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Rawlings Otieno

Raila: I was aware of changes on Bill

Opposition leader says he was in agreement with its contents and only highlighted contested proposals.

By Rawlings Otieno and Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Raila: I was aware of changes on Bill

Police chief and DCI to wield more power if Bill sails through

Police chief and DCI to wield more power if Bill sails through

By Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

BBI reggae plays on

BBI reggae plays on

By Protus Onyango and Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

US-based businessman take on veterans in Somalia elections

US-based businessman take on veterans in Somalia elections

By Rawlings Otieno 3 years ago

Senator pushes Bill on welfare of health staff

Proposed legislation will give Health ministry body mandate over the training, recruitment, deployment and career development of medics.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Senator pushes Bill on welfare of health staff

We've no cash for our Nasa partners, says ODM

Amani National Congress (ANC), however, said it did not want to get involved in the rift between ODM and the registrar.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

We've no cash for our Nasa partners, says ODM

Uhuru meets Ruto as BBI signature drive called off

Hours before the meeting, the DP tweeted that a Yes/No referendum contest was unnecessary as there was a possibility for a consensus.

By Rawlings Otieno and Jacob Ng’etich 4 years ago

Uhuru meets Ruto as BBI signature drive called off

Inside Uhuru, Raila plan to collect 5 million signatures

He further indicated plans for a series of public engagement to popularise the proposed constitutional amendments.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Inside Uhuru, Raila plan to collect 5 million signatures

We’ll help learners recover lost time, says president

Uhuru says the government will construct 12,500 new classrooms among other interventions to help schools cope with effects of Covid-19.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

We’ll help learners recover lost time, says president

Uhuru, Raila walk tight rope in bid to block BBI changes

Team making final edits to the document ahead of collection of signatures to pave way for referendum

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Uhuru, Raila walk tight rope in bid to block BBI changes

Take it or leave it: Raila flip-flops on BBI issues

The leaders want the commissioners be picked by a select panel as provided for in the IEBC Act.

By Rawlings Otieno and Michael Chepkwony 4 years ago

Take it or leave it: Raila flip-flops on BBI issues

Raila, Uhuru now open window for consensus on BBI

But Uhuru and Raila had to agree to some demands by the leaders from the Senate and National Assembly.

By Protus Onyango and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Raila, Uhuru now open window for consensus on BBI

Raila wants IEBC team fired over Sh14b budget

While electoral agency says the projected cost is based on 19.6 million voter population, the ODM leader insists it should not be more than Sh2b.

By Moses Nyamori and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Raila wants IEBC team fired over Sh14b budget

Scramble for BBI goodies begins as groups lay plans

Governors meet in Mombasa as senators head to Naivasha in search of a common ground on proposals.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Scramble for BBI goodies begins as groups lay plans

Leaders divided as winner-takes-all debate rages

While the pro-BBI brigade say the Leader of Official Opposition is the answer, DP Ruto's allies insist the proposals entrench exclusivity further

By Rawlings Otieno and Jacob Ng'etich 4 years ago

Leaders divided as winner-takes-all debate rages

Ruto makes his case against BBI report amid jeers

DP faults proposals on Judiciary and police, saying they will erode their independence

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Ruto makes his case against BBI report amid jeers

Raila calls for unity in the push for reforms

Opposition chief says no Kenyan should be left behind as the country marches towards a referendum

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Raila calls for unity in the push for reforms

Women leaders demand 50:50 sharing of posts

They want women positions retained and more Senate slots created in BBI report

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Women leaders demand 50:50 sharing of posts

Uhuru tightens grip on legacy

President meets Cabinet today, then Parliament leadership tomorrow to refine and execute his legacy projects amid differences with Ruto.

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Uhuru tightens grip on legacy

UhuRuto allies not ready for ceasefire

Leaders say that any reconciliation attempts will only succeed if certain conditions are agreed on and met.

By Roselyne Obala, Jacob Ngetich and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

UhuRuto allies not ready for ceasefire

Peter Kenneth’s latest game has critics in the dark

Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura said Kenneth is a preferred candidate among powerful people in central Kenya.

By Jacob Ngetich and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Peter Kenneth’s latest game has critics in the dark

Raila says DP is not among liberators

Raila criticised the DP's donation of wheelbarrows to youths even as he called on Kenyans to focus on a collective fight against corruption.

By Rawlings Otieno and Peterson Githaiga 4 years ago

Raila says DP is not among liberators

Raila, Ruto in fresh scramble for Coast

ODM candidate is backed by Joho and local leaders while Ruto is relying on Coast allies to rally support for Bader

By Patrick Beja and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Raila, Ruto in fresh scramble for Coast

Parties faulted on use of funds for minorities

The Frank Mukwanja-led CMD report shows that since its inception, PPF has not received the full 0.3 per cent entitlement.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Parties faulted on use of funds for minorities

Audit: Kemsa to lose Sh2.3b in sale of Covid-19 supplies

Auditor General says Kemsa failed to conduct market survey for items being procured, engaged non-prequalified suppliers with inadequate experience

By Rawlings Otieno and Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Audit: Kemsa to lose Sh2.3b in sale of Covid-19 supplies

ODM gives Raila consent to take on DP for 2022 duel

Raila urged to move quickly and claw back gains made by Ruto

By Rawlings Otieno and Jacob Ngetich 4 years ago

ODM gives Raila consent to take on DP for 2022 duel

Kanu eyes Raila’s backyard in latest recruitment drive

Kanu to field candidates for all elective positions in Nyanza including the upcoming by-elections in Kisumu West Ward

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Kanu eyes Raila’s backyard in latest recruitment drive

Raila says BBI report out soon, hits out at critics

ODM leader says reforms being fronted are in the best interest of the nation and will create opportunities for everyone.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Raila says BBI report out soon, hits out at critics

Bill seeks to limit civil servants acting roles to six months

Gathiru says the amendment is meant to increase the job vacancies available to Kenyans below the age of 60 years

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Bill seeks to limit civil servants acting roles to six months

Why our polls cost an arm and a leg

Mr Chiloba who served during the 2017 polls said that if a referendum will be held against the backdrop of Covid-19, the cost will be high.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Why our polls cost an arm and a leg

BBI will create equal chances for all: Raila

He challenges Kenyans to focus more on wealth creation rather than just being mere consumers.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

BBI will create equal chances for all: Raila

Raila son shock verdict on ODM

The party leader’s son rebuked party officials for deviating from the deeply cherished norms to chasing clout and settling political scores.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Raila son shock verdict on ODM

Uhuru, Raila offer Sh50 billion to soothe Senate

The CoG has also officially voiced its support for the Were formula.

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Uhuru, Raila offer Sh50 billion to soothe Senate

Senators turn heat on Lusaka as another meeting aborts

The lawmakers accuse the Speaker and Senate leadership of frustrating the House to please the Executive

By Roselyne Obala and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Senators turn heat on Lusaka as another meeting aborts

KAA on the spot over Sh900million terminals tender

According to some of the bidders, the tender was awarded with wrong procedures.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

KAA on the spot over Sh900million terminals tender

Governor hard pressed to explain underutilised development funds

Governor Patrick Khaemba defends why county millions were not utilised within allocated time

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Governor hard pressed to explain underutilised development funds

Nanok taken to task over unspent cash

Nanok was also at pains to explain an audit query of 2015/16 that still found its way into the 2017/18 report.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Nanok taken to task over unspent cash

No deal yet: Senators never agreed on revenue formula

Committee had told a press briefing they’d reached an agreement on sharing billions to counties but it turns out this never happened

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

No deal yet: Senators never agreed on revenue formula

Graft claims take the shine off CS Kagwe’s novelty

His constant refrain, however, has been that corruption was being weaponised and politicised.

By Rawlings Otieno and Jacob Ngetich 4 years ago

Graft claims take the shine off CS Kagwe’s novelty

Mudavadi hits out at duo as new ANC team takes oath

He also hit out at ODM leader Raila Odinga for flip-flopping on matters corruption.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Mudavadi hits out at duo as new ANC team takes oath

What leaders opposed in 2010

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

What leaders opposed in 2010

Senate revenue committee back to drawing board

Sakaja-led team asked to submit detailed and conclusive report for further action.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Senate revenue committee back to drawing board

Kagwe now roped in Kemsa scam

Health CS said to be among those who were pressurising agency officials to give out tenders for purchase of medical supplies.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Kagwe now roped in Kemsa scam

MPs: Don't pay Kemsa Covid-19 suppliers

Kemsa’s acting Procurement Officer Edward Buluma told the lawmakers the directive by the ministry was not procedural.

By Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

MPs: Don't pay Kemsa Covid-19 suppliers

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