Roba shuffles Mandera Cabinet, abolishes chief officer in Office of the Governor post
Roba has merged some departments, saying the changes were meant to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Roba shuffles Mandera Cabinet, abolishes chief officer in Office of the Governor post
Livestock dying in fields as drought hits Mandera County
The county is calling on national government to intervene following the low and erratic rainfalls.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Livestock dying in fields as drought hits Mandera County
Why politicians won't keep off churches
Politicians have been seeking to identify with the Church to win members' support, and in some cases turned the services into political meetings.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Why politicians won't keep off churches
Ruto faces tough options as assemblies pass BBI Bill
DP allies say it is a win/win situation to his supporters whether BBI is accepted or rejected by Kenyans since it has never been their priority.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Ruto faces tough options as assemblies pass BBI Bill
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What BBI success means for Uhuru, Ruto and Raila
Masinde Muliro University political scientist Frank Matanga said the validation of the Bill is seen as part of Uhuru’s and Raila’s achievements
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
What BBI success means for Uhuru, Ruto and Raila
Season of ‘endorsements’ and repaying political debts
Former NASA leaders react to Raila’s remarks even as Ruto tells them to brace for a bruising battle in 2022.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Season of ‘endorsements’ and repaying political debts
Raila's latest surprise moves
ODM leader has recently met Kivutha Kibwana and Mukhisa Kituyi.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Raila's latest surprise moves
Why Kabuchai and Matungu mini polls crucial for top rivals
The candidates in the by-elections have been thrown to the periphery, with focus shifting to political party leaders.
By John Shilitsa and Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Why Kabuchai and Matungu mini polls crucial for top rivals
Nyachae’s love for tradition led to annual festival
The ex-Cabinet Minister funded the three-day annual cultural event that ran from 1993 to 2004
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Nyachae’s love for tradition led to annual festival
Raila takes a swipe at Ruto, says DP cannot be trusted
“There’s nothing like dynasties. Those calling us dynasties don’t know where we are coming from and where we are going,” Raila said.
By Lucas Barasa and Anne Atieno 3 years ago
Raila takes a swipe at Ruto, says DP cannot be trusted
Oparanya roots for political intervention to save ailing sugar sector
The long-awaited report that was handed over to President Uhuru last year, Oparanya said, failed because of numerous court cases.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
Oparanya roots for political intervention to save ailing sugar sector
Ruto's survival tactic nothing new to Kenya's politics
The shift by former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto to Ruto's camp on Friday marked the heightened re-alignment linked to the fight for political survival.
By Lucas Barasa and Mactilda Mbenywe 3 years ago
Ruto's survival tactic nothing new to Kenya's politics
Ruto has to make several weighty decisions in 2021
The deputy president has crucial choices to make concerning four upcoming mini-polls, a referendum and the party he will use to vie come 2022.
By Lucas Barasa and Mactilda Mbenywe 3 years ago
Ruto has to make several weighty decisions in 2021
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How 70 extra MPs will redefine politics
The DP’s Rift Valley backyard will be one constituency shy of 100 while Raila’s strongholds have few new electoral units.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
How 70 extra MPs will redefine politics
All eyes on Ruto as reforms train leaves station
Ruto was opposed to the formation of the Kenya Police Council that would be chaired by the Interior Cabinet secretary.
By Jacob Ng’etich and Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
All eyes on Ruto as reforms train leaves station
How the new Constituencies will be shared out
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020, proposes to increase the number of constituencies from 290 to 360.
By Lucas Barasa 3 years ago
How the new Constituencies will be shared out