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By Roselyne Obala

Impeachment wave hits counties as MCAs turn into ‘lynch mobs’

Leaders have raised the red flag over the wave of impeachments and say service delivery to counties could grind to a halt if they go on unchecked.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Impeachment wave hits counties as MCAs turn into ‘lynch mobs’

Concerns raised over MCAs threats to impeach governors

Concerns raised over MCAs threats to impeach governors

By By ROSELYNE OBALA and GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Governors demand more control of roads

Governors demand more control of roads

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi fires warning to Judiciary

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi fires warning to Judiciary

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Muturi decries South Sudan crisis

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has expressed concern over the escalating civil war in South Sudan. He termed the situation as disastrous.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Muturi decries South Sudan crisis

Upper House accuses Judiciary of activism

The reinstatement of Embu Governor Martin Wambora amounts to reversing the gains made in expanding the country’s democratic space through a liberal Constitution, the Senate has said.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Upper House accuses Judiciary of activism

Like it or not, we will hold you accountable, governors told

Senators have taken a tough stand on the issue of accountability by county governments and warned that it will not be business as usual.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Like it or not, we will hold you accountable, governors told

Governors dismiss reports depicting sorry state of county health facilities

The Council of Governors (CoG) admitted that the challenges faced in devolving healthcare services has elicited a lot of debate so far from many stakeholders in this sector, however county government have done a lot to improve the health sector despite the hitches.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Governors dismiss reports depicting sorry state of county health facilities

Don’t meddle in our functions, governors say

Governors have censured the national government for holding on to some county functions provided for in the Constitution and warned that the move is derailing service delivery in counties.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA and TOBIAS CHANJI 10 years ago

Don’t meddle in our functions, governors say

State to hold devolution forum

The government will next week hold the first devolution conference to assess the progress made one year into devolution.

By By Roselyne Obala and Geoffrey Mosoku 10 years ago

State to hold devolution forum

Civil society makes call for full transition

Civil society groups have warned that incomplete transition from central to county governments is a threat to devolution.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Civil society makes call for full transition

House approves withdrawal of 74.6b from Consolidated Fund

The Government has received the greenlight to withdraw Sh74.6 billion from the Consolidated Fund to finance government operations until June 30, 2014 when the financial year ends.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

House approves withdrawal of 74.6b from Consolidated Fund

Transition Authority chairman claims Executive is frustrating him

The Transition Authority (TA) has complained of being frustrated by the Executive in its bid to effectively discharge its constitutional mandate.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Transition Authority chairman claims Executive is frustrating him

MPs plot Kaimenyi censure if President fails to take action

Members of the Parliamentary Education Committee have demanded the sacking of Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi over the bungled Sh24.6 billion laptop tender.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

MPs plot Kaimenyi censure if President fails to take action

Governors to discuss threat to devolution

County Government chiefs will converge in the city on Friday to strategise on how to hit back at Senators and Members of the National Assembly who are plotting to take over devolution funds.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA and GEOFFREY MOSOKU 10 years ago

Governors to discuss threat to devolution

County chiefs, senators in talks over funding

Governors and senators yesterday held a consultative meeting on funding to counties, the first since the power feud erupted between the two groups.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

County chiefs, senators in talks over funding

MPs now want Cabinet to answer queries in House

Cabinet secretaries will soon start appearing before the National Assembly to answer to questions sought by legislators instead of responding through departmental chairpersons.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

MPs now want Cabinet to answer queries in House

Governors slam MPs over roles

Governors have faulted various attempts by Parliament to seize executive functions in counties, terming the move as unconstitutional.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Governors slam MPs over roles

NSSF bought land exorbitantly, Mogere tells MPs

Contributors to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) may have lost millions of money in the controversial Tassia II land when it was bought in early 1990s.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

NSSF bought land exorbitantly, Mogere tells MPs

We will not honour summonses until case is heard, governors tell senators

Governors will not honour summonses by the Senate following a day of drama at the courts and Parliament and a crisis meeting by the counties’ chief executive officers.

By By Roselyne Obala and Moses Njagih 10 years ago

We will not honour summonses until case is heard, governors tell senators

Talks between Raila and Coast MPs end without answer

ODM party leader Raila Odinga and disgruntled Coast MPs failed to reach a compromise as the battle for the party’s top positions intensified.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA and JAMES MBAKA 10 years ago

Talks between Raila and Coast MPs end without answer

Governors protest against House summon

Governors have taken great exception to threats from the Senate to take action against them over failure to honour invites to shed light on alleged misappropriation of county funds.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Governors protest against House summon

LSK releases February 6 elections guidelines

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has released guidelines for its scheduled elections on February 6 to be conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

LSK releases February 6 elections guidelines

Anti-Ruto rebellion intensifies

Supremacy battles between Deputy President William Ruto and Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto continue to escalate, with leaders from Rift Valley beginning to take firm positions along the two politicians.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Anti-Ruto rebellion intensifies

State begins transfer of payrolls to counties

County governments will officially take over the management of staff payrolls this month, the national government has announced.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

State begins transfer of payrolls to counties

Counties take over staff payroll management

County governments will officially take over the management of staff payroll this month, the National government has announced.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Counties take over staff payroll management

Kombo concedes defeat as loss dims Amani future

The outcome of the Bungoma by-election will not be good news for Jubilee and Amani coalitions in Western region.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA and GRACE WEKESA 10 years ago

Kombo concedes defeat as loss dims Amani future

State not keen on ending standoff, says union

Striking health workers have told both the National Government and county governors to stop engaging in sideshows and instead address the crisis in the sector.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

State not keen on ending standoff, says union

Journalists send strong message to Uhuru over draconian media Bill

The media Tuesday delivered a firm statement to the Government of its opposition to the draconian and oppressive Information and Communication (Amendment) Bill 2013 meant to gag journalists.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 10 years ago

Journalists send strong message to Uhuru over draconian media Bill

WHO says more blood needed as demand rises

World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that more blood donors are needed to meet the increasing demand.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 11 years ago

WHO says more blood needed as demand rises

LSK warns UK over Mau Mau compensation

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has urged the British Government to be cautious in handling compensation to the former Mau Mau fighters.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA and KARANJA NJOROGE 11 years ago

LSK warns UK over Mau Mau compensation

Kidero bans scrap metal trade in Nairobi

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has banned scrap metal trade and ordered the County licensing department to revoke monthly trade licenses issued to businesses.

By By Roselyne Obala 11 years ago

Kidero bans scrap metal trade in Nairobi

IEBC demands over Sh2.5 billion to pay lawyers, conduct by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) paid its lawyers Sh26 million daily to defend it during the 14-day presidential petition hearing.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 11 years ago

IEBC demands over Sh2.5 billion to pay lawyers, conduct by-elections

ODM in bid to revamp party, appoint new official

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is in the process of restructuring its organs in a bid to restructure and make the party more vibrant.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 11 years ago

ODM in bid to revamp party, appoint new official

ODM condemns Raila’s humiliation at JKIA

ODM leaders have condemned humiliation of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at JKIA and demanded an apology from Government.

By By Roselyne Obala and Geoffrey Mosoku 11 years ago

ODM condemns Raila’s humiliation at JKIA

Jubilee plotting to kill devolution, says Raila

Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) has accused President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Government of plotting to frustrate devolution.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA and GEOFFREY MOSOKU 11 years ago

Jubilee plotting to kill devolution, says Raila

How victims recounted ordeals during commission’s public hearings

Kenyans shared moving and horrifying experiences with the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) during the public hearings conducted across the country.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 11 years ago

How victims recounted ordeals during commission’s public hearings

TJRC reports asks President Uhuru to make apology on torture

The Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) has noted in its report, the State encouraged security forces to deliberately engage in unlawful detention, torture and ill-treatment of suspects.

By By ROSELYNE OBALA 11 years ago

TJRC reports asks President Uhuru to make apology on torture

ICC denies false witnesses claims in Kenyan cases

ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has denied claims that some witnesses have given false information in the two Kenyan cases.

By By Roselyne Obala 11 years ago

ICC denies false witnesses claims in Kenyan cases

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