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Those who fell by the wayside amid storms in Uhuru Cabinet

President Kenyatta’s Cabinet has been a revolving door of personalities over the decade. However, as the days progressed, he abandoned the idea of appointing technocrats

By Allan Mungai 5 days ago

Those who fell by the wayside amid storms in Uhuru Cabinet

Closure of schools leaves games in limbo ahead of national event

Closure of schools leaves games in limbo ahead of national event

By Ernest Ndunda 8 days ago

Uhuru's plan for apolitical Cabinet and rise of women

Uhuru's plan for apolitical Cabinet and rise of women

By Oscar Obonyo 23 days ago

Nandi senator Cherargei on US visa issues: Take action on team 'joyriders'

Nandi senator Cherargei on US visa issues: Take action on team 'joyriders'

By Dennis Okeyo 23 days ago

Matiang'i cautions politicians against incitement

Matiang'i advised individuals seeking elective seats in the country to watch their rhetoric and refrain from inciting hatred.

By David Njaaga 29 days ago

Matiang'i cautions politicians against incitement

Wajackoyah to appoint DCI boss Kinoti, Meru lawyer to cabinet if he becomes president

The presidential candidate noted that DCIO Kinoti had the capacity to fight crime and corruption in the country.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Wajackoyah to appoint DCI boss Kinoti, Meru lawyer to cabinet if he becomes president

Uhuru Kenyatta's last cabinet and unfinished business as exit nears

As it is, Uhuru’s administration is already winding up at the house on the hill. However, some CSs will have more roles after the transition of political power.

By Allan Mungai 1 month ago

Uhuru Kenyatta's last cabinet and unfinished business as exit nears

CS Fred Matiang'i: We won't shut down the internet during August 9 polls

Fred Matiang’i allayed fears that the government will shut down the internet during the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

CS Fred Matiang'i: We won't shut down the internet during August 9 polls

It was a pleasure working with you - Uhuru tells Cabinet Secretaries

President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed gratitude to his Cabinet Secretaries for their service during his two terms in office.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago

It was a pleasure working with you - Uhuru tells Cabinet Secretaries

Involvement of CSs in Raila campaigns stirs legal debate

Legal experts have warned that Cabinet Secretaries who are campaigning have created grounds for a presidential petition should their preferred candidate win.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Involvement of CSs in Raila campaigns stirs legal debate

Hurry to appoint Secretary to the Cabinet, Duale tells Uhuru

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has called on President Uhuru Kenyatta to move with speed and appoint the Secretary to the Cabinet.

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir 2 months ago

Hurry to appoint Secretary to the Cabinet, Duale tells Uhuru

Jubilee slams Ruto over Prime Cabinet Secretary position

According to the agreement, Mudavadi and Wetang'ula will have positions of Prime Cabinet Secretary and National Assembly speaker respectively should Ruto win the August 9 elections.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Jubilee slams Ruto over Prime Cabinet Secretary position

Cabinet meeting used to sanitise the illegalities of last two years

The Cabinet is the highest council in the country’s national executive. It constitutionally comprises the President, Deputy President, AG and not more than 22 Cabinet Secretaries.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

Cabinet meeting used to sanitise the illegalities of last two years

Cabinet Secretaries take on DP Ruto during Cabinet meeting

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto yesterday came face to face in a full cabinet meeting held for the first time in over a year.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Cabinet Secretaries take on DP Ruto during Cabinet meeting

Absence of secretary to Cabinet might affect transition of power

The transition of power could be in jeopardy, owing to the absence of a Secretary to the Cabinet.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Absence of secretary to Cabinet might affect transition of power

Ruto attends Cabinet meeting, but why the interest in him? Here's your answer

Deputy President William Ruto, who for a while now has been seen to be antagonising President Uhuru Kenyatta, attended a Cabinet meeting on today, sparking talk and excitement in equal measure.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago

Ruto attends Cabinet meeting, but why the interest in him? Here's your answer

Ruto-Musalia deal akin to BBI, says Azimio

Azimio la Umoja have branded Deputy President William Ruto a “hypocrite” for opposing BBI, which proposed an expansion of the Executive.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago

Ruto-Musalia deal akin to BBI, says Azimio

Kenya Kwanza deal: Ruto will appoint Mudavadi as 'prime cabinet secretary'

Deputy President Dr William Ruto will share his government and power with his deputy president and a prime cabinet secretary, should he be elected in the August 9 General Election.

By Special Correspondent 2 months ago

Kenya Kwanza deal: Ruto will appoint Mudavadi as 'prime cabinet secretary'

Uhuru calls for a cabinet meeting after one year

The last Cabinet meeting was held on February 18, 2021 when the president included CASs and PSs.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Uhuru calls for a cabinet meeting after one year

Ruto allies' concern over involvement of Cabinet Secretaries in politics

Members allied to Deputy President William Ruto have raised concern over the intensified engagement of Cabinet Secretaries in politics.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Ruto allies' concern over involvement of Cabinet Secretaries in politics

Mwai Kibaki was firm but smooth schemer, recalls member of first Cabinet

James Osogo was in the inner Jomo Kenyatta circles together with the former president. He says the fallen hero was a workaholic, disciplined, great thinker and astute politician.

By Oscar Obonyo 3 months ago

Mwai Kibaki was firm but smooth schemer, recalls member of first Cabinet

Energy CS Monica Juma: Normalcy in fuel sector has resumed

Acting Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) Monica Juma says four petrol stations in Migori County will be punished for selling fuel above the legal retail prices.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

Energy CS Monica Juma: Normalcy in fuel sector has resumed

Uhuru’s only two Treasury Cabinet Secretaries

Since President Uhuru Kenyatta took over in 2013, only two men have had that privilege; Henry Rotich and Ukur Yatani.

By George Maringa 4 months ago

Uhuru’s only two Treasury Cabinet Secretaries

Will President Uhuru name new Cabinet secretaries?

Other members of Uhuru's Cabinet who have taken up extra duties include Transport CS James Macharia.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Will President Uhuru name new Cabinet secretaries?

Dysfunctional Cabinet impedes State on its action plans

Failure by the Cabinet to meet leads to disintegration of the government where State organs and agencies no longer function properly.

By Wilson Sossion 4 months ago

Dysfunctional Cabinet impedes State on its action plans

Relief as School Games given green light to resume after two years

There is relief to students finally after Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe gave the green light for the resumption of see all sporting activities

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

Relief as School Games given green light to resume after two years

Amina: Clean-up at disbanded Football Kenya Federation is unstoppable

The clean-up at the disbanded Football Kenya Federation is unstoppable, Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed has said.

By Jonathan Komen 5 months ago

Amina: Clean-up at disbanded Football Kenya Federation is unstoppable

State urges unions and employers to avoid disputes

Cabinet Secretary for Labour has said the government is receiving more complaints related to trade disputes from unions.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

State urges unions and employers to avoid disputes

Let's support, not condemn, those who resign to heed a higher duty

Politics, or legislative positions have unlimited authority and power over nearly everything within the jurisdiction of Parliament.

By Kennedy Buhere 5 months ago

Let's support, not condemn, those who resign to heed a higher duty

Sports CS Amina reacts to Kenya's suspension by FIFA

Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed on Saturday responded to the decision of the World football governing body, FIFA, to suspend Kenya from interna

By Odero Charles 5 months ago

Sports CS Amina reacts to Kenya's suspension by FIFA

Nigeria MPs want promptly named cabinets to avoid policy delays

Africa's largest economy has faced challenges including tepid economic growth, high unemployment and widespread insecurity.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Nigeria MPs want promptly named cabinets to avoid policy delays

Governor Ann Kananu reshuffles cabinet after exit of five ministers

Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu has reshuffled her cabinet following the resignation of five of her ministers to seek elective posts in the August polls.

By Josphat Thiong'o 5 months ago

Governor Ann Kananu reshuffles cabinet after exit of five ministers

Covid-19: Ministry vaccinates over 15m, records 37 new infections

Kenya’s Covid-19 death toll rises to 5,631 after two deaths were reported from the virus in the last 24 hours

By Mireri Junior 5 months ago

Covid-19: Ministry vaccinates over 15m, records 37 new infections

Covid-19: 14 succumb to virus as Kenya records 53 new infections

Total recoveries now stand at 295,971 after 274 patients recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours

By Mireri Junior 6 months ago

Covid-19: 14 succumb to virus as Kenya records 53 new infections

Power installations's land encroachers have 30 days to vacate

CS Juma says the government spent Sh246 million in material and labour to repair the vandalised installations

By Mireri Junior 6 months ago

Power installations's land encroachers have 30 days to vacate

Malawi president rejigs cabinet after corruption scandals

In the new cabinet, Samuel Kawale was made lands minister, Vera Kamtukule labour minister and Mark Phiri trade and industry minister.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Malawi president rejigs cabinet after corruption scandals

Cabinet reshuffle looms as CSs eyeing elective seats set to quit

A Cabinet reshuffle looms following the planned exit of Cabinet Secretaries eyeing elective seats in the August 9 elections.

By Jacob Ng’etich 6 months ago

Cabinet reshuffle looms as CSs eyeing elective seats set to quit

CS Amina: We shall protect the rights and dignity of sportswomen

Cabinet Secretary for Sports Dr Amina Mohamed has emphasized that her ministry is committed to protecting the rights and dignity of sportswomen.

By Mike Kihaki 6 months ago

CS Amina: We shall protect the rights and dignity of sportswomen

Uhuru dilemma as half Cabinet set to quit to vie for political positions

Half of Uhuru's Cabinet is about to resign to vie for political offices.

By Standard Team 6 months ago

Uhuru dilemma as half Cabinet set to quit to vie for political positions

Covid-19: Kenya records 1,354 new cases as 400 recover in last 24 hours

A total of 53 patients are in the ICU with 21 of them are on ventilatory support while 26 are on supplemental oxygen.

By Mireri Junior 7 months ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 1,354 new cases as 400 recover in last 24 hours

Charles Njonjo, Jomo Kenyatta’s powerful Attorney-General

His detractors always spoke of Njonjo as the man with the colonial hangover and hates everything African.

By Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board 7 months ago

Charles Njonjo, Jomo Kenyatta’s powerful Attorney-General

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