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Wilfred Ayaga

Tall order for leaders with PM dreams as MP seat is a must

The flip-side of the proposed changes is that battle for the presidency will be left to serious candidates who have the best chances.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Wilfred Ayaga 3 years ago

Tall order for leaders with PM dreams as MP seat is a must

Bill to tame party poll chaos tabled in senate

Bill to tame party poll chaos tabled in senate

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Major rift on BBI as church drifts to no side in referendum

Major rift on BBI as church drifts to no side in referendum

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Annual State address of a kind

Annual State address of a kind

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Tough times for nation as Uhuru makes key speech

Today's address before joint sitting of National Assembly and Senate comes on background of economy ravaged by Covid-19 and deep political divisions.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Tough times for nation as Uhuru makes key speech

MPs differ on age factor in Uhuru nominations

Lawmakers fail to vote on report for lack of quorum.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

MPs differ on age factor in Uhuru nominations

Data boss takes office amid high expectations

The country for long lacked a data protection law, allowing both private and State entities to exploit personal information for shadowy purposes.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Data boss takes office amid high expectations

State has no figures on births and deaths

The audit lays the blame squarely on the doorstep of the Ministry of Interior

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

State has no figures on births and deaths

Uhuru nominates retirees

President Uhuru’s nominees for ambassadorial positions comprise grey-haired men and women, some pulled straight out of retirement.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Uhuru nominates retirees

BBI man lists Uhuru as his 'referee' in hunt for envoy job

Nominee hard-pressed to explain why he named president in his resume, with vetting MPs accusing him of trying to intimidate them.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

BBI man lists Uhuru as his 'referee' in hunt for envoy job

Day of confessions as BBI report launched

President says DP was one of the first people he consulted on BBI and that DP even proposed names of people in task-force

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Day of confessions as BBI report launched

Change guarantees bright future, says Gideon

He says Kanu would be at the forefront of propagating the good in the report.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Change guarantees bright future, says Gideon

Nzamba was a darling of the media

The man was always ready to give insights and no one doubted his legal wisdom.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Nzamba was a darling of the media

Standard journalist's last phone call with Nzamba Kitonga

It was a short conversation. He didn’t sound like a person who wanted to speak much.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Standard journalist's last phone call with Nzamba Kitonga

Why not every proposal will require a referendum to pass

Among the reforms that will require a referendum are those recommending the creation of posts of prime minister, two deputies and leader of opposition

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Why not every proposal will require a referendum to pass

1,700 inmates test positive for covid-19

The data also showed that of the positive cases, 1,000 had recovered while others were undergoing treatment.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

1,700 inmates test positive for covid-19

No more tears for election losers

The biggest losers, however, are political godfathers who have lost the opportunity to nominate their girlfriends to Parliament.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

No more tears for election losers

Return of leader of official opposition

The holder of the office shall be the person who receives the second-highest number of votes in a presidential election.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Return of leader of official opposition

More gains for women on elective posts

the National Assembly will have 360 members up from the current 349 as part of efforts to bridge the gender gap.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

More gains for women on elective posts

All eyes on MPs as debate on control of IEBC emerges

Ruto’s allies warn their rivals against dreaming of winning elections by controlling the electoral agency, but pro-handshake team dismissed the claims

By Wilfred Ayaga and Jacob Ng’etich 4 years ago

All eyes on MPs as debate on control of IEBC emerges

BBI reggae loading as Ruto draws line

President calls on politicians to tone down their campaigns even as his deputy dismisses push for constitutional reforms.

By Roselyne Obala and Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

BBI reggae loading as Ruto draws line

Uhuru, Raila outwit Ruto in race to control IEBC

MPs pass Bill that gives the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) majority four slots in the seven-member panel to appoint electoral commissioners.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Uhuru, Raila outwit Ruto in race to control IEBC

Muthama, Karua hit out at the president

The duo claimed there was a scheme by the State to use security agencies to silence politicians critical of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

By MOSES NYAMORI and Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Muthama, Karua hit out at the president

Forgive me, Uhuru says

Inter-faith meeting was convened to pray for the country caught in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic and rising political temperatures

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Forgive me, Uhuru says

MPs push for harsher fines for drug traffickers

On drug traffickers, the proposed law sets penalties commensurate with quantities nabbed.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

MPs push for harsher fines for drug traffickers

MPs rehearsing, to shake bones in Jerusalema challenge

The lawmakers have been rehearsing their moves in readiness for the final shoot on Wednesday.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

MPs rehearsing, to shake bones in Jerusalema challenge

Where it all went wrong for the Jubilee juggernaut

When the handshake landed, it found a rather tense situation at Jubilee, one that required a small push to go bust.

By Wilfred Ayaga and Jacob Ng’etich 4 years ago

Where it all went wrong for the Jubilee juggernaut

Ruto's big political gamble

Like a gambler determined to make a kill, Ruto has been casting his cards daily to the dismay of onlookers

By Wilfred Ayaga and Jacob Ng'etich 4 years ago

Ruto's big political gamble

Jubilee's spectacular fall from grace to grass

When the handshake landed, it found a rather tense situation at Jubilee, one that required a small push to go bust.

By Wilfred Ayaga and Jacob Ng'etich 4 years ago

Jubilee's spectacular fall from grace to grass

No 'Tano Tena' for Uhuru, senior lawyers dismiss AG

Legal scholars have accused Uhuru’s legal advisors of misleading the country on ramifications of dissolution of parliament

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

No 'Tano Tena' for Uhuru, senior lawyers dismiss AG

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

Ruto could be creating his path out of Jubilee

His allies have also become more militant in recent days, and his moves indicate he is willing to build his new political base.

By Jacob Ngetich and Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Ruto could be creating his path out of Jubilee

MPs vow to fight Uhuru in push for fat pension

Legislators again were unable to raise required number to overturn president’s decision to reject law suggesting former lawmakers get Sh100,000 month.

By Moses Njagih and Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

MPs vow to fight Uhuru in push for fat pension

Amina closes in on WTO role

The WTO operates a global system of trade rules and it acts as a forum for negotiating trade agreements.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Amina closes in on WTO role

Surrogate parents 'to earn leave'

Employers will be required to give two-month leave to parents in surrogate motherhood arrangements

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Surrogate parents 'to earn leave'

Corona probe: Uhuru 21-day ultimatum lapses with no report

A source at the EACC only said that investigations are ongoing. "The report will be presented to the relevant authorities."

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Corona probe: Uhuru 21-day ultimatum lapses with no report

Coronavirus limits MPs, disrupts House operations

Hardest hit are private members’ Bills that are now gathering dust as the House deals with priority business

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Coronavirus limits MPs, disrupts House operations

Outfit positioning itself ahead of 2022 polls

After formalising their cooperation with President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party, Kanu has become more emboldened

By Wilfred Ayaga and Steven Mkawale 4 years ago

Outfit positioning itself ahead of 2022 polls

Experts urge caution to stem infections surge

Dr Koech warned against complacency as the country is not fully prepared to handle surge in infections.

By Wilfred Ayaga and Rawlings Otieno 4 years ago

Experts urge caution to stem infections surge

Regrets, hopes and lessons for NASA from Chakwera win

The Malawi Opposition candidate went the whole hog, and was rewarded with a resounding victory, garnering 58.5 per cent of the vote.

By Wilfred Ayaga and Jacob Ng'etich 4 years ago

Regrets, hopes and lessons for NASA from Chakwera win

Gideon leads team to congratulate new Malawi leader

Kanu chairman to deliver congratulatory message to newly-elected president.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Gideon leads team to congratulate new Malawi leader

Uhuru’s tough balancing act as Jubilee, new allies demand key House seats

It emerged that DP Ruto’s allies who had been de-whipped were given a soft landing in other House committees, and ODM and Kanu are infuriated.

By Wilfred Ayaga and Jacob Ng'etich 4 years ago

Uhuru’s tough balancing act as Jubilee, new allies demand key House seats

Kanu picks new team to drive agenda ahead of poll in 2022

Poghisio to lead squad that will make key management decisions, including articulation of party policies and nationwide grassroots engagements.

By Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Kanu picks new team to drive agenda ahead of poll in 2022

Plan to kick out Ruto allies aborts after Uhuru and Raila men clash

Kimunya caught off-guard by the Minority’s decision, requests that the order be dropped to allow further consultations.

By Moses Njagih and Wilfred Ayaga 4 years ago

Plan to kick out Ruto allies aborts after Uhuru and Raila men clash

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