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Allan Mungai

Africa's climate activists skeptical of COP process

Activists lament lack of action to address the climate crisis and avert the worst impacts of climate despite two decades of international climate change negotiations and dialogues.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Africa's climate activists skeptical of COP process

Marine training key for sector with jobs potential

Marine training key for sector with jobs potential

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Debate rages over Ruto ties with the Church

Debate rages over Ruto ties with the Church

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

How Israeli hackers hit William Ruto's team

How Israeli hackers hit William Ruto's team

By Brian Otieno and Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Birth registration to go digital starting March 1

Director general of E-citizen Services says Kenya will be among the first African countries to digitise all services. He said once the UPI is officially implemented, the census exercise will stop

By Allan Mungai and James Wanzala 1 year ago

Birth registration to go digital starting March 1

Big win for Jubilee MPs as Kioni ouster okayed

Anne Nderitu said the Jubilee National Executive Council meeting held in Nakuru on February 10 adhered to the party's constitution and was thus properly convened.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Big win for Jubilee MPs as Kioni ouster okayed

How Ruto is turning the tables on Azimio

Azimio leader Raila Odinga is mounting a resistance against the government of President William Ruto even as the ruling party seems intent on crippling the Opposition.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

How Ruto is turning the tables on Azimio

Somalia's neigbours back bid to lift of arms embargo

During a meeting in Mogadishu today, Heads of State from Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti said they backed Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government as it rebuilds stability.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Somalia's neigbours back bid to lift of arms embargo

Ruto's politics of identity and the magic of the hustler gospel

The power of political massaging that was William Ruto's the Hustler tag

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Ruto's politics of identity and the magic of the hustler gospel

Kawira Mwangaza to know fate today as Senate decides on impeachment

She was the only woman elected governor as an independent candidate. Mwangaza, who is also a bishop at Baite Family Church, has looked to God for redemption.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Kawira Mwangaza to know fate today as Senate decides on impeachment

Raila Odinga's fresh demands

Azimio chief says they will come up with a constituents assembly to review 2010 law. Opposition leader claims institutions were prejudiced against him, wants an audit

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Raila Odinga's fresh demands

Ruto promises Kenya Kwanza poll losers jobs

President Ruto promised the leaders appointments to state corporations and CAS posts

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Ruto promises Kenya Kwanza poll losers jobs

Uhuru Kenyatta exit, onslaught from Ruto party spells doom for Azimio

Retired president Kenyatta could be stepping down from the coalition's leadership as members of the coalition trade blames for election loss

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Uhuru Kenyatta exit, onslaught from Ruto party spells doom for Azimio

How William Ruto's visit to Western bloc could turn tables on Raila

President William Ruto's tour of Western Kenya has stirred up dust in a region perceived to be Azimio leader Raila Odinga's stronghold.

By John Shilitsa and Allan Mungai 1 year ago

How William Ruto's visit to Western bloc could turn tables on Raila

Uhuru to step down as chair of Azimio amid defections

David Murathe said Uhuru felt that his stepping down would be the best move as it would remove the two centres of power - him and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Uhuru to step down as chair of Azimio amid defections

What next for IEBC as Wafula Chebukati, two commissioners set to leave office?

Chairperson Wafula Chebukati and members Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye are set to leave next month. Already Juliana Cherera, Justus Nyang'aya and Francis Wanderi have resigned.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

What next for IEBC as Wafula Chebukati, two commissioners set to leave office?

Critics warn against Ruto's 'BBI' proposals to Parliament

President Ruto is asking Parliament to consider introducing constitutional amendment Bills to set up the Office of Opposition Leader and Constituency Development Fund.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Critics warn against Ruto's 'BBI' proposals to Parliament

Constitutional crisis at IEBC as officials leave

The electoral commission comprises seven commissioners and a secretariat headed by the chief executive officer. The secretariat draws its mandate from the commission.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Constitutional crisis at IEBC as officials leave

Tied to their fate? 'Cherera Four' to face tribunal

President William Ruto suspended IEBC vice chairperson Juliana Cherera and fellow commissioners Francis Mathenge, Irene Masit and Justus Nyang'aya

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Tied to their fate? 'Cherera Four' to face tribunal

Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules

President William Ruto on December 2 suspended four IEBC commissioners.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules

MPs to seal fate of four IEBC commissioners

The fate of the four commissioners could be decided by a tribunal to be formed by President William Ruto.

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

MPs to seal fate of four IEBC commissioners

How new push to change constitution echoes the flopped BBI initiative

Attempts to change the Constitution are politically driven aimed at controlling and capturing power, and stand little chance of success because of how they are drafted.

By Harold Odhiambo and Allan Mungai 1 year ago

How new push to change constitution echoes the flopped BBI initiative

Ruto, Raila lock horns over fate of IEBC Four

The IEBC commissioners walked out of the National Tallying Centre at the Bomas of Kenya and disowned the results which they termed "opaque".

By Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Ruto, Raila lock horns over fate of IEBC Four

Moses Kuria: I annoyed only pizza-eating rich idlers

Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is facing backlash for a statement he made rationalising the importation of genetically modified maize.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Moses Kuria: I annoyed only pizza-eating rich idlers

Uhuru takes up peacemaker role and makes strides in ending conflicts

In the past two weeks, Uhuru Kenyatta has made headway in two of his post-presidency assignments.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Uhuru takes up peacemaker role and makes strides in ending conflicts

Uhuru takes up regional peacemaker role, makes strides in ending conflicts

Since he left the presidency, Uhuru has trotted across the continent as the peacemaker with the past two weeks making headway in two of his post-presidency assignments.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Uhuru takes up regional peacemaker role, makes strides in ending conflicts

Trade CS Moses Kuria under fire

Moses Kuria said that there were many things that are killing Kenyans, and adding GMOs would not really worsen the situation.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Trade CS Moses Kuria under fire

Kenya to import 10m bags of GM maize to fight hunger, Kuria says

Kenya has taken the boldest step yet towards the importation and consumption of genetically modified food after Cabinet lifted a 10-year suspension last month.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Kenya to import 10m bags of GM maize to fight hunger, Kuria says

Ruto gives MPs nod to push for the removal of 'Cherera Four'

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula on Tuesday received four petitions seeking the removal of Juliana Cherera, and commissioners Francis Mathenge, Irene Masit and Justus Nyang'aya.

By Allan Mungai and Grace Nganga 2 years ago

Ruto gives MPs nod to push for the removal of 'Cherera Four'

Wiper officials deny changing National Assembly nomination list

DCI is investigating whether there was an alleged meeting or whether minutes and documents were forged to indicate that the same occurred.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Wiper officials deny changing National Assembly nomination list

CS, China discuss expansion of airports

The two leaders agreed to resolve trade imbalance by encouraging more businesses to invest in Kenya to allow exportation of finished products to China

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

CS, China discuss expansion of airports

Parliament begins process to oust four IEBC commissioners

It could take a month before the dissenting commissioners know their fate. Mr Wetang'ula said the petitions would be considered by the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Parliament begins process to oust four IEBC commissioners

Murkomen meets World Bank as Kenya eyes more road deals

The meeting discussed the ongoing construction of the highway linking Kenya to South Sudan, and the Isiolo-Mandera highway linking Kenya to Ethiopia and Somalia.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Murkomen meets World Bank as Kenya eyes more road deals

Mudavadi's unease over DP Gachagua endless war of words

DP seems to be at constant war with Uhuru and Raila. Mudavadi warns against blame game, saying it is time to put politics aside.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Mudavadi's unease over DP Gachagua endless war of words

Raila calls for private sector investment in renewable energy

Raila said Africa's electricity generation from natural gas needed to increase 250 per cent by 2040 to meet the power needs of the continent.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Raila calls for private sector investment in renewable energy

MPs question decision to send troops to DR Congo

Deployment of Kenyan troops to the DRC follows a decision by regional leaders at the third EAC Heads of State Conclave on Peace and Security in Eastern DRC.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

MPs question decision to send troops to DR Congo

Ruto: We have diverted health money to feed starving Kenyans

Ruto said he was concerned that despite the suffering of poorer nations such as Kenya, wealthier nations were reneging on commitments made at the COP.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Ruto: We have diverted health money to feed starving Kenyans

William Ruto backtracks on 'lean government' pledge

Ruto has increased number of State departments, created new executive positions. New positions expected to increase government wage bill in a struggling economy.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

William Ruto backtracks on 'lean government' pledge

Big gamble for President William Ruto in PSs choices

Among the 51 nominees are former legislators, as well as Kenya Kwanza loyalists and some PSs who served in the Jubilee government, are making a comeback.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Big gamble for President William Ruto in PSs choices

EACC warns MPs against hiring kin

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission wants the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to audit the ownership status and employees of constituency offices.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

EACC warns MPs against hiring kin

The making of 'super UDA' as William Ruto sets sight on 2027

About 14 political parties could dissolve and join President's party as realignments loom. Some party leaders have been rewarded with positions which require them to quit their outfits.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

The making of 'super UDA' as William Ruto sets sight on 2027

Grim reality catches up with Ruto

During the launch of his manifesto in July, president William Ruto promised to bring down the cost of living in his first 100 days in office

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

Grim reality catches up with Ruto

President Ruto asks for one year to lower cost of unga, abolishes Kazi Mtaani

President William Ruto said the interventions he has put in place to reduce the cost of food, such as provision of affordable fertiliser to farmers, would need a year to pay off.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

President Ruto asks for one year to lower cost of unga, abolishes Kazi Mtaani

William Ruto's tough math of settling debts, rewarding loyalists

He has returned political favours but some are still begging to be paid. Ruto is on record assuring allies that government was big enough to accommodate them.

By Allan Mungai 2 years ago

William Ruto's tough math of settling debts, rewarding loyalists

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