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Bureaucrats use national sports fund for colony facilities
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An investigation has revealed that the National Sports Development Fund has financed sports upgrades at a New Delhi residential complex for senior bureaucrats. The fund was created to support elite athletes and promote competitive sports across India. A parliamentary panel had already flagged such diversions last year.
The Principal Secretary for Housing has requested Parliament to approve an additional Ksh150 billion to address a funding shortfall in Kenya’s affordable housing programme. Charles Hinga made the appeal during a committee meeting on May 13.
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Sports minister Gayton McKenzie announced plans to temporarily take over the Soweto Marathon and ensure prize money is paid to elite athletes. He spoke during a virtual press conference on 12 May while presenting his department's 2026/27 budget vote.
The House of Representatives transmitted the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate on May 13. The move came amid an alleged shooting incident inside the building and sets the stage for a Senate trial.
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The Social Democrats are demanding an external review of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the government over conflicts of interest. Party secretary Tobias Baudin says all cards must be on the table.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy presented a strategy with 50 actions to strengthen the energy system ahead of the El Niño phenomenon expected in the second half of 2026.
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Leaders of the CDU, CSU and SPD ended their coalition committee meeting in the Chancellery shortly before midnight. No results were announced, and no press conference is planned.
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