Bishop Margaret Wanjiru: I am firmly in race for Nairobi governor
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has discredited claims that she has quit the race for Nairobi governor and opted for the Senate seat.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru: I am firmly in race for Nairobi governor
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OKA power-sharing pact revealed as door remains open for Azimio
Six principals sign coalition agreement that spells out how they plan to run government. Negotiations with Raila ongoing but Kalonzo warns OKA...
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
OKA power-sharing pact revealed as door remains open for Azimio
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It didn’t start with Raila and Kalonzo: The road to State House is littered with broken promises
Kenya’s political landscape is littered with dishonoured and discarded political and coalition pacts, which have fuelled mega fall outs.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
It didn’t start with Raila and Kalonzo: The road to State House is littered with broken promises
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Kalonzo asks Raila Odinga to drop bid for State House, cites pact
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka is demanding a renegotiation of the Azimio la Umoja coalition engagement rules with ODM leader Raila Odinga
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Kalonzo asks Raila Odinga to drop bid for State House, cites pact
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City Hall mum as KCB gets nod to seize, auction Sh4.3 billion assets
A look at the Nairobi county budget reveals that a huge chunk of its monies go towards payment of salaries to its over 12,000 employees.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
City Hall mum as KCB gets nod to seize, auction Sh4.3 billion assets
Mt Kenya region will not vote for Ruto because of his past record, says Munya
A checkered past, questionable integrity and insubordination within the Jubilee government are among reasons Mt Kenya region will not vote for DP Ruto
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Mt Kenya region will not vote for Ruto because of his past record, says Munya
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Wanjigi: DCI a tool to bar me from ODM meeting
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has accused the ODM top brass of using the DCI to lock him out of Saturday’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) in Kasarani.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Wanjigi: DCI a tool to bar me from ODM meeting
Former CS launches bid for Mandera leadership
Former EAC Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has launched his bid for the Mandera gubernatorial seat...
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Former CS launches bid for Mandera leadership
Relief for city traders as levies cut by half
Bar and liquor store owners in Nairobi now have a reason to smile after the Nairobi county government slashed the licence fees by 50 per cent.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Relief for city traders as levies cut by half
Relief for bar owners, traders as City Hall slashes levies by 50 per cent
Wines and spirits owners within Nairobi will now pay Sh12,000 for a 12-month license after the charges were slashed from Sh24,000.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Relief for bar owners, traders as City Hall slashes levies by 50 per cent
Speaker seeks CBK help to unclock City Hall financial crisis
The Nairobi County Assembly has been plunged into a financial crisis that has seen its operations grind to a halt.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Speaker seeks CBK help to unclock City Hall financial crisis
Nairobi County Assembly on the spot over Sh14.4m unaccounted for pending bills
The report revealed that the assembly only availed supporting documents for transactions totalling Sh18 million for the special audit review.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Nairobi County Assembly on the spot over Sh14.4m unaccounted for pending bills
MCAs eyeing MP seats have until April 9 to resign
Members of county assemblies seeking parliamentary seats have two months to resign, the IEBC has said.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
MCAs eyeing MP seats have until April 9 to resign
Degree certificate not necessary for MCA post, IEBC says
Aspirants eyeing Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats do not need a university degree to vie
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Degree certificate not necessary for MCA post, IEBC says
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We're open for talks but... say OKA leaders
Kanu, Wiper, Narc-Kenya and UDP say they are willing to engage in “honest and structured” negotiations.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
We're open for talks but... say OKA leaders
UDA slashes nomination fees for women
Male aspirants seeking to be nominated for governor will be charged a Sh500,000 fee, Sh250,000 for women and zero charges for PWDs.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
UDA slashes nomination fees for women
City Hall staff in strike threat over Sh490m withheld deductions
Nairobi County workers have threatened to go on strike in 21 days over failure by City Hall and NMS to remit Sh490.5 million in statutory deductions.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
City Hall staff in strike threat over Sh490m withheld deductions
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UDA downplays power deal as criticism grows
Details of how the Kenya Kwanza Alliance of Deputy President William Ruto, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula plans to share power...
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
UDA downplays power deal as criticism grows
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Why Mudavadi, Kalonzo are key players in battle for vote numbers
Last weekend’s decision by UDA, ANC and Ford Kenya to work together was one move aimed at garnering numbers and stave off competition from Azimio.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Why Mudavadi, Kalonzo are key players in battle for vote numbers
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Eyes on top guns as fight for Nairobi governor's seat takes shape
At the heart of the battle is the control of Nairobi's billions. Senator Sakaja hopes to be the compromise candidate.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Eyes on top guns as fight for Nairobi governor's seat takes shape
Amani, Ford-K ratify pact with UDA as Ruto unveils polls board
Amani National Congress (ANC) yesterday insisted that party leader Musalia Mudavadi was still in the presidential race.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Amani, Ford-K ratify pact with UDA as Ruto unveils polls board
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Undeterred by impeachment, three former governors plot comeback
The former county bosses say they have a constitutional right to vie since they have not been convicted.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Undeterred by impeachment, three former governors plot comeback
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ANC won’t invite Raila to Mudavadi summit
Amani National Congress (ANC) yesterday said ODM leader Raila Odinga is not welcome on its big day this Sunday.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
ANC won’t invite Raila to Mudavadi summit
UDA asks party coordinators eyeing elective posts to resign
UDA has directed its coordinators at the grassroots seeking elective positions to resign and allow others to serve.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
UDA asks party coordinators eyeing elective posts to resign
Top KANU official tells off Atwoli over bid to join Azimio la Umoja
The Cotu boss vowed to lead party members into Azimio la Umoja Movement.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Top KANU official tells off Atwoli over bid to join Azimio la Umoja
UDA unveils members of Ruto’s presidential campaign team
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has made public the list of officials who will drive Deputy President William Ruto’s presidential campaign.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
UDA unveils members of Ruto’s presidential campaign team
Korogocho ward to hold by-election after MCA Naftali Ogola Owuor's death
The Independence Electoral and Boundaries Commission is expected to gazette a date and conduct a by-election within 90 days.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Korogocho ward to hold by-election after MCA Naftali Ogola Owuor's death
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Battle for city governor takes shape as more declare interest
Candidates hope to transform the capital and bring sanity to a county that has been at the epicentre of theatrics for nine years.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Battle for city governor takes shape as more declare interest
NMS fate up in the air as March deadline looms
The leap into 2022 heralds a new wave of uncertainty for the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS).
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
NMS fate up in the air as March deadline looms
Eastlands MCAs donate food to over 6000 residents to mark festivities
Eastlands residents have a reason to smile this festive season thanks to the philanthropic actions of Members of the Nairobi County Assembly (MCAs).
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Eastlands MCAs donate food to over 6000 residents to mark festivities
Pain for Nairobi motorists, traders as City Hall mulls new levies to finance budget
Nairobi residents will soon dig deeper into their pockets to finance the county government’s Sh39 billion budget.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Pain for Nairobi motorists, traders as City Hall mulls new levies to finance budget
Nairobi County Assembly gets interim clerk in city changes
The Nairobi County Assembly Service Board has appointed Principal Clerk Gavin Castro as acting clerk.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Nairobi County Assembly gets interim clerk in city changes
MCK calls for probe into deaths of journalists as tributes pour in
Veteran science writer Gatonye Gathura’s body was found in a thicket in Naivasha with a copper wire around his neck.
By Josphat Thiong’o 3 years ago
MCK calls for probe into deaths of journalists as tributes pour in
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Are MCAs a lynch mob or defenders of devolution?
The impeachment of nine governors, assembly speakers and a CEC in nine years has put into sharp focus the integrity and actions of MCAs.
By Josphat Thiong’o 3 years ago
Are MCAs a lynch mob or defenders of devolution?
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How Mike Sonko fumbled his way out of office
In February 2020 Sonko called on President Uhuru Kenyatta to help him run Nairobi.
By Josphat Thiong’o 3 years ago
How Mike Sonko fumbled his way out of office
Governor Ann Kananu takes over, vows to revamp Nairobi economy
The governor’s maiden task in office will be to nominate a deputy given that the position is now vacant.
By Josphat Thiong’o 3 years ago
Governor Ann Kananu takes over, vows to revamp Nairobi economy
Ann Kananu’s swearing-in pushed to next week Tuesday
By Josphat Thiong’o 3 years ago
Ann Kananu’s swearing-in pushed to next week Tuesday
Wiper to change name and colours ahead of elections
Wiper Democratic Movement - Kenya has announced its intent to change its name and party colours.
By Josphat Thiong’o 3 years ago
Wiper to change name and colours ahead of elections
Wanjigi reported to tribunal for ‘causing confusion in party’
An ODM party member has filed a complaint with the Political Parties Tribunal challenging Jimi Wanjigi’s presidential candidature.
By Josphat Thiong’o 3 years ago
Wanjigi reported to tribunal for ‘causing confusion in party’
New Dandora stadium set to take longer
The Sh350 million Dandora Stadium will be delayed by at least two months, the City Hall has announced.
By Josphat Thiong’o 3 years ago
New Dandora stadium set to take longer
Raila Odinga's hand in Gachagua impeachment
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