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Njambi Mungai

Ghosts of 1982 coup, Sh7.8m ambulance deal return to haunt Isaac Ruto

The committee sought to know why Ruto’s administration elected to spend approximately Sh7.8 million annually to hire ambulances as opposed to using those provided by the county.

Ghosts of 1982 coup, Sh7.8m ambulance deal return to haunt Isaac Ruto

Why Finance Bill 2023 is likely to sail through, impose higher taxes

Why Finance Bill 2023 is likely to sail through, impose higher taxes

Azimio protests withdrawal of Raila, Kalonzo security detail

Azimio protests withdrawal of Raila, Kalonzo security detail

Kanini Kega faction wants Uhuru to quit as Jubilee leader

Kanini Kega faction wants Uhuru to quit as Jubilee leader

Political rivals soften stances, but will it last?

Ruto said the country had in recent past endured its fair share of difficulties amid political disagreements. Raila urged Kenyans to embrace the spirit of compassion.

Political rivals soften stances, but will it last?

Inside Raila's list of demands that may derail talks

Raila Odinga says parliamentary process may not address concerns and proposes a process akin to 2008 National Accord.

Inside Raila's list of demands that may derail talks

CASs assume office despite court order, opposition by the public

It is seen as a flagrant affront to the rule of law as Kenyans continue to criticise Ruto’s bloated Cabinet. The courts barred CASs from assuming office pending hearing and determination of the suit.

By 2 months ago

CASs assume office despite court order, opposition by the public

Human rights activists condemn police for brutalising protesters

The Independent Legal Medical Legal Unit (IMLU) accused the police of clamping down on the rights of Kenyans to picket.

By 2 months ago

Human rights activists condemn police for brutalising protesters

Why Raila could prevail yet again

By rallying the people around emotive issues, Raila is in a position where he can hold the government to account. Political expert Tom Mboya rules out the possibility of a handshake.

By 2 months ago

Why Raila could prevail yet again

Full in-tray awaits Bishop Oginde in new role as head of anti-graft agency

President Ruto nominates ex-CITAM presiding bishop David Oginde as EACC chairperson; ex-Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Amani Komara had also been recommended by PSC.

By 2 months ago

Full in-tray awaits Bishop Oginde in new role as head of anti-graft agency

Raila, Karua to take up House leadership roles in new proposal

Muturi, who made the proposal Thursday, said it was possible to create the plum positions by amending the Constitution without having a referendum.

By 4 months ago

Raila, Karua to take up House leadership roles in new proposal

Parastatals to face the axe due to harsh economic times Mudavadi

Mudavadi warns of tough economic times ahead, hence the need to cut down the number of state corporations. He says all parastatals must demonstrate their input to ordinary Kenyans going forward.

By 4 months ago

Parastatals to face the axe due to harsh economic times Mudavadi

Cherera four say committee lacks jurisdiction to hear petitions on ouster

Four petitions have been filed to remove the IEBC officials from office.

By 6 months ago

Cherera four say committee lacks jurisdiction to hear petitions on ouster

Azimio takes on IEBC over post-election expenditure

The legislators claimed that after the elections, the leadership of IEBC was involved in questionable activities that undermine its capacity to ever reform and deliver credible polls.

By 6 months ago

Azimio takes on IEBC over post-election expenditure

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

Jubilee leaders led by Sabina Chege accuse ODM of greed after it takes 2 out of 3 Parliamentary Service Commission slots leaving it with none and Wiper Party 1.

By 6 months ago

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

You must deliver to Kenyans, Ruto tells CSs as they are sworn into office at State House

Addressing the Cabinet secretaries soon after they had been sworn into office, president William Ruto said failure was not an option in his government.

By 7 months ago

You must deliver to Kenyans, Ruto tells CSs as they are sworn into office at State House

Ruto faces court challenge over GMOs, CAS positions

President William Ruto's one-month tenure in office has largely been characterised by the undoing of policies of previous regime.

By 7 months ago

Ruto faces court challenge over GMOs, CAS positions

Political rivals soften stances, but will it last?

Ruto said the country had in recent past endured its fair share of difficulties amid political disagreements. Raila urged Kenyans to embrace the spirit of compassion.

Political rivals soften stances, but will it last?

Inside Raila's list of demands that may derail talks

Raila Odinga says parliamentary process may not address concerns and proposes a process akin to 2008 National Accord.

Inside Raila's list of demands that may derail talks

CASs assume office despite court order, opposition by the public

It is seen as a flagrant affront to the rule of law as Kenyans continue to criticise Ruto’s bloated Cabinet. The courts barred CASs from assuming office pending hearing and determination of the suit.

By 2 months ago

CASs assume office despite court order, opposition by the public

Human rights activists condemn police for brutalising protesters

The Independent Legal Medical Legal Unit (IMLU) accused the police of clamping down on the rights of Kenyans to picket.

By 2 months ago

Human rights activists condemn police for brutalising protesters

Why Raila could prevail yet again

By rallying the people around emotive issues, Raila is in a position where he can hold the government to account. Political expert Tom Mboya rules out the possibility of a handshake.

By 2 months ago

Why Raila could prevail yet again

Full in-tray awaits Bishop Oginde in new role as head of anti-graft agency

President Ruto nominates ex-CITAM presiding bishop David Oginde as EACC chairperson; ex-Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Amani Komara had also been recommended by PSC.

By 2 months ago

Full in-tray awaits Bishop Oginde in new role as head of anti-graft agency

Raila, Karua to take up House leadership roles in new proposal

Muturi, who made the proposal Thursday, said it was possible to create the plum positions by amending the Constitution without having a referendum.

By 4 months ago

Raila, Karua to take up House leadership roles in new proposal

Parastatals to face the axe due to harsh economic times Mudavadi

Mudavadi warns of tough economic times ahead, hence the need to cut down the number of state corporations. He says all parastatals must demonstrate their input to ordinary Kenyans going forward.

By 4 months ago

Parastatals to face the axe due to harsh economic times Mudavadi

Cherera four say committee lacks jurisdiction to hear petitions on ouster

Four petitions have been filed to remove the IEBC officials from office.

By 6 months ago

Cherera four say committee lacks jurisdiction to hear petitions on ouster

Azimio takes on IEBC over post-election expenditure

The legislators claimed that after the elections, the leadership of IEBC was involved in questionable activities that undermine its capacity to ever reform and deliver credible polls.

By 6 months ago

Azimio takes on IEBC over post-election expenditure

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

Jubilee leaders led by Sabina Chege accuse ODM of greed after it takes 2 out of 3 Parliamentary Service Commission slots leaving it with none and Wiper Party 1.

By 6 months ago

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

You must deliver to Kenyans, Ruto tells CSs as they are sworn into office at State House

Addressing the Cabinet secretaries soon after they had been sworn into office, president William Ruto said failure was not an option in his government.

By 7 months ago

You must deliver to Kenyans, Ruto tells CSs as they are sworn into office at State House

Ruto faces court challenge over GMOs, CAS positions

President William Ruto's one-month tenure in office has largely been characterised by the undoing of policies of previous regime.

By 7 months ago

Ruto faces court challenge over GMOs, CAS positions

Political rivals soften stances, but will it last?

Ruto said the country had in recent past endured its fair share of difficulties amid political disagreements. Raila urged Kenyans to embrace the spirit of compassion.

Political rivals soften stances, but will it last?

Inside Raila's list of demands that may derail talks

Raila Odinga says parliamentary process may not address concerns and proposes a process akin to 2008 National Accord.

Inside Raila's list of demands that may derail talks

CASs assume office despite court order, opposition by the public

It is seen as a flagrant affront to the rule of law as Kenyans continue to criticise Ruto’s bloated Cabinet. The courts barred CASs from assuming office pending hearing and determination of the suit.

By 2 months ago

CASs assume office despite court order, opposition by the public

Human rights activists condemn police for brutalising protesters

The Independent Legal Medical Legal Unit (IMLU) accused the police of clamping down on the rights of Kenyans to picket.

By 2 months ago

Human rights activists condemn police for brutalising protesters

Why Raila could prevail yet again

By rallying the people around emotive issues, Raila is in a position where he can hold the government to account. Political expert Tom Mboya rules out the possibility of a handshake.

By 2 months ago

Why Raila could prevail yet again

Full in-tray awaits Bishop Oginde in new role as head of anti-graft agency

President Ruto nominates ex-CITAM presiding bishop David Oginde as EACC chairperson; ex-Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Amani Komara had also been recommended by PSC.

By 2 months ago

Full in-tray awaits Bishop Oginde in new role as head of anti-graft agency

Raila, Karua to take up House leadership roles in new proposal

Muturi, who made the proposal Thursday, said it was possible to create the plum positions by amending the Constitution without having a referendum.

By 4 months ago

Raila, Karua to take up House leadership roles in new proposal

Parastatals to face the axe due to harsh economic times Mudavadi

Mudavadi warns of tough economic times ahead, hence the need to cut down the number of state corporations. He says all parastatals must demonstrate their input to ordinary Kenyans going forward.

By 4 months ago

Parastatals to face the axe due to harsh economic times Mudavadi

Cherera four say committee lacks jurisdiction to hear petitions on ouster

Four petitions have been filed to remove the IEBC officials from office.

By 6 months ago

Cherera four say committee lacks jurisdiction to hear petitions on ouster

Azimio takes on IEBC over post-election expenditure

The legislators claimed that after the elections, the leadership of IEBC was involved in questionable activities that undermine its capacity to ever reform and deliver credible polls.

By 6 months ago

Azimio takes on IEBC over post-election expenditure

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

Jubilee leaders led by Sabina Chege accuse ODM of greed after it takes 2 out of 3 Parliamentary Service Commission slots leaving it with none and Wiper Party 1.

By 6 months ago

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

You must deliver to Kenyans, Ruto tells CSs as they are sworn into office at State House

Addressing the Cabinet secretaries soon after they had been sworn into office, president William Ruto said failure was not an option in his government.

By 7 months ago

You must deliver to Kenyans, Ruto tells CSs as they are sworn into office at State House

Ruto faces court challenge over GMOs, CAS positions

President William Ruto's one-month tenure in office has largely been characterised by the undoing of policies of previous regime.

By 7 months ago

Ruto faces court challenge over GMOs, CAS positions

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

Jubilee leaders led by Sabina Chege accuse ODM of greed after it takes 2 out of 3 Parliamentary Service Commission slots leaving it with none and Wiper Party 1.

By Josphat Thiong'o 6 months ago

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

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