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RAWLINGS OTIENO

BBI reggae plays on

Secretariat overseeing the process say they are seeking the green light of four million Kenyans to enable them hand over the document to IEBC

By Protus Onyango and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

BBI reggae plays on

Inside Uhuru, Raila plan to collect 5 million signatures

Inside Uhuru, Raila plan to collect 5 million signatures

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Uhuru, Raila walk tight rope in bid to block BBI changes

Uhuru, Raila walk tight rope in bid to block BBI changes

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Raila, Uhuru now open window for consensus on BBI

Raila, Uhuru now open window for consensus on BBI

By Protus Onyango and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Raila wants IEBC team fired over Sh14b budget

While electoral agency says the projected cost is based on 19.6 million voter population, the ODM leader insists it should not be more than Sh2b.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Raila wants IEBC team fired over Sh14b budget

Uhuru tightens grip on legacy

President meets Cabinet today, then Parliament leadership tomorrow to refine and execute his legacy projects amid differences with Ruto.

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Uhuru tightens grip on legacy

UhuRuto allies not ready for ceasefire

Leaders say that any reconciliation attempts will only succeed if certain conditions are agreed on and met.

By Roselyne Obala, Jacob Ngetich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

UhuRuto allies not ready for ceasefire

Peter Kenneth’s latest game has critics in the dark

Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura said Kenneth is a preferred candidate among powerful people in central Kenya.

By Jacob Ngetich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Peter Kenneth’s latest game has critics in the dark

Raila, Ruto in fresh scramble for Coast

ODM candidate is backed by Joho and local leaders while Ruto is relying on Coast allies to rally support for Bader

By Patrick Beja and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Raila, Ruto in fresh scramble for Coast

Raila son shock verdict on ODM

The party leader’s son rebuked party officials for deviating from the deeply cherished norms to chasing clout and settling political scores.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Raila son shock verdict on ODM

Uhuru, Raila offer Sh50 billion to soothe Senate

The CoG has also officially voiced its support for the Were formula.

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Uhuru, Raila offer Sh50 billion to soothe Senate

Senators turn heat on Lusaka as another meeting aborts

The lawmakers accuse the Speaker and Senate leadership of frustrating the House to please the Executive

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Senators turn heat on Lusaka as another meeting aborts

Ruto and Raila intensify fight over Covid cash

Sifuna blamed alleged sensationalised media reporting claiming it was clouding issues.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Ruto and Raila intensify fight over Covid cash

Hunt for Covid-19 billions commences

Senate orders Gathungu to probe how the money meant to fight the pandemic was spent.

By Dominic Omondi and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Hunt for Covid-19 billions commences

Raila returns from medical leave straight into revenue, BBI talks

Top on the lunch agenda was the Senate vote on revenue-sharing formula and the BBI

By Protus Onyango, Jacob Ngetich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Raila returns from medical leave straight into revenue, BBI talks

Big Three fail to take charge as county cash row turns political

The stalemate has taken a political twist with Uhuru silent as Ruto and Odinga issue contradicting directions

By Jacob Ng’etich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Big Three fail to take charge as county cash row turns political

Medical kits contract was hidden from me, Mailu tells Senators

Former Health CS says whenever he asked to see the paperwork for the Sh38b equipment leasing deal, he was told they were ‘top secret’.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Medical kits contract was hidden from me, Mailu tells Senators

Experts urge caution to stem infections surge

Dr Koech warned against complacency as the country is not fully prepared to handle surge in infections.

By Wilfred Ayaga and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Experts urge caution to stem infections surge

DP Ruto emerges but where are his troops?

DP himself is also fighting a court case to clear his name over allegations that he irregularly acquired land to construct the Weston Hotel.

By Paul Ogemba and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

DP Ruto emerges but where are his troops?

EACC locked out of Sonko city office

Yesterday, Sonko said nobody had stopped the officers from accessing the property.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

EACC locked out of Sonko city office

10 contest parties registrar position

Ms Ann Nderitu has been holding the position in an acting capacity since August 10, 2018

By Jacob Ng'etich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

10 contest parties registrar position

Will Mudavadi weather the storm in ANC?

The former Vice President’s foot soldiers have been firing from both barrels at the perceived enemies of Mudavadi and his party.

By John Shilista and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Will Mudavadi weather the storm in ANC?

Fate of Duale and senators squarely in Uhuru hands

The disciplinary committee which heard the truant senators is said to have forwarded its report to the party leader for consideration and direction

By Jacob Ng’etich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Fate of Duale and senators squarely in Uhuru hands

Likely winners and losers in Cabinet purge

Cabinet Secretaries who owe their allegiance to Deputy President William Ruto and likely to go.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Likely winners and losers in Cabinet purge

Sharp focus on Speaker Lusaka after the ouster of Murkomen and Kihika

Mr Murkomen and Ms Kihika, who are allies of deputy William Ruto, were kicked out during a Jubilee parliamentary group meeting at State House, Nairobi

By Wilfred Ayaga and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Sharp focus on Speaker Lusaka after the ouster of Murkomen and Kihika

ODM seeks to oust Ledama from powerful Senate post

Kina, in a tweet, however, indicated that he was not willing to give up yet, even sharing pictures of his first session as chair

By Wilfred Ayaga and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

ODM seeks to oust Ledama from powerful Senate post

You’re on your own, Tuju and Murathe warn DP Ruto

Uhuru allies claim the president is aware of new changes to the party’s leadership even as Ruto maintains his boss is not in the loop

By Wilfred Ayaga and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

You’re on your own, Tuju and Murathe warn DP Ruto

Traitors: MPs turn House into chamber of betrayal

Key parliamentary committees on Budget, Finance, Trade and Health have abdicated their mandate

By Wilfred Ayaga and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Traitors: MPs turn House into chamber of betrayal

Covid-19: Poor locals to get Sh10b State relief

State registers special groups to benefit from Sh10 billion

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Covid-19: Poor locals to get Sh10b State relief

MPs kicked out of chambers over virus scare

Two MPs were ejected from the Chambers after members protested they had just arrived from London, UK.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

MPs kicked out of chambers over virus scare

Scramble for Kenya: How politicians are marinating positions

Rallies for the proposed law changes have been characterised by lobbying for power and community interests

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Scramble for Kenya: How politicians are marinating positions

Former envoys hail Moi as a peace broker

They said they remembered Moi for his policy of non-alignment that kept Kenya friendly with all peace loving nations

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Former envoys hail Moi as a peace broker

Ruto allies suffer defeats in move to save governor Waititu

Senators opt for plenary since six of the 11-member select team are Tangatanga sympathisers.

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Ruto allies suffer defeats in move to save governor Waititu

BBI secret plot for President to sack Ruto

A section of Members of Parliament have revealed a plot to use looming constitutional changes to try kick out DP Ruto.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

BBI secret plot for President to sack Ruto

Raila is Uhuru’s new Mr Fix It

ODM leader’s actions and speech leaves no doubt that he has a stake in government and its successes.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Raila is Uhuru’s new Mr Fix It

2022: How Mt Kenya is making Raila president

A region that locked ODM leader out of power for 15 years is presenting enticing prospects that may dampen the ambitions of DP Ruto.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

2022: How Mt Kenya is making Raila president

Senate to discuss Waititu on Tuesday

Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka has convened a special sitting to consider an impeachment motion against besieged Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Senate to discuss Waititu on Tuesday

Kiunjuri out as Uhuru shakes Cabinet, dishes out billions

Kiunjuri said his sacking had not taken him by surprise.

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Kiunjuri out as Uhuru shakes Cabinet, dishes out billions

To resign or not? Ruto’s 2022 election dilemma

If DP quits, he would be exposed to attacks and tagged a rebel who walked out on his boss

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

To resign or not? Ruto’s 2022 election dilemma

It's now Ruto vs Uhuru and Raila

Addressing supporters in Soy, Uasin Gishu, Ruto dismissed the regional BBI forums spearheaded by Raila.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

It's now Ruto vs Uhuru and Raila

EACC digs into Nairobi leadership crisis

The anti-graft agency has started investigations into the procedure that was used to nominate Anne Mwenda as Nairobi deputy governor.

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

EACC digs into Nairobi leadership crisis

MPs plot to control IEBC ahead of 2022 elections

The bill was passed by the National Assembly last year.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

MPs plot to control IEBC ahead of 2022 elections

Jubilee election sets up Uhuru, Ruto allies clash

Legislator says the DP’s camp will work hard to block ‘rebels’ like David Murathe, Maina Kamanda and Raphael Tuju

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Jubilee election sets up Uhuru, Ruto allies clash

Governors, deputies should not be of same gender

Proposal means that more women would be at the helm of county leadership as either governors or deputies

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Governors, deputies should not be of same gender

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