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Malkhadir M Muhumed

Gachagua: Master of his own folly or unfortunate circumstances victim?

To Ruto’s supporters, the second-in-command came off as an opportunist during Gen Z protests but to others, he was asking probing questions that State tried to sweep under the rug.

Gachagua: Master of his own folly or unfortunate circumstances victim?

State's response to Gen-Z protests sparks Kenya-US diplomatic tension

State's response to Gen-Z protests sparks Kenya-US diplomatic tension

By 3 months ago

Ruto builds name abroad but trouble begins cooking at home

Ruto builds name abroad but trouble begins cooking at home

By 5 months ago

Museveni minces no words about the West and the way its people live

Museveni minces no words about the West and the way its people live

By 5 months ago

Benefits abound but integration of EAC remains merely on paper

The East African Community – a bloc of seven countries – is far from achieving its dream of uniting its members under a federation.

By Malkhadir M Muhumed 1 year ago

Benefits abound but integration of EAC remains merely on paper

Police units to merge as IPOA gets more teeth

The report proposes amendments that will see officers from the two outfits fully merged for proper operation and control to foster efficiency.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Police units to merge as IPOA gets more teeth

Uhuru calls for solution-oriented UN amid pandemic scars

Kenyatta noted that the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the global vulnerabilities of the United Nations.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Uhuru calls for solution-oriented UN amid pandemic scars

Kemsa board grilled over tenders in COVID-19 pandemic saga

The team was put to task about tenders not awarded procedurally.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Kemsa board grilled over tenders in COVID-19 pandemic saga

Ruto, Raila fault State over arrest of senators

Senators have disagree a record nine times on how to share out the revenue among counties.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Ruto, Raila fault State over arrest of senators

Cabinet recess won’t disrupt services

Ministers will get a break from weekly committee meetings and find time to tour State projects.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Cabinet recess won’t disrupt services

EACC grills Waiguru over graft claims in failed impeachment motion

Waiguru was first summoned by EACC on July 15 but asked for more time.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

EACC grills Waiguru over graft claims in failed impeachment motion

Odunga puts Kinoti in his place

DPP and DCI had been embroiled in fights and ruling now settles the question of chain of command.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Odunga puts Kinoti in his place

Uhuru kicks out more Ruto allies

Six legislators given notice of intention to discharge them from leadership of various House committees

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Uhuru kicks out more Ruto allies

Leaders laud Kenya's UN security seat poll victory

President Uhuru Kenyatta said the win was a demonstration of the country's growing profile and influence in the community of nations

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Leaders laud Kenya's UN security seat poll victory

China pledges to ease Africa's loan burden over virus

President Xi said the move was part of Beijing's efforts to relieve virus-stricken countries in financial distress.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

China pledges to ease Africa's loan burden over virus

Kingi: Tender for hospital was open, above board

EACC is investigating procurement of tenders for the construction and equipping of Sh500 million medical complex.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Kingi: Tender for hospital was open, above board

State not ready for total lockdown in hotspots

He promised to continue using the best scientific and medical advice to calibrate the response.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

State not ready for total lockdown in hotspots

Haji, Kinoti in new fight over investigation files

DCI orders his officers not to surrender original documents to prosecutors, ODPP says the orders are illegal.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Haji, Kinoti in new fight over investigation files

Detectives raid Ruto office, Echesa houses

Sources say of key interest to the DCI are DP’s long-time personal aide Farouk Kibet, Chief of Staff Ken Osinde and Private Secretary Reuben Maiyo.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Detectives raid Ruto office, Echesa houses

Moi to get full military honours

Moi's body will lay in state at Parliament and later be taken to Nyayo Stadium for public viewing and the burial in Kabarak on Wednesday.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Moi to get full military honours

DPP wants more probed in Sh110m land case

Sonko has publicly accused EACC of colluding with the current developer, Isaack Ibrahim, who bought the land from one John Kibira

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

DPP wants more probed in Sh110m land case

Water minister grilled over stalled Sh29.5b Itare Dam

Chelugui summoned to DCI headquarters where he was questioned for more than eight hours.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Water minister grilled over stalled Sh29.5b Itare Dam

Uhuru, Farmajo meet pledge to normalise relations

Kenya could be on the verge of striking a deal with Somalia over the disputed maritime border, which is presently before the ICJ.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Uhuru, Farmajo meet pledge to normalise relations

Kenya seeks international help to stop Al-Shabaab financing

Kenya is seeking international help to stop informal finances to the Al-Shabaab terror group that remains active despite military operations.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Kenya seeks international help to stop Al-Shabaab financing

Kenya improves in list of fragile states

Kenya has been ranked second among the 13 most improved countries in the Fragile States Index (FSI) 2019.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Kenya improves in list of fragile states

EACC gives evidence in Israel court on Sh14b roads tender scandal

If they are found guilty, EACC says it will assist in concluding the same case in Kenya.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

EACC gives evidence in Israel court on Sh14b roads tender scandal

Waititu’s day in court after surrendering to EACC

Haji allowed the arrest of Waititu and his wife for allegedly receiving Sh51.2 million that investigators claim to be the proceeds of a tender

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Waititu’s day in court after surrendering to EACC

How Kinoti, DPP nailed dams scam suspects

This follows a nine-month probe into the stalled Sh65 billion dams that were to be constructed in Elgeyo Marakwet.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

How Kinoti, DPP nailed dams scam suspects

Waititu, wife, daughter to be charged with graft

Also facing charges is Lucas Waihinya, the county chief officer of roads.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Waititu, wife, daughter to be charged with graft

DCI wants top KPA boss charged over Sh21m tag boat fee

Detectives interrogated a number of people at the port.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

DCI wants top KPA boss charged over Sh21m tag boat fee

Kibicho denies role in traffic clearance list

Police say the omission was a mistake, Senate Majority Leader says it was a “mess.”

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Kibicho denies role in traffic clearance list

Shock report on debt even as Uhuru goes for more

President Uhuru Kenyatta is currently in China where he will join 40 Heads of State and government for the second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Shock report on debt even as Uhuru goes for more

Over Sh10b feared lost in new NHIF pay scandal

Detectives probe staff and hospitals in suspected fraud through false claims.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Over Sh10b feared lost in new NHIF pay scandal

Matiang'i warns CSs on tenders, corruption

Cabinet meeting discusses contractors and projects with contract variations.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 5 years ago

Matiang'i warns CSs on tenders, corruption

Jacque Maribe sought, fiance held over murder

Police want Jacque Maribe to record a statement on a number of issues that have emerged in their investigations.

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 6 years ago

Jacque Maribe sought, fiance held over murder

Governors pushing for policing authority as police bosses oppose plan

There has been resistance from some quarters in the police service to the proposed establishment of agency

By Cyrus Ombati and Roselyne Obala 6 years ago

Governors pushing for policing authority as police bosses oppose plan

More than 100 MPs to travel to The Hague for a week to attend Assembly of State Parties

More than 100 Members of Parliament have applied for visas to travel to The Hague to attend the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) meeting.

By Cyrus Ombati and ROSELYNE OBALA 9 years ago

More than 100 MPs to travel to The Hague for a week to attend Assembly of State Parties

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