Moses Odhiambo

Kenya

Journalist and l Writer at The Star (Kenya)

Journalist and Political Writer @thestarkenya | Ex-Reporter @NationAfrica |Dad |Climate Change campaigner

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Articles

CRA staff to repay extra, unapproved 2022 salaries

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

A section of employees at the Commission on Revenue Allocation face a surcharge for receiving extra salaries without approval from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission. The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee has directed CRA’s accounting officer to recover the irregular payments. MPs, in a report reviewing CRA’s 2022 accounts, reprimanded the commission’s chief executive officer for authorising the payments.
Alarm after political parties miss Sh4 billion state cash

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

A new audit has raised concerns over political parties being deprived of funds guaranteed by the constitution, with Auditor General Nancy Gathungu warning that the shortfall undermines democracy. The report says parties received only Sh808 million in the financial year ending June 2024, far below the legally mandated allocation. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
Lobby writes to SRC in MPs’ allowances probe

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

Members of the National Assembly at Parliament /FILEA lobby group has launched an inquiry into circumstances under which the Salaries and Remuneration Commission granted MPs extra perks in mileage allowance. In a move to promote accountability, Katiba Institute has formally requested the SRC and the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to disclose the information.
MPs warn of clash in Justice PS, Solicitor General roles

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

MPS have warned of a potential clash of roles between the Solicitor General and the principal secretary for the newly created State Department for Justice. The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly has sounded an alarm of possible duplication. 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.
Taxpayers foot Sh125m rent for vacant offices

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

Auditor General Nancy GathunguKenyans are footing millionsin rent for vacant office spacesabandoned by state officials. A new audit has exposed a patternof wasteful spending as top gunsprioritise prestige over call to livewithin affordable means to beat thetough economic times. This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
Ruto in 8-day China tour as fling with US crumbles

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

PresidentWilliam Rutoand ChinesePresident XiJinping /FILEPresident William Ruto is setto embark on an eight-day tour ofChina, a trip that comes at a timewhen his diplomatic rapport withthe United States appears to beweakening. According to details obtained bythe Star, the President will departshortly after the Easter holidaysto strengthen diplomatic contactswith the world’s second biggesteconomy.
Kenya gearing up for Africa Youth Summit.

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

Kenya is preparing to host more than 1,000 young Africans in June for the 2nd edition of the All-Country Conference. The Kenya School of Government has partnered with CorpsAfrica to host the 2025 ACC, which was first held in Rwanda in 2023. CorpsAfrica country director Patricia Kingori-Mugendi said they want to rally young people to take up projects that will change their communities for the better. “Our objective as an organisation is to mobilise college-educated youth,” she said.
Auditor General exposes Sh1.4 billion mess at Women Enterprise Fund

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

Unexplained. Inaccurate. Unaccounted for. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has used these words in a new scathing audit that has uncovered questionable transactions in the Women Enterprise Fund. In an adverse opinion, the auditor general has put the fund managers on the spot for failing to account for millions and inflating expenses. The audit for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, reveals that Sh212 million transacted through unauthorised mobile paybills was not accounted for.
U-turn: MPs seek return of teacher delocalisation

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

TSC chief executive officer Nancy Macharia before the Constititional Implementation Oversight Committee on TuesdayLawmaker are now seeking tooverturn a parliamentary resolutionthat barred the Teachers Service Commission from transferring teachersoutside their home counties. The initial resolution, passed onNovember 3, 2022, followed a motion by Lurambi MP Titus Khamala,who argued the delocalisation policydisrupted teachers’ lives and lackeda clear framework.
PAC clears Kimwarer, Arror queries despite unresolved concerns

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Moses Odhiambo

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu /FILETHE Public Accounts Committee has cleared audit queries on the stalled Itare, Arror and Kimwarer dams, despite concerns Kenyans could lose more than Sh30 billion in the botched projects. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu had flagged the loans, noting her office could not verify repayment terms or confirm if the loans were lawfully terminated. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.