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Uhuru Kenyatta: The fall of BBI is my greatest regret

He called on IEBC to conduct free fair and verifiable elections and not create tension in the country which may be a recipe for chaos.

By Ndung’u Gachane 2 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta: The fall of BBI is my greatest regret

BBI death was a big loss for Mt Kenya, Uhuru tells locals

BBI death was a big loss for Mt Kenya, Uhuru tells locals

By Boniface Gikandi and Lydia Nyawira 3 days ago

EACC recovers grabbed Sh430m road reserve

EACC recovers grabbed Sh430m road reserve

By Paul Ogemba 10 days ago

High Court to hear land petition in university expansion scheme

High Court to hear land petition in university expansion scheme

By Fidelis Kabunyi 22 days ago

End of uneasy nights for locals after receiving land documents

The government is expected to issue an estimated 47,475 title deeds in Vihiga County. Some of the families have waited for more than 25 years to receive the documents.

By Brian Kisanji 24 days ago

End of uneasy nights for locals after receiving land documents

EACC wants 400 acres returned to agriculture research agency

Agency says it received a complaint from the DPP relating to the allocation of the research land. The commission is seeking a declaration that the allocation of the land was illegal.

By Daniel Chege 28 days ago

EACC wants 400 acres returned to agriculture research agency

Magoha asks school heads not to chase away students with arrears

CS Magoha called on school heads to use the available resources and ensure that all students remain in school. He warned private developers who have grabbed land belonging to schools.

By Eric Abuga 29 days ago

Magoha asks school heads not to chase away students with arrears

Shakeel walks a tight rope as his Kolwa support base is targeted

In the political battle he faced in 2017, Mr Shabbir defied party odds and won the seat as an independent candidate in an area where the ODM party enjoys significant support.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Sharon Owino 30 days ago

Shakeel walks a tight rope as his Kolwa support base is targeted

How BBI changed political landscape, created today's major camps

The first two attempts by the opposition, Punguza Mizigo and Okoa Kenya, failed at initial stages. The third attempt – BBI – which had government support did not make it to the finish line either.

By Biketi Kikechi 1 month ago

How BBI changed political landscape, created today's major camps

Ruto asks Asal counties to reject Raila over his push to revive BBI

DP says Building Bridges Initiative will deny Asal counties billions in equitable share to the counties.

By Wainaina Ndung’u 1 month ago

Ruto asks Asal counties to reject Raila over his push to revive BBI

Joy as Nyakinyua group receives title deeds after 40-year wait

In 2019, the government stepped in and saved the farm from being auctioned over Sh19 million compensation claims.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Joy as Nyakinyua group receives title deeds after 40-year wait

Aluochier: The anti-BBI hero cleared to run for MCA in Migori

Isaac Aluochier, an activist who presented a strong case against BBI at the apex court, now hopes to transform that fame into votes.

By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 months ago

Aluochier: The anti-BBI hero cleared to run for MCA in Migori

Civil society group takes BBI fight to the East Africa Court of Justice

According to the Supreme Court, both the High Court and Court of Appeal were wrong in importing foreign precedents to make it impossible to amend the Constitution.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

Civil society group takes BBI fight to the East Africa Court of Justice

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

Ruto is raising crocodiles, livestock and promoting agri-business through irrigation. Former Taveta MP, however, could not divulge how much the DP paid for the land.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

PM post? Rivals dangle fat carrot rejected in BBI

Lawyer Donald Kipkorir argues that the office would be legal once created by way of an executive order by the incoming president.

By Allan Mungai 2 months ago

PM post? Rivals dangle fat carrot rejected in BBI

The tricks fraudsters use to dispossess you of your land

There were 12,765 pending land cases in court as of December 2021 which shows the extent to which people are fighting to retain their properties.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

The tricks fraudsters use to dispossess you of your land

Woman who died in scuffle with husband buried

Mourners thronged Ndiuni village to pay their last respects to a woman who died after a scuffle with her husband.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

Woman who died in scuffle with husband buried

Bomet voters reject MCAs who supported BBI Bill in assembly

A total of 17 ward representatives failed to get the UDA ticket to defend their seats.

By Gilbert Kimutai 3 months ago

Bomet voters reject MCAs who supported BBI Bill in assembly

Man turns disputed land into source of livelihood

The bushy land was a hideout for thugs who would attack community members. It separates Nyabasi and Bukira clans, and so was also a source of conflict over grazing land.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Man turns disputed land into source of livelihood

Chaos as Gedi tables document on Ruto land grab claims

Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi tabled documents accusing Deputy President William Ruto of land grabbing.

By Allan Mungai 3 months ago

Chaos as Gedi tables document on Ruto land grab claims

2022: BBI and the Budget

We may be dismayed by our unhygienic politics, but we cannot get enough of its drama. It supersedes everything. No fuel? Noise for a couple of days! SIM re-registration? It will pass by Easter!

By Denis Kabaara 3 months ago

2022: BBI and the Budget

Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi told to table evidence on Ruto land grab claims

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has given Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi two days to table evidence on allegations that DP Ruto was involved in questionable land deals.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi told to table evidence on Ruto land grab claims

Drama in parliament after Fatuma Gedi calls DP Ruto a ‘land grabber’

Drama at the National Assembly after Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi accused the Deputy President of land grabbing.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Drama in parliament after Fatuma Gedi calls DP Ruto a ‘land grabber’

The making of jurisprudence with clarity and firmness

As much as their opinions were varied, a clear thread of jurisprudence was emerging that firmly established clear points of law and interpretation of the constitution.

By Koki Muli 4 months ago

The making of jurisprudence with clarity and firmness

Detectives take over probe into death of Gatanga CCM student

Until her death, Ebbie was a Form One student at the school which has since changed its name to St Anuarite Gatanga Girls Secondary

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Detectives take over probe into death of Gatanga CCM student

War of words in Parliament as Speaker stops debate on BBI funds

Duale urged the Auditor General to move with speed, audit and report on all the accounts of the BBI Steering Committee and Taskforce on Implementation of the BBI.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 4 months ago

War of words in Parliament as Speaker stops debate on BBI funds

Explainer: Why Supreme Court threw out Basic structure doctrine in BBI case

The issue of amendable and non-amendable clauses of the constitution is a tower of babel. Worldwide and even locally no one seems to agree on what it is and if it can be applied.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Explainer: Why Supreme Court threw out Basic structure doctrine in BBI case

By Harry 4 months ago

Yellow Fever

Raila, Uhuru and BBI

Raila, Uhuru and BBI

By Gado 4 months ago

Raila, Uhuru and BBI

After BBI, what Uhuru could do to make his last days worthwhile

Uhuru’s legacy risks being about the erosion of purchasing power, debt, disobedience of court orders, and the misadventure of the handshake.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 4 months ago

After BBI, what Uhuru could do to make his last days worthwhile

IEBC big winner in Supreme Court verdict on BBI

Six judges held that after four commissioners left IEBC ought to have sought more since the number ought to be more than half.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

IEBC big winner in Supreme Court verdict on BBI

BBI judgment was a win for Judiciary more than it was for politicians

The BBI judgment did its best to prove wrong those people who portend to predict judicial outcomes.

By Macharia Munene 4 months ago

BBI judgment was a win for Judiciary more than it was for politicians

After BBI judgement, eyes shift to the Judiciary's next big test

It is four months before Kenyans go to a hotly contested presidential election, which could eventually have to be decided by the courts.

By Allan Mungai 4 months ago

After BBI judgement, eyes shift to the Judiciary's next big test

BBI journey to the Supreme Court was rocky from the start

The basic structure doctrine being out of the way, and being guided on what to do, the BBI proponents may gather steam again and restart the process.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

BBI journey to the Supreme Court was rocky from the start

Will Uhuru's pain over failure of BBI be Raila's to bear in the polls?

On the campaign front, Uhuru’s shadow looms large in Raila Odinga’s presidential bid.

By Oscar Obonyo 4 months ago

Will Uhuru's pain over failure of BBI be Raila's to bear in the polls?

Bunge Chronicles: Sankok antics light up the House as BBI dream crushed

Those remotely familiar with the nominated mhesh know that he excels as a choir master, conducting chants within Bunge’s Chamber.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Bunge Chronicles: Sankok antics light up the House as BBI dream crushed

How Churchill would have taken BBI verdict

The Supreme Court this week delt the last blow to the duo’s attempt to change the Constitution.

By Gerald Kithinji 4 months ago

How Churchill would have taken BBI verdict

After judgement, questions arise on cost of the BBI initiative

Critics want its promoters led by Uhuru and Raila investigated for wasting public money as DP Ruto claims the exercise cost taxpayers Sh10 billion.

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

After judgement, questions arise on cost of the BBI initiative

With fall of BBI, Uhuru and Raila must ask hard questions

Future generations will read about this season as the age in which the Kenyan Judiciary found its feet, courtesy of the 2010 Constitution.

By Barrack Muluka 4 months ago

With fall of BBI, Uhuru and Raila must ask hard questions

Ruto camp wants Uhuru to account for Sh10b used on BBI

Ruto's alliance promised to mobilise MPs to compel the Auditor General to audit funds used to promote the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Ruto camp wants Uhuru to account for Sh10b used on BBI

Supreme Court verdict on BBI raises political and legal issues

Not long ago in our history, and not too far from our borders even now, judges would be in hiding after delivering such a judgement.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on BBI raises political and legal issues

We’re moving to Parliament to have BBI funds audited, Ruto and team say

The Supreme Court on Thursday, March 31, threw out the BBI reforms.

By Brian Okoth 4 months ago

We’re moving to Parliament to have BBI funds audited, Ruto and team say

CJ Martha Koome takes swipe at three lawyers for attacks on Supreme Court judges

Chief Justice Martha Koome yesterday pushed back at criticism that was levelled at the Supreme Court ahead of the judges decision on the BBI.

By Allan Mungai 4 months ago

CJ Martha Koome takes swipe at three lawyers for attacks on Supreme Court judges

Supreme Court has reinforced supremacy of the Constitution

The Supreme Court BBI decision was the final say on grievances and apprehensions harboured by some Kenyans.

By Demas Kiprono 4 months ago

Supreme Court has reinforced supremacy of the Constitution

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