March 7, 2026
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Bernard Muchere claims Kenya borrowed Sh4.2 trillion with little seen on the ground

A former fraud expert with extensive experience in the National Treasury has raised serious concerns over Kenya’s borrowing under President William Ruto’s government. Bernard Muchere, a certified fraud examiner with over forty years of service at the Treasury, claims that in the past three years, the government has borrowed a total of Sh4.2 trillion. According

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Politics

“How did Moi with no PhD expand universities, yet Ruto with one can’t even fund schools?” Prof Ogola

During Daniel arap Moi’s time, education in Kenya saw significant growth. Despite not having advanced academic credentials like today’s leaders, Moi understood the importance of learning for national development. He invested heavily in schools and higher education, opening universities and colleges across the country. His focus was on providing ordinary Kenyans with opportunities to learn,

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Politics

Gachagua challenges Ruto to prove PhD while criticizing his leadership

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto over his repeated emphasis on education, questioning the authenticity of his academic achievements. Speaking in Nyeri County on Saturday, September 13, Gachagua accused the President of using his claimed educational background to undermine others while failing to provide verifiable evidence of his own credentials.

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Former Deputy President slams State House political meetings as misuse of money

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has continued with his sharp criticism of President William Ruto, accusing him of misusing taxpayers’ money and turning State House into a political tool. His remarks have added more fuel to the growing rift between him and the president, showing that their differences are now playing out more openly in

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President Ruto faces criticism over Sh12 million private jet trip to Addis Ababa

President William Ruto’s recent trip to Addis Ababa on a private jet, costing taxpayers over Sh12 million, has sparked widespread criticism. The four-hour round trip has drawn attention amid growing economic hardships faced by millions of Kenyans.Reports indicate that the President and his delegation could have flown to the Ethiopian capital via Kenya Airways for

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Kabando wa Kabando slams Ruto’s “lootocracy” as hurdle to Kenya’s progress

Kabando wa Kabando has added his voice to the growing debate on Kenya’s development path, sharply criticizing President William Ruto’s comparison of Kenya to Singapore. He argued that the difference between the two nations is not just about economic planning but about leadership accountability. Kabando said that in Singapore and Japan, leaders take full responsibility

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Babu Owino challenges Raila and Ruto for rescuing Sakaja from impeachment

Babu Owino, has strongly criticized the leadership of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, insisting that the governor deserves impeachment. While speaking during an interview on Kameme Television on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Babu Owino said that Nairobi residents have been denied the basic services they deserve, particularly in the health sector, pointing to Mama Lucy Hospital

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Business

President Ruto’s office splashes Ksh.1 billion on advisors amid skyrocketing administrative spending

The latest report from the Office of the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has revealed troubling spending patterns at the Executive Office of the President. According to the National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the financial year 2024–2025, Harambee House spent an average of Ksh.2.2 million per day on printing services alone, totaling Ksh.817

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Politics

Ledama Olekina confronts Ruto over forced E-procurement on counties

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has raised concern over the push by President William Ruto’s administration to enforce an electronic government procurement system on counties. Olekina believes the move interferes with the autonomy of county governments and risks creating a deeper constitutional crisis. He expressed his opposition on his X account, stressing that counties are semi-autonomous

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Mixed reactions emerge as Ruto justifies spending on lobbyists abroad

President William Ruto recently revealed that the government has been spending millions of shillings to hire lobbyists in the United States, sparking a new conversation among Kenyans about the use of public resources. He explained that the main goal behind this decision is to safeguard Kenya’s image in the international space while ensuring that the

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