Pacito and his family slept outside a Kenyan parking lot after Trump cancelled their flight to America. The Congolese refugee had sold furniture and belongings before learning about the sudden policy change. Trump suspended refugee programs affecting 120,000 people who had already completed security checks. The family remains stuck without income since Pacito sold his music equipment. They struggle daily to find food and temporary shelter across Nairobi.
Trump opened refugee pathways exclusively for white South Africans during February. Officials welcomed 59 Afrikaners at Washington airports with ceremonial greetings from government leaders. The president claims these individuals face racial discrimination and potential genocide...
Appeals court judges sided with Belgo Holdings against the Kenya Urban Roads Authority over disputed Nairobi land. The company won rights to 44 acres on Peponi Road after decades of legal battles. Government agencies claimed they bought the property in 1975 but never finished the required paperwork. Belgo purchased the land in 1995 for 20 million shillings from legitimate sellers. Court records show no evidence of completed government acquisition or payment receipts.
Belgo director Akber Ismail discovered bulldozers building roads on company property during August 2011. Workers dumped soil and laid foundations without permission from the landowners. Government construction continued for weeks despite protests from Belgo...
Felix Koskei believes Kenya's new computer buying system will change how the government works. The Public Service chief received updates about the digital platform from Treasury officials. Electronic procurement starts July 1 across all government offices and counties. Koskei says the technology will stop corruption and save taxpayer money. Officials expect better transparency when departments purchase goods and services.
President William Ruto ordered the Treasury to finish the project during his November speech. Government workers delayed the electronic system for almost ten years before Ruto pushed them forward. The Treasury needed extra funding after budget problems caused earlier setbacks. The administration spends 560 million...
Parliament members scored a victory after courts refused to block their fund protection plans. High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi declined to stop lawmakers from changing the constitution rules about constituency money. Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga lead efforts to secure three development funds. The ruling allows Parliament to continue debating constitutional changes for local project financing. Opposition groups failed to halt the legislative process through court intervention.
Katiba Institute and Kenya Human Rights Commission challenged the constitutional amendment proposal. National Assembly lawyers argued the petition interferes with Parliament's lawmaking powers under Articles 95 and 256. Court...
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu discovered Treasury broke constitution rules about money for poor counties. The government owes 46.5 billion shillings to 14 struggling areas across Kenya. Officials collected 60 billion shillings over 13 years but sent just 13.4 billion to the counties. The Treasury violated Article 204, which demands half a percent of national income go to needy regions. Counties like Mandera, Turkana, and Wajir need funds for water, roads, hospitals, and power.
Government records show the Treasury consistently fails to send the required money each year. During the 2012-13 period, counties received only 529 million from the 2.6 billion they deserved. The 2020-21 budget gave counties a small fraction of their 6.7 billion...
Parents will start paying exam fees next year after the government ends decade-long waivers. Treasury Secretary John Mbadi announced the policy change, which affects families whose children take national tests. The current system covers 7,200 shillings per student regardless of family wealth. Mbadi argues wealthy parents should pay for their children's exams rather than receive government help. Under the new rules, only poor families will receive free exam registration.
The government introduced exam waivers in 2016 to help students from struggling households. Current spending reaches billions each year as enrollment numbers continue rising across Kenya. Parliamentary Budget Office research shows the program costs too much money during...
Parliament finished its busy April work after lawmakers approved five bills and started eight more. Members voted together on anti-money laundering rules that help Kenya match world financial standards. The Financial Reporting Centre gains stronger powers to catch illegal money flows between countries. Speaker Moses Wetangula told committees to review new bills quickly before deadlines arrive. Teams must study each proposal and report back to leadership.
Representatives gave final approval to revenue sharing between the national government and the counties. The Division of Revenue Bill ensures that counties receive fair money for essential services like health and education. During the same session, new alcohol and sugar taxes were...
Murkomen visited Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett's family on Saturday. The minister warned political leaders about making empty security statements. He told them officials know exactly where they sleep each night. Leaders must stop treating safety matters like theater performances. Security agencies need space to complete their important work.
The government official refused to argue with critics over sensitive issues. Political fights damage efforts to protect citizens across Kenya. Murkomen stressed that national safety comes before personal careers. He promised harsh punishment for leaders who fund private armies. Security operations will continue without political interference from any source.
Governor Stephen Sang condemned Father...
Kenya Wildlife Service moves 21 eastern black rhinos from Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Segera Conservancy. Workers aim to reduce crowding at busy wildlife areas like Lewa and Lake Nakuru. The operation creates new breeding spaces for endangered animals. Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano launched the transfer project in May. Officials want rhino numbers to reach 2,000 animals before 2037 arrives.
Kenya protects 80 percent of Africa's remaining eastern black rhinos. Director General Erustus Kanga stressed careful planning for each animal's safety. Veterinary teams watch every rhino during transport between locations. The 18-day mission moves three rhinos each trip with rest breaks. Cool May weather helps animals stay comfortable during...
