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Allan Mungai

What we must do to up manufacturing sector, create jobs

Globally, manufacturing is done by the private sector, not the government. The government is a referee. As a government, we have tried to play both roles, but it has come to end.

By Juma Mukhwana 1 year ago

What we must do to up manufacturing sector, create jobs

After BBI judgement, eyes shift to the Judiciary's next big test

After BBI judgement, eyes shift to the Judiciary's next big test

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Don't take us back to 2008, Uhuru tells political rivals

Don't take us back to 2008, Uhuru tells political rivals

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

UDA moves to address aspirants’ fears over names missing from list

UDA moves to address aspirants’ fears over names missing from list

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

DP revives Mau Forest debate, says Azimio has no solution

Ruto has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of using the Mau Forest issue to incite and stoke division among the Maa community

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

DP revives Mau Forest debate, says Azimio has no solution

Why delegates failed to pick DP William Ruto's running mate in UDA

Although deputy party leaders are required to perform duties assigned by the party leader, UDA says party was under no pressure to pick one.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Why delegates failed to pick DP William Ruto's running mate in UDA

Don’t use boda boda for cheap politics, Uhuru tells Ruto

Uhuru has defended his government against claims that hes government is unfairly targeting businesses among the boda boda operators.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Don’t use boda boda for cheap politics, Uhuru tells Ruto

They have never slept hungry, Ruto says of rivals

DP Ruto yesterday promised a Sh100 billion fund to provide employment to the youth and claimed his rivals have never slept hungry.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

They have never slept hungry, Ruto says of rivals

DP Ruto renews attack on President Uhuru Kenyatta

DP Ruto claimed tax revenue had stagnated because of conflict of interest and the lack of a concrete plan.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

DP Ruto renews attack on President Uhuru Kenyatta

Inside the six hours that sealed Raila - Kalonzo deal

Before Uhuru, Kalonzo, and Gideon Moi endorsed Raila, there was intense negotiations involving top leaders to find what they termed winning formula.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Inside the six hours that sealed Raila - Kalonzo deal

Dance, clash of colours and long wait at Azimio's big day

Nonetheless, the palpable excitement in the room and clash of colours had an appeal to it like a rainbow breaking across the sky.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Dance, clash of colours and long wait at Azimio's big day

Waiting for Kalonzo as time flies

Kalonzo Musyoka is in a tight situation, and the pressure on him is mounting as he remains reticent on his next political move.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Waiting for Kalonzo as time flies

Raila, Ruto make rounds abroad to gain acceptability before polls

Ruto has been in Washington, DC, and London . Raila will give a talk at Royal Institute of International Affairs and Chatham House.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Raila, Ruto make rounds abroad to gain acceptability before polls

Kenyan woman to 'link' air force to public in UK

Veronica Moraa was largely unknown until she was picked last year. She has lived in the UK for more than five decades.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Kenyan woman to 'link' air force to public in UK

Unpacking Kalonzo Musyoka and why his ties with Raila run deep

To Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, it is important that people who have hurt him acknowledge doing so.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Unpacking Kalonzo Musyoka and why his ties with Raila run deep

Azimio la Umoja nomination headache as aspirants fear joint exercise

Concern is mounting over claims that the party will require candidates from the parties allied with it to go through a joint nomination.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Azimio la Umoja nomination headache as aspirants fear joint exercise

Hatuko Pamoja, Jubilee's journey to bitter fall out

“Tuko Pamoja”, Swahili for We are together, was perfect for a big party.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Hatuko Pamoja, Jubilee's journey to bitter fall out

Uhuru indicates won't be silent after leaving office

Uhuru said Jubilee is not dead and has been working to deliver pledges. Kalonzo wants Uhuru to take charge of the Azimio-One Kenya Alliance.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Uhuru indicates won't be silent after leaving office

State won’t evacuate Kenyans living Ukraine yet

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a ripple effect in Kenya’s economy and food chain.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

State won’t evacuate Kenyans living Ukraine yet

Details of DP Ruto’s 10-day visit to US and UK revealed

Deputy President William Ruto’s campaign secretariat has provided details of his 10-day visit to the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Details of DP Ruto’s 10-day visit to US and UK revealed

Sagana: The place it occupies in Kenya’s history

Sagana is not as obscure a State lodge.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Sagana: The place it occupies in Kenya’s history

First was handshake, then BBI and now new alliance

Sagana, tucked on the edge of the Mt Kenya Forest in Nyeri County, has become symbolic to the 2022 presidential contest.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

First was handshake, then BBI and now new alliance

Kenya invokes colonial past, calls for an amicable end to Russia-Ukraine dispute

Kenya has called out Russia for sending troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine in what Moscow has called a peacekeeping operation.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Kenya invokes colonial past, calls for an amicable end to Russia-Ukraine dispute

Recovering Moses Kuria picks up politics where he left off in 'homecoming'

Kuria said he has been asked to take a stand and choose between Azimio la Umoja or UDA, adds people need to vote for leaders based on merit.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Recovering Moses Kuria picks up politics where he left off in 'homecoming'

Don't extend your term, Karua cautions Uhuru

Karua tells Uhuru to uphold Constitution by ensuring smooth power transfer saying irrespective of age leaders should leave office when time comes.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Don't extend your term, Karua cautions Uhuru

BBI: Supreme Court verdict to change political pacts, landscape

Kenya is at a crossroads as the Supreme Court prepares its verdict on an application that seeks to overturn Court of Appeal ruling against the BBI.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

BBI: Supreme Court verdict to change political pacts, landscape

Ndiritu Muriithi: What I think of Ruto and Raila

Governor explains his role in Azimio la Umoja. Seeks another five years to do more to ‘Laikipians’.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Ndiritu Muriithi: What I think of Ruto and Raila

Ndiritu Muriithi’s two wars in Laikipia and Raila race for State House

Governor is now the strongest defender of ODM leader and is driving his presidential campaign, will face off with Joshua Irungu.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Ndiritu Muriithi’s two wars in Laikipia and Raila race for State House

Wiper ready for mergers with like-minded parties

Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said the party is ready to enter coalition agreements with other parties.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Wiper ready for mergers with like-minded parties

Jubilee says manual count chaotic as IEBC clears air on elections Bill

A parliamentary Bill that was supposed to cure ills of election mischief by reintroducing manual transmission of votes has now united President Uhuru.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Jubilee says manual count chaotic as IEBC clears air on elections Bill

Martha Karua: Only Raila can name his running mate

Martha Karua’s profile has risen prominently since she vied for the presidency in the 2013 elections, relentlessly pursuing what she believes is right

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Martha Karua: Only Raila can name his running mate

Karua’s take on President’s tenure and what she would do differently in Kirinyaga

President Kenyatta has done well when it comes to infrastructure. Never mind at what cost. But he has done poorly in terms of governance.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Karua’s take on President’s tenure and what she would do differently in Kirinyaga

Diaspora voter registration kicks off in Canada and UAE

Kenya has begun listing voters in Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Diaspora voter registration kicks off in Canada and UAE

Senator Mugo's husband succumbs to prostate cancer

Nominated Senator Beth Mugo has lost her husband of 63 years, Nicholas Muratha Mugo who died at the Nairobi Hospital yesterday. He was 86.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Senator Mugo's husband succumbs to prostate cancer

Chief of staff: Why public and private offices opt for the post

What comes to mind when you hear about chief of staff?

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Chief of staff: Why public and private offices opt for the post

Uhuru Cabinet could not resist playing politics ahead of polls

Government meetings have turned into political meetings where cabinet secretaries play surrogates to politicians.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Uhuru Cabinet could not resist playing politics ahead of polls

Desmond Tutu brokered peace pact between Kibaki and Raila

The Anglican cleric was central to mediation efforts to end political violence that rocked Kenya after the disputed 2007 presidential election.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Desmond Tutu brokered peace pact between Kibaki and Raila

Ruto allies point accusing finger at State over Itumbi’s abduction, torture

DP’s digital strategist Dennis Itumbi receiving treatment after torture by unknown men as police say they have launched investigations.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Ruto allies point accusing finger at State over Itumbi’s abduction, torture

IEBC to begin process of hiring CEO next week

Former IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba was dismissed by commission chairperson Wafula Chebukati in October 2018.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

IEBC to begin process of hiring CEO next week

Uhuru unveils Sh5.3b housing project for KDF

Construction will be through public-private partnership, and is expected to take two years

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Uhuru unveils Sh5.3b housing project for KDF

New-found allies promise to power Raila’s 2022 bid

ODM leaders traditional backers were conspicuously missing. Presence of top President Uhuru’s allies points to formation of a new team.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

New-found allies promise to power Raila’s 2022 bid

Wind in Raila's sail? How handshake, BBI boosted Raila's bid

The ODM leader, a longtime political foe of central Kenya, was suddenly a darling of the region and some of the elected leaders.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Wind in Raila's sail? How handshake, BBI boosted Raila's bid

Kalonzo, Mudavadi: No rush to name flagbearer

OKA is facing a moment of truth as the race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta next year, picks up pace.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Kalonzo, Mudavadi: No rush to name flagbearer

Unemployed to be exempt from NHIF in new changes

If the amendments to NHIF (Amendment) Bill, 2021 are passed by the Senate, unemployed Kenyans will no longer be forced to contribute to NHIF.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Unemployed to be exempt from NHIF in new changes

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