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Edwin Nyarangi

Boda boda riders face stringent rules, fines in new Bill

The draft law, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Boni Khalwale, has proposed the introduction of new provisions for registration, operation and safety at the county level.

Boda boda riders face stringent rules, fines in new Bill

IGRTC says more state agencies with duplicating functions to be dissolved

IGRTC says more state agencies with duplicating functions to be dissolved

Ruto men push for Raila to get position of PM

Ruto men push for Raila to get position of PM

Your days are numbered; Senate warns 'corrupt' governors

Your days are numbered; Senate warns 'corrupt' governors

Gachagua allies, Ruto critics kicked out of Senate committees

Allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and critics of President William Ruto, have been removed from leadership positions and membership of Senate committees.

Gachagua allies, Ruto critics kicked out of Senate committees

Senate drama as Azimio, Kenya Kwanza clash over majority status

The battle over who holds the majority and minority positions in Parliament has now spilled over to the Senate following the recent High Court ruling declaring Azimio the majority.

Senate drama as Azimio, Kenya Kwanza clash over majority status

Privileges Senator Orwoba will lose following suspension

The decision by the Senate has reduced Orwoba suspension from the house for six months as it had been ordered one year ago

Privileges Senator Orwoba will lose following suspension

Eyes on House as MPs react to Majority ruling

Focus will be on the National Assembly as it resumes its sittings this afternoon following a court ruling that declared Azimio la Umoja coalition as the majority party in the House.

Eyes on House as MPs react to Majority ruling

Embu Governor Mbarire says she inherited Sh2.2 billion pending bills

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has told the Senate that her administration inherited Sh2.2 billion pending bills from the previous regime.

Embu Governor Mbarire says she inherited Sh2.2 billion pending bills

Kalonzo steers Azimio's quest for dominance in the legislature

As Parliament reconvenes, the political landscape is set for a shift with Azimio set to challenge Kenya Kwanza’s majority status.

Kalonzo steers Azimio's quest for dominance in the legislature

Will Kalonzo Musyoka fire last political bullet in 2027?

Kalonzo, 71, will most probably be firing his last political bullet in a do-or-die battle with President William Ruto.

Will Kalonzo Musyoka fire last political bullet in 2027?

Uhuru: Rwanda, DRC hold key to Goma deadlock

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta says the current crisis in eastern Congo can be brought to an end through close coordination between the governments of Congo DRC and Rwanda.

Uhuru: Rwanda, DRC hold key to Goma deadlock

Duale reflects on highs and lows as Cabinet Secretary

Duale: I am always ready and available to the President to assign me to whatever docket he deems fit for my profile.

Duale reflects on highs and lows as Cabinet Secretary

Ministry of Water on the spot over non completion of multibillion shillings' projects

The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has been taken to task by parliament over the slow implementation and stalling of various multibillion shillings’ projects across the country.

Ministry of Water on the spot over non completion of multibillion shillings' projects

Senators to discuss revenue formula, Taifa Care during retreat

The Senators will be discussing members’ welfare including the Post-Service Medical Scheme and Pension Scheme and services and facilities for MPs.

Senators to discuss revenue formula, Taifa Care during retreat

Did Mudavadi err in joining Ruto's UDA party or is it masterstroke?

Mudavadi is positioning himself to succeed Ruto after his second term ends in 2032.

Did Mudavadi err in joining Ruto's UDA party or is it masterstroke?

Governor Kawira, County Public Service Board clash in Senate over hiring

The tussle between Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the County Public Service Board over the hiring of more than 600 employees reared its ugly head before the Senate.

Governor Kawira, County Public Service Board clash in Senate over hiring

Kenyans are tired of you, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Kalonzo Musyoka has said that Kenyans are tired of President William Ruto's leadership since he has not delivered on the promises he made to them.

Kenyans are tired of you, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Ruto and Raila losing their political grip in Gusiiland

Ruto and Odinga are appearing to be losing their political grip in Gusiiland with the region now clamoring to have its own political party to galvanize the region.

Ruto and Raila losing their political grip in Gusiiland

Ruto and Raila plan to control parliament for the next two years

Speaker Moses Wetangula chairs the powerful House Business Committee the same with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi who chairs the Senate House Business Committee.

Ruto and Raila plan to control parliament for the next two years

Ruto yet to name Gender Cabinet Secretary five months later

The current government has been without a substantive Cabinet Secretary for the docket of gender for over five months now.

Ruto yet to name Gender Cabinet Secretary five months later

Why President Ruto is an angry man

President William Ruto is an angry man. His anger is demonstrated by the tone of his public speeches, the choice of words, and targets.

Why President Ruto is an angry man

Kalonzo blasts Ruto over early campaigns

President William Ruto has embarked on early and premature campaigns for the 2027 elections in the guise of uniting Kenyans, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said.

Kalonzo blasts Ruto over early campaigns

ODM leaders' mixed signals fuel confusion over 2027 election plans

ODM faces pivotal choice: support Ruto or maintain opposition stance ahead of 2027 election battle. Top party leaders have shifted from from harsh critics of the State to its key defenders.

ODM leaders' mixed signals fuel confusion over 2027 election plans

Ruto defended over accusations by Gachagua on EALA MPs election

Communication Authority of Kenya Board Member Okengo Nyambane has accused Gachagua of exercising theatrics of tribalism during EALA members of Parliament election held in November 2022.

Ruto defended over accusations by Gachagua on EALA MPs election

Bursary billions feud: Governors defend role as State firms grip

National and county governments clash over control of education bursaries, and restrictions imposed with senators advocating for fund consolidation, transparency, and fair distribution.

Bursary billions feud: Governors defend role as State firms grip

Blow to Senator Orwoba as High Court upholds her suspension

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has suffered a major blow after the High Court upheld a Senate decision made in September last year to suspend her for three months for gross misconduct.

Blow to Senator Orwoba as High Court upholds her suspension

Blow to Senator Orwoba as High Court upholds her 6-month suspension

Orwoba has suffered a major blow after the High Court upheld a decision made by the Senate last year to suspend her for three months for gross misconduct.

Blow to Senator Orwoba as High Court upholds her 6-month suspension

Trade CS nominee Lee Kinyanjui: This is my plan to boost economy

Trade Cabinet Secretary nominee Lee Kinyanjui has told Parliament that prioritising the trade sector will help turn around Kenya’s economy.

Trade CS nominee Lee Kinyanjui: This is my plan to boost economy

Will Matiangi Succeed in his 2027 Presidential bid

Matiang'i made a name as an assertive Cabinet Secretary for the 10 years he served under Uhuru Kenyatta

Will Matiangi Succeed in his 2027 Presidential bid

Pesaflix, one of the first video on demand application to revolutionize entertainment industry

Pesaflix is one of the first video on demand applications in the world to offer micro-billing via both Google Play Card payments.

Pesaflix, one of the first video on demand application to revolutionize entertainment industry

Speaker Kingi rejects request for Senate special sitting to discuss abductions

Amason Kingi has declined a request to convene a special sitting to discuss the increasing cases of abductions in the country.

Speaker Kingi rejects request for Senate special sitting to discuss abductions

M-Mkopo has done Sh 928 million transactions since inception in 2012

MKopo which is a mobile e-loaning solution has done 928 million in transaction volumes to date with 425,523 registered members.

M-Mkopo has done Sh 928 million transactions since inception in 2012

Senators hit out at governors for mismanaging health facilities

Senators have put governors on the spot over the deplorable state of many health facilities managed by county governments across the country.

Senators hit out at governors for mismanaging health facilities

Showdown looms over proposal to abolish county bursaries

Senators are now seeking to bar governors from managing education bursaries kitty which they say is being run illegally.

Showdown looms over proposal to abolish county bursaries

Ruto's luxurious Kilgoris home now his favourite for hosting dignitaries

President William Ruto has of late chosen his palatial home in Kilgoris, Narok County, as his favourite place where he has spent the end year holiday and also hosted official guests.

Ruto's luxurious Kilgoris home now his favourite for hosting dignitaries

Kalonzo: Kenya Kwanza plans to return term limit Bill

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka now claims there is a plan by the Kenya Kwanza administration to reintroduce the Bill on the extension of presidential term limit.

Kalonzo: Kenya Kwanza plans to return term limit Bill

Senators to support amendments to election laws

Senators have vowed to support amendments to the election laws in the country which are aimed at making the process transparent and fair.

Senators to support amendments to election laws

National Treasury explores PPP models for mega projects after Adani Group exit

The National Government is exploring alternative Public Private Partnership models to finance mega infrastructure projects after cancellation of Adani Group.

National Treasury explores PPP models for mega projects after Adani Group exit

Farmers to benefit from a new fund if a Bill at the Senate is passed

A Bill that seeks to establish an act of Parliament to support agriculture production by providing for the establishment of the Minimum Guaranteed Returns Fund .

Farmers to benefit from a new fund if a Bill at the Senate is passed

Four MPs on the spot over unclear disbursement of bursary millions

Four Members of Parliament are on the spot over anomalies in disbursement of millions of shillings of bursaries in their constituencies.

By 2 months ago

Four MPs on the spot over unclear disbursement of bursary millions

Ruto moves to release devolved functions to counties

President William Ruto has moved to finalise the process of transferring pending devolved functions to counties in line with the directive he issued last year.

By 2 months ago

Ruto moves to release devolved functions to counties

Raila's race for AUC chair gathers pace after debate

The former PM envisions a continent where cities are interconnected through high-speed rail and fibre optic cables. Raila says he will champion open borders.

By 2 months ago

Raila's race for AUC chair gathers pace after debate

Pomp and colour at Jamhuri Day celebrations

Kenya Air Force Wajir Airbase conducted trooping of the colours ceremony and handed full base status. Artistes such as Jua Cali, Jaguar, Gidi Gidi and Esther Wahome performed.

By 2 months ago

Pomp and colour at Jamhuri Day celebrations

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