President Ruto defends NYOTA programme as he slams opposition politics

President William Ruto has taken a fresh swipe at the united opposition

By Josphat Thiong'o and Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

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Ruto, Opposition set for a rematch in next month's by-elections

Preparations for a second-round duel between the broad-based government and the opposition have begun in earnest ahead of the February 26 by-elections.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

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Why Uhuru Kenyatta's re-emergence is giving Ruto's team a big headache

The seeming gradual resurgence of former President Uhuru popularity among ordinary Kenyans appears to be creating nervous butterflies in President Ruto's stomach.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Ndung'u Gachane 1 month ago

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New police units raise queries with 20 months left to General Election

The setting up of new police units by President William Ruto with only a year left to the general election has come under sharp focus.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Caucus seeks 15 constituencies for diaspora Kenyans

The Diaspora Bicameral Parliamentary Framework caucus is now pushing for the introduction of 15 diaspora constituencies through implementation of the boundaries review.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

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Ruto's New Year message raises fresh hope amid unmet promises

As the country enters the new year, serious challenges are still bedevilling the education, health, security and governance sectors among others that need urgent attention.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Ndung'u Gachane 1 month ago

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Why 2026 is a defining year for IEBC

IEBC is running against the clock to meet set constitutional deadlines in readiness for the polls even as it works to clear an overflowing in-tray.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

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2025 was a 'bad' year for many, survey reveals

As the curtain falls on year 2025, unemployment, high food prices and rising school fees are the major challenges burdening Kenyan households, a new poll shows.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

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Why 2025 left ODM clutching at straws with the future not promising much

ODM stares at disintegration after members are torn between supporting Ruto or going it alone. Confusion hit a crescendo after the death of party leader Raila in October.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

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Kenyans' pain: Soaring cost of living tops as New Year knocks

InfoTrack poll reveals most Kenyans are worried about rising living expenses and the State's inability to address the same.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

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Ruto's crackdown on critics lays bare his authoritarian character

The President's growing intolerance to political dissent was manifested during the November 27 by-elections. During the mini-polls, State machinery was used to manipulate polling.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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MPs set to debate Bill outlawing detention of patients and bodies

The proposed law also seeks to provide access to emergency treatment and health care services prior to payment of costs.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Ruto regime in the spot for rising rights abuses

Human rights defenders face harassment, excessive force and judicial bias. Report calls for accountability, safe spaces and policy reforms.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Why the church is angry with President Ruto

President William Ruto's administration has again come under strong condemnation from the Church, which has again accused the regime of failing to provide proper governance.

By Josphat Thiong'o and George Njunge 2 months ago

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Revealed: British soldiers involved in sexual misconduct, ethical breaches

Evidence presented to MPs shows wide-ranging human rights violations.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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High-stakes scramble for Nairobi intensifies as election clock ticks

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua claims to have struck a deal with Kalonzo Musyoka's Wiper party on how they will zone the city.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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'Faya si faya': Kindiki emerges stronger from by-election but battle for his seat still on

Kindiki had been dismissed as a non-starter, with critics doubting his ability to mobilise votes for Ruto.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Ruto can't revel in glory as warning shot are fired ahead of 2027

Candidates under the broad-based government won narrowly as the opposition candidates waded through the political intemperance to register impressive numbers.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Sports PS annoys MPs over Sh2b academies delay

The sentiments by MPs came after the PS tabled a progress report on the state of the academies.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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By-elections offer test of IEBC's credibility

Mini-polls seen as indicators of voter sentiment and power shifts as 2027 cycle approaches. There are claims of bribery, security bias.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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How MPs tore into Ruto's State of the Nation Address

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro criticised the Presidential speech for relying on inaccurate data

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Chaos, ghosts of unfair polls characterise campaigns ahead of by-elections

Even before the official whistle for the by-elections has been blown by IEBC, the mini-poll campaigns have been marred by chaos.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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MPs chant 'two term' as Ruto cherry-picks data hiding pain of a troubled nation

Whereas the President painted a rosy picture of the direction the country is taking, his outlook was onesided.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Why Sh12.6 billion under Hustler Fund may have been lost

Parliament has expressed fears that Sh12.6 billion issued out to Kenyans under the Hustler Fund programme may have been lost.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Public debt soars as Sh1.6tr spent on servicing debt

CoB says national debt stands at Sh11.7tr in 2024/25 fiscal year up from Sh10.5tr.

By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Why troubled Ruto is not sleeping easy

Raila's demise has sparked a falling out within the rank and file of ODM, birthing two forces -each trying to chart the party's political future

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Why MPs want SHA, health services overhauled

According to a report by the National Assembly's Health Committee, SHA has been bedeviled by systematic challenges which continue to hamper operations across health facilities

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 months ago

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Chaos as House passes State Enterprises Bill

Deputy Minority leader Robert Mbui and Embakasi South MP Julius Mawathe were each suspended from the House.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

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Eyes on Senate after MPs approve proposed tough law to regulate surrogacy

Bill outlaws commercialisation and defines requirements for surrogate mothers and parents. The proposed law imposes up to Sh10 million fine or a 10-year jail term for infringement.

By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

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Kindiki meets MPs amid by-election, unity push

The meeting, which focused on the political unification of Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West, also addressed the looming by-elections slated for November 27.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

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Cancer patients decry financial and emotional distress under SHA

Survey shows that 60 per cent of cancer patients had exhausted their SHA cover before the end of the year.

By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

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MPs raise red flag as wildlife compensation claims backlog hits Sh3.5b

Lawmakers have raised a red flag over the surging backlog of human-wildlife compensation claims further highlighting the continued plight of Kenyans who are victims.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

Hope for childless women as MPs pass bill on surrogacy

Once the Bill is approved, women wishing to become surrogate mothers will only do so three times.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

KRC defaults on six-year Sh569b SGR loan, Auditor General reveals

Revenue shortfalls, unauthorised retention by KPA have worsened the repayment crisis, raising government debt risks.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

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Why exit of Raila Odinga sets stage for high stakes

President William Ruto is being received by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at Kakamega Airstrip. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

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Why State will spend Sh4.2b on printing IDs

Government to issue three million new IDs and renew three million others.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

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Bill to curb maternal, child deaths nears approval in Parliament

A Bill seeking to address maternal and child deaths is inching closer to approval by Parliament.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

Confusion as CS Duale appears in Parliament for grilling over SHA

Duale was set to appear before the Departmental Committee on Health to deliberate on the way forward following the committee's recommendations arising from the report on the assessment of SHA.

By Amos Kareithi, Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

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Post-Raila reality: ODM fights for survival as Ruto plots Cabinet reshuffle

A looming Cabinet reshuffle, a crisis meeting of the ODM party, and the silence of the Opposition continue to shape Kenya's political landscape following the death of Raila Odinga.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

KANU unveils candidate for Kariobangi North MCA seat

Kenya's independence party KANU has embarked on a reinvigoration drive ahead of the by-elections slated for November 27.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago