The government plans to offer permanent terms to Junior Secondary School intern teachers by 2026 to prevent strikes. Meanwhile, the Treasury seeks public input for the 2026 Finance Bill. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised alleged secret sale...The government plans to offer permanent terms to Junior Secondary School intern teachers by 2026 to prevent strikes. Meanwhile, the Treasury seeks public input for the 2026 Finance Bill. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised alleged secret sales of national assets and reckless debt. The EACC reports tracing 22.9 billion shillings in illicit wealth and recovering 3.4 billion shillings. President Ruto made new appointments to a trade agency, while public participation begins on selling a 15% Safaricom stake. IEBC Chair Ethekon warned against political interference, stating election theft is impossible. Kenya and the UK have boosted their health partnership, and Ikolomani residents demand rights to gold-rich land after clashes.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
The National Treasury has invited Kenyans and stakeholders to submit proposals for tax policy changes for the 2026/2027 national budget and Finance Bill 2026. This initiative, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, aims to enhance transparency and public participation in financial decisions, following 2024 protests over a previous finance bill.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised alarms about Kenya's economic state, accusing the Kenya Kwanza government of reckless debt management and covert attempts to privatize national assets. His remarks were made during the launch of the People’s Audit Report in Nairobi on Monday, December 8, where he highlighted concerns over the country’s escalating public debt.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reported significant achievements in its 2024/2025 financial year, tracing Sh22.9 billion in suspected corrupt assets and recovering Sh3.4 billion. This marks one of their strongest years in the fight against graft, preventing potential public losses worth Sh16.5 billion.
President William Ruto, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, and Attorney General Dorcas Oduror have announced significant appointments and revocations across several Kenyan government institutions.
The National Assembly has initiated public participation for the government's plan to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC, a move projected to raise Sh244.5 billion but facing significant backlash over potential undervaluation and lack of transparency.
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has issued a severe warning about "super agents"—senior politicians—who are allegedly disrupting elections through intimidation and unlawful interference, particularly during the November 27 by-elections.
IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon declared that election theft in Kenya is "an impossibility" due to enhanced transparency measures, improved technology, and strict audit trails implemented during the recent November 27 by-elections. He emphasized that the electoral system is now designed to prevent manipulation without immediate detection.
Kenya and the United Kingdom are strengthening their health partnership through a new deal focused on advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and expanding collaboration in critical health sectors. The agreement covers areas including disease surveillance, local manufacturing, and digital health reforms, leveraging UK expertise to build a more resilient health system in Kenya.
Residents of Ikolomani are refusing to abandon their small-scale gold mining despite deadly clashes that resulted in three deaths during protests over control of mineral-rich land. The miners, who depend on gold extraction for their livelihood, are pushing back against plans by a major company to develop the area commercially.
The Office of the Ombudsman has given Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh 21 days to release records concerning the leasing of four public sugar companies or face criminal prosecution. This follows a citizen's request for access to information that went unanswered.
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