News Tracker

Sat, 03 August 2024

  • 3:17 pm Nominated Tourism CS Rebecca Miano says her net worth is Ksh444 million.
  • 2:35 pm Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja evacuated to safety after being heckled and pelted with stones at Toi Market. The county chief had gone there to check on traders after fire razed a section of the market leaving 4 dead.
  • 2:02 pm CBK report shows the transport, industrial, and construction sectors took a beating from an economic downturn in the first quarter of 2024.
  • 1:53 pm Embakasi East MP Babu Owino visits Toi Market after fire razed down property in the area
  • 1:19 pm Trade CS nominee Salim Mvurya says his net worth is Ksh158 million.
  • 12:48 pm  Kenyan Shilling strengthened against major currencies in the week ending August 1, CBK Bulletin shows. 
  • 12:00 pm Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi defends IMF amid wrath from Kenyans on its controversial lending policies insisting Kenya needs the development partner to wiggle out of the current economic situation.
  • 11:49 am DP Rigathi Gachagua appeals to Kenyan elected leaders to be cognisant of a different political environment  asking them to consult their constituents more often.
  • 11:04 am Uzra Zeya, the US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights to embark on a pivotal journey to Nairobi and Addis Ababa from August 4 to 8, 2024.
  • 10:48 am Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi reveals net worth at Ksh380 million.
  • 10:29 am  Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi proposes criminalising failure to settle pending bills.
  • 9:37 am Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi reveals plans to collect Ksh600 billion more to address fiscal challenges that the country is experiencing.
  • 9:00 am IMF resolves to expand its Executive Board by adding a 25th seat, specifically dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • 8:55 am Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi sensationally claims that there is no difference between UDA's Bottom Up Agenda and ODM's philosophy.
  • 8:00 am Supreme Court denies to issue stay on Finance Act 2023 ruling, leaving the National Treasury in limbo.
  • 7:51 am  Interior PS Raymond Omollo says the govt needs Ksh108B to implement proposed reforms in the National Police Service, Prison Services, and NYS over the next 4 years.
  • 7:00 am  Fitch downgrades Kenya's credit rating over govt's move to retreat from planned revenue measures due to anti-govt protests.  

Fri, 02 August 2024

  • 6:38 pm Kasmuel McOure to vie for political seat in 2027.
  • 6:03 pm Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo visits Azimio leader Raila Odinga at his Capitol Hill office.
  • 5:56 pm Nominated Transport CS Davis Chirchir says his net worth is Ksh509.8 Million.
  • 5:03 pm Social Housing Units will target Kenyans earning below Ksh20,000 per month
  • 4:42 pm Roads & Transport Cabinet Secretary nominee Davis Chirchir faults the govt for failing to conduct public participation on the JKIA deal with Adani.
  • 4:00 pm Defence CS nominee Aden Duale reveals his net worth is Ksh980 million.
  • 3:45 pm Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua insists he will not be drawn into political sideshows and is instead focused on helping President William Ruto achieving his agenda.
  • 3:14 pm President William Ruto tells UDA officials to stop engaging in leadership wrangles.
  • 2:45 pm President William Ruto presides over the official opening of Chemolingot KMTC and issuance of title deeds in Baringo County.  
  • 2:35 pm UDA Founding Members Association welcomes decision by the party's NEC to dismiss Cleophas Malala as party's Secretary General.
  • 1:50 pm   NTSA announces an update to its portal to ease the collection of number plates and driving licences.
  • 1:25 pm Environment CS nominee Aden Duale denies claims of having a frosty relationship with military chiefs amid reports that this was the reason he was reassigned to the new docket he has been nominated to.
  • 12:35 pm Environment CS nominee Aden Duale vows to unmask persons behind and revoke illegally held Oloolua Forest titles if his nomination is approved.