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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 26, 2025
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PS at Pains to Explain Why Govt Pays Local Newspaper Ksh9 Million Weekly

MPs argue that a previous contract offered better value for money owing to a higher circulation...
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Members of Parliament are questioning the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) over an "irregular" expenditure of Ksh9 million weekly paid to a single local newspaper for advertising the MyGov publication. Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke defended the spending, claiming significant savings compared to a previous contract.
- The GAA is spending Ksh9 million weekly on one newspaper, down from Ksh24.5 million previously spent across four newspapers.
- PS Isaboke stated the new contract saved the government Ksh15.5 million weekly, representing a 63.26 percent saving, and an overall saving of Ksh758 million.
- MPs argued the previous contract offered better value due to higher circulation and urged the GAA to implement a proper monitoring and evaluation framework, including a digital system, to justify value for money.
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