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Ruto: Digitisation has helped curb corruption in government

Ruto said the Government had eliminated cash payments for public services and consolidated government payments through a single platform, allowing the National Treasury to track transactions.

  • Digitization of government services reduces corruption opportunities
  • Treasury Single Account enables tracking of all government payments
  • Electronic procurement system aims to save up to 10% of procurement costs

Culture

Kenya bags four gold medals at ANOCA Zone V Youth Games

Kenya struck four gold medals on the final day of athletics at the 2026 ANOCA Zone V Youth Games at Kenyatta University in Nairobi on Thursday, with Enock Tuitoek, Purity Munyalo, David Kapaiko and…

  • Kenya won four gold medals at ANOCA Zone V Youth Games
  • Enock Tuitoek, Purity Munyalo, David Kapaiko, Anthony Lemoshira won gold
  • Kenya finished with six medals total, including two silvers

World

Palace intrigue in Uganda as succession battle heats up

Uganda’s tempestuous army chief has once again vowed to run for president and succeed his long-ruling father, but palace intrigues are swirling as he faces a challenge from a brother-in-law.

  • Muhoozi Kainerugaba declares intent to run for Uganda presidency.
  • President Yoweri Museveni steps back, sparking succession speculation.
  • Kainerugaba's rival Odrek Rwabwogo pushes for political reform.
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