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To correct ills of Jubilee regime, Ruto should invest in counties

There can be no better bottom-up approach to development than making counties new engines of development and empowerment.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 days ago

To correct ills of Jubilee regime, Ruto should invest in counties

Cracks develop in Uhuru-Raila party

Cracks develop in Uhuru-Raila party

By Josphat Thiongó 19 days ago

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots

By Josphat Thiong'o 20 days ago

Full list: Millions of shillings your party has pocketed from Political Parties Fund

Full list: Millions of shillings your party has pocketed from Political Parties Fund

By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

UDA gets lion's share of political parties' fund, ODM second

The United Democratic Alliance Party will receive the lion’s share of the Political Parties Fund.

By Brian Okoth 26 days ago

UDA gets lion's share of political parties' fund, ODM second

Jubilee: IEBC giving us raw deal on parliamentary nominations

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati however, says window for nomination is closed and can only be amended through a court process.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

Jubilee: IEBC giving us raw deal on parliamentary nominations

Full Speech: Uhuru Kenyatta's final speech

In his last address to the nation, President Uhuru Kenyatta outlines his Administration's achievements and congratulates president-elect William Ruto.

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Full Speech: Uhuru Kenyatta's final speech

Why three want Jubilee, UDA, Farmers party deregistered

Khanali, Mayaka and Ndoho say they were illegally registered as members. Registrar provided a link for Kenyans to verify their political parties membership

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Why three want Jubilee, UDA, Farmers party deregistered

Jubilee Party death should be warning to ODM and UDA

Being our only truly national parties, the two face a future defined by the longevity test that many previous parties failed – including the once might Baba na Mama party, Kanu.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Jubilee Party death should be warning to ODM and UDA

Jubilee gets CAK nod to acquire Allianz's medical insurance unit

Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) approved the transaction, paving the way for the enhancement of a partnership that began in 2020.

By Dominic Omondi 3 months ago

Jubilee gets CAK nod to acquire Allianz's medical insurance unit

Building housing Jubilee Party put on auction

"Under instructions received from the chargee's advocates, we shall sell by public auction the undermentioned properties," noted the auctioneers.

By David Njaaga 3 months ago

Building housing Jubilee Party put on auction

Kioni: Why Azimio had no agents in some Mount Kenya polling stations

Kioni said that agents representing the Raila Odinga-led coalition were frustrated and kept waiting for hours before being given access to the polling stations.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Kioni: Why Azimio had no agents in some Mount Kenya polling stations

Inside Uhuru's Sh6.7tr debt legacy

Kenyatta’s spending plan has been marred with controversies, with critics arguing that the outgoing administration has over-borrowed to pump money into projects.

By Dominic Omondi 3 months ago

Inside Uhuru's Sh6.7tr debt legacy

Jubilee relegated to minority party in Nakuru, Baringo county assemblies

United Democratic Alliance clinched the majority of the elective seats in the two assemblies in the August 9 General Election.

By Stevens Muendo 3 months ago

Jubilee relegated to minority party in Nakuru, Baringo county assemblies

Sorry state of stadiums in Nyanza cause for concern

Rehabilitation of the stadium was one of the county government’s main sports agenda but since 2014, when the first Sh30 million was disbursed for upgrading, nothing much has been constructed.

By Catherine Wambui 3 months ago

Sorry state of stadiums in Nyanza cause for concern

Granton Samboja loses governorship race

Samboja, who contested on Jubilee Party ticket, lost to independent candidate Andrew Mwadime, who is the current Mwatate Member of Parliament.

By AP 3 months ago

Granton Samboja loses governorship race

Uhuru Kenyatta laid foundation for devolution in new structure

In the last eight years, Jubilee administration pumped in Sh2.44 trillion to county governments. But creation of the devolved units also opened the flood gates to devolved corruption.

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta laid foundation for devolution in new structure

Dam scandal that jolted the Jubilee legacy

The Kimwarer and Arror saga elicited storm within the Jubilee party-led government. Rift Valley leaders accused Uhuru of using the matter to politically undermine Ruto.

By Associated Press 3 months ago

Dam scandal that jolted the Jubilee legacy

They promised; delivered some; failed in others

The life of the Jubilee administration is coming to an end in three days. A look back at the pledges they made and the effort made to realise them presents a mixed bag of fortunes.

By Muriithi Ndegwa 3 months ago

They promised; delivered some; failed in others

It's mixed bag for Nyanza region as mega projects yet to take off

A number of road projects are still incomplete, including the Sh1.3b Ahero interchange which was started in 2017. The construction of the much-awaited Sh25b Koru-Soin dam is yet to kick off.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

It's mixed bag for Nyanza region as mega projects yet to take off

Uhuru's last address should focus on gains made by Jubilee

The outgoing supremo is expected to give abridged version of the evaluation report on the presidency and the economy.

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

Uhuru's last address should focus on gains made by Jubilee

Ruto: My plan for Kenya's Sh8 trillion debt

“Our debt today is a challenge; we need to deal with it. We are not sitting pretty we are living beyond our means.”

By Dr Mercy Korir 4 months ago

Ruto: My plan for Kenya's Sh8 trillion debt

Missed opportunities: Reflections on the Amnesty Kenya scorecard

The incoming government should pin the 46 per cent score on its wall. This poor score should form the absolute floor below which we must not sink. Kenyans should not fear the State.

By Edward Buri 4 months ago

Missed opportunities: Reflections on the Amnesty Kenya scorecard

Jubilee scorecard should help you decide on who to vote for

With 4 million undecided voters, the scorecard offers voters a rights-based lens to listen to the deputy presidential and presidential debates this week and make the right choices on August 9.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

Jubilee scorecard should help you decide on who to vote for

Jubilee scores poorly in Amnesty's ratings

Report says the Jubilee government failed to address unequal and inefficient food distribution and food wastage.

By Judah Ben-Hur 4 months ago

Jubilee scores poorly in Amnesty's ratings

The debt-fuelled hits and misses that will define Uhuru's legacy

Uhuru, who has taken loans nearly three times as much as what his three predecessors borrowed combined, believes he will be vindicated.

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

The debt-fuelled hits and misses that will define Uhuru's legacy

Big budgets reigned supreme amid wastage

Projects in roads and rail, and education have been close to the President Uhuru Kenyatta’s heart.

By Patrick Alushula 4 months ago

Big budgets reigned supreme amid wastage

Uhuru's grand projects: Boon or mere white elephants?

The string of mega projects has left in its wake a country saddled with huge debts and a citizenry that's worse off than a decade ago. Were they worth the trouble, then? Time will tell.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Uhuru's grand projects: Boon or mere white elephants?

Ruto explains why he backed Uhuru in 2013 despite the odds

DP William Ruto says he shelved his ambitions after realising he was likely to come third in the elections after Uhuru and Raila.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Ruto explains why he backed Uhuru in 2013 despite the odds

Tough options for next regime as Senate okays Sh10tr debt ceiling

When Kibaki took over from the late President Moi in 2002, Kenya's debt was about Sh630 billion while Mzee Jomo Kenyatta left it at Sh1.17 billion by the time he died in 1978.

By Jacob Ngetich 5 months ago

Tough options for next regime as Senate okays Sh10tr debt ceiling

Jubilee team plans to reap big from Azimio's solid support base in Kisii

They say Jubilee will play a pivotal role in formation of the next government. In 2017, Jubilee won five parliamentary seats in the region.

By Eric Abuga 5 months ago

Jubilee team plans to reap big from Azimio's solid support base in Kisii

Memorializing our history is one of Uhuru's best legacies

Uhuru Kenyatta's administration has, in a bold departure from previous regimes, taken deliberate steps to rally Kenyans to be proud of their past as a Nation.

By Kingori Choto 5 months ago

Memorializing our history is one of Uhuru's best legacies

Uhuru, don't believe your own hype, country isn't doing well

From his Madaraka Day speech, President Uhuru Kenyatta comes across as a believer in his own hype.

By Leonard Khafafa 5 months ago

Uhuru, don't believe your own hype, country isn't doing well

Jubilee elections boss faces tough battle in quest for third-term MP

A bruising battle is expected as the Jubilee Party Director of Elections Kanini Kega attempts to retain his seat for the third time.

By Mose Sammy 6 months ago

Jubilee elections boss faces tough battle in quest for third-term MP

Joy and anger as Jubilee picks aspirants for Isiolo

Jubilee Party has finally settled on nominees for elective seats in Isiolo after weeks of meetings in Nairobi.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Joy and anger as Jubilee picks aspirants for Isiolo

Blow to Kariuki as Kimemia gets Jubilee ticket

Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta for awarding him the Jubilee party ticket to defend his seat.

By Jacob Ng'etich 7 months ago

Blow to Kariuki as Kimemia gets Jubilee ticket

Wajir governor ditches Jubilee, to defend seat as independent

Mohamud claimed the method used by the party to pick candidates was deeply flawed after Jubilee gave the ticket to his rival Dr Mohamed Hassan Adam.

By Allan Mungai 7 months ago

Wajir governor ditches Jubilee, to defend seat as independent

Uhuru's kin fail to secure Jubilee party tickets in Kiambu

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s kin are among the big names that failed to clinch the Jubilee Party tickets for various elective seats in Kiambu ahead of the polls.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 7 months ago

Uhuru's kin fail to secure Jubilee party tickets in Kiambu

Murang'a: Jubilee picks woman running mate as Jamleck Kamau settles for consultant

Jubilee Party aspirant for the governor's seat Jamleck Kamau has picked a consultant in entrepreneurship management as his running mate.

By Boniface Gikandi 7 months ago

Murang'a: Jubilee picks woman running mate as Jamleck Kamau settles for consultant

Jubilee faces a catch-22 over Sicily, Kimemia county race

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party’s dilemma over which candidate to pick for the Nyandarua County governor race became more apparent yesterday.

By Josphat Thiong’o 7 months ago

Jubilee faces a catch-22 over Sicily, Kimemia county race

Politicians need a better grasp of 'legacy projects'

Why should we care about our leaders’ ability to secure their legacy through impressive civic and monumental architecture?

By Ken Opalo 7 months ago

Politicians need a better grasp of 'legacy projects'

Kangema MP Muturi Kigano edged out in Jubilee nomination

Jubilee Party has unveiled its candidates for the August 9 election, in a list where Kangema MP Muturi Kigano was dropped.

By Boniface Gikandi 7 months ago

Kangema MP Muturi Kigano edged out in Jubilee nomination

Jubilee Party aspirants fault move to use consensus

Jubilee Party aspirants in Nyandarua County have faulted a move to persuade them to embrace consensus instead of universal suffrage in party primaries.

By James Munyeki 7 months ago

Jubilee Party aspirants fault move to use consensus

'What followed my resignation at City vindicated me', Igathe says

Igathe will square it out with the incumbent Ann Kananu, KNCCI boss Richard Ngatia in the race to securing the ruling party’s nomination ticket.

By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago

'What followed my resignation at City vindicated me', Igathe says

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