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Brian Otieno

Bomet County officials in a spot after agency overturns Sh495m tender cancellation

The County Government of Bomet has been caught up in a storm over the cancellation of the Sh495 million County Aggregation and Industrial Park construction tender.

Bomet County officials in a spot after agency overturns Sh495m tender cancellation

Ruto: My tough choices for a better Kenya

Ruto: My tough choices for a better Kenya

Malala condemns Bomet violence as Senator accuses Barchok of disrupting UDA meetings

Malala condemns Bomet violence as Senator accuses Barchok of disrupting UDA meetings

Senators' fury at Kuria over tweet on Kawira's trial

Senators' fury at Kuria over tweet on Kawira's trial

Little hope as Ruto faces a nation drained by high cost of living, taxes

Ruto considers fertiliser subsidy programme a key achievement despite rising food prices as the opposition accuses him of empty promises as Kenyans endure hardship.

Little hope as Ruto faces a nation drained by high cost of living, taxes

Mixed feelings as demands for compensation cloud royal visit

Although he spoke little, King Charles’ intentions to confront his nation’s dark past were clear, starting off with a tour of Uhuru Gardens.

Mixed feelings as demands for compensation cloud royal visit

King Charles III privately meets the families of freedom fighters

The kin of Dedan Kimathi, Mekatilili wa Menza, Koitalel arap Samoei, Talai and Kipsigis clans narrated to the King about the violence meted out to Kenyans during colonial rule.

King Charles III privately meets the families of freedom fighters

What President's domestic travel costs taxpayers

Between July last year and June this year, the Executive Office of the President splurged Sh1 billion in domestic travel, which overshadows the Sh361 million spent on trips abroad.

What President's domestic travel costs taxpayers

King honours Kenyan World War veterans

The King and Queen Camilla laid wreaths in front of their graves. A parade of Kenyan and British soldiers in combat gear, with their sleeves rolled, was present at the site.

King honours Kenyan World War veterans

King Charles confronted by empire's dark past on his first day of visit

As he walked through the tunnel of martyrs, painted with names of thousands of Kenyans killed by British colonialists, the King witnessed the outcome of his nation’s reign.

King Charles confronted by empire's dark past on his first day of visit

King Charles III expresses 'deepest regret', stops short of an apology

At a State Banquet in his honour last evening, the King termed atrocities of the colonial government against Kenyan freedom fighters "abhorrent and unjustifiable".

King Charles III expresses 'deepest regret', stops short of an apology

Ruto's firm grip on Parliament on show again amid Azimio protests

Just like his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, who enjoyed power over parliament that seemed like an appendage of his Executive, Ruto too has both Houses under his armpit.

Ruto's firm grip on Parliament on show again amid Azimio protests

How Ruto has managed to dominate parliament to push his agenda

ODM leader Raila Odinga has accused Ruto of planning to use his numbers to "establish a one-party state".

How Ruto has managed to dominate parliament to push his agenda

MPs question envoy nominees academic qualifications

A parliamentary committee raised concern that Isaac Keen Parashina, President William Ruto's pick to lead Kenya's mission in Nigeria, lacked the experience to take up the role.

MPs question envoy nominees academic qualifications

Raila succession: Secrets, intrigues

After five unsuccessful stabs at the presidency, some believe it is time for Raila to retire, but the former PM is not about to exit yet

Raila succession: Secrets, intrigues

Unmasked: The foreign hand in Shakahola cult

Senate committee finds that Makenzi was influenced by two Australian preachers and founders of a cultic movement. Makenzi allegedly established links with the two virtually and on social media.

Unmasked: The foreign hand in Shakahola cult

Swazuri in a spot over Sh1 billion compensation for SGR land

MPs summoned Swazuri after a report by the Auditor General found that Sh1 billion was paid to persons with no names, identity card numbers or title deeds.

Swazuri in a spot over Sh1 billion compensation for SGR land

Team censures Nakhumicha and Kindiki for blocking key witnesses

The committee found that the police ignored several complaints, filed at Lango Baya Police Station, with the county's security committee also ignoring critical evidence of possible mass deaths.

Team censures Nakhumicha and Kindiki for blocking key witnesses

Inside big plans to transform Kisumu into modern city

Part of the plan is to create seven new growth zones to expand the city, according to city manager Wanga.

Inside big plans to transform Kisumu into modern city

Coast leaders meet over regional unity, how to engage Ruto

Among the key resolutions of the meeting included crafting a framework of structured engagement with Ruto, a move that mirrors a push by leaders from other regions in “seeking development”.

Coast leaders meet over regional unity, how to engage Ruto

Wandayi writes to Speaker seeking Sabina's removal

Opiyo Wandayi has written to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urging him to honour a court order dismissing Sabina's claim to the role.

Wandayi writes to Speaker seeking Sabina's removal

Forgotten lot? No word on cost of living as talks enter the last lap

While Azimio had listed it as top priority, Kenya Kwanza said it was already being addressed. Committee will be seeking 30 more days to finalise the pending issues.

Forgotten lot? No word on cost of living as talks enter the last lap

Dialogue team agrees on election results audit, IEBC recruitment

National Dialogue Committee has resolved to reconstitute and restructure IEBC selection panel and expand its membership from seven to nine members.

Dialogue team agrees on election results audit, IEBC recruitment

Sifuna wants new health insurance scheme deductions capped at Sh2,000

The new scheme could see Kenyans fork out up to 2.75 per cent of their salaries in deductions, a figure that has no upper limit.

Sifuna wants new health insurance scheme deductions capped at Sh2,000

Why Kindiki wants IG Koome exempted from parliamentary summons

Whenever there are issues, Kindiki wants MPs to summon ministry officials instead of the IG or any of the service commanders.

Why Kindiki wants IG Koome exempted from parliamentary summons

Gachagua's blunders as he seeks to assert his influence

Within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance government that he helped form, he is struggling to put out fires and is, seemingly, earning enemies faster than he is making friends.

Gachagua's blunders as he seeks to assert his influence

Fate of bipartisan talks still shaky as rifts persist

The eight-member technical committee is expected to meet and harmonise the contentious issues, a task that has been unsuccessful so far.

Fate of bipartisan talks still shaky as rifts persist

Raila-Ruto talks: Fate of dialogue shaky as differences persist

The fate of the ongoing bipartisan talks appears shaky following differences that have persisted since the dialogue began in August.

Raila-Ruto talks: Fate of dialogue shaky as differences persist

Why Ruto stands to win big from proposed constitutional changes

Ruto, undoubtedly, hopes to get big mileage from his party’s gender affirmative strategy as he does from the realisation of the gender parity rule.

Why Ruto stands to win big from proposed constitutional changes

Ruto reveals plans for mega UDA before 2027, lists achievements

President Ruto said the merger would be voluntary, a departure from the abrasive approach UDA officials have deployed in pushing the objective.

Ruto reveals plans for mega UDA before 2027, lists achievements

MPs: fault Ruto's education reforms, term implementation illegal

Legislators say no one should implement the changes without their approval. Majority Leader ordered to get the minister’s statement on the matter in two weeks.

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MPs: fault Ruto's education reforms, term implementation illegal

Treasury CS says political parties fund not feasible

The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has said the political parties funding is not feasible in the face of a Sh30 billion debt owed to the parties.

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Treasury CS says political parties fund not feasible

Governors call for long term solutions to water shortage in Asal areas

County bosses say more action is needed to effectively harvest water during the looming El Nino rains.

By 2 months ago

Governors call for long term solutions to water shortage in Asal areas

IEBC seeks more time to redraw borders

IEBC on Friday sought extension of the deadline from the Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah dialogue committee.

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IEBC seeks more time to redraw borders

Calls for reforms as Kenya marks 10 years since Westgate attack

The measures include radical reforms that will see National Youth Service (NYS) graduates absorbed into the private security sector. NYS personnel possess paramilitary skills.

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Calls for reforms as Kenya marks 10 years since Westgate attack

How Ezra Chiloba troubles at IEBC yielded Sh32m

He was twice suspended as chief executive officer, but courts vindicated his innocence. After his fights with Chebukati, Labour Court awarded him a handsome compensation.

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How Ezra Chiloba troubles at IEBC yielded Sh32m

Raila keeps his cards close to chest on next political move

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is keeping his cards close to his chest over his plans for tackling President William Ruto and the shaky bipartisan talks.

By 2 months ago

Raila keeps his cards close to chest on next political move

Hike in fuel prices to persist in coming months, Chirchir warns

Fuel prices are likely to continue to rise in the coming months, with officials in the Energy sector offering few answers on when Kenyans can expect a respite.

By 2 months ago

Hike in fuel prices to persist in coming months, Chirchir warns

It's been a grand disaster, says Raila on Ruto's first year

Opposition leader says Kenya Kwanza regime has in its first year in office made life unbearable for Kenyans with too much talk and little action, hence failing to tackle economic burden.

By 2 months ago

It's been a grand disaster, says Raila on Ruto's first year

Inside the fight for power in Kenya Kwanza

President Ruto is fighting several fires over some of his decisions and ambitious goals, such as forming a party as big as the former behemoth, the Jubilee Party.

By 2 months ago

Inside the fight for power in Kenya Kwanza

Raila's pushback against Ruto's forays to safeguard power base

Raila has used the same tactics to tame rebellion in Nyanza. History is replete with the misfortune that has accompanied most politicians from his stronghold who dared to fight him.

By 2 months ago

Raila's pushback against Ruto's forays to safeguard power base

Kindiki promises to clear passport backlog in 10 days

The CS says he is determined to clean up the mess that is the processing of passports that has been marred by corruption even as he hopes to clear the 40,000 pending travel documents.

By 2 months ago

Kindiki promises to clear passport backlog in 10 days

WorldCoin took advantage of a loophole in the law, says Kassait

Data protection boss says there was no law that required WorldCoin to be registered. Kassait flagged the firm's activities after learning they were operating without approval.

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WorldCoin took advantage of a loophole in the law, says Kassait

African heads want big polluters to pay up climate change pledges

South Sudan President Salva Kiir said the $100 billion was still a drop in the ocean and noted that Africa requires $3 trillion to combat the effects of climate change.

By 2 months ago

African heads want big polluters to pay up climate change pledges

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