Category: Politics
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Police in Eldoret have launched investigations after a government-issued pistol belonging to a security officer attached to Moiben MP Phylis Bartoo went missing under unclear circumstances. The officer, identified as Corporal Silas Kiptoo, allegedly misplaced the firearm on Sunday night while drinking with friends at Timba XO Club in Sukunanga, just one kilometre from Naiberi…
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Nyandarua Governor Dr. Kiarie Badilisha at Bunge Tower during the committee session/photo courtesy The Senate Standing Committee on Education, Chaired by Senator Betty Montet, yesterday met with Nyandarua Governor, Dr. Kiarie Badilisha at Bunge Tower to review the status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the…
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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua during the press briefing/photo courtesy Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has issued fresh demanded for the reopening of schools in Mandera County, insisting that the government must act urgently to safeguard learners’ right to education. Speaking after chairing a National Executive Council…
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On Saturday, Dr. Nakhumicha, who currently serves as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat, announced her bid during the burial of retired senior chief Geoffrey Jomo Mutoka at Stovar Farm in Kiminini Constituency. She vowed to give Natembeya and other contestants a tough contest, making it clear that she is not eyeing the women’s representative seat.…
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Speaking during a church service at Miharati PCEA Church in Nyandarua County, Gachagua emphasized that opposition leaders had agreed to rally behind whichever candidate the coalition settles on, saying unity is the only path to defeating Ruto. “How I wish they choose me, I will ensure Kasongo (President Ruto) is a one term president and…
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President William Ruto has urged Africa and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to intensify their push for reparatory justice over historical injustices. He called for greater support and resources for the Africa-CARICOM Reparations Working Group, saying this would enable it to advance the agenda more effectively. The President also pushed for joint action at the United…
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Speaking during a business expo in Nyeri County, Nyoro questioned the rationale behind securitising fuel levies and road maintenance funds to raise as much as Ksh.100 billion every month. He argued that these financial maneuvers avoid confronting the root problem of fiscal mismanagement and instead paper over it. “Central Bank data shows that Kenya’s public…
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The High Court has temporarily suspended the Treasury’s directive requiring all public entities and county governments to exclusively use the electronic Government Procurement System (e-GP system). The order comes after the Council of Governors (CoG) and four other petitioners challenged Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s decision, arguing that the move was rushed, unconstitutional, and lacked…
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When Sakaja was elected in August 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), he pledged to address persistent problems like inadequate drainage, erratic water supply, uncollected trash, and delayed student bursary disbursements. President William Ruto (L), Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja (C), and ODM leader Raila Odinga (R) at the centre of Nairobi’s impeachment standoff. Photos:…
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