Birth registration to go digital starting March 1
Director general of E-citizen Services says Kenya will be among the first African countries to digitise all services. He said once the UPI is officially implemented, the census exercise will stop
By Allan Mungai and James Wanzala 1 year ago
Birth registration to go digital starting March 1
Big win for Jubilee MPs as Kioni ouster okayed
Anne Nderitu said the Jubilee National Executive Council meeting held in Nakuru on February 10 adhered to the party's constitution and was thus properly convened.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Big win for Jubilee MPs as Kioni ouster okayed
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How Ruto is turning the tables on Azimio
Azimio leader Raila Odinga is mounting a resistance against the government of President William Ruto even as the ruling party seems intent on crippling the Opposition.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
How Ruto is turning the tables on Azimio
Somalia's neigbours back bid to lift of arms embargo
During a meeting in Mogadishu today, Heads of State from Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti said they backed Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government as it rebuilds stability.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Somalia's neigbours back bid to lift of arms embargo
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Ruto's politics of identity and the magic of the hustler gospel
The power of political massaging that was William Ruto's the Hustler tag
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Ruto's politics of identity and the magic of the hustler gospel
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Kawira Mwangaza to know fate today as Senate decides on impeachment
She was the only woman elected governor as an independent candidate. Mwangaza, who is also a bishop at Baite Family Church, has looked to God for redemption.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Kawira Mwangaza to know fate today as Senate decides on impeachment
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Raila Odinga's fresh demands
Azimio chief says they will come up with a constituents assembly to review 2010 law. Opposition leader claims institutions were prejudiced against him, wants an audit
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Raila Odinga's  fresh demands
Ruto promises Kenya Kwanza poll losers jobs
President Ruto promised the leaders appointments to state corporations and CAS posts
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Ruto promises Kenya Kwanza poll losers jobs
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Uhuru Kenyatta exit, onslaught from Ruto party spells doom for Azimio
Retired president Kenyatta could be stepping down from the coalition's leadership as members of the coalition trade blames for election loss
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Uhuru Kenyatta exit, onslaught from Ruto party spells doom for Azimio
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How William Ruto's visit to Western bloc could turn tables on Raila
President William Ruto's tour of Western Kenya has stirred up dust in a region perceived to be Azimio leader Raila Odinga's stronghold.
By John Shilitsa and Allan Mungai 1 year ago
How William Ruto's visit to Western bloc could turn tables on Raila
Uhuru to step down as chair of Azimio amid defections
David Murathe said Uhuru felt that his stepping down would be the best move as it would remove the two centres of power - him and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Uhuru to step down as chair of Azimio amid defections
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What next for IEBC as Wafula Chebukati, two commissioners set to leave office?
Chairperson Wafula Chebukati and members Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye are set to leave next month. Already Juliana Cherera, Justus Nyang'aya and Francis Wanderi have resigned.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
What next for IEBC as Wafula Chebukati, two commissioners set to leave office?
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Critics warn against Ruto's 'BBI' proposals to Parliament
President Ruto is asking Parliament to consider introducing constitutional amendment Bills to set up the Office of Opposition Leader and Constituency Development Fund.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Critics warn against Ruto's 'BBI' proposals to Parliament
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Constitutional crisis at IEBC as officials leave
The electoral commission comprises seven commissioners and a secretariat headed by the chief executive officer. The secretariat draws its mandate from the commission.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Constitutional crisis at IEBC as officials leave
Tied to their fate? 'Cherera Four' to face tribunal
President William Ruto suspended IEBC vice chairperson Juliana Cherera and fellow commissioners Francis Mathenge, Irene Masit and Justus Nyang'aya
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Tied to their fate? 'Cherera Four' to face tribunal
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Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules
President William Ruto on December 2 suspended four IEBC commissioners.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules
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MPs to seal fate of four IEBC commissioners
The fate of the four commissioners could be decided by a tribunal to be formed by President William Ruto.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
MPs to seal fate of four IEBC commissioners
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How new push to change constitution echoes the flopped BBI initiative
Attempts to change the Constitution are politically driven aimed at controlling and capturing power, and stand little chance of success because of how they are drafted.
By Harold Odhiambo and Allan Mungai 1 year ago
How new push to change constitution echoes the flopped BBI initiative
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Ruto, Raila lock horns over fate of IEBC Four
The IEBC commissioners walked out of the National Tallying Centre at the Bomas of Kenya and disowned the results which they termed "opaque".
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Ruto, Raila lock horns over fate of IEBC Four
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Moses Kuria: I annoyed only pizza-eating rich idlers
Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is facing backlash for a statement he made rationalising the importation of genetically modified maize.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Moses Kuria: I annoyed only pizza-eating rich idlers
Uhuru takes up peacemaker role and makes strides in ending conflicts
In the past two weeks, Uhuru Kenyatta has made headway in two of his post-presidency assignments.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Uhuru takes up peacemaker role and makes strides in ending conflicts
Uhuru takes up regional peacemaker role, makes strides in ending conflicts
Since he left the presidency, Uhuru has trotted across the continent as the peacemaker with the past two weeks making headway in two of his post-presidency assignments.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Uhuru takes up regional peacemaker role, makes strides in ending conflicts
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Trade CS Moses Kuria under fire
Moses Kuria said that there were many things that are killing Kenyans, and adding GMOs would not really worsen the situation.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Trade CS Moses Kuria under fire
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Kenya to import 10m bags of GM maize to fight hunger, Kuria says
Kenya has taken the boldest step yet towards the importation and consumption of genetically modified food after Cabinet lifted a 10-year suspension last month.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Kenya to import 10m bags of GM maize to fight hunger, Kuria says
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Ruto gives MPs nod to push for the removal of 'Cherera Four'
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula on Tuesday received four petitions seeking the removal of Juliana Cherera, and commissioners Francis Mathenge, Irene Masit and Justus Nyang'aya.
By Allan Mungai and Grace Nganga 1 year ago
Ruto gives MPs nod to push for the removal of 'Cherera Four'
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Wiper officials deny changing National Assembly nomination list
DCI is investigating whether there was an alleged meeting or whether minutes and documents were forged to indicate that the same occurred.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Wiper officials deny changing National Assembly nomination list
CS, China discuss expansion of airports
The two leaders agreed to resolve trade imbalance by encouraging more businesses to invest in Kenya to allow exportation of finished products to China
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
CS, China discuss expansion of airports
Parliament begins process to oust four IEBC commissioners
It could take a month before the dissenting commissioners know their fate. Mr Wetang'ula said the petitions would be considered by the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Parliament begins process to oust four IEBC commissioners
Murkomen meets World Bank as Kenya eyes more road deals
The meeting discussed the ongoing construction of the highway linking Kenya to South Sudan, and the Isiolo-Mandera highway linking Kenya to Ethiopia and Somalia.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Murkomen meets World Bank as Kenya eyes more road deals
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Mudavadi's unease over DP Gachagua endless war of words
DP seems to be at constant war with Uhuru and Raila. Mudavadi warns against blame game, saying it is time to put politics aside.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Mudavadi's unease over DP Gachagua endless war of words
Raila calls for private sector investment in renewable energy
Raila said Africa's electricity generation from natural gas needed to increase 250 per cent by 2040 to meet the power needs of the continent.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Raila calls for private sector investment in renewable energy
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MPs question decision to send troops to DR Congo
Deployment of Kenyan troops to the DRC follows a decision by regional leaders at the third EAC Heads of State Conclave on Peace and Security in Eastern DRC.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
MPs question decision to send troops to DR Congo
Ruto: We have diverted health money to feed starving Kenyans
Ruto said he was concerned that despite the suffering of poorer nations such as Kenya, wealthier nations were reneging on commitments made at the COP.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Ruto: We have diverted health money to feed starving Kenyans
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William Ruto backtracks on 'lean government' pledge
Ruto has increased number of State departments, created new executive positions. New positions expected to increase government wage bill in a struggling economy.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
William Ruto backtracks on 'lean government' pledge
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Big gamble for President William Ruto in PSs choices
Among the 51 nominees are former legislators, as well as Kenya Kwanza loyalists and some PSs who served in the Jubilee government, are making a comeback.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Big gamble for President William Ruto in PSs choices
EACC warns MPs against hiring kin
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission wants the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to audit the ownership status and employees of constituency offices.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
EACC warns MPs against hiring kin
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The making of 'super UDA' as William Ruto sets sight on 2027
About 14 political parties could dissolve and join President's party as realignments loom. Some party leaders have been rewarded with positions which require them to quit their outfits.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
The making of 'super UDA' as William Ruto sets sight on 2027
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Grim reality catches up with Ruto
During the launch of his manifesto in July, president William Ruto promised to bring down the cost of living in his first 100 days in office
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
Grim reality catches up with Ruto
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President Ruto asks for one year to lower cost of unga, abolishes Kazi Mtaani
President William Ruto said the interventions he has put in place to reduce the cost of food, such as provision of affordable fertiliser to farmers, would need a year to pay off.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
President Ruto asks for one year to lower cost of unga, abolishes Kazi Mtaani
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William Ruto's tough math of settling debts, rewarding loyalists
He has returned political favours but some are still begging to be paid. Ruto is on record assuring allies that government was big enough to accommodate them.
By Allan Mungai 1 year ago
William Ruto's tough math of settling debts, rewarding loyalists
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