Category: Politics
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Constitutional lawyer PLO Lumumba. (Photo: Handout) Renowned lawyer PLO Lumumba has delivered a scathing critique of the state of governance in Kenya, highlighting systemic failures, rising insecurity, and parliamentary inaction. Speaking in an interview on Spice FM, Lumumba accused Parliament of remaining silent on urgent national crises and misusing public funds while failing in its…
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Constitutional lawyer PLO Lumumba. (Photo: Handout) Renowned lawyer PLO Lumumba has delivered a scathing critique of the state of governance in Kenya, highlighting systemic failures, rising insecurity, and parliamentary inaction. Speaking in an interview on Spice FM, Lumumba accused Parliament of remaining silent on urgent national crises and misusing public funds while failing in its…
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during a cabinet meeting at City Hall, Nairobi on January 7, 2024. (Photo: Nairobi County Government) Nairobi is set to strengthen local service delivery as Governor Johnson Sakaja moves closer to appointing six borough managers across the city. Eight candidates have been proposed, from which six will be chosen to oversee…
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The General Service Officers (GSO) cadet candidates, selected during a past Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) countrywide recruitment exercise. (Photo: KDF) Nairobi Members of Parliament have called for an immediate review of the Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF) recruitment schedule, arguing that the current arrangement violates constitutional provisions on fairness and equal opportunity. In a communiqué, the…
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Curtains have fallen for Mzee Thomas Okang’a Asango. Until his demise, he was the Chaiman Suba Council of Elders. According to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi who served as area MP, Mzee Okang’a was a respected elder. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mzee Thomas Okang’a Asango, the Chairman of the Suba Council…
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Nakuru Woman Representative Liza Chelule has assured Police officers at Molo Police Station of her support towards their welfare. Chelule who sits in the Security Committee of the National Assembly was categorical that officers should have good welfare to enable them perform their duties without any challenges. She added that she will continue to fully…
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Ruth Nduta Kamau was on Wednesday sworn in as Nominated MCA Nakuru Gender Category. This was during the third Assembly fourth session house proceedings on Wednesday morning. The exercise was presided over by Speaker Joel Karuri Maina. The IEBC, through a gazette notice number 12004, dated August 26, 2025, declared her to fill the vacancy…
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Nakuru Senatorial Aspirant 2027 Dr Peter Mbae has challenged Nakuru County Assembly members to up their oversight role. In a press lease on Thursday morning, Dr. Mbae called out the MCAs for what he termed is failure to deliver on their role at the Assembly. Mbae who once served as Kabazi MCA reminded the current…
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Aerial view of Nairobi National Archives in the CBD. /NAIROBI CITY Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended his administration’s decision to remove business tents from the Central Business District (CBD). Speaking during a radio interview on Wednesday, September 17, Sakaja—who has recently faced mounting criticism and even an impeachment bid—said the directive was aimed at…
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Inside the Nairobi County Assembly. /THE EASTLEIGH VOICE United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Nairobi Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Githurai Ward, Deonysias Mwangi Waithira, has officially resigned. In a letter to the Speaker of the Nairobi City County Assembly dated September 17, 2025, Mwangi cited ongoing frustrations with the County Executive, accusing it of failing…