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the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
Energy CS Opiyo Wndayi commissioning a rural electrification project at Olng'arua village in Kajiado East constituency /HandoutEnergy CS Opiyo Wandayi has ruled out the possibility of Kenya Power compensating customers for economic losses resulting from power outages and other electricity disruptions. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o./Photo: CoBController of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has proposed calling for bold action against county governments and public entities entangled in persistent leadership wrangles, proposing that their funding be withheld.
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the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno |Mathews Ndanyi
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ /FILEThis is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism. Join us today to make a difference!Already Subscribed? Sign in
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
City council askaris arrest parking boys, beggars and Muggers around the CBD in a joint operation /FILERogue and brutal county enforcement officers—commonly known as askaris—could soon face stiff penalties if Parliament enacts proposed legislation aimed at curbing their excessive use of force and abuse of power. Senators are considering a law to regulate the conduct of county enforcement officers and prescribe punishments for those who operate with impunity.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
The Council of Governors is laying the groundwork for a national rollout of a free school feeding programme targeting pre-primary learners. This development follows the council’s initiative to create a national school feeding policy, in collaboration with Food for Education, a non-governmental organisation. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
TOP police commanders are facing a reckoning as public outrage mounts over systemic police brutality, impunity, and extrajudicial killings, triggering an unprecedented wave of investigations, suspensions, and arrests within law enforcement ranks. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
DOUBTS are mounting over the effectiveness of the multibillion-shilling police reforms, as allegations of brutality and excessive force continue to rise during a renewed wave of protests across the country. Despite repeated promises of accountability and institutional transformation, law enforcement remains heavily militarised, with officers still accused of using disproportionate force against peaceful protesters and unarmed civilians.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
Senate AssemblyTwelve smaller counties that receive minimal allocations from the equitable share have scored a major win after the Senate approved a new revenue-sharing formula that includes a dedicated Sh4.46 billion affirmative fund. This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
The Mediation Committee stewards MP Samuel Atandi and Senator Ali Roba during the deliberations to resolve the impasse over Division of Revenue Bill 2025 on June 13, 2025./SAM ATANDICounty governments will get Sh415 billion in equitable share in the next financial year.
This is an increase of Sh25 billion from the current year's allocation of Sh387 billion.
This comes after a mediation committee of composed of members from the two houses strike a deal after four days of intense negotiations.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Julius Otieno
Frustration is mounting within the civil service following revelations of delays in pension payments to civil servants enrolled in a new government-run retirement scheme. The issue surfaced in Parliament as senators sought explanations for the prolonged delays in disbursements under the Public Service Superannuation Scheme — a defined contribution plan introduced in 2021 to replace the older non-contributory system.
