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Josphat Thiongó

Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums

By Josphat Thiongó   2025-10-02 08:00:00

A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.

Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill

By Josphat Thiongó   2025-10-02 06:00:00

County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.

CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal

By Josphat Thiongó   2025-10-03 06:00:00

MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.

KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists

By Josphat Thiongó   2025-10-04 09:54:38

The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.

Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards

By Josphat Thiongó   2025-10-08 09:26:30

A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.

MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms

By Josphat Thiongó   2025-10-10 11:12:55

Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.

Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self

By Josphat Thiongó   2025-10-22 06:00:00

Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.

Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-01-22 14:38:09

Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.

Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-01-31 09:36:00

The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 

Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-03-07 07:30:00

The National Assembly has approved the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, paving the way for a Sh5 trillion fund amid debate over oversight and debt risks.

Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-03-08 08:00:00

Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement will hold a joint parliamentary meeting to review the 10-Point Agenda report amid criticism from some ODM members over its direction.

Showdown looms over Minority Leader position

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-03-11 02:00:00

A political showdown is brewing in National Assembly of Kenya as the Azimio Coalition and factions within the Orange Democratic Movement contest the position of Minority Leader.