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IG Kanja under fire from senators for failing to arrest Isiolo Governor

The Senate has summoned IG Douglas Kanja to explain why police have failed to arrest and present Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo before a committee after he repeatedly ignored its summonses.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 days ago

Senate resumes sittings with full in-tray

The Senate is set to resume sittings after a month-long recess with a full in-tray of Bills, Motions and statements lined up for discussion and approval by the House.

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 days ago

Kenya seeks to reopen Vancouver consulate to ease services for diaspora

Kenya has renewed efforts to reopen its consulate in Vancouver City to make it easier for thousands of Kenyans living in British Columbia and other parts of western Canada to get government services.

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 days ago

Bishop Wanjiru declares her bid for Nairobi Governorship seat

Former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru has declared her bid for Nairobi governor on a platform focused on restoring order, improving services and creating opportunities for city residents.

By Edwin Nyarangi 6 days ago

Senate asked to reject Bill seeking to allow inter county transfer of staff

The Senate has been asked to reject the County Governments Amendments Bill 2024

By Edwin Nyarangi 7 days ago

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Two tribes account for a third of workforce in 51 state agencies

The Senate has established that atleast 1404 out of the 1924 employees at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions(ODPP) come from only six ethnic communities

By Edwin Nyarangi 10 days ago

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Wamuchomba gives Ruto 3 days to act or lose support over allies' hate speech remarks

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has asked President William Ruto to take action against his allies, making inflammatory remarks

By Edwin Nyarangi 11 days ago

Mbadi tells Senate Counties owe Pension Schemes Sh 115.7 billion

CS John Mbadi has said that County Governments owe pension schemes a total of Sh115.7 Billion comprising principal interest, penalties and the actuarial deficit of this amount.

By Edwin Nyarangi 12 days ago

Okiya Omtatah asks KNEC to provide details on procurement of examination materials

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah wants the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to provide details concerning the procurement, contracting and printing of national examination.

By Edwin Nyarangi 16 days ago

Bars, hotel stakeholders raise concern over sidelining in tobacco control Bill

Bars and hotel stakeholders have raised concerns over their sidelining in the public participation process as the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill moves from the Senate to the National Assembly.

By Edwin Nyarangi 15 days ago

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KATIBA 16: Sh87b unaccounted for in counties as weak controls hurt devolution

Kenya is marking 16 years since the promulgation of the new constitution with the adoption of Devolution which created two levels of government at the National Level and the 47 Counties

By Edwin Nyarangi 16 days ago

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Rigging thunderbolt: Gachagua takes on IEBC over 2027 election technology kits

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused IEBC of being behind a plot to rig the 2027 General Election through a digital voting system to be supplied by a South Korean company.

By Edwin Nyarangi 17 days ago

China, Kenya and Tanzania advance community-based conservation

African conservation experts presented case studies highlighting community-based conservation initiatives and the use of technology to strengthen wildlife and environmental protection.

By Edwin Nyarangi 16 days ago

Gachagua accuses Ruto of harrassing small scale gas traders

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of harassing small-scale gas traders, alleging illegal seizures, extortion and efforts to dominate the LPG market.

By Edwin Nyarangi 17 days ago

MPs chide Gachagua over attacks on women leaders

Women MPs have condemned former DP Rigathi Gachagua over alleged gender-based attacks and intimidation of women leaders and their families.

By Edwin Nyarangi 17 days ago

MPs want government to ring-fence tourism revenue for wildlife victims

MPs are calling for a legally protected share of Kenya’s tourism earnings to fund and increase compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflict.

By Edwin Nyarangi 17 days ago

PS Mbaika taken to task over compensation delays for expansion of Wajir Airport

MPs have pressed Aviation PS Teresiah Mbaika to explain delays in compensating Wajir Airport landowners and resolving long-standing plans to expand the key facility.

By Edwin Nyarangi 17 days ago

Gachagua accuses IEBC of a plot to rig 2027 general election

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a plot to manipulate Kenya’s 2027 election through a controversial South Korean technology company and interference with the voters’ register.

By Edwin Nyarangi 17 days ago

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Why UhuRuto rivalry is far from over

The political rivalry between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta is far from over as the country heads towards the 2027 general election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 19 days ago

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Is NCIC a toothless Bulldog?

NCIC is under scrutiny over how it will handle high-profile individuals accused of making inflammatory remarks ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 20 days ago

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Senators raise concerns over deteriorating KICC despite Sh1.9b renovation

Senators have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the iconic KICC despite the government spending Sh 1.9 billion on its renovation.

By Edwin Nyarangi 30 days ago

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The 13th parliament has been accused of being the house of bribery and outright corruption

Parliament faces mounting bribery and corruption allegations, with lawmakers and leaders making claims of cash-for-votes and extortion in legislative and oversight processes.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Young musicians get new platform to showcase talent and earn

Participants will be required to show their dance moves to win flash prizes starting from Sh2,000 up to Sh250,000, depending on the strength of creativity and the work put in a live rap challenge.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Grand coalition: Uhuru's move as opposition seeks to deliver another 2002 moment

Opposition leaders are pushing for a united coalition and single presidential candidate, drawing lessons from NARC's 2002 victory ahead of 2027.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Kalonzo unveils Azimio plan for super coalition

Azimio plans to rebrand and expand its coalition, seeking new allies and a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Recipe for rigging: Battle looms over plan to scrap IEBC's livestreaming of election results

A controversial proposal to scrap the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations has set the stage for a fresh battle over the transparency of the 2027 General Election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Uhuru to chair Azimio talks on formula for picking presidential candidate

The Azimio Coalition Council will hold a meeting, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, with the key agenda being to establish a formula for identifying the opposition flagbearer.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Kalonzo will not work with Ruto ahead of 2027 elections, Wiper leaders say

Wiper Patriotic Front has denied claims that Kalonzo Musyoka held a meeting with President William Ruto to discuss a working arrangement ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Sifuna, Osotsi removed from powerful Senate Committees

 Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi have been moved from their powerful Senate committee positions.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Murkomen, Wahome under fire for snubbing Senate summons

The Senators said that it was disturbing that Wahome and Murkomen did not show up to address the concerns of the residents of Two Rivers Crescent Estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Why CS Duale is in the spot over alleged ethnic remarks

Senators have put Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on the spot over utterances he made in Mandera County on Tuesday that may arouse ethnic tensions in the country.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Ogamba: No student will be left out under new university funding model

Education CS Julius Ogamba has defended the new university funding model, saying it is designed to guarantee government support for all eligible students.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Nairobi ramps up emergency response with 406 personnel, seven fire stations

Nairobi City County has established a 406-member Fire and Rescue workforce and operationalised seven strategically located fire stations across the capital.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Wetang'ula defends Ruto agenda to spread development to marginalised areas

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula defended President William Ruto’s development agenda, saying the government has prioritised equitable development in marginalised regions.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Ruto in dilemma on whether to reshuffle Cabinet or not

President William Ruto faces pressure to rethink his Cabinet and political alliances after a major by-election setback in Mount Kenya raised questions about his support base.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Government allocates Sh17b to compensate landowners for infrastructure projects

The government has allocated Sh17 billion to compensate landowners under the National Securitisation Programme that aims to unlock funding for infrastructure projects.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Senate approves conferment of city status to Thika Municipality

The Senate has approved the conferment of city status to Thika Municipality.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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How Ruto met Oburu and Ole Kina at night, ordered Sifuna's removal

Edwin Sifuna was removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip following a divisive meeting among Azimio senators, amid claims that President William Ruto influenced the decision.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip

Sifuna was on Thursday replaced by his Migori counterpart, Eddy Oketch, in changes communicated in the House by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Sifuna and Osotsi want clarity on pay for protest victims

Two Senators have intensified pressure on the government to explain how it intends to implement the Sh2 billion compensation and reparation programme for victims of demonstration-related violence.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago