Category: Politics
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A storm erupted in Parliament yesterday after lawmakers raised concern over more than Sh1.8 billion still held in Kenya’s foreign missions years after the money was allocated for development projects and embassy operations. The matter came up during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) session that examined the audited financial statements of the State Department for…
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Memphis next US city to see National Guard troops, Trump says Memphis, Tennessee, is the next US city where President Donald Trump is sending National Guard troops as part his ongoing crackdown on crime in Democrat-led cities. Trump made the announcement during a wide-ranging interview on Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends on Friday, and…
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There was drama at a funeral event in Sensi Ward, Kisii County, when Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi and his Kitutu Chache North counterpart Japheth Nyakundi physically fought due to political differences. The two belong to two different political factions. Kibagendi supports former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi while Nyakundi roots for President William Ruto.…
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CS Hassan Joho, Roslinda Soipan Tuya and Kipchumba Murkomen An analysis of the profiles of Kenya’s top cabinet secretaries reveals a group dominated by multi-millionaires, billionaires, and overwhelming alumni of the University of Nairobi. The financial disclosures paint a picture of immense personal wealth at the highest echelons of government. The cabinet is home to…
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For a sitting head of state, presidential immunity can feel like an impenetrable shield, placing them above the very laws they are sworn to uphold. But what happens when their term ends and that shield disappears? For a number of former world leaders, this transition was a harsh awakening to accountability, as they found themselves…
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C Nepal has ushered in a new beginning after a week of deadly protests which forced its Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign with most of the politicians resigning and going into hiding as public anger against an unpopular regime accused of corruption among others boiled over. A social media ban was all it needed to…
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Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei. (Photo: State Department for Foreign Affairs) The National Assembly was in uproar on Thursday as legislators sought clarity on over Sh1.8 billion that has remained unutilized in Kenyan foreign missions, despite being allocated years ago for embassy operations and development projects. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), examining the State Department…
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AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf hailed the move as an important milestone. (AU) The African Union (AU) has welcomed the unanimous adoption of a United Nations General Assembly resolution aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two organisations to advance peace, security, and sustainable development across Africa. The resolution, adopted at United Nations Headquarters in…
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Former Garissa Governor Ali Korane when he was endorsed by clan elders for his bid for the 2027 gubernatorial election. (X/Ali Korane) Former Garissa Governor Ali Korane has secured the endorsement of clan elders in his bid for the 2027 gubernatorial election. Ali has also defected from the Jubilee party to join the United Democratic…
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Residents of Banisa Constituency will finally go to the polls on November 27, 2025, ending more than two years without representation in the National Assembly. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has scheduled the vote as part of nationwide by-elections, but in Banisa the race is shaping up to be a one-horse contest. Residents…