In footsteps of Babayao, Sonko now awaits fate
Judge disqualifies himself from case seeking to stop ouster, as senators drop probe by select team but split on plenary special sitting.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
In footsteps of Babayao, Sonko now awaits fate
Senators meet today to decide Sonko fate
Governor’s survival chance could be complicated by the fact that he is not in good books with the lawmakers
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Senators meet today to decide Sonko fate
Unseating Ruto
While the president was away in France, his deputy and allies were banished from party headquarters but they are not taking it lying down.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Unseating Ruto
We’ll back Raila or nothing for 2022, declares Murathe
But Murathe said it was impossible to have the top job rotate between the two communities at the expense of others.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
We’ll back Raila or nothing for 2022, declares Murathe
Daggers drawn as senators seek final revenue solution
Treasury has declined to disburse 50 per cent of the Sh316.5 billion allocation to counties as the revenue formula debate rages on
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Daggers drawn as senators seek final revenue solution
DP Ruto fires back at his critics
Deputy president says ODM leader Raila Odinga is a perennial complainer whether in opposition or government.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
DP Ruto fires back at his critics
Senators summon IG over arrests
Senators led by Minority Leader James Orengo implored upon the Speaker not to let history repeat itself as his colleagues rubbished the report
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Senators summon IG over arrests
Senators seek law change on cash dispute
Speaker Lusaka says he has engaged Poghisio and Orengo on the way forward to avert another acrimonious outcome
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Senators seek law change on cash dispute
ODM acts on claims of bias in Kisii assembly
Mbadi yesterday issued a 14-day notice to the assembly leadership following complaints of discrimination against nominated and female MCAs.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
ODM acts on claims of bias in Kisii assembly
Revenue formula team begins talks on sharing money
Senate mediation committee starts discussing disputed revenue sharing proposals
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Revenue formula team begins talks on sharing money
Senators give Matiang’i a red carpet moment
What changed?. Lawmakers had only a few days back threatened to sanction CS
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Senators give Matiang’i a red carpet moment
How plot to force formula backfired
Deputy President William Ruto is said to be backing ‘Team Kenya” in support of a formula tabled by Senator Mithika Linturi.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
How plot to force formula backfired
High drama as senators fail to break stalemate
But by the end of it all, it was clear that the Senate would be heading for a 10th attempt next week to unlock the stalemate.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
High drama as senators fail to break stalemate
You’re taking us back to the dark old days, senators tell State
Speaker Ken Lusaka bowed to pressure from legislators demanding deferment of the order until their colleagues were allowed to participate
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
You’re taking us back to the dark old days, senators tell State
Boost for Uhuru, Raila in cash row
County chiefs support proposal to retain old formula until government increases county allocations to Sh348 billion.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Boost for Uhuru, Raila in cash row
Governors face off with Kagwe, Kemsa on drugs
County bosses’ fight to have independence in procurement criticised.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Governors face off with Kagwe, Kemsa on drugs
ANC hands Mudavadi muscle ahead of 2022
Amani creates powerful organ that gives party leader sweeping powers on appointments.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
ANC hands Mudavadi muscle ahead of 2022
Leadership crisis jolts Senate as bid to strike cash deal fails
Party leaders have tried in vain to rally their troops to break the ugly revenue standoff as Lusaka orders senators to convene today.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Leadership crisis jolts Senate as bid to strike cash deal fails
No white smoke from Senate in shareable cash stalemate
Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio opposed the amendments, accusing the senators of misusing the opportunity.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
No white smoke from Senate in shareable cash stalemate
Plan by senators to strike deal on cash sharing flops
A senator aware of the mbuzi plan said it was meant for bonding and not to transact any serious business.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Plan by senators to strike deal on cash sharing flops
Blackmail: Uhuru, Raila crisis talks
Jubilee threatens to pull out of Building Bridges Initiative if ODM fails to rally its senators behind the new revenue sharing formula.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Blackmail: Uhuru, Raila crisis talks
Proposed KQ merger plan now flies into huge turbulence
Government wants to merge loss-making airline with profit-making Kenya Airports Authority as subsidiaries to a holding company.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Proposed KQ merger plan now flies into huge turbulence
Uhuru to summon Jubilee senators over standoff
Ruling party feels let down by ODM that has ganged up with Ruto allies to defeat new revenue sharing formula.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Uhuru to summon Jubilee senators over standoff
Fireworks as senators oppose Uhuru on cash-sharing formula
President is keen to have disputed third-basis formula, which benefits populous counties, passed even though it will see expansive regions lose Sh20b
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Fireworks as senators oppose Uhuru on cash-sharing formula
Raila, allies battle to secure Uhuru’s 2022 endorsement
Orange party is crafting a pre-election deal with the president’s Jubilee party that will be signed before 2022 polls.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Raila, allies battle to secure Uhuru’s 2022 endorsement
Senators fail to agree on revenue sharing formula
Looming financial crisis in counties as talks to strike a compromise between population-based and size-based formula flop
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Senators fail to agree on revenue sharing formula
We will not be whipped into losing cash, vow senators as vote looms
Leaders say sharing of revenue has nothing to do with party loyalty.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
We will not be whipped into losing cash, vow senators as vote looms
Uhuru to expel rebel Ruto MPs
Six MPs are next to be dragged through party disciplinary process as the president stamps authority in the ruling Jubilee Party.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Uhuru to expel rebel Ruto MPs
Senators defer vote on revenue formula
While CRA had capped expenditure on health index at 17 per cent, the committee has improved the same to 20 per cent.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Senators defer vote on revenue formula
BBI: It's powerful president and PM
Member of committee tells ‘Sunday Standard’ document reflects recommendations in the report launched at Bomas last year.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
BBI: It's powerful president and PM
Waiguru off the hook as Malala team acquits her
In an 88-page report tabled yesterday, Malala-led team says assembly did not substantiate charges.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Waiguru off the hook as Malala team acquits her
Witness claims Waiguru used coffee shop to steal millions
Counsel put Finance Officer on spot over the purchase of Sh14 million governor's car with tender committee chaired by her ICT advisor.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Witness claims Waiguru used coffee shop to steal millions
Governor fights off corruption claims
Instead, the governor accused members of the county assembly behind her impeachment of engaging in a witch hunt.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Governor fights off corruption claims
The return of Amos Kimunya and why he carried the day
Considered the senior-most in the House, the former Finance minister is seen as a safe pair of hands like his predecessor
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
The return of Amos Kimunya and why he carried the day
Uhuru shakes up House leadership but Ruto’s allies laugh off changes
The President will address the MPs virtually from State House and unveil new committee chairs
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Uhuru shakes up House leadership but Ruto’s allies laugh off changes
Ruto's plan B
DP’s supporters maintain the Uhuru-Raila power axis won’t stop their man from vying for the presidency in 2022.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Ruto's plan B
Uhuru, Raila craft coalition against Ruto in 2022 duel
Jubilee Party and ODM fine-tuning plan to field joint candidate against deputy president’s camp.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Uhuru, Raila craft coalition against Ruto in 2022 duel
Senate to decide Waiguru's fate on June 26
The committee, chaired by Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, is set to table its report in the Senate next Friday.
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Senate to decide Waiguru's fate on June 26
Laundry or watchdog?
Contest between allies of ODM party leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto plays out during the stormy session
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Laundry or watchdog?
Ruto urges Senate to resist influence in governor’s case
DP, who has had a love-hate relationship with Waiguru, says she should defend herself against allegations by Kirinyaga assembly
By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 4 years ago
Ruto urges Senate to resist influence in governor’s case
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