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Jacob Ng'etich

Making of an all-powerful presidency

The President, who enjoys near absolute majority in Parliament, forced the Judiciary into talks and has left the Opposition grumbling.

By Jacob Ng'etich 18 days ago

Making of an all-powerful presidency

Saints' old boys set to raise Sh4.5m fees for needy students

Saints' old boys set to raise Sh4.5m fees for needy students

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 month ago

Last laugh: Inside UhuRuto battle over Sh13bn city land

Last laugh: Inside UhuRuto battle over Sh13bn city land

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 month ago

Agency eyes more honey markets after US deal

Agency eyes more honey markets after US deal

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 month ago

Mudavadi urges Kenya, Ethiopia to remove trade barriers

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has called on Kenya and Ethiopia to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers to ease trade.

By Jacob Ng'etich 2 months ago

Mudavadi urges Kenya, Ethiopia to remove trade barriers

Isolating Uhuru? Ruto took his base, party and now has Raila

To Uhuru's dismay, his once monolithic Jubilee Party was reduced to a shell. Deal between Ruto and Raila could hand the latter an influential continental job and thus exit politics.

By Jacob Ng'etich 2 months ago

Isolating Uhuru? Ruto took his base, party and now has Raila

Ruto fronts Raila for AU top job in secret handshake deal

The president wants the opposition leader to take up a continental position and keep him busy before 2027. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to lead Kenya's campaign for the AUC slot.

By Jacob Ng'etich and Benjamin Imende 2 months ago

Ruto fronts Raila for AU top job in secret handshake deal

Ruto's two systems of government

President Ruto's dual circles of power challenge traditional governance dynamics. Former Treasury CS Henry Rotich takes key role in fiscal affairs and budget policy.

By Jacob Ng'etich 2 months ago

Ruto's two systems of government

Ex-CS Rotich makes comeback to centre of power

Rotich was acquitted in December four years after he was charged over alleged fraud in the construction of the Sh63 billion Arror and Kimwarer dams in Elgeyo Marakwet.

By Jacob Ng'etich 2 months ago

Ex-CS Rotich makes comeback to centre of power

Current media crisis caused by digital break, says CS Owalo

Minister says government has registered huge successes in revenue collection after reviving digital services but he has formed a working group to deliberate on the future of the Fourth Estate

By Jacob Ng'etich 2 months ago

Current media crisis caused by digital break, says CS Owalo

Duale lauds US peace initiatives in Horn of Africa

Duale said the US had invested heavily in peace initiatives to ensure a stable Horn of Africa.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 months ago

Duale lauds US peace initiatives in Horn of Africa

DCI seeks Interpol help to nab trader over Sh1.35b land fraud

Davis Nathan Chelogoi, former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner is implicated in the forgery of land title and other documents of an 18-acre land located at Lower Kabete.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 months ago

DCI seeks Interpol help to nab trader over Sh1.35b land fraud

Ruto to work away from State House to allow renovation

Architects had warned that parts of the expansive colonial structure had become unfit for habitation and recommended construction of a new building.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 months ago

Ruto to work away from State House to allow renovation

Unneighbourly conduct: Is Kenya the main regional haven for diplomatic bad boys?

In the last few months, Kenya has found itself caught up in the complexities of regional political conflicts that are threatening to rob the country of its former appeal as the honest arbitrator.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 months ago

Unneighbourly conduct: Is Kenya the main regional haven for diplomatic bad boys?

AG Muturi under siege amid talk that his advise is being ignored

Attorney General Justin Muturi's antagonists, sources say, have hatched an elaborate plan to isolate him from key decision making.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 months ago

AG Muturi under siege amid talk that his advise is being ignored

The hustlers' din outside my office reminds me who I'm here to serve

As the top government diplomat, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi assures that President William Ruto's trips abroad are strategic in terms of trade and investment.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

The hustlers' din outside my office reminds me who I'm here to serve

Duale: I'll go herd my camels when Ruto's tenure as president ends

Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale says he misses Parliament and plans to retire from public office with President William Ruto in 2032, if he wins a second term.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Duale: I'll go herd my camels when Ruto's tenure as president ends

Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi feted in Ghana

Speaking to The Standard, after receiving the confirmation, he described the award as a surprise adding that it is not just a win for Machakos County but for the country at large.

By Victor Nzuma, Jacob Ng'etich and Victor Nzuma 4 months ago

Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi feted in Ghana

Henry Rotich: I lost touch with Uhuru after I was taken to court

Former CS questions advice given to the former president to allow 28 people be charged. He says that Sh7.7 billion, and not Sh63 billion, was expended on the two dam projects.

By Jacob Ng'etich and Edwin Nyarangi 4 months ago

Henry Rotich: I lost touch with Uhuru after I was taken to court

Why country totters on issues of extradition, fugitives threat

MP Nelson Koech says new legislation will enhance extradition of foreign fugitives by eliminating any room for delay of criminal justice without justification.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Why country totters on issues of extradition, fugitives threat

Tower of Babel: Bickering CSs in blame game and at cross-purpose

Ministers encroach into other dockets in what is seen as a lack of unity of purpose. Despite clear executive orders, the disjointed operations have exposed the soft underbelly of Kenya Kwanza.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Tower of Babel: Bickering CSs in blame game and at cross-purpose

Kuria on forgiving Uhuru, working with Ruto and ties with Gachagua

Kuria says he has one question for Uhuru Kenyatta if he were to meet him today or in the future. The answer to that question will determine whether he will forgive the former Head of State.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Kuria on forgiving Uhuru, working with Ruto and ties with Gachagua

Ugly past: Why the country was once a haven and hub for fugitives

MP says Kenya is no longer a preferred destination for those running away from justice. Fugitives give the country a wide berth, due to robust intelligence and comprehensive laws.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Ugly past: Why the country was once a haven and hub for fugitives

Ruto flings open Kenya's doors to the world with free visa gamble

President reassured the country that heavy taxation was paying off and the country was not in debt distress. He expressed optimism that economic indicators point to a bright future.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Ruto flings open Kenya's doors to the world with free visa gamble

Discord rocks Rift Valley as local leaders fight for Ruto's attention

Transport CS Murkomen has threatened to sue Senator Cherargei for alleged defamation which is seen as part of sibling rivalry in the President's backyard.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Discord rocks Rift Valley as local leaders fight for Ruto's attention

Sakaja eyes Sh19b from new land rates starting January

Sakaja said the 1980 Valuation Roll has been overtaken by events given the monumental development in the city as opposed to over four decades ago.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Sakaja eyes Sh19b from new land rates starting January

Murkomen directs agency to ensure seafarers safety

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed the Kenya Maritime Authority to certify all lake users and seafarers to ensure safety.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Murkomen directs agency to ensure seafarers safety

Dialogue team's radical austerity measures to ease Kenyans' burden

While they want executive expansion, proposals are to reduce government expenditure. Commissions are to be collapsed or merged for efficiency.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Dialogue team's radical austerity measures to ease Kenyans' burden

Technology key to transform agriculture, says ex-Nigerian president

Africa is home to 60 per cent of the world's arable land, and yet the continent finds itself grappling with food insecurity, pests and diseases, notes former Nigerian president, Jonathan.

By Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago

Technology key to transform agriculture, says ex-Nigerian president

Technology key to transform agriculture says ex-Nigerian President

Goodluck Jonathan noted that Africa, is home to more than 60 per cent of the world's arable land, and yet, find itself grappling with food insecurity, pests and diseases.

By Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago

Technology key to transform agriculture says ex-Nigerian President

Judiciary bigwigs pick Dubai for accounting induction by Icpak

The seminar is supposed to enlighten the commissioners on board management. All commissioners are said to be in attendance.

By Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago

Judiciary bigwigs pick Dubai for accounting induction by Icpak

Ruto warns squatters on State land they will pay market rates

President William Ruto has directed that Kenyans residing on government land and willing to pay the market value be spared from losing their homes through demolition.

By Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago

Ruto warns squatters on State land they will pay market rates

Ruto climbs down, to cut travel by Sh500m to help disabled learners

Funds will be used to build a manufacturing plant for assistive devices for learners. The government has recruited 56,000 teachers to ensure children get quality education.

By Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago

Ruto climbs down, to cut travel by Sh500m to help disabled learners

William Ruto: The flying president

Out of the 407 days that President Ruto has been in power, he has spent 83 days out of the country visiting over 45 cities in 38 countries.

By Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago

William Ruto: The flying president

Exposed: Illegal allocation and invasion of Mavoko land

The task force was mandated to examine and inquire into the allocation of land to individuals or corporations. Court ruled that EAPC was the legitimate owner of the 12,000-acre land in Athi River.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

Exposed: Illegal allocation and invasion of Mavoko land

How NHC lost 348 acres of land in Athi River to private developers

A report by a taskforce formed to investigate land issues in Mavoko indicated that NHC lost the land and never got a title deed for another property it procured.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

How NHC lost 348 acres of land in Athi River to private developers

KVDA water projects turn bandit prone counties to lush green farms

A report by KNCHR shows that systemic failure by successive governments to address the rampant marginalization retarded socio-economic development in the volatile area.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

KVDA water projects turn bandit prone counties to lush green farms

Ruto set to launch ambitious health care programme

President William Ruto will launch UHC during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

Ruto set to launch ambitious health care programme

Wetangula urges CJ to streamline criminal justice system

Wetang'ula, who has had the privilege of serving in the Legislature and Judiciary, emphasized his understanding of the tensions that often brew between these two arms of government.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

Wetangula urges CJ to streamline criminal justice system

Sakaja condemns crackdown on hawkers, woos French investors

Sakaja gave the affected hawkers Sh10,000 compensation each to rebuild their businesses.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

Sakaja condemns crackdown on hawkers, woos French investors

County to provide shelter for demolition victims, says Machakos deputy governor

Machakos deputy governor says the government should have negotiated with the victims and ensure they acquire the land legally rather than cause them suffering by destroying their businesses and homes.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

County to provide shelter for demolition victims, says Machakos deputy governor

Kindiki names terror suspects in Boni Forest, Lamu attacks

The list includes several names, among them two Tanzanians, a German, United Kingdom nationals, and Bangladeshi individuals, with the majority being Kenyans.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

Kindiki names terror suspects in Boni Forest, Lamu attacks

Duale calls for investment in intelligence gathering to fight insecurity

The CS emphasized that early warning systems and the adoption of a whole-of-government approach were key in addressing security challenges.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

Duale calls for investment in intelligence gathering to fight insecurity

KRA collects Sh3.4 billion from tax amnesty drive

The amnesty programme allows taxpayers to only pay the principal tax of their outstanding debt by applying for a waiver of penalties and interests accrued until December 2022.

By Esther Nyambura, Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

KRA collects Sh3.4 billion from tax amnesty drive

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