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June 25 protests: Court releases two men linked to viral 'occupy State House' post
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 08, 2025

In her ruling today, Milimani senior principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego stated that the court found the 10-day period given for investigation was suf...

First Lady Rachel Ruto admits 'ground realities' hindering project delivery
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 08, 2025

The First Lady's comments, though focused on water challenges in Ganze, come at a time when President William Ruto continues to face mounting pressure...

Lawyer seeks court order to stop Ruto’s Sh1.2 billion megachurch at State House
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 07, 2025

Munyeri is asking the court to issue a conservatory order to halt the ongoing or planned construction of the mega-church at State House, Nairobi, pend...

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru threatens court action over Ruto’s plan to build church at State House
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

He stressed that the Constitution was designed to protect the country from religious bias by ensuring all beliefs are treated equally under the law.

Why I have no apologies to make for building church at State House -Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The President dismissed growing criticism over the Sh1.2 billion project, insisting he is using his own money, not public funds.

Outrage over planned construction of Sh1.2 billion church at State House
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 04, 2025

While it remains unclear whether the entire cost will be footed by taxpayers, the revelation has sparked widespread criticism from Kenyans and politic...

Enough is enough! Man lashes out at DCI in court over blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia's disappearance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The disruption occurred during a session convened to hear submissions following a court order issued on Monday, directing Inspector General of Police...

Police seek to detain two men arrested over post calling for State House's occupation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 26, 2025

The two suspects were linked to an inflammatory timetable circulating widely on social media, purportedly calling on demonstrators to storm State Hous...

Why I was against march to State House - Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

Senator Okiya Omtatah said he took deliberate steps to stop what he believed would have turned into a dangerous confrontation with security forces.

Police warn Gen Z protesters against State House march, cite Protected Areas Act
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja warned that any attempt to breach the security of protected areas would be met with firm and lawful resistan...

Ruto government allocates Sh680 million for State House renovation despite budget cuts, public outrage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

The National Treasury has included the funds in a broader Sh894.9 million renovation plan covering the President’s official residence and several stat...

State House gets Sh3.7 billion boost in supplementary budget amid austerity concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

The fresh injection, tabled by the National Treasury less than two weeks before June 30, is largely directed towards domestic travel and operational c...

Audit reveals Sh3 billion spent in nine months at Office of the President amid austerity pledges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

The report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango shows that Sh1.2 billion was used on salaries, Sh145.3 million on domestic travel, and Sh16.9 mil...

Veteran Zanzibar journalist Charles Hillary Nkwanga dies at 66
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 11, 2025

Nkwanga played a key role in shaping the public communication strategies of the government of Zanzibar, ensuring that the media remained an integral p...

How billions of shillings have been splashed on State House renovations since Ruto took over in 2022
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Under Ruto’s tenure alone, State House and various lodges have already spent at least Sh4.5 billion, with more funding expected in the coming financia...

Taxpayers to fund Sh2.3 billion State House, lodges facelift despite austerity measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

The National Treasury has indicated that the bulk of the Sh2.3 billion will go into rehabilitation and refurbishment works at State House, Nairobi and...

Bungoma, Kwale County Commissioners' residences declared State Lodges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The latest additions offer President William Ruto more options during his countrywide tours.

Duale to former CS Justin Muturi: There’s nothing wrong with me being close to seat of power
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Despite their differing political views, CS Duale expressed a willingness to discuss the issue with Muturi.

Concerns over financial priorities as Sh8bn put into State House, lodges renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living

Lavish travel spending persists as MPs, State House splash Sh7.8 billion in six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

The CoB notes that MPs emerged as the highest spenders, consuming Sh3.89 billion, which represents 40.7 per cent of the total travel expenditure.

State House, NIS among 18 agencies overspending taxpayer’s money despite austerity measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

Treasury data indicates that although overall recurrent spending dropped by 7.60 per cent to Sh746 billion compared to the previous year, some agencie...

Government justifies Sh2 billion State House renovations as security project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito revealed that security agencies had taken over the refurbishment projects.

Top state offices allocated Sh5 billion more for salaries, entertainment amid budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The supplementary budget, tabled in the National Assembly, increases Kenya's total budget for the financial year ending June to Sh3.56 trillion from S...

State House among institutions hiring more staff without need assessment - Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The creation of offices without workload analysis contravenes legal requirements mandating that such expansions be based on comprehensive plans.

Architects want gov't to stop State House renovations citing historic value
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The Nairobi State House alone has seen a facelift costing Sh1.7 billion, with Sh775 million spent by September 2024, marking 44 per cent completion of...

Billions splashed in State House upgrades despite budget cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The Nairobi State House alone has seen a facelift costing Sh1.7 billion, with Sh775 million spent by September 2024, marking 44 per cent completion of...

State House vs PSC: New Bill seeks to shift control of Kenya's public service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The situation is becoming increasingly complex as the Public Service Commission has long been the central body for staffing decisions across all publi...

State House to hire expert consultants for Bottom-Up Economic agenda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

Since its launch in 2022, the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda has aimed to tackle economic disparity, though its progress has faced challenges.

State House among govt agencies exposed for spending billions outside approved budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

In her latest budget implementation review report, Nyakang’o disclosed that State House requested an additional Sh2.858 billion on April 9, primarily...

Milk crisis looms at State House as unpaid Sh14m debt to KCC sparks concern
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2024

State House is one of several government organisations that have failed to pay for milk supplies, owing the corporation Sh 14.62 million.

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