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Vitalis Kimutai

Diaspora voices demands over next election

Kenyans living in the United States want the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to outline programs for them to participate in the next general election.

By - VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Diaspora voices demands over next election

Nyachae cheated death in the Westgate Mall terror attack

Nyachae cheated death in the Westgate Mall terror attack

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Governors vow to move on with referendum

Governors vow to move on with referendum

By - VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Transition agency gazette notice set to end spat between State, counties

Transition agency gazette notice set to end spat between State, counties

By -VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Knut to confirm teachers’ strike on Monday

A nationwide teachers’ strike will be announced today, Knut national chairman Wilson Sossion declared on Sunday.

By Vitalis Kimutai and Rawlings Otieno 11 years ago

Knut to confirm teachers’ strike on Monday

Uhuru urges crisis talks as teachers say ‘pay or strike’

Talks to avert a looming teachers’ strike failed to take off despite President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive that the standoff be resolved immediately.

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Uhuru urges crisis talks as teachers say ‘pay or strike’

Midiwo wants laptop money given to teachers

An MP has threatened to move an amendment to re-allocate Sh53.2 billion set aside for laptops to teachers.

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Midiwo wants laptop money given to teachers

Three-day ultimatum over teachers’ strike

The government moved swiftly Monday to temporarily avert a teachers’ strike that could have paralysed learning in all public schools and middle level colleges across the country.

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Three-day ultimatum over teachers’ strike

MPs laud Budget, warn against reintroduction of VAT Bill

Members of Parliament praised the Budget as viable but cautioned against re-introduction of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill which had been rejected by the last Parliament.

By By VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

MPs laud Budget, warn against reintroduction of VAT Bill

Senators seek to nullify Division of Revenue Bill

Senators will on Wednesday move to the Supreme Court seeking to nullify President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assent to the Division of Revenue bill.

By By VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Senators seek to nullify Division of Revenue Bill

Vetting of Principal Secretaries begins next week

The 26 Principal Secretaries nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto will be vetted by parliament for three days from Monday next week.

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Vetting of Principal Secretaries begins next week

Japan pledges to help Kenya attract investors

Japan will use Kenya as a model to implement a strategic master plan to make Africa appealing as an investment destination.

By By VITALIS KIMUTAI in Yokohama, Japan 11 years ago

Japan pledges to help Kenya attract investors

Kenya: Global crime keeps Africa poor

African leaders want the international community to assist the continent to curb terrorism and piracy that are the latest threat to tourism and maritime trade.

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Kenya: Global crime keeps Africa poor

UN pledges to help resettle Somali refugees

United Nation’s Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has commended Kenya for pushing for peace and stability in Somalia.

By - VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

UN pledges to help resettle Somali refugees

UN boss decries Africa trade disparity

The United Nations and World Bank are working with African countries to bridge trade imbalance.

By -VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

UN boss decries Africa trade disparity

UN calls for peace to promote investments

United Nations is calling on African Countries to promote peace to attract investments and grow its trade with other continents

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

UN calls for peace to promote investments

Ki-Moon now wants Somalia peace process speeded up

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called for fast tracking of the peace process in Somalia to create an enabling environment to attract investors and democracy to take root in the troubled nation.

By - VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Ki-Moon now wants Somalia peace process speeded up

African leaders root for more trade instead of aid at Tokyo meet

About 40 African Heads of State are among 3,000 delegates expected at the fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Affairs (TICAD V) that kicks off today in Yokohama, Japan.

By - VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

African leaders root for more trade instead of aid at Tokyo meet

Ruto: Kenya to contest for UN security seat

Deputy President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will vie for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for a two year term from 2017-2018.

By By VITALIS KIMUTAI in Yokohama, Japan. 11 years ago

Ruto: Kenya to contest for UN security seat

President Mohamud says Somalia has no conflict with Kenya

Somalia President Sheikh Mohamud has stated that his government had no conflict with Kenya over tackling security issues and restoring peace in the country ravaged by 20 years of civil strife.

By BY VITALIS KIMUTAI in Yokohama, Japan 11 years ago

President Mohamud says Somalia has no conflict with Kenya

Cord’s clout in doubt despite chairing key House teams

Despite chairing key parliamentary committees in the National Assembly, the Cord coalition may not have full control of them since Jubilee has majority members.

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Cord’s clout in doubt despite chairing key House teams

Parliamentary staff miss pay for three months

The standoff between the Salaries Remuneration Commission (SRC) and MPs has left parliamentary staff without salary for three months.

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Parliamentary staff miss pay for three months

Koskei plans abattoirs in counties as part of reforms

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Koskei has said reforms in the state corporations falling under the ministry will be undertaken to make them effectively respond to farmers’ needs.

By By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Koskei plans abattoirs in counties as part of reforms

Major clash looms between the two Houses

A major collision looms between the two Houses of Parliament over jurisdiction.

By By MOSES NJAGIH and VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Major clash looms between the two Houses

Duale defends Ruto’s Sh18.5m trip in Chamber

Leader of Majority in Parliament Aden Duale tabled documents before the House showing Government paid Sh18.5 million for a trip by Deputy President William Ruto.

By By ALLAN KISIA and VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Duale defends Ruto’s Sh18.5m trip in Chamber

Three MPs claim innocence over TJRC report

Three MPs adversely named in the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) report have pleaded innocence over claims of perpetrating human rights abuses.

By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Three MPs claim innocence over TJRC report

Appointment Committee rejects Kandie

The Appointments Committee that is chaired by Speaker of the National Assembly Mr Justin Muturi has rejected the nomination of Phyllis Kandie as Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism.

By By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Appointment Committee rejects Kandie

Cabinet secretaries list yet to be sent to Parliament, says Muturi

President Uhuru Kenyatta is yet to send the list of the 16 Cabinet Secretaries they have nominated to Parliament for vetting.

By -VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Cabinet secretaries list yet to be sent to Parliament, says Muturi

Parliament approves team to vet Cabinet

Members of the Committee on Appointment have been picked paving way for appointment of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto to appoint Cabinet Secretaries.

By By Vitalis Kimutai 11 years ago

Parliament approves team to vet Cabinet

Lobbying for Cabinet posts intensifies

Delay in release of names said to have been caused by bid to accommodate new partners in Jubilee

By -VITALIS KIMUTAI 11 years ago

Lobbying for Cabinet posts intensifies

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