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Tony Mochama

By-elections in limbo as IEBC paralysis persists

IEBC has been operating without commissioners since the retirement of the chairman, Wafula Chebukati, and commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu on January 17.

By-elections in limbo as IEBC paralysis persists

Ruto urges state officials to take up training at National Defence College

Ruto urges state officials to take up training at National Defence College

Demands from Asian community as they join UDA

Demands from Asian community as they join UDA

Ruto denies plot to shut down media over demos

Ruto denies plot to shut down media over demos

By 2 months ago

Journalists allege plot to shut down media, internet

Media stakeholders working group raises concern over safety of journalists covering protests, claim gov't plans to shut down media tomorrow; KEG president Churchill Otieno says.

By 2 months ago

Journalists allege plot to shut down media, internet

Prepare for dire consequences, UDA now tells Kenya Kwanza partners

UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala on Wednesday said although the party will not force affiliate parties to fold up, they should prepare for dire consequences.

By 2 months ago

Prepare for dire consequences, UDA now tells Kenya Kwanza partners

DPP Noordin Haji to seal Matiang'is fate

George Kinoti and Noordin Haji earned the tag “dynamic duo” for the zeal with which they seized suspects. If the DPP does not approve the file, Matiang’i will be a free man.

By 2 months ago

DPP Noordin Haji to seal Matiang'is fate

LGBTQ: Raila, Ruto oppose same sex ruling as Supreme Court faces backlash

President William Ruto says in spite of court ruling he will not allow LGBTBI to form unions while Azimio’s Raila Odinga says Supreme Court’s ruling is an abuse of the constitution

By 3 months ago

LGBTQ: Raila, Ruto oppose same sex ruling as Supreme Court faces backlash

Uproar over replacement of lawmakers in crucial committee of Parliament

It emerged that the order paper which had initially posted on the Senate website had one member from Jubilee who has since been replaced.

By 3 months ago

Uproar over replacement of lawmakers in crucial committee of Parliament

MPs who met Ruto at State House risk expulsion from Jubilee party

The party has summoned the MPs who met President William Ruto at State House, to explain why they should not be expelled.

By 3 months ago

MPs who met Ruto at State House risk expulsion from Jubilee party

Justice Aggrey Muchelule-led tribunal postpones hearing

The tribunal’s joint secretary on Tuesday announced the postponement of resumption of oral submissions from February 9, to 20 at 10am.

By 3 months ago

Justice Aggrey Muchelule-led tribunal postpones hearing

Parliament seeks to starve ministries of funds if CSs snub summons

PAC Chairman John Mbadi said it is time for Parliament to be strict to ensure institutions account for the money allocated to them.

By 3 months ago

Parliament seeks to starve ministries of funds if CSs snub summons

Ruto to Mama Ngina: There will be no tax waivers

Hours after former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta waded into the tax debate, President William Ruto has said Kenyans must give what is due to the government irrespective of their social status.

By 3 months ago

Ruto to Mama Ngina: There will be no tax waivers

Speaker recalls Senate to table report on IEBC Amendment Bill 2022

Should the Senate follow suit and approve the amendments, the Bill will be taken back to the National Assembly where it will then be forwarded to the president to sign it into law.

By 4 months ago

Speaker recalls Senate to table report on IEBC Amendment Bill 2022

Bar those with dubious integrity from political offices, says Haji

DPP Haji said Chapter Six of the Constitution should be implemented so that only candidates with the right characters are put in political offices.

By 5 months ago

Bar those with dubious integrity from political offices, says Haji

Tribunal hears petitions against Masit, says it has jurisdiction

Three of the commissioners – IEBC Vice Chair Cherera, Justus Nyanga'ya and Francis Wanderi – have already resigned, leaving Irene Masit to face the tribunal alone.

By 5 months ago

Tribunal hears petitions against Masit, says it has jurisdiction

Don't critise government, Ruto tells his MPs

Ruto advised the legislators not to forget that Kenya Kwanza is the government that they chose to be part of before the August 9 polls.

By 5 months ago

Don't critise government, Ruto tells his MPs

I'm not interested in extending my term limit, Ruto says

Ruto warned the Kenya kwanza legislators from diverging their attention from service delivery.

By 6 months ago

I'm not interested in extending my term limit, Ruto says

Senate drops Dullo and picks Omogeni for PSC

Nyamira Senator Okongo Omogeni was unanimously picked in her place for “strong personalities”.

By 6 months ago

Senate drops Dullo and picks Omogeni for PSC

Parliament approves Koome's nomination as IG

According to the Senate Security Committee, Japheth Koome met all the requirements coupled with his vast experience of more than 30 years in service.

By 6 months ago

Parliament approves Koome's nomination as IG

Hope for Meru as Mwangaza eats humble pie, agrees to meet MCAs

There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the troubled leadership of Meru County as Governor Kawira Mwangaza seeks to mend faces with ward representatives.

By 7 months ago

Hope for Meru as Mwangaza eats humble pie, agrees to meet MCAs

Railways: The home of Musalia Mudavadi's new office

President William Ruto gave executive order no 1 of 2022 which designated the office of the new position of Prime CS at Railways Headquarters Building.

By 7 months ago

Railways: The home of Musalia Mudavadi's new office

Report on CS vetting expected on Tuesday

MPs could adopt the report, reject it or move amendments. Azimio is expected to raise issues about some nominees.

By 7 months ago

Report on CS vetting expected on Tuesday

Shocking opulence in the Hustler Cabinet nominees revealed as vetting starts

Musalia Mudavadi told the Committee on Appointments that he is worth Sh4 billion.

By 7 months ago

Shocking opulence in the Hustler Cabinet nominees revealed as vetting starts

National Assembly starts vetting of Cabinet nominees

ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi who has been nominated Prime Cabinet Secretary will be the first to appear before the committee at 9am and run through to 10.30 am.

By 7 months ago

National Assembly starts vetting of Cabinet nominees

Ruto vows to put up more schools, end congestion

Nairobi has 286 public schools, out of which 205 are primary institutions and 81 are secondary schools.

By 7 months ago

Ruto vows to put up more schools, end congestion

Vetting of CS nominees set for next week

Some of the CS nominees have pending criminal cases which could impede their appointment. The National Assembly has a deadline of November 3 to approve the names of the CSs.

By 7 months ago

Vetting of CS nominees set for next week

Journalists allege plot to shut down media, internet

Media stakeholders working group raises concern over safety of journalists covering protests, claim gov't plans to shut down media tomorrow; KEG president Churchill Otieno says.

By 2 months ago

Journalists allege plot to shut down media, internet

Prepare for dire consequences, UDA now tells Kenya Kwanza partners

UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala on Wednesday said although the party will not force affiliate parties to fold up, they should prepare for dire consequences.

By 2 months ago

Prepare for dire consequences, UDA now tells Kenya Kwanza partners

DPP Noordin Haji to seal Matiang'is fate

George Kinoti and Noordin Haji earned the tag “dynamic duo” for the zeal with which they seized suspects. If the DPP does not approve the file, Matiang’i will be a free man.

By 2 months ago

DPP Noordin Haji to seal Matiang'is fate

LGBTQ: Raila, Ruto oppose same sex ruling as Supreme Court faces backlash

President William Ruto says in spite of court ruling he will not allow LGBTBI to form unions while Azimio’s Raila Odinga says Supreme Court’s ruling is an abuse of the constitution

By 3 months ago

LGBTQ: Raila, Ruto oppose same sex ruling as Supreme Court faces backlash

Uproar over replacement of lawmakers in crucial committee of Parliament

It emerged that the order paper which had initially posted on the Senate website had one member from Jubilee who has since been replaced.

By 3 months ago

Uproar over replacement of lawmakers in crucial committee of Parliament

MPs who met Ruto at State House risk expulsion from Jubilee party

The party has summoned the MPs who met President William Ruto at State House, to explain why they should not be expelled.

By 3 months ago

MPs who met Ruto at State House risk expulsion from Jubilee party

Justice Aggrey Muchelule-led tribunal postpones hearing

The tribunal’s joint secretary on Tuesday announced the postponement of resumption of oral submissions from February 9, to 20 at 10am.

By 3 months ago

Justice Aggrey Muchelule-led tribunal postpones hearing

Parliament seeks to starve ministries of funds if CSs snub summons

PAC Chairman John Mbadi said it is time for Parliament to be strict to ensure institutions account for the money allocated to them.

By 3 months ago

Parliament seeks to starve ministries of funds if CSs snub summons

Ruto to Mama Ngina: There will be no tax waivers

Hours after former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta waded into the tax debate, President William Ruto has said Kenyans must give what is due to the government irrespective of their social status.

By 3 months ago

Ruto to Mama Ngina: There will be no tax waivers

Speaker recalls Senate to table report on IEBC Amendment Bill 2022

Should the Senate follow suit and approve the amendments, the Bill will be taken back to the National Assembly where it will then be forwarded to the president to sign it into law.

By 4 months ago

Speaker recalls Senate to table report on IEBC Amendment Bill 2022

Bar those with dubious integrity from political offices, says Haji

DPP Haji said Chapter Six of the Constitution should be implemented so that only candidates with the right characters are put in political offices.

By 5 months ago

Bar those with dubious integrity from political offices, says Haji

Tribunal hears petitions against Masit, says it has jurisdiction

Three of the commissioners – IEBC Vice Chair Cherera, Justus Nyanga'ya and Francis Wanderi – have already resigned, leaving Irene Masit to face the tribunal alone.

By 5 months ago

Tribunal hears petitions against Masit, says it has jurisdiction

Don't critise government, Ruto tells his MPs

Ruto advised the legislators not to forget that Kenya Kwanza is the government that they chose to be part of before the August 9 polls.

By 5 months ago

Don't critise government, Ruto tells his MPs

I'm not interested in extending my term limit, Ruto says

Ruto warned the Kenya kwanza legislators from diverging their attention from service delivery.

By 6 months ago

I'm not interested in extending my term limit, Ruto says

Senate drops Dullo and picks Omogeni for PSC

Nyamira Senator Okongo Omogeni was unanimously picked in her place for “strong personalities”.

By 6 months ago

Senate drops Dullo and picks Omogeni for PSC

Parliament approves Koome's nomination as IG

According to the Senate Security Committee, Japheth Koome met all the requirements coupled with his vast experience of more than 30 years in service.

By 6 months ago

Parliament approves Koome's nomination as IG

Hope for Meru as Mwangaza eats humble pie, agrees to meet MCAs

There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the troubled leadership of Meru County as Governor Kawira Mwangaza seeks to mend faces with ward representatives.

By 7 months ago

Hope for Meru as Mwangaza eats humble pie, agrees to meet MCAs

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