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Brian Otieno

CBK boss Njoroge faults successor's plan for local dollar bonds

Dr Njoroge terms proposal by the nominee for the post, Dr Thugge, a quick fix that is unlikely to cure the current dollar crisis, says move would result in the dollarisation of the Kenyan economy

By Brian Otieno 19 hrs ago

CBK boss Njoroge faults successor's plan for local dollar bonds

It's not about me, says Raila as he warns of the mother of all battles

It's not about me, says Raila as he warns of the mother of all battles

By Brian Otieno 4 days ago

Why supremacy war is inevitable in Kenya Kwanza administration

Why supremacy war is inevitable in Kenya Kwanza administration

By Brian Otieno 6 days ago

Anne Nderitu in the eye of storm over fight to control Jubilee

Anne Nderitu in the eye of storm over fight to control Jubilee

By Brian Otieno 6 days ago

Acid test: Will Ruto's 'instant justice' for graft work?

President has won support from within its ranks to go after those siphoning public funds. But it could also be a strategy to shake off claims that he is not serious to fight graft.

By Brian Otieno 11 days ago

Acid test: Will Ruto's 'instant justice' for graft work?

High stakes in Jubilee as Uhuru's camp set for NDC amid resistance

Uhuru plans to use tomorrow’s NDC to stem the coup against his leadership by expelling rebels. But Kega’s team suspended the meeting pending determination of dispute between the two camps.

By Brian Otieno 12 days ago

High stakes in Jubilee as Uhuru's camp set for NDC amid resistance

President rallies integration in Africa to up negotiation power

The President said the Pan-African Parliament was "a critical organ of the African Union," which should help formulate sustainable solutions.

By Brian Otieno 15 days ago

President rallies integration in Africa to up negotiation power

Boost for KDF welfare as veterans advisory committee is launched

Maj Gen (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo-chaired committee will also conduct research as well as make recommendations on matters relating to the welfare of KDF veterans and their dependents.

By Brian Otieno 15 days ago

Boost for KDF welfare as veterans advisory committee is launched

Ruto's big gamble in bid to tighten the regulation of churches, religion

Two teams that are set to look into the conduct of religious societies were sworn in on Tuesday, setting in motion processes that promise radical regulations to guide the religious sector.

By Brian Otieno 18 days ago

Ruto's big gamble in bid to tighten the regulation of churches, religion

Gachagua's office seeks supplier of seafood

Other items listed in the tender notice include poultry, beef, pork, lamb and goat. The tender is open to all, as are many of the other tenders listed in the notice published in local dailies.

By Brian Otieno 23 days ago

Gachagua's office seeks supplier of seafood

Ruto diplomatic charm offensive targets jobs and mega projects

Ruto’s engagements this past week also include one with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

By Brian Otieno 26 days ago

Ruto diplomatic charm offensive targets jobs and mega projects

Ruto was not serious about talks so protests will resume, says Raila

The former prime minister dismissed Ruto’s warning against the demonstrations, saying the president had never been serious about the discussions.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Ruto was not serious about talks so protests will resume, says Raila

Raila returns tomorrow from the US ahead of rally in Kibera

Opposition leader Raila Odinga returns from a trip abroad tomorrow, with his Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya set to hold a rally at the Kamukunji Grounds in Kibera, Nairobi.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Raila returns tomorrow from the US ahead of rally in Kibera

MPs reject treaties binding absentee parents to foreign courts jurisdiction

Kenyan parents abandoned by foreign lovers or spouses, with whom they sired children, will still have to seek child support orders in foreign courts.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

MPs reject treaties binding absentee parents to foreign courts jurisdiction

Tough times for devolved units as cash crunch made worse by Senate

County governments are struggling to pay salaries as well as implement development projects. President Ruto had promised timely disbursements and increased allocation.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Tough times for devolved units as cash crunch made worse by Senate

Senate probes sacking of 700 NMS staff

Senate's Labour and Social Welfare Committee is seeking to know the status of employment of the 700 inspectorate officers, whose fate hangs in the balance.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Senate probes sacking of 700 NMS staff

Fight for the soul of Jubilee kills the 100-year dream its founders courted

For the last two months, the former ruling party has been embroiled in a leadership tussle, one that the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT) tasked the besieged party to solve on its own.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Fight for the soul of Jubilee kills the 100-year dream its founders courted

Pro-Ruto senators reject push to increase counties share to Sh407b

Proposal to increase the allocation to Sh407 billion was defeated by 22 votes against nine. Azimio senators term move as a “betrayal” of Kenyans at the altar of political expediency.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Pro-Ruto senators reject push to increase counties share to Sh407b

Freeze put on new road projects for lack of funds

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly that the move had been occasioned by financial constraints.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Freeze put on new road projects for lack of funds

Kenya Kwanza sets pace for 'talks before talks' as Azimio plays tough

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa seeks venue for setting ground rules. Azimio accuses Ruto of ignoring issues “agreed upon with the emissaries he sent to us.”

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Kenya Kwanza sets pace for 'talks before talks' as Azimio plays tough

'Bado Maandamano': It's return to demos as Raila heeds NGOs call

Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Thursday heeded calls by the civil society to have protests run concurrently with the bipartisan parliamentary talks.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

'Bado Maandamano': It's return to demos as Raila heeds NGOs call

Azimio wants ICC to probe Koome over 'targeted' killing of protesters

Coalition claims police boss established special squad of rogue officers to carry out systematic attacks on protesters, unconstitutionally banning its demonstrations.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Azimio wants ICC to probe Koome over 'targeted' killing of protesters

Bipartisan talks likely to kick off this week

Azimio has already picked seven lawmakers that will engage in discussions on the ongoing recruitment of commissioners to the electoral commission, among other issues it listed on Thursday.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Bipartisan talks likely to kick off this week

William Ruto's tough balancing act to appease UDA hardliners, Azimio

Hardliners in Kenya Kwanza read Raila's demands as a plot to join government through the backdoor. Raila says a purely parliamentary process may not address demands placed on the table.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

William Ruto's tough balancing act to appease UDA hardliners, Azimio

Nation gone rogue: Police excesses during protests raise questions

Police action shows disregard for the law, which guarantees the right to peaceful protests. Government officials, too, have been silent in the face of glaring excesses by officers.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Nation gone rogue: Police excesses during protests raise questions

Raila, Ruto allies stick to hardline stance

Catholic bishops met Raila hoping he would tone down but he declined to call off protests as Gachagua stayed put although admitting the government was under intense pressure to dialogue.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Raila, Ruto allies stick to hardline stance

Police injure journalists covering protests

Media crews faced the wrath of police officers at demos who were all too eager to shoot. They suffered head and facial injuries after teargas canisters were fired directly at them.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Police injure journalists covering protests

How Raila kept his diary under wraps, outsmarted police again

Raila once again succeeded in outsmarting the police, keeping his diary under wraps. For much of the day, there was no news of his plans, with his allies, on their part, divulging nothing.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

How Raila kept his diary under wraps, outsmarted police again

Muheria speaks on standoff and why Ruto, Raila talks inevitable

He is among religious leaders who have urged the dtwo leaders to talk to each other. Vocal church leader succeeded Archbishop Emeritus Peter J Kairu at Nyeri Archdiocese

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Muheria speaks on standoff and why Ruto, Raila talks inevitable

Crippling costs of Ruto, Raila standoff

Azimio has escalated mass action even as the president dares former premier to face him head-on. Observers say the standoff could lead to loss of lives and destruction of property.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Crippling costs of Ruto, Raila standoff

Ruto scorecard: It's a mixed bag for President in seven months

Cabinet approved the Privatisation Bill that would see MPs bypassed in corporations’ sale. President has been criticised for appointing 50 CASs and threats to gag the media.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto scorecard: It's a mixed bag for President in seven months

Azimio MPs protest over withdrawal of security detail

Opposition Members of Parliament have criticised the government over the alleged withdrawal of their security detail.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Azimio MPs protest over withdrawal of security detail

Ruto witnesses swearing-in of 50 CASs amid debate on legitimacy

The 50 CASs were appointed after National Assembly Speaker declined to have Parliament vet them.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto witnesses swearing-in of 50 CASs amid debate on legitimacy

Ruto, Raila renew war for hustlers

The Azimio roadshow in Eastlands was deliberate. Although no prior communication had been made, the Opposition leaders were sure to attract huge crowds.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto, Raila renew war for hustlers

Demos: Moment of truth beckons for Ruto, Raila as their allies dig in

Both the President and Azimio leader have stuck to their hardline positions, refusing to dialogue. Police plan to block tomorrow’s planned mass action, which could result in escalation of protests.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Demos: Moment of truth beckons for Ruto, Raila as their allies dig in

William Ruto, Raila Odinga stuck in perpetual campaigns, but who'll blink first?

Barely seven months after the General Election, the country is experiencing heightened political activity, a situation that has recurred in recent electoral cycles.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

William Ruto, Raila Odinga stuck in perpetual campaigns, but who'll blink first?

William Ruto's dilemma as protest pressure piles

Talks seem unlikely given the hard line the two leaders continue to keep but latest events show government feeling the heat of the Opposition's plans

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

William Ruto's dilemma as protest pressure piles

Declare drought an emergency now or we die, governor pleads

Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif says over 80 per cent of livestock in the county have died, and residents have lost source of livelihood.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Declare drought an emergency now or we die, governor pleads

Blame game as ghosts of Uhuru, Ruto wars haunt Kenya Kwanza

The bad blood between Ruto and Uhuru has existed since Uhuru and Raila’s handshake in 2018, which eventually led the former president into endorsing Raila for president.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Blame game as ghosts of Uhuru, Ruto wars haunt Kenya Kwanza

The grand face-off

Opposition leader Raila Odinga's 14-day ultimatum to President William Ruto expires on Wednesday after which he is expected to issue a statement on his planned countrywide mass action.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

The grand face-off

Making of super UDA as Ruto moves to consolidate power

The president has already punctured the opposition to strengthen his position, earning him criticism. But Ruto’s apparent plan also includes consolidating power from within his coalition.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Making of super UDA as Ruto moves to consolidate power

Sitting on the edge, will Uhuru's appointees survive Ruto's axe?

President William Ruto has placed appointees of his predecessor - Uhuru Kenyatta - on chopping boards, with more set to be relieved of their duties in the near future.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Sitting on the edge, will Uhuru's appointees survive Ruto's axe?

Kindiki rules out extending illegal guns amnesty

Kindiki said 124 people had been arrested for violating the curfew in affected areas, revealing that the government would retain massive security deployment in the region.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Kindiki rules out extending illegal guns amnesty

Storm over CAS shortlist full of oldies

Some of the president's allies have expressed their disappointment that former governors and state officials applied for the CAS positions and made the shortlist.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Storm over CAS shortlist full of oldies

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