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Stephen Makabila

Raila’s strategy to regain Rift Valley vote

In what could be his last dig at the presidency after a chequered political career, CORD leader Raila Odinga is working on an elaborate political strategy to regain control of the crucial Rift Valley vote ahead of the 2017 General Election.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Raila’s strategy to regain Rift Valley vote

Nyachae: Transparency, accountability wanting

Nyachae: Transparency, accountability wanting

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Revealed: Police want Wetang’ula arrested, charged

Revealed: Police want Wetang’ula arrested, charged

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

You can’t win the presidency, Anangwe tells Western Kenya leaders

You can’t win the presidency, Anangwe tells Western Kenya leaders

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Mudavadi ends UK tour, tells rivals to brace for 2017 polls

Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi return today after a three-week reflective trip to the United Kingdom, with a promise of a bold comeback in the political scene in readiness for the 2017 presidential race.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Mudavadi ends UK tour, tells rivals to brace for 2017 polls

Kalonzo faults relocation of South Sudan talks

Cord co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has regretted the relocation of the South-Sudan peace negotiations from Kenya to Ethiopia.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Kalonzo faults relocation of South Sudan talks

Ruto’s ICC question ‘non-issue’ in Obama visit

Kenyan political analysts feel the question of whether or not Deputy President William Ruto plays a pivotal role in the current visit by United States (US) President Barack Obama remains a non-issue.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Ruto’s ICC question ‘non-issue’ in Obama visit

ANC fully registered as Mudavadi hits UK for political tour

After waiting for four months, former Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Musalia Mudavadi's Amani National Congress (ANC) has secured full registration.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

ANC fully registered as Mudavadi hits UK for political tour

Mudavadi in UK for two-week political tour

Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi left the country on Monday for a two-week political tour of the United Kingdom (UK) to promote his new party.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Mudavadi in UK for two-week political tour

Court battles scare potential foreign investors

Ongoing court battles between two factions of the New Akamba Unity (NAU) Ltd have scared away potential foreign investors who had shown interest in funding a Sh7 billion housing project at Lukenya in Machakos County.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Court battles scare potential foreign investors

IEBC rules out delaying its strategic plan despite CORD outcry

The Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) has declared its strategic plan launched on Thursday would be implemented and outlined general reforms to be undertaken before the 2017 General Election and their specific timelines observed.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

IEBC rules out delaying its strategic plan despite CORD outcry

UDF MPs will not be coerced to join ANC

Former Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi's Amani National Congress (ANC) now says serving United Democratic Forum (UDF) MPs have the democratic choice of crossing over to ANC at the opportune moment and would therefore not be coerced.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

UDF MPs will not be coerced to join ANC

Ambassador Kiema presents credentials in Turkey

While presenting his credentials, Kiema noted, “It is a great honour and immense privilege to present my credentials following my appointment by His Excellency, Hon Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya as Ambassador to this great and beautiful country.”

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Ambassador Kiema presents credentials in Turkey

Is Ababu’s star shining bright again?

Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba made a spectacular comeback to the limelight last week, just three months after he was ejected from the influential Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC).

By Stephen Makabila and Grace Wekesa 8 years ago

Is Ababu’s star shining bright again?

IEBC to register 25 million voters by 2017, plan shows

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) plans to register more than 25 million Kenyans by 2017.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

IEBC to register 25 million voters by 2017, plan shows

Mudavadi move could trigger exodus from UDF

Former Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi has formally taken over Amani National Congress (ANC) headquarters in Nairobi’s Lavington and branded it with ANC colours.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Mudavadi move could trigger exodus from UDF

County assemblies may soon be funded directly by Treasury

Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo holds the final word on whether the 47 county assemblies will be funded directly by the National Treasury from July, giving them full financial autonomy from governors and their county executives.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

County assemblies may soon be funded directly by Treasury

Lusaka to host Uhuru as New-Ford Kenya leader woos Western to Jubilee

As he prepares to host President Uhuru Kenyatta in Bungoma County in the coming days, Governor Ken Lusaka knows the spotlight will be on him as he drives a strong development agenda in the region.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Lusaka to host Uhuru as New-Ford Kenya leader woos Western to Jubilee

Mysterious death threats on Auditor General's senior staff

Security concerns have emerged over death threats targeting senior officials at the Kenya National Audit Office (KENAO), headed by Auditor-General Dr Edward Ouko.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Mysterious death threats on Auditor General's senior staff

DPP Tobiko: Why I cleared three ministers

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has given reasons for clearing three Cabinet Secretaries over graft allegations “so the Kenyan public can understand” what informed his decisions.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

DPP Tobiko: Why I cleared three ministers

Former Raila aide victim to EACC impostors

Former Raila aide victim to EACC impostorsBarely a week after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) released a list of impostors who have been extorting bribes from the public over the ongoing corruption investigations, a one time Chief of Staff in former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s office has fallen victim.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Former Raila aide victim to EACC impostors

ODM moves to contain TNA’s growing support

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has launched a programme to consolidate its support base in Nairobi and counter similar initiatives by The National Alliance (TNA).

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

ODM moves to contain TNA’s growing support

Counties want more funds, greater autonomy

The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) wants more funds for its membership to allow them to function more efficiently.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Counties want more funds, greater autonomy

IEBC team seeks to regain voter confidence

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is working on a plan to win back public confidence in what it says will help avert voter apathy in 2017.

By STEPHEN MAKABILA 8 years ago

IEBC team seeks to regain voter confidence

How push and pull is hurting purge on mega corruption

Could the offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission working at cross purpose in the fight against corruption?

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

How push and pull is hurting purge on mega corruption

Tobiko to ministers: I have the final word on graft files

“I have the final word on corruption files forwarded to my office by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).” These are the words of Director of Public Prosecution Keriako Tobiko in response to EACC’s recommendation for closure of corruption files against three Cabinet Secretaries, a senator and a governor.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Tobiko to ministers: I have the final word on graft files

SRC warns of looming financial crisis

Kenya is courting a fiscal crisis caused by a rapid growth of the public sector wage bill, a report by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has warned.

By STEPHEN MAKABILA 8 years ago

SRC warns of looming financial crisis

Mudavadi's ANC party on road to full registration

Former Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi’s Amani National Congress party (ANC) has finally established offices in more than 24 counties as part of a compliance requirement to secure full registration.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Mudavadi's ANC party on road to full registration

Peter Munya: I will confront dark forces scuttling devolution

The new Council of Governors (CoG) chairman Peter Munya is determined to protect devolution. As he takes over from Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto, Munya is counting on Kenyans to scuttle forces seeking to wither devolution fortunes.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Peter Munya: I will confront dark forces scuttling devolution

Ababu’s uneasy relation with ODM leaders raises questions about his future in the party

Could Ababu Namwamba, the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), be charting a new political path ahead of the 2017 General Election?

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Ababu’s uneasy relation with ODM leaders raises questions about his future in the party

Jubilee is more popular than CORD, says poll

According to the poll, 43 per cent of Kenyans are close to Jubilee affiliated political parties, while 32 per cent are close to the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) affiliated political parties.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Jubilee is more popular than CORD, says poll

Western Kenya residents trail other regions in voter registration awareness

It’s not only low voter registration awareness that is Western’s undoing. Majority of respondents from the region do not know when the next election is supposed to be held.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Western Kenya residents trail other regions in voter registration awareness

Poll gives impetus to Wetang’ula’s political bid

The Ipsos opinion poll rating that placed Ford-Kenya party leader Moses Wetang’ula at 18 per cent has sparked excitement among his western Kenya supporters.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Poll gives impetus to Wetang’ula’s political bid

Kenya: 'We won’t meet deadline on graft probe,' says Prosecutor Tobiko

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko has ruled out possibility of meeting the 60-day deadline for concluding investigations into the 175 corruption cases.

By STEPHEN MAKABILA 8 years ago

Kenya: 'We won’t meet deadline on graft probe,' says Prosecutor Tobiko

Jubilee leaders eye Nairobi governorship, jostle for nomination

After months of silent manoeuvres, the gloves are off as politicians seeking the Jubilee ticket for the Nairobi governorship begin to position themselves in vicious intra-party campaigns.

By STEPHEN MAKABILA 8 years ago

Jubilee leaders eye Nairobi governorship, jostle for nomination

DPP Tobiko clears Orengo, Kimemia of corruption allegations

Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Keriako Tobiko has cleared Siaya Senator James Orengo and former Secretary to the Cabinet Francis Kimemia of corruption allegations.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

DPP Tobiko clears Orengo, Kimemia of corruption allegations

Cord which binds me, Wetang’ula, Raila unbreakable, says Kalonzo

Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka says lessons have been learnt from past mistakes and that he will never part ways with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga again.

By STEPHEN MAKABILA 8 years ago

Cord which binds me, Wetang’ula, Raila unbreakable, says Kalonzo

CORD faces unity test as principals eye presidential ticket

Last week’s call by former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka urging CORD co-principals Raila Odinga and Moses Wetang’ula to endorse him for the 2017 presidential race has sparked fears of a possible fallout.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

CORD faces unity test as principals eye presidential ticket

CORD to partner with Nordic political parties, says Ababu

ODM Secretary General Ababu Namwamba who is on a two-week tour of Denmark and Iceland on Friday held talks with Icelandic President H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson at his residence in Bessastraðir, Garðabaer, on the outskirts of the capital city, Reykjavik.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

CORD to partner with Nordic political parties, says Ababu

Mudavadi's new party gets green light from registrar

Former Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi’s new political outfit Amani National Congress (ANC) has officially been registered by the Registrar of Political Parties.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Mudavadi's new party gets green light from registrar

Namwamba in Europe for two-week visit, set to meet Iceland President Ólafur Grímsson

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Ababu Namwamba has left the country for a two-week private visit to Europe.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Namwamba in Europe for two-week visit, set to meet Iceland President Ólafur Grímsson

Referendum call teams could work together, Ruto

There is a possible merger of Okoa-Kenya and Pesa Mashinani referendum campaign initiatives.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Referendum call teams could work together, Ruto

Ababu to lead strategy talks as Western MPs’ caucus meets

More than 40 legislators from Western Kenya congregate in Vihiga County today for the second retreat of a newly-formed caucus that looks into diverse interests of people from their region.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Ababu to lead strategy talks as Western MPs’ caucus meets

Laikipia and Uasin-Gishu county assemblies lead in Bill generation

The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) has revealed the disparities in Bill generation among the 47 county assemblies.

By Stephen Makabila 8 years ago

Laikipia and Uasin-Gishu county assemblies lead in Bill generation

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