Bomet County officials in a spot after agency overturns Sh495m tender cancellation
The County Government of Bomet has been caught up in a storm over the cancellation of the Sh495 million County Aggregation and Industrial Park construction tender.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Bomet County officials in a spot after agency overturns Sh495m tender cancellation
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Raila: Kenyans worse off than 14 months ago when Ruto took over
Former premier says he warned against Ruto's Hustlers vs Dynasties narrative adding there is a devastating loss of trust in the economy, financial markets and government.
By Brian Otieno and Okumu Modachi 4 months ago
Raila: Kenyans worse off than 14 months ago when Ruto took over
Malala condemns Bomet violence as Senator accuses Barchok of disrupting UDA meetings
United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Cleophas Malala has condemned the disruption of party activities in Bomet County, warning action against those involved.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Malala condemns Bomet violence as Senator accuses Barchok of disrupting UDA meetings
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Ruto: My tough choices for a better Kenya
Amid a countrywide gloom occasioned by the high cost of living, Ruto said he had "laid a firm foundation for rapid development" across various sectors in his first 14 months in office.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Ruto: My tough choices for a better Kenya
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Senators' fury at Kuria over tweet on Kawira's trial
Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria fired a salvo on a host of senators on social media, about their handling of the impeachment proceedings.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Senators' fury at Kuria over tweet on Kawira's trial
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Little hope as Ruto faces a nation drained by high cost of living, taxes
Ruto considers fertiliser subsidy programme a key achievement despite rising food prices as the opposition accuses him of empty promises as Kenyans endure hardship.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Little hope as Ruto faces a nation drained by high cost of living, taxes
Azimio's fresh condition to dialogue team
Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya leaders Saturday said they would oppose the report, expected at the end of this month if it did not offer concrete resolutions on the cost of living.
By Brian Otieno and James Wanzala 4 months ago
Azimio's fresh condition to dialogue team
Mixed feelings as demands for compensation cloud royal visit
Although he spoke little, King Charles' intentions to confront his nation's dark past were clear, starting off with a tour of Uhuru Gardens.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Mixed feelings as demands for compensation cloud royal visit
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King Charles III privately meets the families of freedom fighters
The kin of Dedan Kimathi, Mekatilili wa Menza, Koitalel arap Samoei, Talai and Kipsigis clans narrated to the King about the violence meted out to Kenyans during colonial rule.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
King Charles III privately meets the families of freedom fighters
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What President's domestic travel costs taxpayers
Between July last year and June this year, the Executive Office of the President splurged Sh1 billion in domestic travel, which overshadows the Sh361 million spent on trips abroad.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
What President's domestic travel costs taxpayers
King honours Kenyan World War veterans
The King and Queen Camilla laid wreaths in front of their graves. A parade of Kenyan and British soldiers in combat gear, with their sleeves rolled, was present at the site.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
King honours Kenyan World War veterans
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King Charles confronted by empire's dark past on his first day of visit
As he walked through the tunnel of martyrs, painted with names of thousands of Kenyans killed by British colonialists, the King witnessed the outcome of his nation's reign.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
King Charles confronted by empire's dark past on his first day of visit
King Charles III expresses 'deepest regret', stops short of an apology
At a State Banquet in his honour last evening, the King termed atrocities of the colonial government against Kenyan freedom fighters "abhorrent and unjustifiable".
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
King Charles III expresses 'deepest regret', stops short of an apology
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Ruto's firm grip on Parliament on show again amid Azimio protests
Just like his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, who enjoyed power over parliament that seemed like an appendage of his Executive, Ruto too has both Houses under his armpit.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Ruto's firm grip on Parliament on show again amid Azimio protests
How Ruto has managed to dominate parliament to push his agenda
ODM leader Raila Odinga has accused Ruto of planning to use his numbers to "establish a one-party state".
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
How Ruto has managed to dominate parliament to push his agenda
MPs question envoy nominees academic qualifications
A parliamentary committee raised concern that Isaac Keen Parashina, President William Ruto's pick to lead Kenya's mission in Nigeria, lacked the experience to take up the role.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
MPs question envoy nominees academic qualifications
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Raila succession: Secrets, intrigues
After five unsuccessful stabs at the presidency, some believe it is time for Raila to retire, but the former PM is not about to exit yet
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Raila succession: Secrets, intrigues
Swazuri in a spot over Sh1 billion compensation for SGR land
MPs summoned Swazuri after a report by the Auditor General found that Sh1 billion was paid to persons with no names, identity card numbers or title deeds.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Swazuri in a spot over Sh1 billion compensation for SGR land
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Unmasked: The foreign hand in Shakahola cult
Senate committee finds that Makenzi was influenced by two Australian preachers and founders of a cultic movement. Makenzi allegedly established links with the two virtually and on social media.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Unmasked: The foreign hand in Shakahola cult
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Team censures Nakhumicha and Kindiki for blocking key witnesses
The committee found that the police ignored several complaints, filed at Lango Baya Police Station, with the county's security committee also ignoring critical evidence of possible mass deaths.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Team censures Nakhumicha and Kindiki for blocking key witnesses
Inside big plans to transform Kisumu into modern city
Part of the plan is to create seven new growth zones to expand the city, according to city manager Wanga.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Inside big plans to transform Kisumu into modern city
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Coast leaders meet over regional unity, how to engage Ruto
Among the key resolutions of the meeting included crafting a framework of structured engagement with Ruto, a move that mirrors a push by leaders from other regions in "seeking development".
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Coast leaders meet over regional unity, how to engage Ruto
Wandayi writes to Speaker seeking Sabina's removal
Opiyo Wandayi has written to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urging him to honour a court order dismissing Sabina's claim to the role.
By Brian Otieno 4 months ago
Wandayi writes to Speaker seeking Sabina's removal
UDA elections in limbo after two groups differ over dates
UDA top brass will meet on November 2 to discuss the planned grassroots elections. Malala defended the difference of opinion, saying UDA is democratic and accommodates all.
By Brian Otieno and Ronald Kipruto 5 months ago
UDA elections in limbo after two groups differ over dates
Forgotten lot? No word on cost of living as talks enter the last lap
While Azimio had listed it as top priority, Kenya Kwanza said it was already being addressed. Committee will be seeking 30 more days to finalise the pending issues.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Forgotten lot? No word on cost of living as talks enter the last lap
Dialogue team agrees on election results audit, IEBC recruitment
National Dialogue Committee has resolved to reconstitute and restructure IEBC selection panel and expand its membership from seven to nine members.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Dialogue team agrees on election results audit, IEBC recruitment
Officials sent to Haiti ahead of police mission
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said the team included his deputy Noor Gabow, senior officers and representatives from the Interior and Foreign Affairs ministries.
By Brian Otieno and Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Officials sent to Haiti ahead of police mission
Why Kindiki wants IG Koome exempted from parliamentary summons
Whenever there are issues, Kindiki wants MPs to summon ministry officials instead of the IG or any of the service commanders.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Why Kindiki wants IG Koome exempted from parliamentary summons
Sifuna wants new health insurance scheme deductions capped at Sh2,000
The new scheme could see Kenyans fork out up to 2.75 per cent of their salaries in deductions, a figure that has no upper limit.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Sifuna wants new health insurance scheme deductions capped at Sh2,000
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Gachagua's blunders as he seeks to assert his influence
Within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance government that he helped form, he is struggling to put out fires and is, seemingly, earning enemies faster than he is making friends.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Gachagua's blunders as he seeks to assert his influence
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Fate of bipartisan talks still shaky as rifts persist
The eight-member technical committee is expected to meet and harmonise the contentious issues, a task that has been unsuccessful so far.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Fate of bipartisan talks still shaky as rifts persist
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Raila-Ruto talks: Fate of dialogue shaky as differences persist
The fate of the ongoing bipartisan talks appears shaky following differences that have persisted since the dialogue began in August.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Raila-Ruto talks: Fate of dialogue shaky as differences persist
Why Ruto stands to win big from proposed constitutional changes
Ruto, undoubtedly, hopes to get big mileage from his party's gender affirmative strategy as he does from the realisation of the gender parity rule.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Why Ruto stands to win big from proposed constitutional changes
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Ruto reveals plans for mega UDA before 2027, lists achievements
President Ruto said the merger would be voluntary, a departure from the abrasive approach UDA officials have deployed in pushing the objective.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Ruto reveals plans for mega UDA before 2027, lists achievements
Journey to make UDA super party begins today
UDA's NGC seeks to lay strategies to strengthen the party ahead of elections slated for December, calls for dissolution of Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties as it targets 15 million members.
By Brian Otieno and Aloys Michael 5 months ago
Journey to make UDA super party begins today
Treasury CS says political parties fund not feasible
The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has said the political parties funding is not feasible in the face of a Sh30 billion debt owed to the parties.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Treasury CS says political parties fund not feasible
MPs: fault Ruto's education reforms, term implementation illegal
Legislators say no one should implement the changes without their approval. Majority Leader ordered to get the minister's statement on the matter in two weeks.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
MPs: fault Ruto's education reforms, term implementation illegal
Governors call for long term solutions to water shortage in Asal areas
County bosses say more action is needed to effectively harvest water during the looming El Nino rains.
By Brian Otieno 5 months ago
Governors call for long term solutions to water shortage in Asal areas
KRA official allegedly pocketed Sh130,000 to release contaminated sugar
The money is believed to have been an inducement to allow access to a warehouse in Thika where the sugar was stored.
By Ronald Kipruto and Brian Otieno 5 months ago
KRA official allegedly pocketed Sh130,000 to release contaminated sugar
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Ruto could serve for 19 years if a proposal by Cherargei is adopted
President William Ruto has been in office for just about a year, but his allies are concerned he will not be president long enough and are seeking to have the presidential term altered.
By Brian Otieno and Jacob Ng'etich 5 months ago
Ruto could serve for 19 years if a proposal by Cherargei is adopted
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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