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Roselyne Obala And Cyrus Ombati

Rival Jubilee factions set for clash at party offices

A defiant Ruto's groups shot back, declaring themselves the rightful owners of the party and vowing to show up at Jubilee House's Pangani offices

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Rival Jubilee factions set for clash at party offices

Haji sends Kemsa file back to EACC for further probe

Haji sends Kemsa file back to EACC for further probe

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Wild Ruto stages ‘hustlers’ parade’

Wild Ruto stages ‘hustlers’ parade’

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Ruto accuses unnamed leaders of using police for political gain

Ruto accuses unnamed leaders of using police for political gain

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Governors turn heat on Oparanya over county woes

County chiefs question their chair’s handling of revenue allocation standoff with State

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Governors turn heat on Oparanya over county woes

Kositany, Tuju set to lock horns over Jubilee finances

MP demands particulars of party financial status and alleges that Sh1.1 billion could not be accounted for

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Kositany, Tuju set to lock horns over Jubilee finances

Lamu Governor summoned by EACC

Twaha is supposed to appear before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission offices at the Integrity Centre today

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Lamu Governor summoned by EACC

MPs to vet Gathungu for the Auditor General’s post

Uhuru’s pick is an insider at the National Audit Office.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

MPs to vet Gathungu for the Auditor General’s post

Kibicho: I am not behind Waiguru woes

Pressure piles on top State official as Uhuru demands answers on why civil servants are engaging in politics.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Kibicho: I am not behind Waiguru woes

Uhuru rallies envoys to vote Kenya to UN Security Council

In his final pitch to earn seat on world’s respected table, President says a vote for Kenya is a vote for global peace.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Uhuru rallies envoys to vote Kenya to UN Security Council

Four Kenyans among 50 African game changers

Twiga Foods CEO Peter Njonjo and Dalberg global managing partner Edwin Macharia also make it onto coveted list.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Four Kenyans among 50 African game changers

Haji plots Devani’s nailing

Among those who had financed the petroleum consignment and lost money in the fraudulent deal are KCB and PTA banks

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Haji plots Devani’s nailing

Uhuru tours city to check virus rules compliance

This is the first time the President has been spotted in public outside State House since he announced the first positive case of Covid-19

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Uhuru tours city to check virus rules compliance

Curfew rules apply during Ramadhan - Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared that curfew rules will not be relaxed during the Holy month of Ramadhan.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Curfew rules apply during Ramadhan - Uhuru

Uhuru's voluntary pay cut to play out

Deputy President William Ruto will also contribute 80 per cent of his pay to the Covid-19 Response Fund from this month.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Uhuru's voluntary pay cut to play out

State to keep Sh18m seized from suspended NLC chief

Official failed to explain the source of the money retrieved from her house during a raid.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

State to keep Sh18m seized from suspended NLC chief

Kenya allows evacuation of Covid-19 patient from Juba

The 53-year-old woman had been on self-quarantine and tested positive for coronavirus on Monday.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Kenya allows evacuation of Covid-19 patient from Juba

Intrigues at City Hall as Sonko reshuffles cabinet

CEC Finance Paul Kahiga and Winfred Gathangu, of Agriculture were sent packing

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Intrigues at City Hall as Sonko reshuffles cabinet

Why Omamo could give Juma a dose of her own medicine

On January 22, a day after she was moved, Juma deployed five former police bosses as minister counsellor

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 4 years ago

Why Omamo could give Juma a dose of her own medicine

Six arrested over Sh100m IFMIS software scam as 10 remain at large

They face charges for the direct procurement of audit vault software at the Office of the Auditor General.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Six arrested over Sh100m IFMIS software scam as 10 remain at large

Uhuru, Raila to attend Russia-Africa summit

The summit is being organised by the Roscongress Foundation.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Uhuru, Raila to attend Russia-Africa summit

The big war in Uhuru's State House

Imminent retirement of Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua ignites rivalries among President’s men

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

The big war in Uhuru's State House

EACC grills Sonko on trash deal

The 2017-18 tender is said to be for Sh357 million

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

EACC grills Sonko on trash deal

DPP Haji trains his guns on Keroche

The two are directors at the company and could face ten counts of tax evasion.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

DPP Haji trains his guns on Keroche

Haji gives DCI nod to arrest tycoon Kariuki

DPP says audit shows that businessman and his companies failed to pay Sh41b in taxes.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Haji gives DCI nod to arrest tycoon Kariuki

Sh10b oil got State assent, says Munya

Trade Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has defended a decision to release, without any conditions, Sh10 billion edible oils confiscated by the Government

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Sh10b oil got State assent, says Munya

DCI goes after CS Munya over Sh10 billion oil import waiver

“I will not hesitate to invite the CS for questioning. The same will apply to other officials,” stated Kinoti.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

DCI goes after CS Munya over Sh10 billion oil import waiver

EACC probing eight county bosses on illegal staff hiring

This follows claims of influencing appointments to County Public Service Boards, employing staff using forged documents, nepotism and over-staffing.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

EACC probing eight county bosses on illegal staff hiring

Waititu arrested after surrendering to EACC

Governor Ferdinard Waititu arrested after presenting himself to EACC, his wife Susan and five others in Sh588m graft probe still at large.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Waititu arrested after surrendering to EACC

Graft purge strikes closest to Raila

Court ruled that the land set apart as reserve and vested in Kenya Railways was not available for private purposes

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Graft purge strikes closest to Raila

Hunt on for Waititu and his wife

Detectives raided the home of the governor and five other suspects at 5am yesterday, but not one of them was found

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Hunt on for Waititu and his wife

MPs back Uhuru’s hardline stance as revenue row rages

The President has maintained that Sh316 billion be shared equally among the 47 counties while governors are demanding Sh335bn.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

MPs back Uhuru’s hardline stance as revenue row rages

More CSs face arrest as Uhuru picks Ukur

Two ministers said to be under investigation by the anti-graft agency and the DCI.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

More CSs face arrest as Uhuru picks Ukur

Kenya returns stolen gold, cash to Tanzania

The gold worth Sh168 million and over Sh180 million in cash was stolen from a bank in Moshi in 2004.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Kenya returns stolen gold, cash to Tanzania

Five counties under probe by EACC

Investigation targets allegations of conflict of interest while awarding tenders and embezzlement of public funds in the devolved units.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Five counties under probe by EACC

Governors marked over corruption

Most of the county chiefs are said to have acquired wealth that cannot be explained.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Governors marked over corruption

Uhuru warning on letter as DCI starts probe

State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita says communication was not from the office of the president.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Uhuru warning on letter as DCI starts probe

Uhuru, Ruto aides clash over leaked letter

State House distances itself from controversial letter written on ‘The Presidency’ letterhead, says it is a forgery.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Uhuru, Ruto aides clash over leaked letter

How EACC sleuths traced the money flow in Kiambu

The company also received an extra Sh20 million from the county, making the total pay stand at Sh241 million

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

How EACC sleuths traced the money flow in Kiambu

DPP set to prosecute Waititu, ex-county chief in graft probe

Governor faces charges relating to irregular procurement, fraudulent acquisition of public funds and money laundering.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

DPP set to prosecute Waititu, ex-county chief in graft probe

Haji fights guns order for Wanjigi

Haji is challenging last month’s ruling by Justice Chacha Mwita ordering the police to release the firearms to Wanjigi

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Haji fights guns order for Wanjigi

Haji, DCI in Italy for dams’ stolen cash

Officers left after discussing graft cure measures with Italian ambassador in Kenya.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Haji, DCI in Italy for dams’ stolen cash

Why MPs insist on more allowances in battle with SRC

Lawmakers now claim salaries commission has given in to similar demands by Judiciary, accuses it of bias.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Why MPs insist on more allowances in battle with SRC

Mubea quits as radical changes begin at EACC

Chief Executive Mbarak declined to renew the contract of finance and planning director.

By Roselyne Obala and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Mubea quits as radical changes begin at EACC

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