Irene Mwangi

Nairobi

Journalist at Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya)

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Articles

Raila lauds Affordable Housing program, urges Cabinet to focus on service delivery

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called on the government to approach affordable housing not merely as a shelter project, but as an integrated model for social and economic transformation. Speaking during the 3rd Cabinet Retreat and Midterm Review in Kajiado, Odinga strongly endorsed the Affordable Housing Programme as a key policy capable of addressing multiple national challenges if implemented holistically.
Raila: Collapse of JKIA-Adani Deal a Blow to Regional Aviation Ambitions

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

Nairobi, Kenya Jun 19 – Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga has regretted the collapse of the proposed Adani airport deal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), calling it a ‘major disappointment’ that has hindered the country’s potential to become a key aviation hub on the African continent.
National Assembly passes Finance Bill 2025

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

The bill which is expected to raise Sh24 billion now awaits assent by President William Ruto. The house approved the amendments by the Finance and Planning committee chaired by Molo Member of Parliament Kimani Kuria which rejected KRA’s proposal for unrestricted access to personal data for tax compliance, arguing that it violates Article 31(c) and (d) of the Constitution, which guarantees the rights to privacy.
Kenya: National Assembly Passes Finance Bill 2025

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Irene Mwangi

Nairobi — Kenyans can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2025 after stripping the proposal allowing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unfettered access to customer records. The bill which is expected to raise Sh24 billion now awaits assent by President William Ruto.
Kenya: MP Didmus Barasa Threatens Constitutional Amendment to Limit IPOA's Powers

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Irene Mwangi

Nairobi — Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has threatened to table a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting the powers of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), arguing that the body has overstepped its mandate and is instilling fear within the National Police Service (NPS).
Kenya: PS Kilemi On Spot As MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Irene Mwangi

Nairobi — Questions are mounting over the whereabouts of Ksh8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 financial year, with lawmakers demanding answers from the State Department for Cooperatives. Appearing before the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi faced intense scrutiny over the unexplained variance in the fund's budget utilization.
Kenya: MPs Pin Hopes On NPSC Nominees to Spearhead Accountability for Rogue Officers

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Irene Mwangi

Nairobi — Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship between law enforcement and citizens.
PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Questions are mounting over the whereabouts of Ksh8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 financial year, with lawmakers demanding answers from the State Department for Cooperatives. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi faced intense scrutiny over the unexplained variance in the fund’s budget utilization.
MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship between law enforcement and citizens.
Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Senators’ ambitious push to have counties allocated KSh 465 billion in the current financial year has fallen, after mediation talks with the National Assembly settled on KSh 415 billion for the next fiscal cycle. A joint mediation committee from both Houses had been deadlocked over the equitable share of revenue to counties for days.