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Governor aspirants with one foot in the door after bagging direct nominations
A lucky bunch of politicians were sitting pretty having secured direct nomination tickets from their respective political parties.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
Governor aspirants with one foot in the door after bagging direct nominations
ODM joins calls to oppose Yatani's plan to tax basic household goods
Political protagonists have united against attempts by the government to introduce taxes that will drive up the cost of basic commodities.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
ODM joins calls to oppose Yatani's plan to tax basic household goods
UDA aspirant faults Ruto's decision to back Tunai for Narok senator
Parnyumbe has moved to the political parties tribunal to compel UDA to hold nominations arguing that he was discriminated against and shortchanged by the party’s top brass.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
UDA aspirant faults Ruto's decision to back Tunai for Narok senator
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The game changers: Men, women whose moves will shape the State House contest
Every move they have made recently has been calculated to impact their immediate and future political careers. In their wake, they have propelled or dealt a huge blow to the top contenders.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
The game changers: Men, women whose moves will shape the State House contest
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Inside DP William Ruto's power-sharing deal as Muturi joins Kenya Kwanza
Should Kenya Kwanza win the presidency, it will share government according to the number of senators and MPs each of the parties garner. Member parties have 30 days to exit the coalition.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
Inside DP William Ruto's power-sharing deal as Muturi joins Kenya Kwanza
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Arrest of activist, Raila ‘the fifth’ chants mark Budget day
Mr Yatani outlined new tax measures to fund trillion shilling budget. The debate was interrupted by the arrival of ODM leader Raila Odinga.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
Arrest of activist, Raila ‘the fifth’ chants mark Budget day
ODM bows to demands for nominations for hotly contested seats
ODM party has bowed to pressure from aspirants and is now scheduled to conduct nominations through universal suffrage for hotly contested seats.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
ODM bows to demands for nominations for hotly contested seats
Tuju’s work cut out for him in Azimio coalition
The entry of Tuju into the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition secretariat has been billed as the silver bullet that will cure unhealthy competition from the affiliate parties.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
Tuju’s work cut out for him in Azimio coalition
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Disquiet in UDA over claims some aspirants favoured in primaries
William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is already feeling the heat, with just eight days to its nominations slated for April 14.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
Disquiet in UDA over claims some aspirants favoured in primaries
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Raila Odinga's headache as Mombasa governor primary postponed
The nomination process if not properly executed could lead to a fallout within the ODM party.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
Raila Odinga's headache as Mombasa governor primary postponed
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Where is Kalonzo as Raila team campaigns?
Kalonzo has been silent since he hosted President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi at his Karen home on March 19.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
Where is Kalonzo as Raila team campaigns?
Coalitions: Which way Martha Karua and Justin Muturi?
Mr Muturi, who is a presidential contender and Ms Karua, a principal in One Kenya Alliance, are yet to declare support for the Azimio la Umoja.
By Josphat Thiong’o 1 year ago
Coalitions: Which way Martha Karua and Justin Muturi?
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Fate of MPs, senators uncertain after defections to other parties
About 130 MPs, 25 Woman Reps and 23 senators have left the parties that sponsored them, court ruled resigned MCAs cannot lose their seats.
By Josphat Thiong’o and Jacob Ng’etich 1 year ago
Fate of MPs, senators uncertain after defections to other parties
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How coalition horse-trading could leave Mt Kenya without a deputy president
Mt Kenya has about 5.9 million voters, which is about a third of country’s total votes. Leaders forced to consider doling out running mate position.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
How coalition horse-trading could leave Mt Kenya without a deputy president
Azimio MPs want Ruto and UDA allies to resign
Legislators allied to Azimio la Umoja movement have revived calls for resignation of DP William Ruto and over 100 legislators linked to UDA party.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Azimio MPs want Ruto and UDA allies to resign
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru: I am firmly in race for Nairobi governor
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has discredited claims that she has quit the race for Nairobi governor and opted for the Senate seat.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru: I am firmly in race for Nairobi governor
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OKA power-sharing pact revealed as door remains open for Azimio
Six principals sign coalition agreement that spells out how they plan to run government. Negotiations with Raila ongoing but Kalonzo warns OKA...
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
OKA power-sharing pact revealed as door remains open for Azimio
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It didn’t start with Raila and Kalonzo: The road to State House is littered with broken promises
Kenya’s political landscape is littered with dishonoured and discarded political and coalition pacts, which have fuelled mega fall outs.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
It didn’t start with Raila and Kalonzo: The road to State House is littered with broken promises
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Kalonzo asks Raila Odinga to drop bid for State House, cites pact
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka is demanding a renegotiation of the Azimio la Umoja coalition engagement rules with ODM leader Raila Odinga
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Kalonzo asks Raila Odinga to drop bid for State House, cites pact
Boost to Raila as OKA leaders to join Azimio
Move deals a blow to Ruto who was said to be wooing Kalonzo and co-principals to join UDA. But Alliance says it will name its flagbearer on Monday.
By Josphat Thiong’o and James Wanzala 2 years ago
Boost to Raila as OKA leaders to join Azimio
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City Hall mum as KCB gets nod to seize, auction Sh4.3 billion assets
A look at the Nairobi county budget reveals that a huge chunk of its monies go towards payment of salaries to its over 12,000 employees.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
City Hall mum as KCB gets nod to seize, auction Sh4.3 billion assets
Mt Kenya region will not vote for Ruto because of his past record, says Munya
A checkered past, questionable integrity and insubordination within the Jubilee government are among reasons Mt Kenya region will not vote for DP Ruto
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Mt Kenya region will not vote for Ruto because of his past record, says Munya
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Wanjigi: DCI a tool to bar me from ODM meeting
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has accused the ODM top brass of using the DCI to lock him out of Saturday’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) in Kasarani.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Wanjigi: DCI a tool to bar me from ODM meeting
Former CS launches bid for Mandera leadership
Former EAC Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has launched his bid for the Mandera gubernatorial seat...
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Former CS launches bid for Mandera leadership
Relief for city traders as levies cut by half
Bar and liquor store owners in Nairobi now have a reason to smile after the Nairobi county government slashed the licence fees by 50 per cent.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Relief for city traders as levies cut by half
Relief for bar owners, traders as City Hall slashes levies by 50 per cent
Wines and spirits owners within Nairobi will now pay Sh12,000 for a 12-month license after the charges were slashed from Sh24,000.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Relief for bar owners, traders as City Hall slashes levies by 50 per cent
Speaker seeks CBK help to unclock City Hall financial crisis
The Nairobi County Assembly has been plunged into a financial crisis that has seen its operations grind to a halt.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Speaker seeks CBK help to unclock City Hall financial crisis
Nairobi County Assembly on the spot over Sh14.4m unaccounted for pending bills
The report revealed that the assembly only availed supporting documents for transactions totalling Sh18 million for the special audit review.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Nairobi County Assembly on the spot over Sh14.4m unaccounted for pending bills
MCAs eyeing MP seats have until April 9 to resign
Members of county assemblies seeking parliamentary seats have two months to resign, the IEBC has said.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
MCAs eyeing MP seats have until April 9 to resign
Degree certificate not necessary for MCA post, IEBC says
Aspirants eyeing Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats do not need a university degree to vie
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Degree certificate not necessary for MCA post, IEBC says
Ruto away in Dubai as Mudavadi, Wetang’ula lead Kenya Kwanza
Deputy President William Ruto’s absence on the political scene since Monday has set tongues wagging.
By Josphat Thiong’o and Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago
Ruto away in Dubai as Mudavadi, Wetang’ula lead Kenya Kwanza
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We're open for talks but... say OKA leaders
Kanu, Wiper, Narc-Kenya and UDP say they are willing to engage in “honest and structured” negotiations.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
We're open for talks but... say OKA leaders
UDA slashes nomination fees for women
Male aspirants seeking to be nominated for governor will be charged a Sh500,000 fee, Sh250,000 for women and zero charges for PWDs.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
UDA slashes nomination fees for women
City Hall staff in strike threat over Sh490m withheld deductions
Nairobi County workers have threatened to go on strike in 21 days over failure by City Hall and NMS to remit Sh490.5 million in statutory deductions.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
City Hall staff in strike threat over Sh490m withheld deductions
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UDA downplays power deal as criticism grows
Details of how the Kenya Kwanza Alliance of Deputy President William Ruto, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula plans to share power...
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
UDA downplays power deal as criticism grows
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Why Mudavadi, Kalonzo are key players in battle for vote numbers
Last weekend’s decision by UDA, ANC and Ford Kenya to work together was one move aimed at garnering numbers and stave off competition from Azimio.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Why Mudavadi, Kalonzo are key players in battle for vote numbers
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Eyes on top guns as fight for Nairobi governor's seat takes shape
At the heart of the battle is the control of Nairobi's billions. Senator Sakaja hopes to be the compromise candidate.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Eyes on top guns as fight for Nairobi governor's seat takes shape
Amani, Ford-K ratify pact with UDA as Ruto unveils polls board
Amani National Congress (ANC) yesterday insisted that party leader Musalia Mudavadi was still in the presidential race.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Amani, Ford-K ratify pact with UDA as Ruto unveils polls board
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Undeterred by impeachment, three former governors plot comeback
The former county bosses say they have a constitutional right to vie since they have not been convicted.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
Undeterred by impeachment, three former governors plot comeback
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ANC won’t invite Raila to Mudavadi summit
Amani National Congress (ANC) yesterday said ODM leader Raila Odinga is not welcome on its big day this Sunday.
By Josphat Thiong’o 2 years ago
ANC won’t invite Raila to Mudavadi summit
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