its final inspection ahead of CHAN in August. The Ministry of Sports has provided an update on the remaining improvements needed before Nyayo National Stadium receives full approval to host the 2024 CHAN matches.
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  Kenya has the seventh-largest number of people living with HIV in the world, at around 1.4 million, according to WHO data. Read More

  Nyoro maintained that he has never manipulated budgetary allocations in favor of Kiharu and challenged critics to analyze past budget trends for an objective assessment. Read More

  “We have 47 Deputy governors in Kenya but I doubt whether an average Kenyan can name 3 deputy governors.” This is according to Political Risk Analyst Dismus Mokua. During the weekly political show Politics And Power, Dismus Mokua was responding to Murang’a and Machako’s Deputy Governor’s Stephen Munania and Francis Mwangangi. According to Mokua, Deputy
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