Government office that faced scrutiny over discretionary spending, travel expenditure, and staff resignations ahead of 2027 elections.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – A wave of resignations is expected at the Office of the Deputy President as senior officials warn that dozens of staff members are preparing to leave public service ahead of the 2027 General Election, prompting an additional Sh95.4 million allocation for …
Wave of Staff Exits Looms at Deputy President’s Office Ahead of 2027 ElectionsL'Oréal East Africa's manufacturing facility on Mombasa Road won the Overall Resource Efficiency Award at the 2026 RECP Awards, plus separate awards in energy management, solid waste management, greenhouse gas emission management and environmental compliance.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
L'Oréal East Africa's manufacturing facility on Mombasa Road won the Overall Resource Efficiency Award at the 2026 RECP Awards, plus separate awards in energy management, solid waste management, greenhouse gas emission management and environmental compliance.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Controller of Budget raised concern over national government travel expenditure of KSh.30.69 billion during the 2025-2026 financial year, comprising KSh.21.98 billion in domestic travel and KSh.8.71 billion in foreign travel, and noted that some projects were commenced without approved budget allocation.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Busia County Assembly has completed a Sh73.5 million digital transformation programme to reduce printing costs, improve access to legislative documents, and enable residents to follow proceedings in real time through acquisition of digital devices, server software, cameras and other equipment.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of leading a 'looting spree' through the 2025/26 supplementary budget, claiming the government plans to siphon Kshs.6.2 billion through State House, the Office of the Deputy President, the State Department of Internal Security and the National Intelligence Service for bribing voters, paying goons, buying MPs and Senators, and other purposes.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has ordered political aspirant Jonathan Ndisya (Jonathan Ngenga) to refund Sh1 million to a couple after finding he failed to prove the funds were part of a profit-sharing business venture; the court determined the arrangement was a financing deal, not a partnership as he claimed.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has ordered Jonathan Ndisya, a Mwingi political aspirant, to refund Sh1 million to a couple after finding he failed to prove the funds were part of a profit-sharing business venture. The court ruled the arrangement was a financing arrangement rather than a partnership, and rejected Ndisya's claim that repayment was contingent on government payment.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has defended his frequent international travels, saying they are part of his official duties as Head of State and chief diplomat rather than leisure trips. Speaking at a town hall in Helsinki, Finland, Ruto emphasized that his foreign engagements aim to advance Kenya's diplomatic, trade, and investment interests.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Controller of Budget flagged defiance of austerity measures in the national government's nine-month expenditure report, showing Ksh.17.3 billion spent on domestic and foreign travel, with State House and the Foreign Affairs Department among the largest spenders despite President Ruto's calls to reduce travel expenditure.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Professionals with roots in the Kaptagat ecosystem are advancing a conservation model that combines forest protection with community prosperity. The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, championed by Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, shifts focus from "Fortress conservation" to ensuring surrounding communities benefit from the forest.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A wave of resignations is expected at the Office of the Deputy President as dozens of staff members prepare to leave public service ahead of the 2027 General Election, prompting an additional Sh95.4 million allocation for gratuity payments. Senior officials attribute the exodus to rising political ambitions among employees, who plan to pursue elective positions or engage in political mobilisation.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →