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Judah Ben Hur

Azimio slams state over funding crisis in education sector

Wandayi said that the Ministry tends to resort to media spectacle to placate public outcry only to fall short of delivering on its commitments.

By 5 months ago

Azimio slams state over funding crisis in education sector

MPs give Ng'ang'a 14 days to prove land ownership

MPs give Ng'ang'a 14 days to prove land ownership

By 6 months ago

Ruto tells MCAs to spread word on KK projects

Ruto tells MCAs to spread word on KK projects

By 6 months ago

State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

By 7 months ago

In Peril: State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

Recent directive prohibits the placement of advertisements in the country’s oldest and widely circulating dailies.

By 7 months ago

In Peril: State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

Raila needs Ruto's full support for AU crowning moment

Political scientists argue that even though Obasanjo’s backing is significant, it is not enough to guarantee Raila the AU Chairperson position.

By 7 months ago

Raila needs Ruto's full support for AU crowning moment

Ex-Defense CS Wamalwa urges MPs to reject tax hikes in new Finance Bill

Wamalwa said that the Kenya Kwanza government may be inclined towards imposing additional taxes despite the history of the contentious Finance Act, of 2023.

By 7 months ago

Ex-Defense CS Wamalwa urges MPs to reject tax hikes in new Finance Bill

Detached policies: Why Kenyans' bid for citizen-friendly laws falters

A 2023 report by Mzalendo Trust has spotlighted a glaring misalignment between the priorities of the Parliament and the expectations of the citizens it represents.

By 7 months ago

Detached policies: Why Kenyans' bid for citizen-friendly laws falters

Raila faults High Court order on hiring new IEBC commissioners

Raila Odinga said the issue of selecting new commissioners can only be discussed once the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report is passed in Parliament.

By 7 months ago

Raila faults High Court order on hiring new IEBC commissioners

Raila's strategies to pressure Ruto over high cost of living

Opposition coalition is preparing to face off with government in a move Azimio leader Raila Odinga has said will hold the President William Ruto’s administration accountable.

By 7 months ago

Raila's strategies to pressure Ruto over high cost of living

Italy-Africa Summit Marks President Ruto's 48th Foreign Visit

President William Ruto departed for Rome, Italy, on Sunday to participate in the Italy-Africa Summit, marking his 48th foreign trip since assuming office as President.

By 7 months ago

Italy-Africa Summit Marks President Ruto's 48th Foreign Visit

Kilifi PAA members rejoin Raila party over 'broken promises'

While receiving some officials who had defected from Pamoja African Alliance (PAA), founded by Kingi and is now in the ruling coalition, Raila explained how he was betrayed.

By 8 months ago

Kilifi PAA members rejoin Raila party over 'broken promises'

CJ warns of anarchy over Ruto's attacks on Judiciary

The CJ said the threats and declarations are extremely serious and a monumental assault on the Constitution and the rule of law.

By 8 months ago

CJ warns of anarchy over Ruto's attacks on Judiciary

Real motives of Ruto's verbal war on Judiciary

Ruto has engaged in a perpetual onslaught of the Judiciary accusing it of corruption and frustrating the government’s development projects.

By 8 months ago

Real motives of Ruto's verbal war on Judiciary

KHRC accuses Kenya Kwanza of impunity, weakening institutions

KHRC criticised the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), of focusing more on the ruling elite across the political divide and ignoring the critical issues affecting mwananchi.

By 8 months ago

KHRC accuses Kenya Kwanza of impunity, weakening institutions

Expect another political circus over high cost of living stalemate

Parliament will resume in February to try craft laws to support bi-partisan committee recommendations. Matter of living costs seems to be a mirage pushed forward by political players.

By 8 months ago

Expect another political circus over high cost of living stalemate

Karua: Dialogue committee report a fraud

Karua blames Kenya Kwanza government for the breakdown of initiative, noting success of any dialogue hinges on sincere and genuine efforts of those in power.

By 9 months ago

Karua: Dialogue committee report a fraud

Raila now calls on employers to stop remitting the housing tax

The opposition leader also hinted at a possible resumption of demonstrations; an avenue that has been favoured by Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua.

By 9 months ago

Raila now calls on employers to stop remitting the housing tax

Bipartisan talks failed to address Kenyans' concerns, says Jubilee

Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni Kioni criticised the focus on leadership positions.

By 9 months ago

Bipartisan talks failed to address Kenyans' concerns, says Jubilee

State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76

The funds will be allocated for humanitarian responses, including medical supplies. The Cabinet noted that 38 of the 47 counties are within the alarm stage.

By 9 months ago

State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76

Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close

The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has today privately held talks with Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u after last week’s meeting collapsed.

By 9 months ago

Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close

Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper

Wiper MPs have reaffirmed their allegiance to Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential candidature in 2027.

By 9 months ago

Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper

Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue

Opposition leader says investigations are yet to begin in spite of the gravity of the matter. MP says document is with committee but Raila wants it made public.

By 9 months ago

Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue

Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report

The Committee co-chairman, Kimani Ichung'wa, announced that they had made significant progress on all the agenda items.

By 10 months ago

Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report

In Peril: State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

Recent directive prohibits the placement of advertisements in the country’s oldest and widely circulating dailies.

By 7 months ago

In Peril: State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

Raila needs Ruto's full support for AU crowning moment

Political scientists argue that even though Obasanjo’s backing is significant, it is not enough to guarantee Raila the AU Chairperson position.

By 7 months ago

Raila needs Ruto's full support for AU crowning moment

Ex-Defense CS Wamalwa urges MPs to reject tax hikes in new Finance Bill

Wamalwa said that the Kenya Kwanza government may be inclined towards imposing additional taxes despite the history of the contentious Finance Act, of 2023.

By 7 months ago

Ex-Defense CS Wamalwa urges MPs to reject tax hikes in new Finance Bill

Detached policies: Why Kenyans' bid for citizen-friendly laws falters

A 2023 report by Mzalendo Trust has spotlighted a glaring misalignment between the priorities of the Parliament and the expectations of the citizens it represents.

By 7 months ago

Detached policies: Why Kenyans' bid for citizen-friendly laws falters

Raila faults High Court order on hiring new IEBC commissioners

Raila Odinga said the issue of selecting new commissioners can only be discussed once the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report is passed in Parliament.

By 7 months ago

Raila faults High Court order on hiring new IEBC commissioners

Raila's strategies to pressure Ruto over high cost of living

Opposition coalition is preparing to face off with government in a move Azimio leader Raila Odinga has said will hold the President William Ruto’s administration accountable.

By 7 months ago

Raila's strategies to pressure Ruto over high cost of living

Italy-Africa Summit Marks President Ruto's 48th Foreign Visit

President William Ruto departed for Rome, Italy, on Sunday to participate in the Italy-Africa Summit, marking his 48th foreign trip since assuming office as President.

By 7 months ago

Italy-Africa Summit Marks President Ruto's 48th Foreign Visit

Kilifi PAA members rejoin Raila party over 'broken promises'

While receiving some officials who had defected from Pamoja African Alliance (PAA), founded by Kingi and is now in the ruling coalition, Raila explained how he was betrayed.

By 8 months ago

Kilifi PAA members rejoin Raila party over 'broken promises'

CJ warns of anarchy over Ruto's attacks on Judiciary

The CJ said the threats and declarations are extremely serious and a monumental assault on the Constitution and the rule of law.

By 8 months ago

CJ warns of anarchy over Ruto's attacks on Judiciary

Real motives of Ruto's verbal war on Judiciary

Ruto has engaged in a perpetual onslaught of the Judiciary accusing it of corruption and frustrating the government’s development projects.

By 8 months ago

Real motives of Ruto's verbal war on Judiciary

KHRC accuses Kenya Kwanza of impunity, weakening institutions

KHRC criticised the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), of focusing more on the ruling elite across the political divide and ignoring the critical issues affecting mwananchi.

By 8 months ago

KHRC accuses Kenya Kwanza of impunity, weakening institutions

Expect another political circus over high cost of living stalemate

Parliament will resume in February to try craft laws to support bi-partisan committee recommendations. Matter of living costs seems to be a mirage pushed forward by political players.

By 8 months ago

Expect another political circus over high cost of living stalemate

Karua: Dialogue committee report a fraud

Karua blames Kenya Kwanza government for the breakdown of initiative, noting success of any dialogue hinges on sincere and genuine efforts of those in power.

By 9 months ago

Karua: Dialogue committee report a fraud

Raila now calls on employers to stop remitting the housing tax

The opposition leader also hinted at a possible resumption of demonstrations; an avenue that has been favoured by Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua.

By 9 months ago

Raila now calls on employers to stop remitting the housing tax

Bipartisan talks failed to address Kenyans' concerns, says Jubilee

Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni Kioni criticised the focus on leadership positions.

By 9 months ago

Bipartisan talks failed to address Kenyans' concerns, says Jubilee

State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76

The funds will be allocated for humanitarian responses, including medical supplies. The Cabinet noted that 38 of the 47 counties are within the alarm stage.

By 9 months ago

State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76

Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close

The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has today privately held talks with Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u after last week’s meeting collapsed.

By 9 months ago

Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close

Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper

Wiper MPs have reaffirmed their allegiance to Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential candidature in 2027.

By 9 months ago

Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper

Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue

Opposition leader says investigations are yet to begin in spite of the gravity of the matter. MP says document is with committee but Raila wants it made public.

By 9 months ago

Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue

Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report

The Committee co-chairman, Kimani Ichung'wa, announced that they had made significant progress on all the agenda items.

By 10 months ago

Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report

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