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Ibrahim Oruko

The razor-thin line that divides Gachagua and Mudavadi duties

Ruto's first Cabinet features a thin line between the roles of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

The razor-thin line that divides Gachagua and Mudavadi duties

Disunity and defections could sniff life out of the Opposition

Disunity and defections could sniff life out of the Opposition

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Not a penny more, SRC tells lawmakers

Not a penny more, SRC tells lawmakers

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

IEBC deputy CEO Ruth Kulundu interdicted over poll results debacle

IEBC deputy CEO Ruth Kulundu interdicted over poll results debacle

By Ibrahim Oruko and Josphat Thiong'o 2 years ago

Trouble in Raila Odinga's paradise

A section of MPs have expressed dissatisfaction with the running of party affairs. The discontent is said to have permeated into the county assemblies controlled by ODM.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Trouble in Raila Odinga's paradise

Raila, Ruto open new war front on which coalition has majority MPs

President sticks to his position that Azimio is the minority in both Houses, setting stage for a showdown. Registrar insists parties that have shifted allegiance are still Azimio MPs.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Raila, Ruto open new war front on which coalition has majority MPs

We don't want State jobs, Azimio tells William Ruto

Raila and Kalonzo say they are ready to ensure the government delivers. The opposition accuses the new regime of 'buying friendship' from Judiciary by giving false hopes.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

We don't want State jobs, Azimio tells William Ruto

Hillary Mutyambai gets autonomy after Ruto directive

President Ruto said police should be freed from the Office of the President and Interior ministry. He also promised that no civil servant would be used to push political agenda.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Hillary Mutyambai gets autonomy after Ruto directive

How Ruto beat legal hurdles in race to the top

President-elect William Ruto Ruto twice survived a stint in jail after he was accused of criminal acts on matters related to land.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

How Ruto beat legal hurdles in race to the top

Kenya Kwanza settles on Waiguru as CoG chair

The Council's elections are planned for next weekend but they will be preceded by an induction workshop of the 47 governors which starts Tuesday and runs through to Saturday in Mombasa.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Kenya Kwanza settles on Waiguru as CoG chair

Uhuru, Ruto sour relations could change power transfer tradition

Even after the outcome of the presidential election, it appears nothing has changed in the relationship between the country's top leaders.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Uhuru, Ruto sour relations could change power transfer tradition

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza battle shifts to council of governors

The governors and their deputies will be joined by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o and Auditor General Nancy Gathungu.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza battle shifts to council of governors

Order of events at William Ruto inauguration to follow 2013 script

President Kenyatta is expected to arrive at Kasarani at around 11.45 to be received by General Kibochi and escorted to the ceremonial Land-Rover to enter the stadium.

By Judan Ben-hur and Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Order of events at William Ruto inauguration to follow 2013 script

Team puts final touches on venue as William Ruto's big day almost at hand

Multiagency-led preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are underway at Kasarani stadium, Nairobi as committee says 20 Heads of State and governments will attend.

By Judan Ben-hur and Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Team puts final touches on venue as William Ruto's big day almost at hand

How Ruto beat Raila's Azimio to take control of 13th Parliament

Kenya Kwanza gained support of rival MPs to get needed numbers to clinch House speakers' slots.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

How Ruto beat Raila's Azimio to take control of 13th Parliament

Amason Kingi elected Senate speaker as Azimio side stages walkout

Kingi received 46 votes to win the seat at first attempt after Kalonzo withdrew from the race. The Azimio senators had put up a spirited fight to push the clerk to suspend House business.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Amason Kingi elected Senate speaker as Azimio side stages walkout

House Speakers next battle for Ruto, Raila

Clerks of Parliament have invited interested Kenyans to pick nomination papers before the elections slated for tomorrow.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

House Speakers next battle for Ruto, Raila

Senate invites applicants for Speaker post ahead of swearing-in

During the sitting, the senators will have an opportunity to elect the third Speaker of the Senate and his deputy.

By Ibrahim Oruko, Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Senate invites applicants for Speaker post ahead of swearing-in

Senate invites applicants for Speaker post ahead of swearing-in of 13th Parliament

The Senate has invited eligible individuals to apply for the position of Speaker.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Senate invites applicants for Speaker post ahead of swearing-in of 13th Parliament

Ruto's spree to reap from opposing camps, as Azimio leaders cry foul

Under the law, no party can be a member of two coalitions.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Ruto's spree to reap from opposing camps, as Azimio leaders cry foul

Uhuru Kenyatta hangs on technicality to delay call on 13th Parliament

IEBC yet to gazette Nominated MPs, hence the august House not fully constituted. But pundits differ on whether President is at fault, with Kenya Kwanza claiming mischief.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Uhuru Kenyatta hangs on technicality to delay call on 13th Parliament

Raila Odinga's witness maintains results were altered in the IEBC server

ICT expert says IEBC staff had unfettered access to the systems even though they had no authority to do as their names had not been published in the Kenya Gazette as is required by the law.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Raila Odinga's witness maintains results were altered in the IEBC server

Audit firm: William Ruto got 50 plus one of all votes cast

Kassam says the rounding-off difference does not increase the total number of valid votes cast or the valid votes garnered by an individual candidate and does not affect the final outcome.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Audit firm: William Ruto got 50 plus one of all votes cast

Chirchir, Itumbi deny leading 56 hackers as alleged by Raila

They were responding to allegations contained in the affidavits filed by Githongo. He claims he got hold of a hacker who confessed to intercepting and uploading form 34As

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Chirchir, Itumbi deny leading 56 hackers as alleged by Raila

When presidential election petitions were unheard of in Kenya

The first presidential election petition in Kenya is traced to 1992 after the return of multi-party politics.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

When presidential election petitions were unheard of in Kenya

Chebukati in the eye of a storm over disputed presidential poll

Wafula Chebukati stands to suffer if court nullifies the presidential election for a second time.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Chebukati in the eye of a storm over disputed presidential poll

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

ODM and ANC candidates are back on the campaign trail after General Election break. Voting in Kakamega and Mombasa was postponed due to mix-up in ballot papers.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

Dorcas Rigathi: From house help to spouse of Deputy President

DP-elect Rigathi Gachagua's wife has seen it all, done it all. Next occupant of the DP's official residence expected to have a 'prayer sanctuary' like the previous tenant, Rachel Ruto

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Dorcas Rigathi: From house help to spouse of Deputy President

Election 2022: Azimio asks DCI to probe printing of ballot papers

Azimio says it is curious that the suspension only happened in its strongholds and claimed that it was not a coincidence but part of a deliberate plot to disenfranchise voters in the two counties.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Election 2022: Azimio asks DCI to probe printing of ballot papers

The defining 48 hours for Raila, Ruto before campaigns close

Front runners in State House race are rushing from rally to rally to woo voters. They are also engaging in accusations and counter accusations over the Tuesday's poll.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

The defining 48 hours for Raila, Ruto before campaigns close

It's all systems go, says IEBC as last ballot papers arrive

If the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been busy these past few months, they will be busier in the next few days, or weeks.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

It's all systems go, says IEBC as last ballot papers arrive

Incitement video attracted 9,000 views, court told

The MP is alleged to have uttered the incitement words on January 30, this year, at Lamaiwe Dispensary in Baringo South sub-County during a public prayer meeting.

By Ibrahim Oruko and Mike Kihaki 2 years ago

Incitement video attracted 9,000 views, court told

Aviation sector premiums drop as airlines cut their fleet size

Ukur Yatani in his budget speech for the current financial said Kenya Airways (KQ) will be required to trim its fleet as part of the airline's restructuring process.

By Ibrahim Oruko and Olivia Odhiambo 2 years ago

Aviation sector premiums drop as airlines cut their fleet size

Raila, Ruto divisions shouldn't deceive you, they're the same- Lee Njiru

Lee Njiru said that all politicians are alike, with the same mannerisms, and could turn against the people at any time.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Raila, Ruto divisions shouldn't deceive you, they're the same- Lee Njiru

All eyes on national hockey team ahead of New Zealand duel

The national women's hockey team continued with their preparation ahead of their Commonwealth Games opening match against New Zealand on Friday from 11am (East African time).

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

All eyes on national hockey team ahead of New Zealand duel

Next government must not shortchange youth on State appointments

Voter apathy among the youth is a protest against exclusion and how the government has lost touch with their plight.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Next government must not shortchange youth on State appointments

We've sealed loopholes in relaying election results, Chebukati assures

IEBC explained that it has developed a tamper proof transmission to insulate it from past failures while ensuring the credibility of the vote.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

We've sealed loopholes in relaying election results, Chebukati assures

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Statistics from the previous elections seem to favour Jubilee and Kanu, key Azimio members. Clan, age set and political affiliation will play key roles in determining the winner.

By Steve Mkawale, Michael Saitoti, Ibrahim Oruko 2 years ago

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

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