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Luke Anami

Teachers oppose ministry plan to hire 18,000 interns

A fresh battle looms between teachers and the Government over plans to hire 18,000 interns in public schools.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Teachers oppose ministry plan to hire 18,000 interns

Havi threatens to sue over LSK elections

Havi threatens to sue over LSK elections

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Why Kandie wants Sossion out

Why Kandie wants Sossion out

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Sossion ordered to vacate Knut office or lose seat

Sossion ordered to vacate Knut office or lose seat

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

72hours, 70 horror road crash deaths

In contrast, at least 71 people died in similar circumstances between January and November 28 on sections between Nakuru and Eldoret alone, according to the Government.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

72hours, 70 horror road crash deaths

Kenya’s public wage bill unsustainable, says SRC boss Sarah Serem

In July this year, the Government increased their pay and set aside Sh10 billion for the first phase of payout.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Kenya’s public wage bill unsustainable, says SRC boss Sarah Serem

CS Matiang'i dissolves boards whose schools share compound

Cabinet Secretary says move is set to reduce rows over boundaries, use of facilities and social amenities.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

CS Matiang'i dissolves boards whose schools share compound

PS picks set to be known in 21 days

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson Margaret Kobia also made it clear that should the Cabinet be dissolved, there would be no vacuum in the civil service.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

PS picks set to be known in 21 days

Raila: I’ll be sworn in on Jamhuri Day

Former premier claims he’ll occupy presidency the same way Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa ascended to power

By Roselyne Obala and Luke Anami 7 years ago

Raila: I’ll be sworn in on Jamhuri Day

Why Raila will not be sworn in today

A heated retreat at Maanzoni Lodge in Machakos at the weekend ruled out plans to swear in Opposition leader Raila Odinga as president.

By Luke Anami and Geofrey Mosoku 7 years ago

Why Raila will not be sworn in today

Judge warns on frustrating Judiciary

A Supreme Court judge has warned that continued criticism of the top court and interference from private firms was violating judicial independence.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Judge warns on frustrating Judiciary

State denies asking for Uhuru messages

The Foreign ministry has denied that Kenya was soliciting for congratulatory messages from foreign envoys after the Supreme Court upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta’s poll victory.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

State denies asking for Uhuru messages

Transgender five awarded Sh30m in suit

The High Court has awarded about Sh30 million costs to five transgender women for denying them a name change.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Transgender five awarded Sh30m in suit

Key grounds of cases against Uhuru poll win

Petitioners Mwau, Mue and Khalifa say Raila’s withdrawal from race rendered repeat presidential election invalid

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Key grounds of cases against Uhuru poll win

Raila blasts Western diplomats

Raila accused the envoys of siding with President Kenyatta and his Jubilee administration in the disputed presidential election.

By Luke Anami and Lucas Ngasike 7 years ago

Raila blasts Western diplomats

US, United Kingdom call for probe on alleged police brutality

Envoys say their countries are deeply concerned by reports of excessive use of force by security agents.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

US, United Kingdom call for probe on alleged police brutality

Supreme Court issues direction on Omtatah case

Chief Justice David Maraga Monday directed IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati be served with a petition challenging conduct of the repeat presidential election.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Supreme Court issues direction on Omtatah case

Kenya’s long road to today’s election

When Kenyans went to the polls on August 8 to elect their leaders, little did they know that they would have another election to contend with.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Kenya’s long road to today’s election

Court stops import of duty-free sugar

The High Court has temporarily suspended the importation of duty-free sugar in a move likely to boost the local sugar industry.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Court stops import of duty-free sugar

Acute workers shortage hits health, engineering sectors

The civil service is contending with an acute shortage of workers in major sectors, including health and engineering.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Acute workers shortage hits health, engineering sectors

Why Governors want to retrench county workers

Governors have defended staff layoffs in the counties, citing a 2015 audit that recommended that 39,000 employees should be retired from the civil service.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Why Governors want to retrench county workers

Why Pope Francis is different

From his humility to his open mindedness and liberal stand on issues, Pope Francis is quite different from many of his predecessors.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Why Pope Francis is different

Why 62 scholars are opposed to Pope Francis teaching on divorce

In 2005, the Head of the Roman Catholic Church worldwide Pope Francis wrote a controversial letter that touched on marriage, divorce and homosexuality.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Why 62 scholars are opposed to Pope Francis teaching on divorce

Central Bank of Kenya sued over new currency

The High Court has certified as urgent a case seeking to compel the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to issue new notes and coins within 180 days in compliance with the Constitution.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Central Bank of Kenya sued over new currency

Crisis looms at Kenyatta University

The order which came into effect on Wednesday stopped the interviews for shortlisted candidates for the position of VC that was scheduled for September 21-22, t

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Crisis looms at Kenyatta University

Babu Owino re-arrested and locked up over university assault claims

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was re-arrested moments after his release by a Nairobi magistrate court.

By Cyrus Ombati and Luke Anami 7 years ago

Babu Owino re-arrested and locked up over university assault claims

Judge terms nullification of Uhuru’s re-election political

Justice Ojwang says ruling by his four colleagues was based on public emotions while ignoring the law.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Judge terms nullification of Uhuru’s re-election political

Why two judges failed to attend Supreme Court final verdict

Two Supreme Court judges were absent when the final ruling on the presidential election petition was delivered on Wednesday.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Why two judges failed to attend Supreme Court final verdict

Jubilee, NASA rivals open fresh battles in 337 election petitions

The nullification of the August 8 presidential election opened up the flood gates that has resulted in a record 337 petitions filed in the High Court and the magistrates’ court.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Jubilee, NASA rivals open fresh battles in 337 election petitions

NASA, Jubilee sibling rivalry finds its way to the courts

Jubilee and NASA pre-election sibling rivalries have found their way to courts of law by way of petitions

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

NASA, Jubilee sibling rivalry finds its way to the courts

The force behind Chief Justice David Maraga

“In obedience to God’s Command and Will, and guided by the Constitution, to serve humanity, and Kenyans in particular, with dedication, honesty and integrity, striving at all times to uphold the rule of law and do justice to all.”

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

The force behind Chief Justice David Maraga

Maraga: God’s will, passion for justice drive me

In an interview, the board complimented him on his punctuality, seriousness with which he approached cases and control of the courtroom.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Maraga: God’s will, passion for justice drive me

Raila causes stir at Supreme Court

There was a tense moment at the Supreme Court yesterday when police attempted to block some of the people accompanying the National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate to the Supreme Court.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Raila causes stir at Supreme Court

ODM dismisses Duale over parliamentary business

ODM secretary for political affairs Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed Jubilee claims that it has the requisite numbers to constitute a two thirds majority in Parliament.

By Paul Thoronjo and Luke Anami 7 years ago

ODM dismisses Duale over parliamentary business

Premises a no-go zone as police cordon off court house

Only judges, lawyers, court personnel and accredited journalists allowed in, with the police mounting roadblocks on all access roads

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Premises a no-go zone as police cordon off court house

It’s red, not green for top 7 judges

As is the tradition of the Supreme Court set by retired Chief Justice Dr Willy Mutunga, the Supreme Court judges led by CJ and President of the Supreme Court David Maraga were fully robed in red quite different from the green that was used in 2013 presidential petition.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

It’s red, not green for top 7 judges

Activist Omtatah files petition to have Kenya vote American way

Activist Okiya Omtatah has drafted a Bill to amend the Constitution to have Kenya resort to the electoral college system of voting to elect a president.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Activist Omtatah files petition to have Kenya vote American way

Sack workers at your own peril, Kobia warns governors

PSC chairperson Margaret Kobia said sacking any worker without following due legal process will expose counties to litigation that would result in unnecessary legal costs and also destabilise human resources in the regions.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Sack workers at your own peril, Kobia warns governors

NASA releases ‘leaked’ results with Raila ahead

NASA leaders on Thursday asked the electoral commission to suspend the release of provisional results.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

NASA releases ‘leaked’ results with Raila ahead

Why so many spoilt and disputed votes?

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Why so many spoilt and disputed votes?

Supreme Court throws out petition on Muhoroni MP aspirant

Supreme Court dismisses Prof Olweny's application seeking to bar K'oyoo as ODM's nominee for Muhoroni parliamentary seat

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Supreme Court throws out petition on Muhoroni MP aspirant

Kenyans expect free education whether Raila or Uhuru wins

Both Jubilee and NASA have promised to offer free education up to university if they win Tuesday’s polls.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Kenyans expect free education whether Raila or Uhuru wins

Treasury assures counties of July pay

Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Kamau Thugge on Wednesday said counties should not worry about salaries as Treasury has already disbursed money to a few counties who indicated that they were strained.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Treasury assures counties of July pay

Teacher fakes her own kidnap to get Sh500,000 ransom

Police say Wanjiru booked herself into a room in a Mombasa hotel and lied to her family that she had been abducted.

By Luke Anami 7 years ago

Teacher fakes her own kidnap to get Sh500,000 ransom

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