Category: Politics
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The political future of DAP-Kenya aspirant Seth Panyako remains uncertain after a legal dispute emerged over his eligibility to contest for the vacant Malava MP seat. Panyako is said to have not resigned as a board member of the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND), to enable him contest in the upcoming Malava constituency by-election scheduled…
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Seth Panyako is staring at an early exit from the Malava parliamentary race after his own party, Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) found out he is not eligible to vie for the position. In a damning revelation by top party officials and founding members, Panyako is still in active public service. The party leader,…
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Kenya’s constitutional and electoral framework is no stranger to controversies over eligibility of public officers seeking elective office. But recent jurisprudence, statutory mandates, and the simple fact of elapsed deadlines now make some candidacies legally indefensible. Among those in the eye of this legal storm are Seth Panyako, a sitting board member of the Local…
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The battle for the Kimilili parliamentary seat in 2027 has taken a sharper political turn after Hon. Masinde Nguti reaffirmed his candidacy and unveiled a detailed five-point agenda aimed at reshaping the constituency’s future. Nguti, who first declared his interest in the seat two years ago, is now stepping up his campaign activities under the…
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An ominous assignment stands in the way of the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition prepares on to identify its candidate in the November 27 Malava parliamentary by-election. All attention is now on Mudavadi and the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance where he is a key stakeholder as the outfit prepares…
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It is now official that the Malava United Democratic Alliance (UDA) flag bearer will be known on Saturday 20. The exercise will be digitally conducted. Already the party organs are meeting the four hopefuls to brief and train them on how the exercise will be conducted besides demystifying any queries in relation to the process.…
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In the high-stakes game of Kenyan politics, where every move is scrutinised, a personal family event has become a subject of intense public debate. The recent marriage of Moses Mudavadi, the elder son of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, to a bride from Malava Constituency has set political tongues wagging. The timing, amidst serious by-election…
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The Mulembe nation has been asked to support President William Ruto’s second term in preparation for his support to clinch the Presidency in 2032. Presidential aide Farouk Kibet said this during the Malava PLWD’s funds drive, where he hailed the close relationship between the Luhyas and Kalenjins for many years. Kibet said it was time…
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Mike Sonko has always been larger than life. For years, the former Nairobi City County governor was known for his gold chains, flashy cars, and a tongue that often-uttered words we cannot have in this piece. He has also been away from the political scene for a minute, but even…
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Albania has appointed the world’s first artificial intelligence “minister” to oversee public procurement, in a bold move that Prime Minister Edi Rama says will eliminate corruption and speed up government operations. “This is the first cabinet member who is not physically present, but is virtually created by AI. She will help make Albania a country…