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Judah Ben Hur

Azimio slams state over funding crisis in education sector

Wandayi said that the Ministry tends to resort to media spectacle to placate public outcry only to fall short of delivering on its commitments.

By Judah Ben-Hur 7 months ago

Azimio slams state over funding crisis in education sector

MPs give Ng'ang'a 14 days to prove land ownership

MPs give Ng'ang'a 14 days to prove land ownership

By Judah Ben-Hur 7 months ago

Ruto tells MCAs to spread word on KK projects

Ruto tells MCAs to spread word on KK projects

By Judah Ben-Hur 8 months ago

State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

By Judah Ben-Hur 8 months ago

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 8 months ago

In Peril: State pressure, economic coercion strain Kenya's media industry

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 8 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 8 months ago

Ex-Defense CS Wamalwa urges MPs to reject tax hikes in new Finance Bill

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 9 months ago

Kilifi PAA members rejoin Raila party over 'broken promises'

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 9 months ago

CJ warns of anarchy over Ruto's attacks on Judiciary

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

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

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

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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months ago

Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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