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Robert Nyasato

Let JSC six work as tribunal probes them, Uhuru advised

The Office of the Ombudsman wants President Uhuru Kenyatta to rescind his decision to suspend six members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) pending findings of a tribunal he appointed to probe them.

By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Let JSC six work as tribunal probes them, Uhuru advised

ODM shuffles Bomachoge campaign team ahead of polls

ODM shuffles Bomachoge campaign team ahead of polls

By Robert Nyasato and James Mbaka 11 years ago

Ruto takes on Raila over Jubilee record

Ruto takes on Raila over Jubilee record

By Robert Nyasato and Rawlings Otieno 11 years ago

Orengo hits out at Uhuru over JSC probe

Orengo hits out at Uhuru over JSC probe

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Kenya lauds AU support in reviewing ICC rules

Kenya has lauded African nations for their support to ensure International Criminal Court (ICC) rules are reviewed to excuse Kenyan leaders from attending trial sessions.

By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Kenya lauds AU support in reviewing ICC rules

Stakeholders express fury over Uhuru’s proposals on new law

Outrage greeted President Uhuru Kenyatta’s proposed version of the controversial Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) Bill.

By ROBERT NYASATO and Rawlings Otieno 11 years ago

Stakeholders express fury over Uhuru’s proposals on new law

Taxpayers suffer losses despite poll cancellation

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has revealed that the taxpayer has lost millions of shillings despite the cancellation of the Lamu and Lunga Lunga by-elections.

By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Taxpayers suffer losses despite poll cancellation

Candidates raring to go as campaigns start tomorrow

The campaigns for Bomachoge Borabu parliamentary seat officially kick off tomorrow.

By ROBERT NYASATO and ROBERT WANYONYI 11 years ago

Candidates raring to go as campaigns start tomorrow

Kenya@50 identifies eight flagship projects

The Kenya@50 Secretariat has identified eight flagship projects to celebrate the country’s Golden Jubilee next month.

By By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Kenya@50 identifies eight flagship projects

CORD blasts Jubilee for ‘buying’ its MPs’ loyalty

CORD is worried that the Jubilee government is splashing cash on its MPs to derail the opposition’s legislative agenda in Parliament.

By Robert Nyasato and James Mbaka 11 years ago

CORD blasts Jubilee for ‘buying’ its MPs’ loyalty

Kenyans being denied socio-economic rights, says Attorney General Githu Muigai

Socio-economic rights enshrined in the new Constitution are proving an uphill task for the Government to implement, Attorney General (AG) Githu Muigai has said.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Kenyans being denied socio-economic rights, says Attorney General Githu Muigai

Amina: 81 states back bid to block Uhuru ICC trial

The Government is banking on a proposal to shield sitting presidents from prosecution to block the trial of President Uhuru Kenyatta in The Hague which might cause fresh friction with the West.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Amina: 81 states back bid to block Uhuru ICC trial

CORD schemes to pressure Jubilee

CORD MPs and governors meet today as the opposition schemes to maintain pressure on the ruling Jubilee coalition.

By Robert Nyasato and James Mbaka 11 years ago

CORD schemes to pressure Jubilee

CORD unveils mini-poll’s campaign team

The CORD alliance has launched a powerful team of 50 MPs to spearhead campaigns in the upcoming by-elections. It will be all systems go this week when candidates present their nomination papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Thursday and Friday.

By Robert Nyasato and James Mbaka 11 years ago

CORD unveils mini-poll’s campaign team

State needs Sh11 billion for stalled projects

Some Sh11 billion is needed to complete stalled public works projects across the country.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

State needs Sh11 billion for stalled projects

Nyachae party eyes the spoils as rivals battle it out in Kisii

Barely a month to the Nyaribari Chache and Bomachoge Borabu by-elections, the two major political coalitions are spoiling for a fight to assert their following in Kisii.

By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Nyachae party eyes the spoils as rivals battle it out in Kisii

Lawyers divided over election of nominee to JSC

A sharp split looms among lawyers following the pushing to next year of the election of their representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Lawyers divided over election of nominee to JSC

Job fears over planned changes at State corporations

There is a possibility of job cuts as implementation of radical reforms at State corporations gets underway.

By By Robert Nyasato and James Mbaka 11 years ago

Job fears over planned changes at State corporations

LSK to host forum on Parliament, Judiciary standoff

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is set to hold an open forum to discuss the standoff between the Judiciary and Parliament.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

LSK to host forum on Parliament, Judiciary standoff

Association with URP haunts Bomachoge Borabu MP

Party affiliation haunted Bomachoge Borabu MP Joel Onyancha in an election petition as the petitioner tabled documents showing he was associated with URP.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Association with URP haunts Bomachoge Borabu MP

Petitioner put to task over votes

A politician seeking to overturn Bomachoge Borabu MP Joel Onyancha’s win Wednesday avoided answering a question posed by the MP’s lawyer.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Petitioner put to task over votes

Kitur, Kilel snatch Kisii Half Marathon Victories

Kericho County’s Bernard Kitur and Caroline Kilel beat a strong field of 300 marathoners to clinch this year’s Kisii Half Marathon titles yesterday.

By By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Kitur, Kilel snatch Kisii Half Marathon Victories

Court to decide on Bonchari MP’s fate in six weeks

The MP will know his fate in the next 6 weeks when the court shall deliver its judgement.

By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Court to decide on Bonchari MP’s fate in six weeks

MP displayed ODM colours in poll, court hears

Nyaribari Chache MP Dr Chris Bichage wore his ODM party colours during the March 4 General Election contrary to election laws, a court has heard.

By - ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

MP displayed ODM colours in poll, court hears

Elite lead quest for Kisii half-marathon crown

The stage is set for the second edition of the Annual Kisii Safaricom Half-Marathon to be held on Friday.

By By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Elite lead quest for Kisii half-marathon crown

State to automate all its services, says Matiang’i

The Government is in the process of automating all its services, a Cabinet Secretary has said.

By - ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

State to automate all its services, says Matiang’i

Maa lady milks money from project

Milka Kakenya Ranka has risen from a dependant housewife to a well-established dairy milk supplier in Narok County, thanks to a deal with Brookside Dairy.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Maa lady milks money from project

Petitioner in case against Obure election is an imposter

A man seeking to overturn Kisii Senator Chris Obure’s win through a petition was not a chief tallying agent as he claimed in his evidence, an election court heard.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Petitioner in case against Obure election is an imposter

Senator Chris Obure in court

It was the turn of Kisii Senator Chris Obure to stand in the witness box to respond to questions in a petition seeking to dislodge him from the plum seat.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Senator Chris Obure in court

Ghost voters gave Obure win, court told

The hearing of an election petition against Kisii Senator Chris Obure commenced on Monday.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Ghost voters gave Obure win, court told

Locals petition State to resolve hospital dispute

For the last seven years Bannister Simi, 63, travels for 60km daily to get medication. Previously, the diabetic man who requires constant medical attention, used to get the services a stone-throw away from his home at Kenyenya Health Centre.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Locals petition State to resolve hospital dispute

Senator scores first round in case challenging his win

A High Court on Tuesday declined to order the scrutiny and recount of votes in a petition challenging the election of Kisii Senator Chris Obure.

By By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Senator scores first round in case challenging his win

National Science Fair Set for Kisii

All roads lead to Kisii County Wednesday)for the inaugural national Science and Engineering Fair(SEF) for secondary schools.

By By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

National Science Fair Set for Kisii

Concern raised on defilement case

LSK says trial not conducted in camera as per law hence might violate minor’s rights, taint Judiciary’s image

By By ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Concern raised on defilement case

Female teacher accused of defiling nursery school boy

LSK has protested over the handling of a case in which a female teacher is accused of defiling a four-year-old nursery school boy.

By By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Female teacher accused of defiling nursery school boy

Lecturers accused of 'stealing' students innovative work

Innovative students are losing out to corrupt lecturers who plagiarize their unpatented works for financial gain, a science and engineering fair heard.

By By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Lecturers accused of 'stealing' students innovative work

Former councillors ask for Uhuru’s help in send off package stalemate

Former councillors who served in local authorities in Kisii County have petitioned President Kenyatta to intervene for them to get gratuity as a send home package.

By By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Former councillors ask for Uhuru’s help in send off package stalemate

Governor unveils his ten-member Cabinet

As county government takes shape, Kisii Governor James Ongwae will be the first in Nyanza to swear in his Cabinet.

By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Governor unveils his ten-member Cabinet

Space strained Kisii court gets facelift

A shortage of courtrooms at the busy Kisii Law Courts is set to be alleviated in the next 20 months after the government allocated Sh10 million towards constructing a new building.

By By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

Space strained Kisii court gets facelift

South Rift farmers earn sh 370 million from milk deliveries

Dairy farmers in the South Rift have reason to smile after they earned a total of Sh370 million from their deliveries to Brookside in the past one year.

By By Robert Nyasato 11 years ago

South Rift farmers earn sh 370 million from milk deliveries

Knut differs with Kuppet

Differences between the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and Kenya Uninon of Post Primary Teachers (Kuppet) are simmering over the composition of a committee to look into salaries and welfare of members.

By -ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Knut differs with Kuppet

Man held for conning public, promising jobs

Ex-Kamiti Prison convict has been masquerading as a relative of the Governor and promising jobs

By -PHILIP MUASYA and ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

Man held for conning public, promising jobs

‘Students hit by HIV/Aids need care’

Official reveals many students in Kenyan schools affected by pandemic

By - ROBERT NYASATO 11 years ago

‘Students hit by HIV/Aids need care’

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