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By Geoffrey Mosoku

MPs accuse Opposition of plotting to bring down Jubilee Government

Three Members of Parliament allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s The National Alliance (TNA) now claim the nationwide rallies by CORD are meant to create despondency and bring down the Government.

By By Geoffrey Mosoku 9 years ago

MPs accuse Opposition of plotting to bring down Jubilee Government

Anglo Leasing firm demands Sh3.5 billion more

Anglo Leasing firm demands Sh3.5 billion more

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 9 years ago

Retracing missing Embu Speaker Justus Mate’s last moments

Retracing missing Embu Speaker Justus Mate’s last moments

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU and CYRUS OMBATI 9 years ago

UDF lawmakers support Ngilu on land audit

UDF lawmakers support Ngilu on land audit

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 9 years ago

CORD’s new strategy against IEBC over 2017

CORD wants senior officials of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) investigated over their management of last year’s presidential election.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 9 years ago

CORD’s new strategy against IEBC over 2017

State on spotlight over insecurity

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) has accused the Government of failing Kenyans on security and the war on terror.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 9 years ago

State on spotlight over insecurity

Former PS Ludeki Chweya appointed Kenya School of Government boss

Former Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Ludeki Chweya has landed himself a new job as Director General of Kenya School of Government (KSG).

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Former PS Ludeki Chweya appointed Kenya School of Government boss

Decision on Vanoil Energy final: State

The Government has said it will not renew an exploration licence for Canadian firm Vanoil Energy Ltd and denied reports of negotiations between the State and the oil and gas company.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Decision on Vanoil Energy final: State

Geothermal board disowns CEO’s claims

The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) Chairman Simon Gicharu appeared before the Parliamentary Investment Committee (PIC) and disowned documents that had earlier been tabled before the same committee by his Chief Executive Officer Silas Simiyu.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Geothermal board disowns CEO’s claims

Motion aimed at reducing number of MPs approved

The number of members of Parliament may be reduced drastically if Mwingi Central MP Joe Mutambo marshals requite numbers to pass a constitutional amendment Bill.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Motion aimed at reducing number of MPs approved

MPs go further in bid to control county cash

Members of Parliament have moved to further sideline governors by creating two more boards at the county level to control spending on projects.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

MPs go further in bid to control county cash

Uhuru’s TNA moves to heal rift over row in leadership

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s TNA party Thursday moved to heal the rift that was threatening to break the party.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Uhuru’s TNA moves to heal rift over row in leadership

MPs insist they must decide own pay, putting work of salary team in jeopardy

The fight for higher perks by MPs and senators has made them an impediment to reforming the salary and remuneration structures in the public service.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

MPs insist they must decide own pay, putting work of salary team in jeopardy

MPs allocate Sh500m for Coast's Ronald Ngala Utalii University College

Parliament has moved to kick start the construction of the Sh8 billion Ronald Ngala Utalii University College which had stalled for one year.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

MPs allocate Sh500m for Coast's Ronald Ngala Utalii University College

MPs not ‘errand boys’ for Executive

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has said the House will not be used as rubber stamp by the Executive to pass unpopular proposals.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

MPs not ‘errand boys’ for Executive

Public Investments Committee threatens to sue Kimunya

MPs will push for the prosecution of former cabinet minister Amos Kimunya if he fails to appear before the Public Investments Committee (PIC) for a third time.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Public Investments Committee threatens to sue Kimunya

Transport Principal Secretary Nduva Muli to face House team over rail saga

Transport Principal Secretary Nduva Muli returns to Parliament this morning to face the Public Investment Committee (PIC) over the controversial multi-billion shilling Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Transport Principal Secretary Nduva Muli to face House team over rail saga

Secret ODM talks that forced MPs out of race

A meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday between ODM party leader Raila Odinga and youthful MPs from Luo Nyanza capped a flurry of consultations that sealed a deal on the forthcoming party polls.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU and JAMES MBAKA 10 years ago

Secret ODM talks that forced MPs out of race

Three MPs drop bids for ODM seats

Three MPs from Luo Nyanza who had intended to vie for top positions in the forthcoming ODM elections withdrew their bids amid reports they had bowed to pressure from party leader Raila Odinga.

By By Geoffrey Mosoku and James Mbaka 10 years ago

Three MPs drop bids for ODM seats

Former Safaricom CEO is the new chancellor of Maseno University

President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed former Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph as the new chancellor of Maseno University.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Former Safaricom CEO is the new chancellor of Maseno University

Shock over Sh8,500-a-tot beverage

A customer was shocked to learn that she had been served a Sh8,500-a-tot whisky at a five-star hotel in Nairobi.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Shock over Sh8,500-a-tot beverage

Kambi appoints three to sit on Fund’s board

Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi has filled three more slots at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) board as he seeks to constitute a full team.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Kambi appoints three to sit on Fund’s board

Ruto pledges more officers for war-torn counties

Deputy President William Ruto has pledged an increase of security personnel to the clash-torn areas of Marsabit and Mandera counties to help combat spiralling insecurity and tribal clashes.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU and ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Ruto pledges more officers for war-torn counties

Waititu named water board chairman

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime has appointed former Embakasi MP Ferdinand Waititu as the chairman of Athi Water Services Board.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU and WILFRED AYAGA 10 years ago

Waititu named water board chairman

Mystery of Abduba Dida’s double appointment

It is now emerging that President Uhuru Kenyatta and Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru made parallel appointments of Abduba Dida as the chairman of the Constituencies Development Fund.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU and JAMES MBAKA 10 years ago

Mystery of Abduba Dida’s double appointment

Olkaria Geothermal plant behind schedule

The ongoing works in the 280mw geothermal plant in Olkaria Naivasha is behind schedule.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU and ANTHONY GITONGA 10 years ago

Olkaria Geothermal plant behind schedule

Narok to start cane production amid sector woes

Narok County is positioning itself to join the country’s major sugar belts in the face of threats posed to the local industry.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Narok to start cane production amid sector woes

Ken Nyaundi withdraws his bid for LSK nominee to JSC

Former electoral body commissioner Ken Nyaundi has withdrawn his candidature for the vacant Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

By By Geoffrey Mosoku 10 years ago

Ken Nyaundi withdraws his bid for LSK nominee to JSC

IEBC sets by-election dates for Bungoma, Lamu counties

Voters in Lamu county and LungaLunga constituency will go to mini polls on December 2 to elect their governor and MPs respectively while the Bungoma senatorial contest will be held on December 19.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

IEBC sets by-election dates for Bungoma, Lamu counties

Jubilee politicians step up campaign to have Uhuru skip The Hague hearing

President Uhuru Kenyatta is under pressure from his allies and supporters not to attend his forthcoming criminal trial at the ICC.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Jubilee politicians step up campaign to have Uhuru skip The Hague hearing

UK, Canada confirm nationals killed in terror attack

The British and Canadian governments have confirmed their nationals were among those who were brutally massacred by terrorists who attacked Westgate Mall on Saturday.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

UK, Canada confirm nationals killed in terror attack

Kandie admitted to EAC council

Commerce Cabinet Secretary Phyllis Kandie has been formally inducted into the council of East African Community (EAC) ministers.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Kandie admitted to EAC council

Row simmers over order on new ICTA leadership

A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Row simmers over order on new ICTA leadership

MPs plot blackmail on Raila over perks

A plan to secure former Prime Minister Raila Odinga a retirement package looks set to become a new source of friction between the Jubilee and CORD coalitions.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU and MOSES NJAGIH 10 years ago

MPs plot blackmail on Raila over perks

Kenya begins process of repatriating one million Somali refugees

Kenya will host a major international conference in August to discuss on modalities of repatriating more than one million Somali refugees to their country.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Kenya begins process of repatriating one million Somali refugees

Budget reading now a low key event

The presentation of Budget was the first of its kind since Independence as Treasury Secretary Henry Rotich became the first non-parliamentarian to address a House session.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Budget reading now a low key event

Parliament’s special guests

It was a case of a destitute and an orphan meeting, perhaps brought together by a common denominator – poverty – and marrying to raise a family.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Parliament’s special guests

Jubaland: KDF not supporting us

The simmering tension between the Government of Mogadishu and that in Nairobi over the establishment of Somali’s breakaway State of Jubaland has gotten intervention from a likely source.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Jubaland: KDF not supporting us

Kenya to open more embassies in Africa

Kenya is planning to open several missions in Africa as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration seeks to strengthen ties in the continent.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Kenya to open more embassies in Africa

Little known hotelier aimed for the stars, got more than he fancied

Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Joseph ole Lenku got more than he bargained for literally.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU and FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Little known hotelier aimed for the stars, got more than he fancied

ODM official, MPs clash over county rep list

An Orange Democratic Movement official has clashed with four MPs from Wajir County over plans to alter the list of nominated county representatives.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

ODM official, MPs clash over county rep list

SRC threatens to sue over MPs salaries

SRC maintains that Parliament broke the law when they voted to revoke gazette notice that set their salaries at Sh532,000.

By By Geoffrey Mosoku 10 years ago

SRC threatens to sue over MPs salaries

MPs pass Motion to cancel notice slashing their pay

Members of the National Assembly last evening unanimously approved a Motion they believe rescinds a decision by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to reduce their salaries.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

MPs pass Motion to cancel notice slashing their pay

MPs rescind SRC gazette notice

Members of the National Assembly were Tuesday evening united in unanimously approving a motion that overturned a decision by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to reduce their salaries.

By By GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

MPs rescind SRC gazette notice

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