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Gachagua and leaders urge Ruto to emulate Kibaki for a lasting legacy

President William Ruto should borrow a leaf from Kenya's third President, Mwai Kibaki, to create a lasting legacy of his tenure instead of clawing back on some the gains the country has made.

Gachagua and leaders urge Ruto to emulate Kibaki for a lasting legacy

Flexing of muscles as MPs react to the Butere Girls' spectacle

Flexing of muscles as MPs react to the Butere Girls' spectacle

Speaker suspends EALA MP over altercation

Speaker suspends EALA MP over altercation

Looming crisis as TSC facing a shortage of 98,281 teachers

Looming crisis as TSC facing a shortage of 98,281 teachers

Travel service providers made Sh1.5 Billion in one year

The service providers behind Kenya's ETA system are entitled to Sh1.5 billion (about 16 per cent) in commission for works in the past year, CS Kipchumba Murkomen says.

Travel service providers made Sh1.5 Billion in one year

MPs summon Kenya Railways boss over retirees' dues

MPs have summoned Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) managing director Philip Mainga over the 19-year delay in payment of Sh21.9 million owed to retirees.

MPs summon Kenya Railways boss over retirees' dues

Gachagua ally slams Ruto over blackmail allegations

Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu contradicted Ruto’s claim that former Deputy President Rigathi Gichagua had asked for Sh10 billion so as not to consign to a one term president.

Gachagua ally slams Ruto over blackmail allegations

Ruto scales Mt Kenya with goodies amidst fears of jeers and heckling

Ruto is set to embark on a whirl wind tour of the Mt Kenya region starting Tuesday, six months after the ouster of his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

Ruto scales Mt Kenya with goodies amidst fears of jeers and heckling

Ruto in fiery meeting before Cabinet reshuffle

Hours before President William Ruto shuffled his Cabinet, a delegation of leaders from western Kenya held a meeting to try and shield their most prominent peers from the chopping board.

Ruto in fiery meeting before Cabinet reshuffle

MPs back to holding committees outside Parliament, tax payers bear the brunt

National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge, however, defended the sittings held outside Parliament, explaining that the available rooms to accommodate the committees were insufficient.

MPs back to holding committees outside Parliament, tax payers bear the brunt

Interviews for IEBC bosses kick off tomorrow

Grilling for chairperson’s position will run from March 24 to March 26. The process is expected to assess the candidates’ experience and integrity.

Interviews for IEBC bosses kick off tomorrow

For PS jobs, many were called but few chosen

A list of big names shortlisted for the Principal Secretary positions on Thursday fell victim to a winnowing process that favoured allies of ODM leader Raila Odinga.

For PS jobs, many were called but few chosen

NCIC seeks Sh600m to fight hate speech as Gachagua snubs summons

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua was among six individuals, including Starehe MP Amos Mwago and Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama, accused of hate speech and summoned by NCIC.

NCIC seeks Sh600m to fight hate speech as Gachagua snubs summons

Funding delays 24 sub-counties rollout, only eight to be launched

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration is now seeking Sh3 billion to operationalise eight out of a total of 24 newly gazetted sub-counties.

Funding delays 24 sub-counties rollout, only eight to be launched

Education CS on the spot over mismanagement at universities

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba was yesterday taken to task over the financial crisis and mismanagement at the UoN and the Technical University of Kenya (TUK).

Education CS on the spot over mismanagement at universities

Ex-City Hall CEC Mohammed Dagane among 105 IEBC nominees

Former Nairobi County Transport CEC Mohammed Dagane is among 105 shortlisted candidates for the IEBC commissioner’s position.

Ex-City Hall CEC Mohammed Dagane among 105 IEBC nominees

The winners and losers as MPs revise budget by Sh113.7 billion

The National Police Service is the biggest beneficiary after receiving a Sh7.5 billion boost in the 2024/2025 supplementary estimates approved by Parliament.

The winners and losers as MPs revise budget by Sh113.7 billion

More upsets as Raila men strengthen grip on House

Raila Odinga’s ODM consolidated its superiority in Parliament on Thursday when it swept three more committee leadership positions at the expense of former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s allies.

More upsets as Raila men strengthen grip on House

Raila men snap up House committees top jobs

The ODM party on Wednesday swept the chairmanship positions of the newly constituted committees following high stakes elections in the National Assembly.

Raila men snap up House committees top jobs

MPs give themselves Sh7b more, slash health budget

Legislators have now increased their spending limit by a staggering Sh7 billion for the financial year starting July 1, even as the Health ministry’s budget was cut by Sh73.4 billion.

MPs give themselves Sh7b more, slash health budget

Ruto, Raila allies attack Ndindi Nyoro for 'outdoing' them

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was on the receiving end of the House leaderhip’s critism over his just concluded tenure as the Budget and Appropriations committee chairperson.

Ruto, Raila allies attack Ndindi Nyoro for 'outdoing' them

MPs train their guns on media after harsh audit report

Following a week of heavy criticism and explosive audit reports by independent institutions, lawmakers have now trained their guns on journalists.

MPs train their guns on media after harsh audit report

ODM set to reap as Gachagua allies axed from powerful committees

Raila Odinga’s ODM party, is set to reap from the purge on allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the National Assembly.

ODM set to reap as Gachagua allies axed from powerful committees

Kenya Kwanza, Azimio wrangles stall formation of House teams

Power plays Azimio and Kenya Kwanza could delay the process of reconstituting House committees beyond Tuesday unless Ruto and Raila intervene.

Kenya Kwanza, Azimio wrangles stall formation of House teams

Parliamentary purge sparks claims of a ploy to isolate Mt Kenya

Despite having voted overwhelmingly for the Kenya Kwanza administration, the Head of State is currently at odds with leaders from the Mt Kenya region

Parliamentary purge sparks claims of a ploy to isolate Mt Kenya

House team probes Sh6 billion NOC-Rubis deal

A parliamentary team is seeking to understand the fine print and financial implications of the deal that is to make Rubis the non-equity strategic partner with National Oil Corporation of Kenya.

House team probes Sh6 billion NOC-Rubis deal

Breakdown of Sh61b IEBC budget

The Country will require a staggering Sh61 billion to undertake the 2027 general elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) now estimates.

Breakdown of Sh61b IEBC budget

MPs demand Sakaja arrest over garbage row with KPLC

Parliamentary Committee on Energy condemns City Hall’s move to dump waste outside KPLC offices. This is after the power distributor disconnected electricity due to outstanding bill.

MPs demand Sakaja arrest over garbage row with KPLC

Over 700,000 children set to suffer as State cuts Children Welfare Society funds

Over 700,000 children under the wing of the CWSK are now staring at a bleak future following the government’s move to defund the agency in the ongoing re-organization efforts.

Over 700,000 children set to suffer as State cuts Children Welfare Society funds

Pariah state? Diplomatic missteps and their effects

The United States reprimanded President William Ruto’s administration over what it termed as an attempt to legitimise RSF’s “genocidal rule” in Sudan.

Pariah state? Diplomatic missteps and their effects

CS Muturi resurfaces, returns to his rabble-rousing ways

Public Service CS Justin Muturi opposed the funding of new projects while those that had stalled continued accumulating pending bills.

CS Muturi resurfaces, returns to his rabble-rousing ways

Parliament team probes Sports Fund amid claims of impropriety

The National Assembly is now investigating alleged financial mismanagement at the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund following mounting concerns over “opaque” operations.

Parliament team probes Sports Fund amid claims of impropriety

Who really owns E-Citizen?

A parliamentary committee has now directed the National Treasury to avail the contractual document between the government and the vendors of the platform by next week, to determine authenticity.

Who really owns E-Citizen?

NPSC, rights groups seek withdrawal of Demonstration Bill

Terming the Demonstration Bill retrogressive and unconstitutional, stakeholders argue that it infringes on fundamental rights protected by the Constitution.

NPSC, rights groups seek withdrawal of Demonstration Bill

Stalemate delays reconstitution of committees in Parliament

A stalemate has occurred over reconstitution of committees in the National Assembly following what is shaping out to be a protracted battle for control of key House teams.

Stalemate delays reconstitution of committees in Parliament

Bill wants NTSA to probe air, water accidents

NTSA will soon have expanded powers regulate and investigate accidents and incidents across all modes of transport; road, rail, pipeline, and air, should a Bill before the House be approved.

Bill wants NTSA to probe air, water accidents

Winners and losers of Raila's AUC Loss

The failure of Raila’s bid is not just a personal setback—it is a seismic shift in Kenya’s power play.

Winners and losers of Raila's AUC Loss

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza tiff risks Ruto-Raila pact, Wetangula's ouster

The standoff in Parliament signifies the latest in a series of issues straining the relationship between Ruto and Raila's plan.

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza tiff risks Ruto-Raila pact, Wetangula's ouster

Western MPs rally against plot to oust Speaker

Intrigues surrounding the plot to oust National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula took a new twist on Thursday as legislators from the Western region came to his defence.

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Western MPs rally against plot to oust Speaker

We'll send you home, Azimio MPs tell Wetangula

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula could be staring at a bleak future after MPs from the Azimio coalition threatened to impeach him.

By 2 months ago

We'll send you home, Azimio MPs tell Wetangula

House of impunity: Chaos as MPs shout over Majority and Minority status

A three-judge bench found that Speaker violated the Constitution by making a determination without sufficient legal basis.Some MPs demanded to have Wetangula vacate his office.

By 2 months ago

House of impunity: Chaos as MPs shout over Majority and Minority status

Future of 1.2m learners at risk as NG-CDF faces battle for survival

NG-CDF’s closure could disrupt education for over 1.2 million needy students across the country.

By 2 months ago

Future of 1.2m learners at risk as NG-CDF faces battle for survival

Gachagua's woes deepen as he changes tack in tiff against Ruto

Gachagua was officially kicked out from UDA party as the Deputy Party leader, and in his place Kithure Kindiki was installed.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua's woes deepen as he changes tack in tiff against Ruto

Trump's orders draw disquiet and fear of chaos

US President declares this will be end of decline and start of golden age in America.However, millions outside the US are apprehensive of what the new president will unleash.

By 2 months ago

Trump's orders draw disquiet and fear of chaos

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