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Ombudsman takes up two complaints over Siaya nuclear power plant
The Commission on Administrative Justice is now handling two separate Access to Information matters linked to the project, chairman Charles Dulo said yesterday.
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Ombudsman raises alarm as 72% of public complaints remain unresolved
The Commission handled 813 complaints against public institutions between January and December last year. Of these, 228 cases, equivalent to 28 per cent, were concluded, while 579 were still awaiting resolution.
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HELB presses 290,000 former beneficiaries to repay Sh29 billion
Monari said HELB does not operate like a one-time funding programme, explaining that money recovered from former beneficiaries is used to finance new applicants.
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Naisiae Tobiko appointed new CEO of Ombudsman Commission
Tobiko will now assume office after the exit of former CEO Mercy Wambua, who resigned earlier in the year.
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Ombudsman warns of rising political intolerance, hate speech and violence
In a statement issued on Monday, Commission Chairperson Charles Dulo said the country was witnessing an “alarming surge” in threats, incitement and politically motivated violence targeting individuals because of their political opinions, affiliations or public expression.
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Ombudsman demands answers on months-long Ngumo Nera water shortage
The Commission noted that under Section 8 of the Act, it is empowered to investigate complaints of maladministration in public institutions, including failures in service delivery.
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Ombudsman orders KUPPET Kisii branch to release BBF records or pay fines
In a decision issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, the Commission directed KUPPET, through the Kisii Branch Executive Secretary, to facilitate access to documents requested by Mr. F.O., a union member, in a letter dated February 17, 2025.
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Ombudsman seeks prosecution of Nairobi County officials over Eastleigh tower approvals
In its findings, the Office of the Ombudsman said county officers endorsed and processed development permissions for Khaleej Towers in breach of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, and the Local Government (Adoptive By-Laws) (Building) Order
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Ombudsman uncovers bribery network in Kenya Prisons Service
The Commission on Administrative Justice has now called for the immediate dismissal of officers who admitted wrongdoing and has referred both the implicated officers and bribe givers to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for further action.
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Ombudsman blames TSC structure for years-long pension delays
The Ombudsman has criticized TSC for merging its pension unit with general human resource functions, a move that has worsened delays and left retirees and families in limbo.
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Ombudsman sets 21-day deadline for sugar mill records
The order comes shortly after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told Parliament that all assets leased under 30-year concessions will revert to government ownership once the contracts end. He defended the leases, finalized in May, as a strategic approach to attract private investment while safeguarding public property.
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Ombudsman orders top officials out of office to face misconduct probe
In its announcement, the Commission explained that the matter will not be handled internally alone. It will invite the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to carry out independent reviews over what the Commission described as suspected financial issues. These external probes will run alongside the internal disciplinary proceedings.