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Grace Nganga

Uhuru: Choosing Raila doesn't mean other candidates are bad

In March this year, the President officially endorsed Mr Raila Odinga for the presidency.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Uhuru: Choosing Raila doesn't mean other candidates are bad

Mwangi wa Iria promises to empower households after getting Usawa party nod

Mwangi wa Iria promises to empower households after getting Usawa party nod

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

CS Yatani party endorses Raila presidential bid

CS Yatani party endorses Raila presidential bid

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Green Party waives nomination fees for women aspirants

Green Party waives nomination fees for women aspirants

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

I am not joining UDA, says Sabina after missing Azimio rallies

Ms Chege responded on her Twitter page by posting photos of her and a campaign poster in Jubilee colours captioning it "Jubilee ni sisi".

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

I am not joining UDA, says Sabina after missing Azimio rallies

Uhuru urges Western nations to lift 'unfair' Zimbabwe sanctions

The US accused Zimbabwe's leaders of economic mismanagement and undermining democratic processes.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Uhuru urges Western nations to lift 'unfair' Zimbabwe sanctions

Wa iria brags of 10 million Mt Kenya votes

Wa Iria said although has not been actively campaigning for his presidential bid he is confident of securing Mt Kenya votes.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Wa iria brags of 10 million Mt Kenya votes

Battle for Nairobi heats up in Azimio factions

Two factions of the coalition are out to take over county elective seats, with each presenting their preferred line-up ahead of April nominations.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Battle for Nairobi heats up in Azimio factions

Western legislators criticise ANC leader for working with DP

The leaders also accused Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang'ula of secretly campaigning for Ruto in the region.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Western legislators criticise ANC leader for working with DP

Jubilee purge on rebels to continue, Wangwe warns

Jubilee Party has cracked the whip on seven MPs chairing parliamentary committees for opposing the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Jubilee purge on rebels to continue, Wangwe warns

Kenya receives Sh5.6 billion grant from Hungary

Kenya and Hungary signed four bilateral agreements for cooperation in the health, water, education, and diplomacy sectors.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Kenya receives Sh5.6 billion grant from Hungary

Electoral body kicks off second phase of mass voter registration

The electoral body plans to deploy more kits to learning institutions and at least three Biometric Voter Registration kits per ward to hit the target.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Electoral body kicks off second phase of mass voter registration

Justin Muturi denies joining OKA in race for State House

He was explaining why he hosted OKA principals who had paid him a courtesy visit at his Nairobi home last week.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Justin Muturi denies joining OKA in race for State House

I’m still in the race for Nairobi governor: Wanyonyi

Mr Wanyonyi said he was focused on clinching the city’s top job.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

I’m still in the race for Nairobi governor: Wanyonyi

Wanyonyi pledges to fight graft, integrate ICT in county

Wanyonyi said that elective positions should not be sacrificial.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Wanyonyi pledges to fight graft, integrate ICT in county

Big boost as Muturi joins OKA ahead of poll

The Speaker plans to hit the ground running once he completes therapy and doctors declare him fit.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Big boost as Muturi joins OKA ahead of poll

OKA principals deny having coalition talks

ANC's Mudavadi and Ford-Kenya's Wetangula say they are yet to receive any invitation from other leaders.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

OKA principals deny having coalition talks

Mistrust rocks 'third force' OKA as Ruto, Raila woo principals

Suspicion threatens to split One Kenya Alliance (OKA) following overtures from Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Mistrust rocks 'third force' OKA as Ruto, Raila woo principals

MPs to receive proposals on coalitions Bill

Members who had notified office of Speaker of key proposals to appear before Legal Affairs committee before harmonization report tabled.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

MPs to receive proposals on coalitions Bill

Women who broke the glass ceiling in 2021

In Kenya and around the world, women no longer shy away from powerful positions in governance, politics, and civil society.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Women who broke the glass ceiling in 2021

Raila, Ruto camps draw new battle lines over parties law

Pro-handshake MPs want controversial law debated in fresh special sitting next week as DP allies say law is meant to force OKA to support Raila.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Raila, Ruto camps draw new battle lines over parties law

Eseli, Wamunyinyi part ways with Wetang'ula and back Raila

DAP-K leaders declare that they will work with Azimio la Umoja. Wetang'ula missed Raila's Kasarani declaration last week.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Eseli, Wamunyinyi part ways with Wetang'ula and back Raila

Women aspirants trained on leadership ahead of 2022 polls

Federation of Women Lawyers (Fida)-Kenya in partnership with Womankind Worldwide conducted the training, that attracted more than 350 aspirants.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Women aspirants trained on leadership ahead of 2022 polls

Stop interfering with independent institutions, allow level playing ground, Ruto warns

Ruto said urged that independent institutions do not take instructions from political players to avoid compromising their integrity.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Stop interfering with independent institutions, allow level playing ground, Ruto warns

Cost of electricity to reduce by 15 per cent this month

The Head of State said the reduction in the cost of electricity will be implemented in two tranches of 15 per cent each.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Cost of electricity to reduce by 15 per cent this month

Raila to clear doubts about his bid this Friday

Raila is officially expected to launch his bid for top seat this week said that all the doubts the country has will settled on that day.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Raila to clear doubts about his bid this Friday

Agnes Wanjiru's final journey from dance floor to a septic tank

Agnes Wanjiku, 21, may have been placed in a septic tank while still alive.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Agnes Wanjiru's final journey from dance floor to a septic tank

You must hit the gender rule in 2022, women and political parties told

The numbers will only increase if we put more women on the ballot. We will be strict on that.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

You must hit the gender rule in 2022, women and political parties told

Heartrending tales of victims, survivors of abuse in gulf nations

The high demand for domestic workers from Kenya by countries in the Middle East has led to numerous recruitment agencies in Nairobi and its outskirts.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Heartrending tales of victims, survivors of abuse in gulf nations

Raila receives defectors from Mandera, promises to work with them

Raila said he had always had the interests of Mandera people at heart and promised that things would get better.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Raila receives defectors from Mandera, promises to work with them

I will make healthcare top priority, says Raila

ODM chief meets women leaders and vows to improve healthcare as group pledges to popularise his bid and the Azimio la Umoja drive.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

I will make healthcare top priority, says Raila

Raila queries Ruto's wealth and sacks of cash during rallies

He said with a salary of Sh2 million he fails to understand where Ruto gets money to dish out close to Sh100 million in his rallies countrywide.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Raila queries Ruto's wealth and sacks of cash during rallies

Education PS put to task over laptops project amid CBC roll out

The initial promise was to issue all Class One pupils with laptops, but tablets were distributed instead due to cost implications.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Education PS put to task over laptops project amid CBC roll out

MPs allege Kenya-UK cover up in Agnes Wanjiru's murder case

A parliamentary committee has raised concerns that authorities could be engaged in a cover up hence delay in Agnes Wanjiru’s murder case.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

MPs allege Kenya-UK cover up in Agnes Wanjiru's murder case

Don't shy away from vying next year, women told

Women have been challenged to go for elective seats in next year's General Election.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Don't shy away from vying next year, women told

Roba's UDM party raises Sh38 million, plans to register members

Roba took over UDM party two months ago and plans to promote it as a political vehicle for pastoralist communities.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Roba's UDM party raises Sh38 million, plans to register members

Lobby wants MPs to set qualification for aspirants ahead of 2022 polls

The law, whose implementation date has been postponed twice, was to take effect in the next elections.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Lobby wants MPs to set qualification for aspirants ahead of 2022 polls

EACC indicts county over irregular procurement for Dandora stadium project

The anti-graft agency has flagged irregularities in the procurement for the construction of Dandora stadium.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

EACC indicts county over irregular procurement for Dandora stadium project

Why Raila, Ruto hardliners have rolled back their fiery tongues

Political operatives taking centre stage to promote interests of their preferred candidates.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Why Raila, Ruto hardliners have rolled back their fiery tongues

Ann Kananu set to be sworn as Nairobi governor

Ann Kananu Mwenda is set to join the list of female governors in the country after she is sworn-in as the third Governor of Nairobi county.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Ann Kananu set to be sworn as Nairobi governor

Raila promises to grow economy at 10 per cent

ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday continued with his charm offensive to win over Mt Kenya support in his quest for the presidency.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Raila promises to grow economy at 10 per cent

MPs vet President Uhuru's EACC nominees

President Uhuru Kenyatta's nominees to the anti-graft agency were yesterday taken to task by Members of the National Assembly...

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

MPs vet President Uhuru's EACC nominees

Senate seeks to make lifestyle audit mandatory

The Lifestyle Audit Bill seeks to make it a requirement for state officers to declare their wealth in a bid to fight corruption.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Senate seeks to make lifestyle audit mandatory

Civil society groups move to court over revocation of campaign spending limits

They faulted IEBC for giving politicians a leeway to spend as they please ahead of the 2022 General Election.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Civil society groups move to court over revocation of campaign spending limits

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