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Isaack Hassan to take over as Ipoa chairperson

President Ruto yesterday gazetteed the appointment of former IEBC chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan to head the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) Board.

Isaack Hassan to take over as Ipoa chairperson

Evil spirits?: William Ruto's change of tone on criticism

Evil spirits?: William Ruto's change of tone on criticism

Kenya's high octane politics three years to next general elections

Kenya's high octane politics three years to next general elections

Eyes on 2027 as Kamba, Gema join amid calls to 'salvage nation'

Eyes on 2027 as Kamba, Gema join amid calls to 'salvage nation'

Political rivals in their best behaviour when they meet in Church

It was a meeting of the year as Mt Kenya East met the West and leaders who have not been on talking terms for months suddenly found themselves sharing a podium.

Political rivals in their best behaviour when they meet in Church

Kalonzo alleges State of plan to use gene-editing jabs on livestock

Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka Friday claimed that the government is planning to vaccinate 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep with gene-modifying drugs.

Kalonzo alleges State of plan to use gene-editing jabs on livestock

Lobbying intensifies as purge looms for rebel MPs

A new purge targeting "rebel MPs' and other key leaders who defied party lines and supported former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment is now on the way.

Lobbying intensifies as purge looms for rebel MPs

Rigathi Gachagua's hits and misses

After the courts hammered the last nail in impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political casket, he vacated his office paving way for a new occupant.

Rigathi Gachagua's hits and misses

UDA decision to kick out Gachagua deals him a body blow

The ruling United Democratic Alliance’s decision to remove Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as deputy party leader has left him in a quandary.

UDA decision to kick out Gachagua deals him a body blow

MPs to hold special sitting as lobbying for Gachagua seat in high gear

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s succession has gained momentum even before the Senate gives its final verdict today.

By 2 months ago

MPs to hold special sitting as lobbying for Gachagua seat in high gear

Gender card at the heart of Gachagua's succession race

With all indications pointing at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ouster, women leaders are pushing for one of them to be appointed.

By 2 months ago

Gender card at the heart of Gachagua's succession race

MPs who defied majority fear State plotting to punish them

MPs who supported Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claim the State could be plotting to punish them.

By 2 months ago

MPs who defied majority fear State plotting to punish them

Senate to hear charges against impeached Kericho Governor Mutai

Dr. Mutai is scheduled to appear before the senators next week, despite a court injunction that temporarily halted the Senate’s process.

By 2 months ago

Senate to hear charges against impeached Kericho Governor Mutai

From Nyoro to Kindiki: How Ruto allies flip-flop on DP replacement

Three months ago, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was the face of anti-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua push but he has recently taken low political profile

By 2 months ago

From Nyoro to Kindiki: How Ruto allies flip-flop on DP replacement

School fire: Emergency doors were closed from outside, watchman was missing

The school had delayed opening by a week and the learners had only been in the ill-fated dormitory for two days before fire broke out

By 3 months ago

School fire: Emergency doors were closed from outside, watchman was missing

Anguish as parents attend prayers for Endarasha Academy fire victims

Emotions ran high Sunday during interdenominational prayers for the students killed in the fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county.

By 3 months ago

Anguish as parents attend prayers for Endarasha Academy fire victims

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

46 pupils can't be accounted for after the inferno at Hillside Endarasha Academy that left 21 dead.

By 3 months ago

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

President William Ruto’s administration has recently been caught off guard by several incidents that have exposed its vulnerabilities.

By 3 months ago

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

24 counties to lose billions in new revenue sharing formula

A fresh row is brewing over a new formula for sharing revenue that will see 24 counties lose Sh12.2 billion.

By 3 months ago

24 counties to lose billions in new revenue sharing formula

Raila's tough task in clinching the AUC chairmanship seat

While his launch was all smiles, road to Addis Ababa is paved with geopolitical issues. Raila faces three other candidates from Djibouti, Mauritania and Madagascar.

By 3 months ago

Raila's tough task in clinching the AUC chairmanship seat

Raila goes global as Ruto sets up shop on his turf

Former PM leaves to woo African countries for AU seat. President to camp in Raila's 'bedroom' for four days.

By 3 months ago

Raila goes global as Ruto sets up shop on his turf

Why Kalonzo won't follow Munya, Karua to bolt out of Azimio

Kalonzo has no plans to bolt out.

By 4 months ago

Why Kalonzo won't follow Munya, Karua to bolt out of Azimio

Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President

ODM leader put to task after his four top allies were nominated to Cabinet last week.

By 4 months ago

Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President

How Raila's entry into government could spell doom for DP Gachagua

Lawyer Ahmednasir claims Gachagua will be the biggest casualty in the new Cabinet.

By 4 months ago

How Raila's entry into government could spell doom for DP Gachagua

Raila proves yet again why he is ultimate broker of political power

This is the fourth government he has managed to join despite losing the election.

By 4 months ago

Raila proves yet again why he is ultimate broker of political power

Recycled, replaced and still room for more in Ruto's new Cabinet

The President returned four CS to their former positions and moved two.

By 5 months ago

Recycled, replaced and still room for more in Ruto's new Cabinet

Scramble for Cabinet gathers pace as Azimio leaders disagree

Raila says it is prudent to stand with the president during these tough times. Other Azimio leaders, however, think the move is unpopular and should be shunned.

By 5 months ago

Scramble for Cabinet gathers pace as Azimio leaders disagree

Ruto, Mt Kenya MPs meeting that laid the ground for Raila's entry

Talks between the President and Raila are said to be at an advanced stage.

By 5 months ago

Ruto, Mt Kenya MPs meeting that laid the ground for Raila's entry

President Ruto signs historic IEBC bill at KICC, first outside State House

Kenya made history on Tuesday, July 9, after President William Ruto assented to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill, 2024 at KICC in Nairobi.

By 5 months ago

President Ruto signs historic IEBC bill at KICC, first outside State House

MPs speak from their hideouts fearing wrath of irate protesters

More than 20 homes or businesses of MPs have been attacked by angry mobs.

By 5 months ago

MPs speak from their hideouts fearing wrath of irate protesters

From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege

From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege

By 5 months ago

From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege

500 goons were hired to cause violence during Gen Z demos, leaders claim

Looters broke into Uganda House on Kenyatta Avenue and made away with goods of unknown value before setting it alight.

By 5 months ago

500 goons were hired to cause violence during Gen Z demos, leaders claim

MPs backing tax bill pay heavy price of Tuesday's protests

NGCDF offices of some targeted MPs were razed down as demonstrators, who were mainly the youth, protested the passage of the Bill

By 5 months ago

MPs backing tax bill pay heavy price of Tuesday's protests

Ruto turns up heat on Gachagua rivals, sends him to South Africa

The DP has been the butt of jokes in recent days over his political stand.

By 6 months ago

Ruto turns up heat on Gachagua rivals, sends him to South Africa

Gachagua allies: There's a scheme to deny DP funds, unsettle Mt Kenya

Lawmaker claims there's a ploy to cut Agriculture budget for Mt Kenya region.

By 6 months ago

Gachagua allies: There's a scheme to deny DP funds, unsettle Mt Kenya

Gloves off as Gachagua allied MPs plot to shoot down Finance Bill

MPs say they will begin the plan by speaking against the Bill in churches and other public forums.

By 7 months ago

Gloves off as Gachagua allied MPs plot to shoot down Finance Bill

Gachagua: His many Damascus moments and expected end game

Deputy president declared over the weekend he would lead one-man-one-shilling-one vote revenue sharing formula.

By 7 months ago

Gachagua: His many Damascus moments and expected end game

Karua: This is why Mt Kenya must hold key Limuru meeting

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua says the meeting targets to come up with a ‘push back strategy’ over punitive taxes.

By 7 months ago

Karua: This is why Mt Kenya must hold key Limuru meeting

Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly

CS for Agriculture Mithika Linturi runs a key function in Ruto administration’s economic plan. Health’s Susan Nakhumicha runs another function that is key in the life of the country.

By 7 months ago

Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly

The politics of Kenya's health sector over the last 20 years

In all the protests called by the medics and nurses, the issues have remained the same.

By 7 months ago

The politics of Kenya's health sector over the last 20 years

UDA polls split leaders as Gachagua wades into city politics

UDA grassroots elections in Nairobi has sucked in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Azimio politicians.

By 7 months ago

UDA polls split leaders as Gachagua wades into city politics

Why Murang'a elected women leaders cannot see eye to eye

Political pundits from Muranga have warned that the continued rivalry between the women leaders will amount to a trust deficit on women leadership.

By 8 months ago

Why Murang'a elected women leaders cannot see eye to eye

Current, former governors and family members accused of graft

The move by EACC to investigate and charge former Murang'a governor Mwangi Wa Iria and his wife Jane Waigwe reimnds of other cases involving county chiefs and their families.

By 8 months ago

Current, former governors and family members accused of graft

Wetangula under siege as political ground shifts

Political pundits believe Wetangula’s woes could be stemming from his hard stance against dissolution of Ford Kenya.

By 8 months ago

Wetangula under siege as political ground shifts

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