Irene Mwangi

2 days ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has admitted the existence of ghost beneficiaries within the government’s pension payroll and pledged sweeping reforms to eliminate fraud, and restore trust in the pension system. The CS appeared before the Senate to respond to questions on delayed payments, systemic corruption in pension administration, underfunding, and the digitisation of records.

2 days ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 – Harambee Sacco has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at boosting savings among youth, informal sector workers, and retirees, as it seeks to broaden its member base and promote an inclusive savings culture. The Sacco is currently touring different regions to engage members and recognize individuals who have saved more than Sh1 million, with the goal of reinforcing saving as a long-term financial strategy.

2 days ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya June 4 – Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) was put on the spot by the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture over financial and operational irregularities flagged by the Auditor-General. Appearing before the Committee chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, MTRH Chief Executive Officer Philip Kirwa was questioned over irregular salary advances amounting to Kshs. 930,000 issued to medical interns.

2 days ago | allafrica.com | Irene Mwangi

Nairobi — A fresh standoff has erupted between the National Assembly and the Senate over the equitable share of revenue to counties, after the National Assembly rejected Senate-proposed amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2025. The Senate had amended the Bill to raise the allocation to counties by Sh60 billion--from Sh405 billion as earlier approved by the National Assembly, to Sh465 billion.

3 days ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya June 3 – The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of the National Assembly has recommended the approval of all seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), clearing a major hurdle in the long-delayed reconstitution of the country’s electoral body. Tabling the committee’s report in the House on Tuesday, JLAC Chairperson George Murugara said the nominees had been thoroughly vetted and were found suitable to serve as commissioners.