A new Senate report reveals that 27 out of 47 counties failed to meet the statutory 35% development spending threshold in the 2024/2025 financial year.

• 27 counties failed to meet the 35% development expenditure threshold.
• The report was launched by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.
• Nairobi County was the top performer in development spending, followed by Turkana.

President William Ruto is urging Kenyan leaders to prioritize development and economic policies over political rhetoric to address the rising cost of living and accelerate national progress.

• President Ruto emphasized that economic transformation, not politics, will lower the cost of living.
• The Kenyan President announced an upcoming national conversation focused on economic priorities and long-term development.
• He challenged political opponents to present their policies and plans, rather than engaging in insults.

Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr. Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto of misusing State House resources by hosting large delegations amid economic hardship for Kenyans.

• Dr. Fred Matiang'i alleges misuse of public resources by President William Ruto.
• The accusation centers on large delegations being hosted at State House.
• This criticism comes while many Kenyans face economic struggles.

President William Ruto has ordered the elimination of the term "watchman" from all Kenyan government legal documents and policies.

• The term "watchman" is to be replaced with the official title of private security officer.
• The directive was issued by President William Ruto.
• This change impacts all government legal documents and policies.

A new Senate report reveals that only six out of 47 counties met the legal threshold for development spending in the 2024/25 financial year, highlighting significant failures in channeling public funds into projects that benefit residents.

• Only six counties, including Kwale and Embu, achieved an “A” grade for exceeding the minimum 30 per cent development expenditure requirement.
• Counties identified as the poorest performers, with less than 15 per cent development spending, include Nairobi City and Taita Taveta.
• The County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI), developed by the Senate's Parliamentary Budget Office, uses objective fiscal indicators to assess county financial management.

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has stated that without Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (Riggy G), the opposition would be significantly weakened.

• The core argument is that no one is more dedicated to challenging the current government than Riggy G.
• The key figure is Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• MP Mukunji also cautioned opposition leaders against internal strife.