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 3 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 3 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 3 years ago
Data boss takes office amid high expectations
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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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 years ago
No more tears for election losers
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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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 years ago
Plan to kick out Ruto allies aborts after Uhuru and Raila men clash
Why DP Gachagua is desperate to mend ties with Kenyatta family
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