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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

Stalemate delays reconstitution of committees in Parliament

Bill wants NTSA to probe air, water accidents

Bill wants NTSA to probe air, water accidents

Winners and losers of Raila's AUC Loss

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump's orders draw disquiet and fear of chaos

Will Uhuru men stabilise Kenya Kwanza's shaken political vehicle?

Three CSs, seen to be close to former President Uhuru, given the task of instilling new confidence.

Will Uhuru men stabilise Kenya Kwanza's shaken political vehicle?

Ghosts of Covid-19 tenders return to haunt Kagwe

The ghosts of skewed expenditure on vaccines by the Ministry of Health during the Covid-19 pandemic, the issuance of fake fertilisers to farmers by the government last year.

Ghosts of Covid-19 tenders return to haunt Kagwe

Squatters eviction on 4,242 prisons land begins, says PS

The State Department of Correctional services has started evicting squatters who have encroached on 4,242 acres of Prisons land across the country.

Squatters eviction on 4,242 prisons land begins, says PS

Parliament to vet officials in high state offices, CSs ahead of special sitting next week

Parliament will from Today Thursday commence the vetting of President William Ruto’s nominees to various commissions and Cabinet positions.

Parliament to vet officials in high state offices, CSs ahead of special sitting next week

Ruto's allies plot to win Kalonzo's Ukambani base

President William Ruto allies have hatched a scheme to snatch Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s political base in Ukambani, and make it a battleground ahead of the 2027 elections.

Ruto's allies plot to win Kalonzo's Ukambani base

Packed agenda awaits William Ruto's CS nominees after Parliament nod

Cabinet Secretary nominees to appear before the Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, as Ruto banks on three former Uhuru allies to foster political stability.

Packed agenda awaits William Ruto's CS nominees after Parliament nod

A tear...and a cheer this Christmas

Salary delays and massive layoffs that have characterised 2024 have dampened the Christmas cheer.

A tear...and a cheer this Christmas

Court ruling does not affect current IEBC selection panel: Parliament

National Assembly reassures that legal changes won’t disrupt IEBC selection process.Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared the 2023 amendments to the IEBC Act unconstitutional.

By 2 months ago

Court ruling does not affect current IEBC selection panel: Parliament

Ruto dismisses critics as liars, spells out big projects

President William Ruto accused his critics of mounting opposition to his transformative agenda based on inaccurate representation of facts and outright disinformation.

By 2 months ago

Ruto dismisses critics as liars, spells out big projects

Law to protect public servants from redundancy in the works

Bill proposes retraining and redeployment of public servants in redundant positions.It comes at a time the government is keen on downsizing its workforce.

By 2 months ago

Law to protect public servants from redundancy in the works

UhuRuto meeting jolts political landscape

Talks of a possible handshake between Ruto and Uhuru have not only thrown a wrench in the political works but also thrust into the fore questions about the political fate of Mt Kenya.

By 2 months ago

UhuRuto meeting jolts political landscape

Varsities in crisis as debts, rows and corruption threaten collapse

Plagued by mismanagement, corruption, and crippling debt, various universities across the country are on the brink of collapse.

By 2 months ago

Varsities in crisis as debts, rows and corruption threaten collapse

Xmas gift for MPs in form of NG-CDF billions

The National Treasury’s communique has today disburse Sh5 billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund amid a legal storm surrounding it.

By 2 months ago

Xmas gift for MPs in form of NG-CDF billions

Health CS Barasa put to task over NHIF-SHIF transition

Health CS Deborah Barasa defended the new health scheme and repeatedly reiterated its importance as one of President William Ruto’s flagship projects.

By 2 months ago

Health CS Barasa put to task over NHIF-SHIF transition

MPs seeking evidence of Adani deal termination

MPs want President William Ruto to make public details of the cancelled Adani deals.

By 2 months ago

MPs seeking evidence of Adani deal termination

MP seeks radical laws to guide surrogacy, prevent exploitation

Women wishing to become surrogate mothers will only do so three times if proposed laws are passed.

By 2 months ago

MP seeks radical laws to guide surrogacy, prevent exploitation

MPs question Sh1b refurbishment of DP residence under Gachagua

Notably, the completion date of the renovation of Harambee Annex, the DP’s Karen Residence and Mombasa residence is 2027 at a total cost of Sh1.25 billion.

By 2 months ago

MPs question Sh1b refurbishment of DP residence under Gachagua

MPs raise alarm over workers pay breach amid new tax burden

A report by the Office of the Auditor-General flagged the State Department for Roads for having 131 employees taking home less than one-third of their basic pay.

By 2 months ago

MPs raise alarm over workers pay breach amid new tax burden

Universities set to reopen as State concedes to Sh9.7 billion pay deal

The reopening of public universities now looks close after the government caved into lecturers’ demands for Sh9.7 billion for increased pay.

By 2 months ago

Universities set to reopen as State concedes to Sh9.7 billion pay deal

Looming changes in Ruto administration to reward new allies

Public Service Commission has advertised for the position of PS while a purge in Parliament has already claimed its first casualty and a reshuffle of three CSs, is reportedly, in the wings.

By 2 months ago

Looming changes in Ruto administration to reward new allies

The Church and the State: A tale of complicated love, hate relationship

Churches have proven to be rich vote-hunting grounds for politicians while the clergy has strived to remain strong in leading the political discourse in the country.

By 3 months ago

The Church and the State: A tale of complicated love, hate relationship

Stick to the truth, State tells clergy over accusations of lies, corruption

Stunned by a stinging statement from the clergy, President William Ruto and his government are on overdrive as they unleash a string of rebuttals on why the Catholic church was wrong.

By 3 months ago

Stick to the truth, State tells clergy over accusations of lies, corruption

Mixed bag as Treasury's new tax plans go to the National Assembly

A plan by the government to raise Sh178 billion in revenue through amendment of various tax laws has sparked debate, with a section of MPs and clergy weighing in.

By 3 months ago

Mixed bag as Treasury's new tax plans go to the National Assembly

Bill calls for hiring of Registrar of Public Participation

The Attorney General is now seeking legislation on who manages and how public participation is conducted in the country.

By 3 months ago

Bill calls for hiring of Registrar of Public Participation

State to unveil 142 heroes during Mashujaa day celebrations

The government is set to unveil 142 heroes during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations and plans to activate the National Heroes Fund at an advanced stage.

By 4 months ago

State to unveil 142 heroes during Mashujaa day celebrations

A subdued Gachagua stares at the end of his career amid 11 charges

When Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appeared before the Senate Wednesday, he was reeling from a string of losses at the courts, where he had sought reprieve.

By 4 months ago

A subdued Gachagua stares at the end of his career amid 11 charges

New DP to be sworn in by Saturday

Leader of Majority Kimani Ichungwah hinted that the National Assembly was ready to dispense with Gachagua's impeachment matter as quickly as possible.

By 4 months ago

New DP to be sworn in by Saturday

Mutuse accuses Gachagua and his sons of money laundering, graft

Mutuse linked DP Rigathi Gachagua’s sons Kevin Rigathi and Keith Ikinu, and other family members to economic crimes and money laundering through proxies.

By 4 months ago

Mutuse accuses Gachagua and his sons of money laundering, graft

Political daggers drawn as MPs impeach DP Gachagua

The National Assembly was a battlefield of sorts as a heated and rare debate on the ouster of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took a definitive turn.

By 4 months ago

Political daggers drawn as MPs impeach DP Gachagua

Gachagua impeachment: Backlash as Ruto told to exit with DP

Kenyans across the 290 constituencies shifted the focus of yesterday’s engagement. They directed their fury towards the wanting performance of the Kenya Kwanza’s administration.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua impeachment: Backlash as Ruto told to exit with DP

Kenya to deploy an additional 600 police officers to war-torn Haiti

Kenya is set to deploy an additional 600 police officers to Haiti to bolster law and order in the troubled Caribbean nation.

By 4 months ago

Kenya to deploy an additional 600 police officers to war-torn Haiti

Mt Kenya MPs blame Ruto for Gachagua's impeachment

A section of legislators from Muranga County have accused President William Ruto of being behind Gachagua’s impeachment.

By 4 months ago

Mt Kenya MPs blame Ruto for Gachagua's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua's moment of truth

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is accused of gross misconduct in the manner of insubordination, insubordinating the presidency and the Kenyan state.

By 4 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua's moment of truth

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