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Allan Kisia

How President Uhuru faced major court cases

He lost the legal battle after the Supreme Court nullified the August 8 presidential election
By Allan Kisia 6 years ago
How President Uhuru faced major court cases
NASA: We will explore laws to make Raila our President
NASA: We will explore laws to make Raila our President
By Allan Kisia and Erastus Mulwa 6 years ago
Governors run into trouble over CECs lists
Governors run into trouble over CECs lists
By Allan Kisia 6 years ago
Kenyan police ranked worst in the world
Kenyan police ranked worst in the world
By Allan Kisia 6 years ago
How swing counties did wonders for Jubilee
By Allan Kisia 6 years ago
How swing counties did wonders for Jubilee
Mucheru roots for online jobs to plug unemployment gap
The government has intensified its efforts to bring the 40 per cent of unemployed youth onto its Ajira Digital Platform in a bid to create a million job opportunities.
By Allan Kisia 6 years ago
Mucheru roots for online jobs to plug unemployment gap
Tricks counties use to have voters registered
With the General Election barely six months away, there is a frantic rush by counties to have potential voters registered.
By Allan Kisia 7 years ago
Tricks counties use to have voters registered
NASA will form next government, vow opposition leaders
Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi and CORD politicians have declared that they will not back down on their pledge to form the political alliance to unseat Jubilee.
By Allan Kisia and John Shilitsa 7 years ago
NASA will form next government, vow opposition leaders
Rebirth of US-Kenya ties as Obama visits
In the run-up to the 2013 General Election, diplomatic relations between the US and Kenya were arguably at their lowest following remarks by a senior State Department official.
By Allan Kisia 8 years ago
Rebirth of US-Kenya ties as Obama visits
Raila, Kalonzo urged to broker peace between Kidero, Khalwale
Opposition leaders from Nairobi have backed efforts to end soaring enmity between Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale.
By Allan Kisia 8 years ago
Raila, Kalonzo urged to broker peace between Kidero, Khalwale
Civil society optimistic on reforms ahead of US leader’s arrival
A free civil society, a bubbling business community and hope for jobs and opportunities are what will greet US President Barack Obama when he lands in the country in five days.
By Allan Kisia and Alphonce Shiundu 8 years ago
Civil society optimistic on reforms ahead of US leader’s arrival
Uhuru recycles politicians but reduces parastatals
President Uhuru Kenyatta applied the age-old political trick of reaching out to communities by picking their political sons and daughters to serve in various positions within parastatals, a strategy that would be reciprocated through the shoring of loyalty by the appointees.
By ALLAN KISIA 8 years ago
Uhuru recycles politicians but reduces parastatals
World tourism body declares Kenya safe
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has endorsed Kenya as a safe tourist destination and promised to support the tourism sector.
By Allan Kisia 8 years ago
World tourism body declares Kenya safe
Over 78pc believe devolution is the way to go, survey now shows
As the national and county governments continue their meetings at the second Devolution Conference in Kisumu, some good news is coming out of a fresh survey by Ipsos.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Over 78pc believe devolution is the way to go, survey now shows
Two EACC bosses accused of impropriety and abuse of office
A report by Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) accuses two senior Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officials of impropriety and abuse of power.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Two EACC bosses accused of impropriety and abuse of office
How Kenyan counties shared Sh291 billion cash pie
The Senate has approved Sh291 billion to be shared out among the 47 county governments in the next financial year, with Nairobi taking the lion’s shareatSh19.95billion.
By ALLAN KISIA 9 years ago
How Kenyan counties shared Sh291 billion cash pie
Man petitions MPs to institute Matemu, Keino removal
A private citizen has petitioned the National Assembly to initiate the process for the removal of Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairman Mumo Matemu and Commissioner Irene Keino.
By MOSES NJAGIH and ALLAN KISIA 9 years ago
Man petitions MPs to institute Matemu, Keino removal
Sakaja: Employment Bill will help youth get jobs
Nominated MP Johnson Sakaja has refuted claims that the National Youth Employment Authority Bill will bar Kenyans above 35 years from being employed in Government.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Sakaja: Employment Bill will help youth get jobs
Blow to Budget committee as MPs share Sh3 billion ‘pie’
The National Assembly snatched the contentious Sh3 billion that members of the Budget and Appropriations Committee had allocated to public hearings and reallocated it to areas where all MPs stand to benefit.
By MOSES NJAGIH and ALLAN KISIA 9 years ago
Blow to Budget committee as MPs share Sh3 billion ‘pie’
Kenyan MPs to vote on reverting to school ranking
The Government may be forced to revert to ranking of schools in national examinations if a motion in the National Assembly goes through today (Thursday).
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Kenyan MPs to vote on reverting to school ranking
Kenya now to pay for roads after completion
The Government will soon make payments for roads projects only after completion.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Kenya now to pay for roads after completion
Kidero says CCTV working
Kenyans will be eager to see whether hundreds of millions of shillings invested to install CCTV cameras in Nairobi will pay off following yesterday’s killing of Kabete MP George Muchai.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Kidero says CCTV working
Cabinet okays Sh20 billion more for counties but governors unsure
Cabinet has approved extra billions for county governments, from the current Sh228 billion to Sh248 billion, in what could be seen as bid to dissuade the governors’ from pushing for a referendum under the Pesa Mashinani (Cash for the Grassroots) initiative.
By ALLAN KISIA and ROSELYN OBALA 9 years ago
Cabinet okays Sh20 billion more for counties but governors unsure
TSC now to replace North Eastern teachers
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has moved to replace teachers who have refused to return to their workstations in North Eastern region citing insecurity and other challenges.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
TSC now to replace North Eastern teachers
Sh7.6b Triton oil scandal still remains unresolved
The 2008 Triton Oil Company scandal remains one of the country's biggest and recent corruption cases that are yet to be concluded.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Sh7.6b Triton oil scandal still remains unresolved
Millions lost in 'chicken' scam
The infamous 'chicken' scandal is perhaps the most recent corruption case involving senior government officials.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Millions lost in 'chicken' scam
Contradictory letters surface over television channels CA gave consent to be aired
Controversy continued to rock the digital migration saga after two contradicting letters authored by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) surfaced.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Contradictory letters surface over television channels CA gave consent to be aired
How intelligence service contacted Mungiki members who were later eliminated
The International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s evidence that was to be used against President Uhuru Kenyatta adversely mentions the country’s intelligence agency.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
How intelligence service contacted Mungiki members who were later eliminated
SRC introduces new policy to end salary disparities in Kenya
A policy to guide remuneration of public sector employees will be ready within a month.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
SRC introduces new policy to end salary disparities in Kenya
Murdered ICC witness Meshack Yebei had been offered safe residency
ICC Registry noted that it had offered Mr Yebei security measures, including a safe residency in a new location, but he returned to Eldoret where the incident took place.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Murdered ICC witness Meshack Yebei had been offered safe residency
Our journey as Kenyans is full of promise, says President
President Uhuru Kenyatta remained upbeat Kenya is on the path to prosperity even as he acknowledged that terrorism continues to be one of the country's biggest challenges.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Our journey as Kenyans is full of promise, says President
Kenya to spend 10 per cent of budget on agriculture
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said Kenya is on course to allocating 10 per cent of its national budget to agriculture, as stipulated in the Maputo Declaration.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Kenya to spend 10 per cent of budget on agriculture
LSK faults Ethuro over remarks on Judiciary
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has faulted Senate Speaker Ekwe Ethuro for accusing the Judiciary of undermining the House by issuing court orders against decisions it makes in line with devolution.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
LSK faults Ethuro over remarks on Judiciary
CORD has the numbers to push through referendum bid, says Raila
Raila Odinga has dismissed the plot by the ruling Jubilee Coalition to undermine the referendum bid by governors as inconsequential and said the Opposition has the numbers to amend the Constitution.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
CORD has the numbers to push through referendum bid, says Raila
TNA governors quit referendum push
The push by county chiefs for a referendum was dealt a blow after governors allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s The National Alliance (TNA) announced they had abandoned the mission.
By Allan Kisia and Geoffrey Mosoku 9 years ago
TNA governors quit referendum push
Release Sh670m Ebola fund, House team tells Treasury
A parliamentary group now wants the Treasury to immediately release Sh671 million requested by the ministry of Health as a contingency against the deadly Ebola virus.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Release Sh670m Ebola fund, House team tells Treasury
Direct flights to US to start next year
Direct flights to the US from Kenya will commence next year, Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Michael Kamau has indicated.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Direct flights to US to start next year
Plebiscite queries to set way forward
Referendum questions proposed by CORD and governors could determine whether the two teams will eventually merge and have a joint poll, lawyer Kethi Kilonzo had said.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Plebiscite queries to set way forward
Mwadegu formally takes over as minority chief whip
Wundanyi MP Thomas Mwadegu has officially taken over the office of Minority Chief Whip.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Mwadegu formally takes over as minority chief whip
Ngilu defends decision to suspend housing managing director
Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu was at pains trying to explain why National Housing Corporation (NHC) Managing Director Wachira Njuguna was suspended.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Ngilu defends decision to suspend housing managing director
National Assembly drops amendment in KDF deployment law
The National Assembly has dropped an amendment to the law that had elicited controversy on deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
National Assembly drops amendment in KDF deployment law
Absentee MPs risk losing seats as speaker set to crack whip
The Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi has issued a stern warning to MPs who miss sittings without the approval of his office.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Absentee MPs risk losing seats as speaker set to crack whip
Sh33.9b cannot be accounted for, says Auditor
House on Thursday indicates that out of the total revenue recorded during period in review of Sh813,222,666,210, only Sh11,266,757,66 or 1.38 per cent was fairly recorded while revenue amounting to Sh801,955,908,550 or 98.62 per cent had no proper records and could not therefore be confirmed as accurately reported.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Sh33.9b cannot be accounted for, says Auditor
Moi stadium not renamed
Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani has not been renamed Safaricom Sports Centre, the Government has maintained.
By Allan Kisia 9 years ago
Moi stadium not renamed
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