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Sonko on why he's joined Ruto team: 'I will pick CS and PSs'

Mike Sonko says political frustration has pushed him to shift allegiance to DP William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

By Brian Okoth 10 days ago

Sonko on why he's joined Ruto team: 'I will pick CS and PSs'

Mike Sonko joins DP William Ruto's team

Mike Sonko joins DP William Ruto's team

By Brian Okoth 11 days ago

Retired governors fight for monthly millions

Retired governors fight for monthly millions

By Paul Ogemba 21 days ago

End of the road for Sonko as candidature revoked?

End of the road for Sonko as candidature revoked?

By Stephanie Wangari 23 days ago

NMS, Corruption and garbage top Nairobi debate as governorship candidates lay plans for the city

#NairobiGovDebate2022: Those who showed up were independent candidate Esther Waringa, UPA’s Kenneth Nyamwamu, Usawa Kwa Wote party's Nancy Mwadime and Safina’s Harman Grewall.

By Patrick Vidija 29 days ago

NMS, Corruption and garbage top Nairobi debate as governorship candidates lay plans for the city

Governors demand Sh46b from Yatani for last fiscal year

CoG Finance, Planning, and Economic Affairs Committee chairman Ndiritu Muriithi said the devolved units had expected to receive the money in the last fiscal year.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Governors demand Sh46b from Yatani for last fiscal year

Sakaja: I will be on the ballot

Sakaja vowed to remain unshaken in his quest to pursue the Nairobi governorship bid in the August 9 polls.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Sakaja: I will be on the ballot

Petition seeking to block Polycarp Igathe from Nairobi race dismissed

A petition seeking to block Polycarp Igathe from the Nairobi governorship has been dismissed.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

Petition seeking to block Polycarp Igathe from Nairobi race dismissed

Deputy governors aren't happy campers and something must be done to save them from their bosses

The voters and the political leaders never took time to understand the nuances of these positions, and how office holders will relate, especially in the offices of the governor.

By Clay Muganda 1 month ago

Deputy governors aren't happy campers and something must be done to save them from their bosses

Why the deputy governor seat is a poisoned chalice for professionals

Some deputies who served for two terms and hoped to take over have been left high and dry. At the Coast, Kwale’s Salim Mvurya is backing his two-term deputy to take over in August.

By Bernard Sanga 1 month ago

Why the deputy governor seat is a poisoned chalice for professionals

Kenyans affected by drought up by 400, 000 in last four months

In February this year, President Uhuru Kenyatta flagged emergency relief food for distribution in 23 ASAL counties, which has alleviated the suffering.

By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago

Kenyans affected by drought up by 400, 000 in last four months

CoG threatens to sue over delayed disbursement of additional funds

They said the National Treasury had withheld about Sh100 billion in monthly disbursements from January.

By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago

CoG threatens to sue over delayed disbursement of additional funds

Gladys Wanga promises to transform Homa Bay county

Political leaders opposed to the Woman Rep's candidature claim that she is likely to incorporate some members of Mr Awiti’s cabinet in her administration.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Gladys Wanga promises to transform Homa Bay county

Impeached governors cannot vie, says CJ

Koome says an impeached leader remains impeached until a superior court lifts the impeachment. CJ marks one year in office as Judiciary fights for independence and transformation.

By Allan Mungai 2 months ago

Impeached governors cannot vie, says CJ

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Susan Kihika said that she had picked a group of elders to help her select a running mate. George Natembeya ignored the names from a task force that vetted potential candidates.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Second term governors scheming to control their own succession

Some have had questionable performance over the two terms, while others face corruption cases.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Second term governors scheming to control their own succession

Former Labour CS Patrick Ntutu names 30-year-old as running mate

Former Labour Administrative Secretary Patrick Ntutu has picked 30-year-old civil engineer as his running mate in the Narok governorship race.

By Patrick Ntutu 2 months ago

Former Labour CS Patrick Ntutu names 30-year-old as running mate

After failing the Capital, is Mike Sonko now fit to run Mombasa?

To many, Sonko appeared a little rough around the edges. He did not have the comportment expected of the head of a metropolis.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

After failing the Capital, is Mike Sonko now fit to run Mombasa?

Clans, incumbency and parties to decide Wajir governorship battle

Wajir County is set for a tough contest driven by clan affiliations to decide who will be governor after August 9.

By Allan Mungai 3 months ago

Clans, incumbency and parties to decide Wajir governorship battle

Energy CS Monica Juma on the spot over Rural Electrification director's picks

New appointments are seen to give CS sweeping power to control Rerec. The CoG said the appointments were a deliberate attempt to exclude it.

By Phillip Mwakio 3 months ago

Energy CS Monica Juma on the spot over Rural Electrification director's picks

Conflict of interest likely to arise if former governors join Senate

The new urge in several governors who now want to vie for Senate seats in the same counties they have served has been met with scepticism.

By Nyatundo George Oruongo 3 months ago

Conflict of interest likely to arise if former governors join Senate

Release county funds

Governors have decried continued delays in funds disbursement to counties.

By Editorial 4 months ago

Release county funds

Council of Governors seeks release of Sh148b funds held by Treasury

County governments have raised the alarm over continuous delay in disbursement of funds by the National Treasury.

By Renee Were 4 months ago

Council of Governors seeks release of Sh148b funds held by Treasury

Treasury yet to release Sh100 billion to counties

Counties are broke as the National Treasury withholds about Sh100 billion in monthly disbursements due from January.

By Wainaina Ndung’u 4 months ago

Treasury yet to release Sh100 billion to counties

Why MCAs want governors barred from senate seats

A section of MCAs from Nairobi urged the National Assembly to bar governors who have served for two terms from running for Senate seats.

By Josephat Thiong'o 4 months ago

Why MCAs want governors barred from senate seats

Governors showcase innovations in fight against Covid-19 spread

The report titled County Innovations and Best Practices on Covid-19 Response highlighted successful stories on curbing the spread of the virus.

By Jacinta Mutura 5 months ago

Governors showcase innovations in fight against Covid-19 spread

Governors ask Senate to issue Sh42b grants

CoG has appealed to the Senate to release Sh42 billion conditional grants from the national government to governors.

By Phares Mutembei 5 months ago

Governors ask Senate to issue Sh42b grants

Headache of picking running mate as governor race takes shape

The Abduwak Council of Elders gave the incumbent Ali Korane the green light to defend his seat.

By Abdimalik Hajir 5 months ago

Headache of picking running mate as governor race takes shape

Parties owe us competent leaders for governorship

While voters are the ones who chose these leaders, the ultimate responsibility lies with the “owners” of political parties.

By Ken Opalo 5 months ago

Parties owe us competent leaders for governorship

Governors extend MES contract by another three years

COG, through its chairman Governor Martin Wambora said they acknowledged the impact the equipment has had on health service delivery to Kenyans

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Governors extend MES contract by another three years

Ndiritu Muriithi’s two wars in Laikipia and Raila race for State House

Governor is now the strongest defender of ODM leader and is driving his presidential campaign, will face off with Joshua Irungu.

By Allan Mungai 5 months ago

Ndiritu Muriithi’s two wars in Laikipia and Raila race for State House

woman files petition to bar governors from Senate seat

A petition seeking to bar former governors from vying for Senate and National Assembly seats in the August 9 polls has been filed at Mombasa Court.

By Nehemiah Okwemba 5 months ago

woman files petition to bar governors from Senate seat

Outgoing governors will add little value to Raila’s campaign

A majority of the outgoing governors support Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja. This is good, but I am not convinced the governors will add much value...

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Outgoing governors will add little value to Raila’s campaign

Governors write to Treasury CS Ukur Yatani seeking Sh72.7b

Wambora says delay in disbursement has affected the devolved units’ capacity to complete development projects

By Mireri Junior 5 months ago

Governors write to Treasury CS Ukur Yatani seeking Sh72.7b

Chrispus Fwamba eyes Nairobi governor seat

Others interested in being Nairobi Governor are Agnes Kagure, Johnson Sakaja, Tim Wanyonyi, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru and Richard Ngatia.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Chrispus Fwamba eyes Nairobi governor seat

Retiring governors will downgrade by seeking to be MPs

Joining the Senate would make sense as it is the institution charged with protecting devolution and making it work.

By Ken Opalo 6 months ago

Retiring governors will downgrade by seeking to be MPs

Review finds about 80 laws out to diminish devolution

An internal review has found more than 80 laws that seek to claw back devolution. I will examine each of these issues in turn.

By Ndiritu Muriithi 6 months ago

Review finds about 80 laws out to diminish devolution

It’s clan affair in Narok as Purko top guns battle for governor seat

With elections just months away, the race for Narok governor is turning out to be a battle of strategies between the populous Purko and minorities...

By Robert Kiplagat 6 months ago

It’s clan affair in Narok as Purko top guns battle for governor seat

Pain as governors set for exit with Sh104b unpaid bills

With 21 of the 47 county chiefs serving their second terms and 26 others unsure of re-election, it could be a long wait for suppliers.

By Patrick Alushula 6 months ago

Pain as governors set for exit with Sh104b unpaid bills

Governors upbeat after Yatani releases Sh140b

The government has disbursed Sh140.9 billion of the Sh370 billion allocated to counties in this financial year.

By Jacinta Mutura 7 months ago

Governors upbeat after Yatani releases Sh140b

It’s tightrope for deputy governors seeking to take over from bosses

In Kisumu, Deputy Governor Mathews Owili is hoping Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o will trust him again and select him to deputise him.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

It’s tightrope for deputy governors seeking to take over from bosses

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