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Political parties windfall: How outfits shared out Sh2.26bn for 2025-26 financial year

Political parties windfall: How outfits shared out Sh2.26bn for 2025-26 financial year

Forty-seven parties that took part in the 2022 polls benefitted.

President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga at the UDA-ODM Joint Parliamentary Group meeting at KICC in Nairobi.

The President William Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Dr Oburu Oginga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Dr Fred Matiang’i’s Jubilee Party took the lion’s share of taxpayer funds given to political parties for the year up to June 30, a report tabled in the National Assembly shows.

Forty-seven parties that took part in the 2022 General Election received a total of Sh2.26 billion in disbursements. Combined, the top three took home 79 per cent of the amount.

County boss joins growing list of politicians seeking to unseat President Ruto.

Delegates approve name change together with proposed changes to party's colours, symbol and headquarters.

Kindiki remains preferred running mate for President Ruto.

President Ruto steps up efforts to consolidate broad-based partnership in Nairobi.

Population has exceeded the 120 animals the habitat can support.

School heads push for establishment of a new career progression structure.

Like the Murmillo, Ruto can afford to make mistakes, but Gachagua, as the Thracian, cannot.

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