Stephen Letoo
281 Articles
Gov't suspends diversion of housing levy funds to build markets
The workers’ union, which had earlier denied being consulted on the levy’s expanded mandate, now says it has reached an agreement with the government.Under the deal, funds already spent on market construction will be refunded into the levy, and priority in housing allocation will be given to salarie...
High Court rules early political campaigns illegal
In their ruling, the judges say carrying out political campaigns outside the election period violates the right to equality and equal protection of the law, the right to life, freedom from violence, the principle of impartiality, the right to development, the principl...
ODM MPs demand independent probe into blogger Albert Ojwang's death
The legislators have dismissed the police’s preliminary findings—suggesting Ojwang took his own life in a cell at Central Police Station—as “unconvincing” and “deeply troubling.”
DP Kindiki heckled in Nyeri as 'one term' slogans rent the air
The youth, who were outside the stadium's perimeter fence, were repulsed by security officers as the event went on.More police officers were deployed to take control, even as DP Kindiki, in a verbal attack seemingly directed at his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, accused him of misleading the region.
Treasury flags 2025 budget as HELB, police medical cover miss out on funding
PS Kiptoo highlighted unfunded areas, including police medical cover worth Ksh.17.6 billion and police group life cover amounting to Ksh.6 billion — both missing from the current budget estimates.
Kenya fined Ksh.6 billion for underutilized foreign loans - Auditor General
An audit of donor-funded projects has indicated that the projects continue to experience low absorption of the funds, leading to payment of commitment fees that, according to the Auditor General, amounted to wastage of public funds.
Ruto defends alliance with Raila, dismisses opposition critics
Speaking during a Sunday service at AIC Church in Kibra Constituency, the Head of State castigated opposition leaders, including his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, accusing them of engaging in early campaigns and divisive politics instead of supporting national development....
Auditor General flags Ksh.1B wastage at Water ministry in stalled boreholes
Ministry officials were put on the spot on Wednesday over an Auditor General report that flagged several irregular payments and questioned why Ksh.177 million was paid to finance drilling boreholes that were not specified in number in the first place.
36 advisors, 31 Chief Officers: Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo on the spot for illegal hirings
Governor Guyo has also breached the law by employing two Deputy County Secretaries instead of one.Isiolo County further surprised the Senate committee after it emerged that there are 31 Chief Officers instead of a maximum of 18 required by law.
Tundu Lissu to remain in custody as Kisutu court postpones hearing
Lissu, the outspoken leader of the opposition party CHADEMA, is facing treason charges, alongside accusations of economic sabotage and incitement.