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Judah Ben Hur

State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76

The funds will be allocated for humanitarian responses, including medical supplies. The Cabinet noted that 38 of the 47 counties are within the alarm stage.

State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76

Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close

Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close

Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper

Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper

Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue

Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue

Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report

The Committee co-chairman, Kimani Ichung'wa, announced that they had made significant progress on all the agenda items.

Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report

State officials at pains to explain how to address rising inflation

Fuel prices threaten to reach a historic high of Sh300 as stakeholders discuss solutions. Fuel prices are said to be on the brink as a consequence of the Gaza conflict.

State officials at pains to explain how to address rising inflation

UDA allows parastatal heads to contest polls

UDA has opened a new era in Kenya’s politics by giving chief executive officers of state corporations and board members the nod to contest elective party positions.

UDA allows parastatal heads to contest polls

National dialogue team summons Treasury and CSs on high cost of living

The dialogue committee will hear from the Treasury, which has been put in a spot by the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o over a number of issues.

National dialogue team summons Treasury and CSs on high cost of living

Government to blame for high cost of living, economists say

Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang’o, said many of the loans taken by the government including those in 2022, had ambiguous definitions.

Government to blame for high cost of living, economists say

Envoy nominees struggle to convince MPs

MPs insist that diplomacy requires experience in dealing with foreign governments and international relations. Ambassador nominees taken to task over academic papers and work experience.

Envoy nominees struggle to convince MPs

State agencies censured for flouting audit rules, failing to account for Sh3.9 billion

The non-compliant state corporations include the Agricultural Information Resource Centre, Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, and the Clinical Officers Council.

State agencies censured for flouting audit rules, failing to account for Sh3.9 billion

Ruto, Raila agree on four issues but yet to thrash out cost of living

Committee co-chairperson Kimani Ichungwa said the government and opposition have reached consensus on four issues even though the crucial matter of the cost of living remains a hurdle.

Ruto, Raila agree on four issues but yet to thrash out cost of living

Former MP accuses RPP of negligence in oversight of parties

Hassan Aden Osman, argues that the ORPP has failed to validate a significant threshold that political parties must meet to receive funding.

Former MP accuses RPP of negligence in oversight of parties

Raila-Ruto talks: Referendum looms after stakeholders' proposals

Should these proposals be approved, they will lay the groundwork for a referendum to address certain issues on the establishment of counties.

Raila-Ruto talks: Referendum looms after stakeholders' proposals

Salary shame: PSC says civil servants take home a third of pay due to taxes

PSC Chairperson proposes staggered implementation of housing levy based on basic pay. Former AG Wako wants parties granted opportunity to nominate IEBC commissioners

Salary shame: PSC says civil servants take home a third of pay due to taxes

Azimio and UDA clash over 2022 poll audit

The Azimio delegation led by former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi, recommended an audit of the 2022 presidential elections, which they claimed was manipulated in favour of Ruto.

Azimio and UDA clash over 2022 poll audit

I escaped on boda boda, former IEBC commissioner tells team

Masit said she had at some point hid in a colleague’s house as she planned her escape, before she took the motorcycle to the airport one Saturday night.

I escaped on boda boda, former IEBC commissioner tells team

Cherera Four lay bare threats, polls fiasco

Cherera and Masit fled the country after receiving threats for their stance on polls as the former commissioners allege that omissions in the process compromised election results.

Cherera Four lay bare threats, polls fiasco

DCI and DPP shield rogue officers, police watchdog tells talks team

Ipoa accuses DCI of compromising forensic analysis of weapons used in police brutality. Authority documents instances of police partisanship during hotly contested elections.

DCI and DPP shield rogue officers, police watchdog tells talks team

Civil society raises concern on tax burden, reject referendum push

The dominant theme among various stakeholders was the urgent need to address the soaring cost of living, with many emphatically rejecting the idea of a referendum.

By 2 months ago

Civil society raises concern on tax burden, reject referendum push

Sabaot seek creation of Mt Elgon County as PPLC calls for review of parties fund

The Trans Nzoia Sabaot Professional Association, on behalf of the Sabaot community, proposes an amendment to the Constitution to create Mt Elgon County.

By 2 months ago

Sabaot seek creation of Mt Elgon County as PPLC calls for review of parties fund

Ruto's UDA seeks to clean house ahead of elections

The party is battling internal discord and unyielding opposition taking on the government. Ruto has warned interim officials they could be replaced in the first grassroots elections.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's UDA seeks to clean house ahead of elections

Nyong'o says bipartisan talks to resolve key issues

Prof Nyong'o, who declared support for the talks, acknowledged the challenges faced by the committee, especially on discussions about the reconstitution of the IEBC.

By 2 months ago

Nyong'o says bipartisan talks to resolve key issues

Ruto set to visit Silicon Valley during tech-focused tour of US

Ruto is in US attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly session in New York. He will also participate in the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Ambition Summit.

By 2 months ago

Ruto set to visit Silicon Valley during tech-focused tour of US

Raila-Ruto talks get off to a slow start

The committee has received 142 memorandum submissions from the public with the technical committee having only one week to go through memoranda and give a report.

By 2 months ago

Raila-Ruto talks get off to a slow start

Churches seek to counter state with self-regulation rules

Churches have initiated a code of conduct and governance guidelines to counter State regulations.

By 2 months ago

Churches seek to counter state with self-regulation rules

Raila-Ruto talks team allowed to find truce behind closed doors

Last year's presidential poll could go through an audit if the Dialogue team agrees. Offices of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and leader of opposition could be factored in law.

By 2 months ago

Raila-Ruto talks team allowed to find truce behind closed doors

Churches now come up with self-regulation rules

The church has an ambiguous policy to limit political activity on the pulpit but is faced with the challenge of enforcing the code of conduct.

By 2 months ago

Churches now come up with self-regulation rules

Take back the death threats, LSK, Azimio and rights groups tell Ruto

Amnesty International, and the Law Society of Kenya expressed concern about President Ruto’s remarks, calling them careless and disturbing.

By 2 months ago

Take back the death threats, LSK, Azimio and rights groups tell Ruto

Women dominate gender parity task force

Public Service, Gender, and Affirmative Action CS Aisha Jumwa selected 16 women and one man to the team responsible for achieving the two-thirds gender principle in government.

By 3 months ago

Women dominate gender parity task force

Oscar Sudi still most inactive MP in Parliament

The most active members include Dr Makali Mulu (Kitui Central), Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), James Nyikal (Seme), Ken Chonga (Kilifi South) and Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku (Mbeere North).

By 3 months ago

Oscar Sudi still most inactive MP in Parliament

Azimio tells Kenya Kwanza to stop spreading propaganda over talks

Azimio leader Raila Odinga asked Kenya Kwanza to stop misleading the public that the opposition is plotting to secure another handshake.

By 3 months ago

Azimio tells Kenya Kwanza to stop spreading propaganda over talks

Azimio and Kenya Kwanza talks to kick off next week

Talks between the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the opposition are scheduled to begin next week, marking a critical juncture in tackling issues of concern for both parties and the public.

By 3 months ago

Azimio and Kenya Kwanza talks to kick off next week

Muturi faults creation of coalition party, calls for independent ORPP

Attorney General Justin Muturi on Wednesday criticised the creation of coalition political party arguing that the idea was never envisioned in the Constitution.

By 3 months ago

Muturi faults creation of coalition party, calls for independent ORPP

Azimio gives conditions for talks with Ruto

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua said that the calls for talks between the government and opposition are welcome but they cannot be a repeat of the collapsed bipartisan talks.

By 4 months ago

Azimio gives conditions for talks with Ruto

Raila says Kenyans united against punitive taxes and police brutality

Raila said despite Azimio initially initiating the demos they have transcended party, political and regional divides, becoming a united cause for Kenyans demanding relief from punitive taxation

By 4 months ago

Raila says Kenyans united against punitive taxes and police brutality

Demos dilemma for hustlers as police brutality causes anguish, loss of lives

Anti-government demonstrations called by Azimio have drawn protesters and goons creating a recipe for chaos as police move in to maintain law and order.

By 4 months ago

Demos dilemma for hustlers as police brutality causes anguish, loss of lives

Catholic bishops demand repealing of Finance Act to reduce tax burden on Kenyans

The Catholic bishops expressed concern that the Finance Act, in its current form, will complicate life for Kenyans, and urged the government to repeal it to lessen the tax burden.

By 4 months ago

Catholic bishops demand repealing of Finance Act to reduce tax burden on Kenyans

Azimio leaders to sue police over brutality

Karua says police who violated their constitutional duty to protect lives will face the law. LSK boss wants IPOA to probe deaths, injuries and use of force and live ammunition by police.

By 4 months ago

Azimio leaders to sue police over brutality

Tough week ahead for Kenyans as State, Azimio take hardline stance

Raila has called three days of protests beginning Wednesday, leaving Kenyans with only today and tomorrow to go about their day to day events.

By 4 months ago

Tough week ahead for Kenyans as State, Azimio take hardline stance

Political rivals give Uhuru dose of his own medicine

Uhuru’s declaration of support for ODM led to a coup in Kanu that ejected party officials. Tribunal upheld the Jubilee leadership changes and granted the party to Ruto allies.

By 4 months ago

Political rivals give Uhuru dose of his own medicine

Raila Odinga's 15 million signature puzzle

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya will today launch signature collection drive to serve as testament to Kenyans’ dissatisfaction with President William Ruto’s regime.

By 4 months ago

Raila Odinga's 15 million signature puzzle

Rivals give Uhuru dose of his own medicine as Ruto allies take over Jubilee

Uhuru’s declaration of support for ODM led to a coup in Kanu that ejected party officials

By 4 months ago

Rivals give Uhuru dose of his own medicine as Ruto allies take over Jubilee

What's the end goal to Azimio's 10-million-signature drive?

Raila: We have begun the movement to collect signatures so that Kenyans can say they are withdrawing their delegation of powers to the elected leaders and take it themselves.

By 4 months ago

What's the end goal to Azimio's 10-million-signature drive?

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