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It's Azimio One Kenya Alliance for Raila in race for State House

Giant party will zone the country according to spheres of influence among the individual parties, vowed to adapt a negotiation.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

It's Azimio One Kenya Alliance for Raila in race for State House

Abdi Guyo to seek Isiolo county boss job

Abdi Guyo to seek Isiolo county boss job

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Wiper leader hosts Uhuru amid fallout fears

Wiper leader hosts Uhuru amid fallout fears

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Badi team given nine more months to run city affairs

Badi team given nine more months to run city affairs

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Azimio leaders vow to block Ruto from all seats in Nairobi

Leaders allied to Azimio la Umoja movement have vowed to lock out Deputy President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza Alliance from Nairobi.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Azimio leaders vow to block Ruto from all seats in Nairobi

IEBC picks Kulundu deputy commission secretary, 2 directors

IEBC has appointed Ruth Kulundu deputy commission secretary in charge of operations.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

IEBC picks Kulundu deputy commission secretary, 2 directors

City Hall to sell land, idle assets to repay Sh4.4b KCB loan

Nairobi County Government will sell its idle assets including land to avoid being auctioned by a bank for defaulting on a Sh4.4 billion loan repayment

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

City Hall to sell land, idle assets to repay Sh4.4b KCB loan

Why parties are signing pacts with Jubilee not ODM under Azimio

Jubilee Party is signing coalition agreements with smaller parties to raise it stakes for a power deal with ODM party, it has now emerged.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Why parties are signing pacts with Jubilee not ODM under Azimio

Sonko to take impeachment case to Supreme Court, but what next for him?

The court also found that Senate gave Sonko an ear before concluding that he ought to leave the county's helm.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Sonko to take impeachment case to Supreme Court, but what next for him?

Kuria to join Kenya Kwanza as Kalonzo says OKA won't sign on

Gatundu South MP recently met OKA principals but gave tough conditions to be met before linking up with them.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Kuria to join Kenya Kwanza as Kalonzo says OKA won't sign on

Jubilee gives new members more time to register

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party has extended the deadline for registration of new party members to March 11.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Jubilee gives new members more time to register

Kalonzo’s long, winding road to Azimio la Umoja

Kalonzo had earlier said he would not join hands with Raila as he compared his new found union with Jubilee and ODM to a three-legged stool.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Kalonzo’s long, winding road to Azimio la Umoja

Raila Odinga best bet for Kenyans, MP Tim Wanyonyi says

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has said ODM leader Raila Odinga is the only presidential candidate with an achievable plan for Kenya.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Raila Odinga best bet for Kenyans, MP Tim Wanyonyi says

Governor Ann Kananu reshuffles cabinet after exit of five ministers

Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu has reshuffled her cabinet following the resignation of five of her ministers to seek elective posts in the August polls.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Governor Ann Kananu reshuffles cabinet after exit of five ministers

Rosemary Odinga: I was living in darkness

Rosemary Odinga suffered a stroke as a result of a brain tumour that damaged her optic nerve, leading to loss of vision.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Rosemary Odinga: I was living in darkness

Kemsa senior staff sent on leave ahead of ruling

29 senior managers were on Thursday instructed to take 45 days of compulsory leave. Operations have been taken by officers from other State agencies.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Kemsa senior staff sent on leave ahead of ruling

Controller of Budget begins probe into alleged diversion of Sh560m City Hall funds

County staff have already issued a 21-day strike notice accusing the administration of diverting statutory deductions amounting to Sh490.47 million.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Controller of Budget begins probe into alleged diversion of Sh560m City Hall funds

No new political coalition has been registered since 2017, says registrar

Registrar of Political Parties (RPP) Anne Nderitu has said no new political coalition has been registered ahead of the General Election.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

No new political coalition has been registered since 2017, says registrar

Kikuyu, Borana elders endorse Guyo for Embakasi Central seat

Nairobi Assembly Majority Leader Abdi Guyo got a major boost after for the Kikuyu and Borana elders endorsed him for Embakasi Central seat.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Kikuyu, Borana elders endorse Guyo for Embakasi Central seat

Wanyonyi calls for clean city contest after nod from Kamba leaders

Westlands MP and Nairobi governor aspirant Tim Wanyonyi has called for peaceful and issue-based politics ahead of the August 9 elections.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Wanyonyi calls for clean city contest after nod from Kamba leaders

Eyes on Raila, Ruto as fight for city boss takes shape

At the heart of the battle is the control of the county's billions with Sakaja hoping to be endorsed under Ruto, Mudavadi and Wetang'ula alliance.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Eyes on Raila, Ruto as fight for city boss takes shape

DPP, DCI wrangles linked to delayed probe into River Yala bodies saga

In recent weeks, 21 bodies were retrieved from River Yala, which is now being viewed as a dumping ground for victims of murder & forced disappearances

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

DPP, DCI wrangles linked to delayed probe into River Yala bodies saga

Chebukati: Political parties bill hurts poll timelines

In the submissions that could delay the passage of the bill, Chebukati cited flaws that threaten the commission's mandate.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Chebukati: Political parties bill hurts poll timelines

Sorry you are not welcome: ANC tells Raila ahead of Mudavadi's big day

ANC Secretary General Simon Gikuru says ODM and Jubilee are competitors that will not be invited when ANC is launching its bid for the presidency.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Sorry you are not welcome: ANC tells Raila ahead of Mudavadi's big day

City official turns down plum job in DP Ruto’s UDA party

Nairobi Health Chief Officer said he could not take up the position because it would amount to conflict of interest given that he is a public officer.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

City official turns down plum job in DP Ruto’s UDA party

We won't allow ethnic clashes now or in future, Raila vows

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has pledged there will be no ethnic clashes during the election cycle and beyond as the August 9 poll approaches.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

We won't allow ethnic clashes now or in future, Raila vows

City Hall demons haunt Kananu as they did to Sonko

The governor is serving without a deputy after her nominee was rejected by EACC. City Hall and NMS are still embroiled in back and forth over funding.

By Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

City Hall demons haunt Kananu as they did to Sonko

Speaker Justin Muturi will not play second fiddle to anyone, youth lobby declares

A lobby group allied to National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has refuted claims that he is being groomed to deputise a presidential candidate.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Speaker Justin Muturi will not play second fiddle to anyone, youth lobby declares

Nairobi collects paltry Sh1.4b in first quarter as new system launched

Nairobi has been falling short of its revenue target since 2013, despite digitisation of 136 of its collection streams.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Nairobi collects paltry Sh1.4b in first quarter as new system launched

Ann Kananu set to be sworn in as city's third governor this week

Deputy Governor Ann Kananu is this week expected to be sworn in as the third governor of Nairobi.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Ann Kananu set to be sworn in as city's third governor this week

Storm now brewing in Jubilee over planned signing of pact with ODM

The coalition agreement was to be concluded by August 31, but this has not happened due to internal wrangles within the two parties.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Storm now brewing in Jubilee over planned signing of pact with ODM

Uncertainty over Badi fate six months to the expiry of NMS’s term

Without a substantive governor in office, however, there would be no one to officially extend the tenure of NMS.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Uncertainty over Badi fate six months to the expiry of NMS’s term

Former LSK boss Gichuhi and Weda lose parastatal jobs after barely one month

Both were initially to serve for a period of three years. It was not immediately clear why their appointments were revoked.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Former LSK boss Gichuhi and Weda lose parastatal jobs after barely one month

Elachi to sue Assembly for ‘defamation’ after staff promotions report

A legal battle is taking shape between Gender CAS Beatrice Elachi and the Nairobi County Assembly over the legality of staff promotions.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Elachi to sue Assembly for ‘defamation’ after staff promotions report

Uhuru Kenyatta’s pandora's box remains shut despite promises

After Pandra Papers leak, President Uhuru Kenyatta continues to keep Kenyans hopefuls that he will heed the promise.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Uhuru Kenyatta’s pandora's box remains shut despite promises

MCAs indict Elachi over irregular staff promotions, demand probe by EACC

The Nairobi county assembly has called for an investigation by the DCI, anti-graft agency, and the Auditor General into the alleged irregular staff pr

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

MCAs indict Elachi over irregular staff promotions, demand probe by EACC

Kananu snubs DCI summons over City Hall's Sh2.1bn tax arrears

Kananu did not appear before DCI forcing the detectives to be postponed the planned grilling session.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Kananu snubs DCI summons over City Hall's Sh2.1bn tax arrears

Mandatory lifestyle audit for public officials gets Senate nod

The proposed law sponsored by Deputy Majority Whip Senator Farhiya Ali (Nominated) seeks a legal framework for lifestyle audit.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Mandatory lifestyle audit for public officials gets Senate nod

Tobiko: Bahati MP Ngunjiri among bigshots named in Kiambu Forest land grab

Kimani Ngunjiri who is also a director of Agropack Limited is said to have been allocated 6.795 hectares of forest land.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Tobiko: Bahati MP Ngunjiri among bigshots named in Kiambu Forest land grab

Nairobi Assembly Leader Guyo eyes Embakasi Central seat

Guyo, who is Matopeni ward MCA is seeking to unseat MP Benjamin Gathiru popularly known as Major Donk.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Nairobi Assembly Leader Guyo eyes Embakasi Central seat

Nairobi public open spaces to get title deeds to avert grabbing

Nairobi County Assembly is banking on the issuance of title deeds to public open spaces to keep away land grabbers.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Nairobi public open spaces to get title deeds to avert grabbing

Regional parties demand say on the negotiating table

With less than a year to the polls, the push by top politicians to own political parties is worrying, with some registering new outfits.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Regional parties demand say on the negotiating table

Kiraitu Murungi party to endorse Governor Muriithi as Raila deputy

DEP associated with Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has endorsed his Laikipia counterpart Nderitu Muriithi to be ODM

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Kiraitu Murungi party to endorse Governor Muriithi as Raila deputy

Uhuru’s plan to steer Mt Kenya in his preferred political direction

President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to hold meetings with political leaders and various groups from Mt Kenya.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 years ago

Uhuru’s plan to steer Mt Kenya in his preferred political direction

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