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Judah Ben Hur

The evolution of Raila Odinga

From a reserved Kenya Bureau of Standards employee, Raila Odinga would raise to a national political force.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

The evolution of Raila Odinga

Ruto settles Khalwale, Malala rivalry as he rolls out his plan

Ruto settles Khalwale, Malala rivalry as he rolls out his plan

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Wanjigi, now Safina life member, joins Ruto team

Wanjigi, now Safina life member, joins Ruto team

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Sifuna to Ruto: You are lucky president is standing between you and Raila

Sifuna to Ruto: You are lucky president is standing between you and Raila

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Raila Odinga: The handshake did not destroy the opposition

The ODM leader rejected the idea that his handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta had destroyed the opposition.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Raila Odinga: The handshake did not destroy the opposition

Loud UDA delegates, supporters paint Kasarani gymnasium yellow

UDA members present had one mission- to show their support for the party and Deputy President William Ruto.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Loud UDA delegates, supporters paint Kasarani gymnasium yellow

Ruto be crowned UDA flagbearer at NDC

The party is expected to unveil Deputy President William Ruto as its presidential aspirant.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Ruto be crowned UDA flagbearer at NDC

Wanjigi gets nod to vie for presidency on Safina ticket

The party’s Special Delegates Conference will take place on March 21.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Wanjigi gets nod to vie for presidency on Safina ticket

Governor Ali Roba’s party to back Raila bid for the top seat

UDM led by Mandera Governor Ali Roba has announced its support for ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential candidature in the General Election.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Governor Ali Roba’s party to back Raila bid for the top seat

Kanu promises more jobs, free education in new party manifesto

The Independence party Kanu is promising to lay the ground for a “resilient and developed Kenya”.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Kanu promises more jobs, free education in new party manifesto

Stop whining, Mbadi tells DP Ruto

'The mountain is shifting and so there is no way William Ruto is going to win this presidency and that is why he has started speaking the way he is.'

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Stop whining, Mbadi tells DP Ruto

Bumpy road: OKA coalition pact delayed by legal issues

One Kenya Alliance (OKA) has for the second time postponed signing of a coalition agreement to early next week.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Bumpy road: OKA coalition pact delayed by legal issues

Kalonzo: It will be game over for UDA if Raila supports me

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says he cannot work with Ruto's UDA because of the values he stands for.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Kalonzo: It will be game over for UDA if Raila supports me

Marjan among five shortlisted for CEO position at IEBC

The position fell vacant in 2018 after the commission fired Ezra Chiloba.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Marjan among five shortlisted for CEO position at IEBC

Kalonzo hints at joining Azimio coalition to forge winning team

Reunion of ODM leader Raila Odinga and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka could be announced during the Orange party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC)

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Kalonzo hints at joining Azimio coalition to forge winning team

DP Ruto was part of Mau Forest problem, Raila says

ODM leader Raila Odinga says Deputy President William Ruto was part of the problem during the Mau evictions which left at least 100,000 displaced.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

DP Ruto was part of Mau Forest problem, Raila says

Murang’a Woman Rep Sabina Chege misses IEBC hearing

Murang’a Woman Rep Sabina Chege failed to appear before the IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee yesterday for a hearing on her rigging remarks.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Murang’a Woman Rep Sabina Chege misses IEBC hearing

Muturi slams Uhuru for supporting Raila bid, warns of failure

Speaker Justin Muturi accused President Kenyatta of political bad manners and said that leaders must stand for their ideals.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Muturi slams Uhuru for supporting Raila bid, warns of failure

CJ Martha Koome says Judiciary ready to sort poll disputes

The Judiciary yesterday said that it is ready to deal with disputes arising from the August 9 General Election.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

CJ Martha Koome says Judiciary ready to sort poll disputes

Why Jimi Wanjigi could spoil Raila’s party

Jimi Wanjigi is opposed to choice of Raila Odinga as ODM flag bearer in August elections.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Why Jimi Wanjigi could spoil Raila’s party

IEBC requires Sh4.5b more to fund elections, Parliament told

The electoral commission requires an additional Sh4.5 billion to deliver free and fair elections, MPs heard yesterday.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

IEBC requires Sh4.5b more to fund elections, Parliament told

State officer wrongfully earns in excess of Sh174,000 monthly

The officer was employed in 2019 and was meant to be paid Sh290,758 but ended up earning Sh465,212.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

State officer wrongfully earns in excess of Sh174,000 monthly

Musalia Mudavadi will go to the ballot, says ANC

Omboko Milemba: Musalia Mudavadi remains our party’s presidential candidate and we have presented him to Kenyans and nothing is going to stop that.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Musalia Mudavadi will go to the ballot, says ANC

'Bribery, empty promises fuelling chaos in rallies'

The CS said intelligence has indicated that the chaos are sparked by “endemic false promises” and handouts which sow discord among the public.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

'Bribery, empty promises fuelling chaos in rallies'

'Earthquake' that left smiles on people's faces

Deputy President William Ruto was among guests who attended ANC National Delegates Conference.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

'Earthquake' that left smiles on people's faces

Irony of Jubilee break away party fighting from opposition trenches

UDA is redefining politics in Kenya and has entrenched itself as the Opposition and adapted some of the tactics ODM has refined in the last 15 years.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Irony of Jubilee break away party fighting from opposition trenches

Come out and register as voters, DP Ruto urges youth

Ruto who addressed rallies in Karen, Kibra and Dagoretti in Nairobi on Tuesday said youths can only elect the right leaders if they register as voters

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Come out and register as voters, DP Ruto urges youth

Ruto urges youths to register as voters

Deputy President William Ruto has called on youths to register as voters reminding them that it's their patriotic duty to participate...

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Ruto urges youths to register as voters

Ruto blames Raila, Babu Owino after chaos rocks Embakasi rally

DP says he will not buy into fear and threats in his bid for the presidency.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Ruto blames Raila, Babu Owino after chaos rocks Embakasi rally

DP Ruto tells Raila to prove track record

Deputy President William Ruto took his campaigns to Kajiado County yesterday where he labelled ODM leader Raila Odinga as a state project.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

DP Ruto tells Raila to prove track record

NCIC questions Cheruiyot over alleged racist, incitement remarks

Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot appeared before the NCIC yesterday after he was summoned for making remarks eemed to border on racism and incitement.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

NCIC questions Cheruiyot over alleged racist, incitement remarks

Raila promises youth funds to do business

ODM leader Raila Odinga has urged the youth to take up an active role in politics, saying they are key to determining Kenya’s future.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Raila promises youth funds to do business

Raila pledge to aspirants who fall by the wayside

Raila reveals that the aspirants will be picked through consensus, and will also work with those who fail to get the ticket.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Raila pledge to aspirants who fall by the wayside

Kanu revamps its national elections board

Party Secretary-General Nick Salat has assured aspirants that the new board will be impartial.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Kanu revamps its national elections board

Stay out of succession race, Mudavadi cautions security forces

Musalia Mudavadi condemned security forces for meddling in political matters, especially in the forthcoming elections.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Stay out of succession race, Mudavadi cautions security forces

Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi to chair Raila’s campaign board

He is currently the Finance, Planning and Economic Affairs Committee chairperson of the Council of Governors (COG) since January 2021.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi to chair Raila’s campaign board

Clergy call for peaceful elections

The association has called for adequate preparation for a peaceful transition once the elections are done and a new government is in place.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Clergy call for peaceful elections

Musicians tipped on how not to bungle deals over political campaign songs

Music in political campaigns plays the crucial role of energising, motivating and inspiring potential voters.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Musicians tipped on how not to bungle deals over political campaign songs

Leaders pay tribute to Kenya's first AG

President Uhuru Kenyatta credited Charles Njonjo for laying the foundation for the nation’s growth.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

Leaders pay tribute to Kenya's first AG

I will expose those behind my attack, says blogger Itumbi

UDA compatriots joined the deputy president's digital strategist as he was discharged from hospital.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

I will expose those behind my attack, says blogger Itumbi

State House bid is not a two-horse race, says Kalonzo

Kalonzo Musyoka maintained that Kenya belongs to all citizens and there are no pre-ordained personalities destined to lead the country.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

State House bid is not a two-horse race, says Kalonzo

MP punched in parliament undergoes minor surgery

Sigowet-Soin MP Bernard Koros sustained a cut in the face during the chaos that lasted for close to five minutes.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

MP punched in parliament undergoes minor surgery

There's no law against secret recording of telephone calls

Legal experts argue that little has been done to craft specific legislation to protect Kenyans from having their phones tapped.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

There's no law against secret recording of telephone calls

National Assembly and Senate to meet over Grants Bill

The committee is expected to finalise its task after 30 days from the first meeting.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 years ago

National Assembly and Senate to meet over Grants Bill

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