In Peril: State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry
Recent directive prohibits the placement of advertisements in the country's oldest and widely circulating dailies.
By Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago
In Peril: State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry
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Raila needs Ruto's full support for AU crowning moment
Political scientists argue that even though Obasanjo's backing is significant, it is not enough to guarantee Raila the AU Chairperson position.
By Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago
Raila needs Ruto's full support for AU crowning moment
Ex-Defense CS Wamalwa urges MPs to reject tax hikes in new Finance Bill
Wamalwa said that the Kenya Kwanza government may be inclined towards imposing additional taxes despite the history of the contentious Finance Act, of 2023.
By Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago
Ex-Defense CS Wamalwa urges MPs to reject tax hikes in new Finance Bill
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Detached policies: Why Kenyans' bid for citizen-friendly laws falters
A 2023 report by Mzalendo Trust has spotlighted a glaring misalignment between the priorities of the Parliament and the expectations of the citizens it represents.
By Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago
Detached policies: Why Kenyans' bid for citizen-friendly laws falters
Raila faults High Court order on hiring new IEBC commissioners
Raila Odinga said the issue of selecting new commissioners can only be discussed once the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report is passed in Parliament.
By Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago
Raila faults High Court order on hiring new IEBC commissioners
Raila's strategies to pressure Ruto over high cost of living
Opposition coalition is preparing to face off with government in a move Azimio leader Raila Odinga has said will hold the President William Ruto's administration accountable.
By Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago
Raila's strategies to pressure Ruto over high cost of living
Italy-Africa Summit Marks President Ruto's 48th Foreign Visit
President William Ruto departed for Rome, Italy, on Sunday to participate in the Italy-Africa Summit, marking his 48th foreign trip since assuming office as President.
By Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago
Italy-Africa Summit Marks President Ruto's 48th Foreign Visit
Kilifi PAA members rejoin Raila party over 'broken promises'
While receiving some officials who had defected from Pamoja African Alliance (PAA), founded by Kingi and is now in the ruling coalition, Raila explained how he was betrayed.
By Judah Ben-Hur 10 months ago
Kilifi PAA members rejoin Raila party over 'broken promises'
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CJ warns of anarchy over Ruto's attacks on Judiciary
The CJ said the threats and declarations are extremely serious and a monumental assault on the Constitution and the rule of law.
By Judah Ben-Hur 10 months ago
CJ warns of anarchy over Ruto's attacks on Judiciary
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Real motives of Ruto's verbal war on Judiciary
Ruto has engaged in a perpetual onslaught of the Judiciary accusing it of corruption and frustrating the government's development projects.
By Judah Ben-Hur 10 months ago
Real motives of Ruto's verbal war on Judiciary
KHRC accuses Kenya Kwanza of impunity, weakening institutions
KHRC criticised the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), of focusing more on the ruling elite across the political divide and ignoring the critical issues affecting mwananchi.
By Judah Ben-Hur 10 months ago
KHRC accuses Kenya Kwanza of impunity, weakening institutions
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Expect another political circus over high cost of living stalemate
Parliament will resume in February to try craft laws to support bi-partisan committee recommendations. Matter of living costs seems to be a mirage pushed forward by political players.
By Judah Ben-Hur 10 months ago
Expect another political circus over high cost of living stalemate
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Karua: Dialogue committee report a fraud
Karua blames Kenya Kwanza government for the breakdown of initiative, noting success of any dialogue hinges on sincere and genuine efforts of those in power.
By Judah Ben-Hur 11 months ago
Karua: Dialogue committee report a fraud
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Raila now calls on employers to stop remitting the housing tax
The opposition leader also hinted at a possible resumption of demonstrations; an avenue that has been favoured by Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua.
By Judah Ben-Hur 11 months ago
Raila now calls on employers to stop remitting the housing tax
Bipartisan talks failed to address Kenyans' concerns, says Jubilee
Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni Kioni criticised the focus on leadership positions.
By Judah Ben-Hur 11 months ago
Bipartisan talks failed to address Kenyans' concerns, says Jubilee
State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76
The funds will be allocated for humanitarian responses, including medical supplies. The Cabinet noted that 38 of the 47 counties are within the alarm stage.
By Judah Ben-Hur 11 months ago
State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76
Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close
The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has today privately held talks with Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u after last week's meeting collapsed.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close
Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper
Wiper MPs have reaffirmed their allegiance to Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential candidature in 2027.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper
Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue
Opposition leader says investigations are yet to begin in spite of the gravity of the matter. MP says document is with committee but Raila wants it made public.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue
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Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report
The Committee co-chairman, Kimani Ichung'wa, announced that they had made significant progress on all the agenda items.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report
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State officials at pains to explain how to address rising inflation
Fuel prices threaten to reach a historic high of Sh300 as stakeholders discuss solutions. Fuel prices are said to be on the brink as a consequence of the Gaza conflict.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
State officials at pains to explain how to address rising inflation
UDA allows parastatal heads to contest polls
UDA has opened a new era in Kenya's politics by giving chief executive officers of state corporations and board members the nod to contest elective party positions.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
UDA allows parastatal heads to contest polls
National dialogue team summons Treasury and CSs on high cost of living
The dialogue committee will hear from the Treasury, which has been put in a spot by the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o over a number of issues.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
National dialogue team summons Treasury and CSs on high cost of living
Government to blame for high cost of living, economists say
Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang'o, said many of the loans taken by the government including those in 2022, had ambiguous definitions.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Government to blame for high cost of living, economists say
Envoy nominees struggle to convince MPs
MPs insist that diplomacy requires experience in dealing with foreign governments and international relations. Ambassador nominees taken to task over academic papers and work experience.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Envoy nominees struggle to convince MPs
State agencies censured for flouting audit rules, failing to account for Sh3.9 billion
The non-compliant state corporations include the Agricultural Information Resource Centre, Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, and the Clinical Officers Council.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
State agencies censured for flouting audit rules, failing to account for Sh3.9 billion
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Ruto, Raila agree on four issues but yet to thrash out cost of living
Committee co-chairperson Kimani Ichungwa said the government and opposition have reached consensus on four issues even though the crucial matter of the cost of living remains a hurdle.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Ruto, Raila agree on four issues but yet to thrash out cost of living
Former MP accuses RPP of negligence in oversight of parties
Hassan Aden Osman, argues that the ORPP has failed to validate a significant threshold that political parties must meet to receive funding.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Former MP accuses RPP of negligence in oversight of parties
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Raila-Ruto talks: Referendum looms after stakeholders' proposals
Should these proposals be approved, they will lay the groundwork for a referendum to address certain issues on the establishment of counties.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Raila-Ruto talks: Referendum looms after stakeholders' proposals
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Azimio and UDA clash over 2022 poll audit
The Azimio delegation led by former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi, recommended an audit of the 2022 presidential elections, which they claimed was manipulated in favour of Ruto.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Azimio and UDA clash over 2022 poll audit
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Salary shame: PSC says civil servants take home a third of pay due to taxes
PSC Chairperson proposes staggered implementation of housing levy based on basic pay. Former AG Wako wants parties granted opportunity to nominate IEBC commissioners
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Salary shame: PSC says civil servants take home a third of pay due to taxes
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I escaped on boda boda, former IEBC commissioner tells team
Masit said she had at some point hid in a colleague's house as she planned her escape, before she took the motorcycle to the airport one Saturday night.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
I escaped on boda boda, former IEBC commissioner tells team
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Cherera Four lay bare threats, polls fiasco
Cherera and Masit fled the country after receiving threats for their stance on polls as the former commissioners allege that omissions in the process compromised election results.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Cherera Four lay bare threats, polls fiasco
DCI and DPP shield rogue officers, police watchdog tells talks team
Ipoa accuses DCI of compromising forensic analysis of weapons used in police brutality. Authority documents instances of police partisanship during hotly contested elections.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
DCI and DPP shield rogue officers, police watchdog tells talks team
Civil society raises concern on tax burden, reject referendum push
The dominant theme among various stakeholders was the urgent need to address the soaring cost of living, with many emphatically rejecting the idea of a referendum.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Civil society raises concern on tax burden, reject referendum push
Sabaot seek creation of Mt Elgon County as PPLC calls for review of parties fund
The Trans Nzoia Sabaot Professional Association, on behalf of the Sabaot community, proposes an amendment to the Constitution to create Mt Elgon County.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Sabaot seek creation of Mt Elgon County as PPLC calls for review of parties fund
Nyong'o says bipartisan talks to resolve key issues
Prof Nyong'o, who declared support for the talks, acknowledged the challenges faced by the committee, especially on discussions about the reconstitution of the IEBC.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Nyong'o says bipartisan talks to resolve key issues
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Ruto's UDA seeks to clean house ahead of elections
The party is battling internal discord and unyielding opposition taking on the government. Ruto has warned interim officials they could be replaced in the first grassroots elections.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Ruto's UDA seeks to clean house ahead of elections
Ruto set to visit Silicon Valley during tech-focused tour of US
Ruto is in US attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly session in New York. He will also participate in the UN Secretary-General's Climate Ambition Summit.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Ruto set to visit Silicon Valley during tech-focused tour of US
Raila-Ruto talks get off to a slow start
The committee has received 142 memorandum submissions from the public with the technical committee having only one week to go through memoranda and give a report.
By Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago
Raila-Ruto talks get off to a slow start
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