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Irene Githinji

What Kenyans want from Ruto's second State of Nation address

On Thursday, President William Ruto will hold his second State of the Nation address, coming at a time Kenyans have persistently raised their disappointment with his administration.

What Kenyans want from Ruto's second State of Nation address

Foreign policy review to capture global shifts

Foreign policy review to capture global shifts

Gachagua to Ruto: I am out of the way, now deliver to Kenyans

Gachagua to Ruto: I am out of the way, now deliver to Kenyans

Parents weakest link in exam cheating, PS Kipsang says

Parents weakest link in exam cheating, PS Kipsang says

Trouble for Mt Kenya MPs faced with recall threat

MPs who voted to impeach Gachagua are having a rough time in their constituencies. Mathira MP faces a recall motion with signatures already being collected.

Trouble for Mt Kenya MPs faced with recall threat

Ruto picks ex-IEBC boss Issack Hassan as IPOA chair

Ahmed Issack Hassan and his team are expected to oversight the police service. If successful, he will replace Anne Makori and her team, whose term ended on August 31.

Ruto picks ex-IEBC boss Issack Hassan as IPOA chair

Gachagua kicked out as Kindiki assumes UDA deputy party leader post

The fate of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as deputy party leader of ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is now sealed, as current DP Kithure Kindiki assumes the position.

Gachagua kicked out as Kindiki assumes UDA deputy party leader post

Inside Intelligence University, the region's pioneer security and research institution

The National Intelligence and Research University was granted a charter on Tuesday, it had been operating as a constituent college of the National Defence University.

Inside Intelligence University, the region's pioneer security and research institution

MPs: Public views should not dictate policy

Parliament has welcomed the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on public participation, asserting that it positions the country for more effective legislative processes without disruptions.

MPs: Public views should not dictate policy

In 'service for Kenya, not our villages', Ruto's new narrative

President William Ruto said all leaders should work for the unity of Kenyans, reiterating his pledge that the government would lift those at the bottom.

In 'service for Kenya, not our villages', Ruto's new narrative

Kenyans demand unity as political leaders foment ethnic tensions

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma suggested that the position of Interior CS should go to someone from his community.

Kenyans demand unity as political leaders foment ethnic tensions

Ruto promises to deal with increasing femicide cases

According to President Ruto, the country has both a criminal and moral problem, which should be addressed comprehensively if the menace is to be completely done away with.

Ruto promises to deal with increasing femicide cases

KCSE theory begins under new strict rules

The exam papers will be personalised and no additional ones will be printed. Cheating candidates will be held personally responsible, not schools or centres.

KCSE theory begins under new strict rules

Abductions soil Kenya's image

Kenya’s international reputation is under scrutiny as actions by certain state security agents against government critics have attracted the attention of the European Union.

Abductions soil Kenya's image

Reject Ruto's 'rogue' regime, says Karua

Martha Karua accused President Ruto of having no regard for Kenyans and, with impunity, believes that the people would do nothing about rising injustices.

Reject Ruto's 'rogue' regime, says Karua

Gachagua at war with Presidency, MPs and Judiciary

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to continue praying for President William Ruto, as he navigates through the challenges in the country.

Gachagua at war with Presidency, MPs and Judiciary

State pledges Sh2.9b to Moi University ahead of reopening

Moi University has been faced with significant disruptions over financial and operational challenges for several years.

State pledges Sh2.9b to Moi University ahead of reopening

Career civil servants in DP's office finally allowed to work

All career civil servants domiciled in the Office of the Deputy President were finally allowed entry yesterday, a day after being turned away.

Career civil servants in DP's office finally allowed to work

Religious leaders now differ on claim State is muzzling the Church

A section of clerics claim the State had infiltrated their congregations and was monitoring their sermons.

Religious leaders now differ on claim State is muzzling the Church

Changing fortunes: DP pressed in packed courtroom on hard bench

There was no security detail, not even personal assistants to carry his phones and protocol personnel to clear his way.

Changing fortunes: DP pressed in packed courtroom on hard bench

Criticism mounts as MPs remain silent on matters affecting citizens

Pundits claim lawmakers are taking too many breaks. There are also claims of Parliament being captured by the Executive.

Criticism mounts as MPs remain silent on matters affecting citizens

Methu: Senators were paid to impeach Gachagua

Nyandarua Senator John Methu claimed that there was lobbying which involved colossal amounts of money of up to Sh10 million to vote for Gachagua's removal.

Methu: Senators were paid to impeach Gachagua

Gachagua: It would have been a different story if I was late by 20 minutes

Impeached DP Rigathi Gachagua regretted that even in his moments of illness, unfortunate events still went on to impeach him, which denied him a fair hearing.

Gachagua: It would have been a different story if I was late by 20 minutes

Judiciary embraces handbook to guide decisions on health, uniformity

A ‘Right to Health Benchbook’ has been developed to audit emerging jurisprudence, laws and policies as well as international and regional standards on the right to health in Kenya.

Judiciary embraces handbook to guide decisions on health, uniformity

Master actors at historic Senate Impeachment trial

The Speaker issued a unique warning to the Senators, as he urged them not to use opportunity granted in the House to ask questions for ‘Tiktok moments’.

Master actors at historic Senate Impeachment trial

EACC has never probed Gachagua official

EACC Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Ahmed stated that the anti-graft body had never investigated Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the past for any criminal matter.

EACC has never probed Gachagua official

Blow to DP after Kingi dismisses all objections

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi dismissed all the prayers that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s counsel sought

Blow to DP after Kingi dismisses all objections

All systems go for Gachagua's removal at trial chamber

According to a schedule of activities released by the Senate, there will be an opening statement on behalf of the National Assembly and the DP.

All systems go for Gachagua's removal at trial chamber

The high stakes, delicate balancing act in Gachagua replacement

As Gachagua puts on a spirited fight to save his political career, reports point to intense lobbying from various regions each hoping to have their own become the second in command.

The high stakes, delicate balancing act in Gachagua replacement

Battle to outlaw death penalty presses on

Efforts to amend the death penalty are underway through the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to delete the sections on death sentence, and replace them with life imprisonment.

Battle to outlaw death penalty presses on

Gachagua ally spills the beans on hotel deal

A close ally of the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now presented to Parliament, a damning affidavit detailing how one of the hotels at the centre of the grounds for impeachment was acquired.

Gachagua ally spills the beans on hotel deal

I am a son of the mountain, Kalonzo says

Kalonzo downplayed Gachagua’s impeachment, terming it an illegality, and declined to point out whether he would work with him or not, should the Senate remove him from office.

I am a son of the mountain, Kalonzo says

Deputy President: Many are mentioned but one will be called

At least six prominent figures are being considered as possible replacement for the Deputy President, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki emerging as the leading contender.

Deputy President: Many are mentioned but one will be called

MPs criticised for failing to prioritise Kenyans' interests

MPs have been accused by some observers of neglecting the interests of the people they represent and instead focusing on issues that should not even feature in public debate.

MPs criticised for failing to prioritise Kenyans' interests

Gachagua ouster reveals hazy line between House, Executive

The impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opened up complexities and behind-the-scenes that may be involved in political processes.

Gachagua ouster reveals hazy line between House, Executive

Ruto silent as noose tightens around Gachagua's neck

President William Ruto has maintained studious silence in the wake of impeachment woes facing his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.

Ruto silent as noose tightens around Gachagua's neck

PS says school census will bridge data gaps in education sector

The process of collecting data for the 2024 national school census is complete and focus now shifts to analysis, which will ultimately guide planning of the education sector.

PS says school census will bridge data gaps in education sector

Too late for Gachagua to tell who his real friends are

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has had both strong supporters and critics who have openly criticised his style of leadership.

Too late for Gachagua to tell who his real friends are

Gachagua seeks legal relief as public input on ouster bid begins

Parliament has provided a comprehensive program aimed at gathering views of Kenyans regarding the special motion to impeach Gachagua, which will then be collated.

Gachagua seeks legal relief as public input on ouster bid begins

Gachagua: I'm being betrayed by those I trusted most

Gachagua recalled the numerous false accusations made against him when he aligned with Ruto, and expressed regret that the same situation is recurring now that he is Deputy President.

Gachagua: I'm being betrayed by those I trusted most

Case against Gachagua

Gachagua's impeachment motion indicates that the DP has acquired huge wealth and property using proxies.

Case against Gachagua

Why MPs want Gachagua impeached

DP Gachagua is accused of corruptly and unlawfully acquiring assets valued at over Sh5.7 billion, an amount inconsistent with his monthly salary as the deputy president.

Why MPs want Gachagua impeached

Gachagua: Arresting my allies is part of scheme to impeach me

Beleaguered Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says he is embarrassed over the planned arrest of three members of his staff and two MPs allied to him.

Gachagua: Arresting my allies is part of scheme to impeach me

Kakuzi announces Sh100 million investment plan

A section of Kakuzi shareholders have declared their support for the company’s diversification and expansion plans.

Kakuzi announces Sh100 million investment plan

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