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  Nairobi County is taking bold steps to tackle noise pollution, with new regulations targeting matatus, clubs, churches, and businesses that play loud music. Speaking on Monday, Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria announced that the county government will enforce strict noise control measures, particularly in the Central Business District (CBD). Under the new rules, matatus will be required to turn off their music upon entering the CBD and can only resume playing it after leaving the area. Mosiria emphasized that this move aims to restore order and create a quieter, more conducive environment for businesses, learning institutions, and residents. “When they are in the CBD, they
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  Kenya’s Cabinet has approved the 2025 Budget Policy Statement (BPS), setting the stage for a Ksh4.2 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year. The budget, which accounts for 22.1% of the country’s GDP, will now be submitted to Parliament for approval. The Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto Tuesday, also approved major infrastructure and operational upgrades at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), endorsed new international agreements, and laid out measures to enhance public finance management and fiscal sustainability. KSh4.2 Trillion Budget for 2025/26 Financial Year The 2025 BPS outlines Kenya’s economic priorities and fiscal strategies for the upcoming financial year. The proposed KSh4.2 trillion budget will be allocated as follows: KSh3.09 trillion – Recurrent expenditure
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  The Kenyan government has revived its plan to introduce tolling on major roads to generate additional revenue for road maintenance. This initiative, outlined in the draft Roads Tolling Policy, aims to ensure the sustainability of the country’s transport infrastructure. Under the proposed policy, tolls will apply to four types of roads: newly constructed roads, upgraded roads, high-quality roads compared to untolled ones, and any roads the government designates under the law. The government will bridge the gap using taxes and loans if a toll road project lacks sufficient funds. Unlike previous tolling proposals, this policy does not require toll roads
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  The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has ramped up its war on corruption, dismissing 19 employees between October and December 2024 for their involvement in graft. This marks a significant rise from the nine dismissals recorded during the same period in 2023. In a statement released on Wednesday, KRA reiterated its commitment to eradicating corruption within its ranks, emphasizing that the increased dismissals are part of ongoing efforts to uphold integrity and accountability. “KRA remains steadfast in its mission to root out corruption. In the second quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year (October–December), we dismissed 19 staff members, a sharp increase from the nine dismissals recorded in 2023/2024,” the statement read. Corruption Cases and Employee Vetting During the same
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  Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, have been found guilty of corruption in a Ksh588 million graft case that has been ongoing for five years. The couple spent Wednesday night in custody ahead of their sentencing later today,(Thursday, February 13). On Wednesday, the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court convicted the couple alongside businessman Charles Chege, his wife Beth Wangechi, and former Kiambu County Roads Chief Officer Engineer Luka Mwangi. Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki ruled that the accused were guilty of fraud, abuse of office, conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property after corruptly receiving millions from Kiambu
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  Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been named Kenya’s best-performing lawmaker, according to the latest Countrytrak Performance Index 2024 by research firm Infotrak. The survey, which covered all 47 counties, 290 constituencies, and 1,450 wards, ranked Owino highest with a 72% performance score. A total of 39,795 participants took part in the study. While releasing the report on Wednesday, Infotrak CEO Angela Ambitho praised Owino’s dedication to assessing his leadership. “Babu is very clear about numbers… Every quarter, he engages us to gauge how his constituents feel about his leadership and identify areas for improvement,” Ambitho stated. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro followed closely in second place with
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  Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has called for the impeachment of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula…
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  Senators allied to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have been de-whipped from various lucrative House committees….
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  Tensions ran high in the National Assembly on Wednesday, February 13, as MPs affiliated with…
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  Minority Leader Junet Mohammed criticized Wetangula accusing him of inconsistencies regarding the status of 14 MPs who defected from Azimio after signing post-election agreements with Kenya Kwanza. Read More