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Ruto makes about-turn on Uhuru projects after political rhetoric

To avoid being accused of duplicating Jubilee projects, Ruto has opted to rename them or amend some policies.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Mystery deepens over Makenzi's claim to Shakahola forest land

Firm says it has never interacted with Makenzi nor sold the 100,000-acre piece of land. Directors of the firm say Makenzi was among the squatters who invaded the land.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

More unions warn MPs over proposed taxes

The unions said Kenyans will be watching carefully to know whether their welfare is well considered by the people they got into office.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Everyone guilty of Shakahola deaths will be punished - Ruto

Ruto said those responsible for the events leading to the Shakahola massacre will be held personally liable for the deaths.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

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UDA behemoth: Malala's new mission to dissolve small parties

Malala, who will officially be unveiled on Thursday, says the party will convince the other parties to adapt the idea to dissolve in what he says will be easy for streamlining party issues.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Masit awaits fate as tribunal ends hearing, retreats to write report

In her final submissions, Masit through lawyer Donald Kipkorir made a last-ditch attempt to convince the tribunal to acquit her of all charges against her.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Senate hearing on impeachment of Kawira begins

Senators who are currently on recess until February 14, 2023, were summoned last week for a special session in response to Mwangaza's impeachment.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Relief to farmers as Ruto halts maize importation

Ruto said plans to import duty-free maize to stock up the strategic grain reserve has been shelved to give priority to Kenyan farmers.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

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President Ruto nominees face ghosts of graft allegations during vetting

So far, the 10 nominees who have appeared before the Committee on Appointments have a combined net worth of Sh8 billion.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 years ago

President Ruto pushes for review of NSSF contribution

President Ruto said he intends on adjusting employee payments from the current Sh200 per month payment so that it matches with how much one earns as opposed to a standard fee.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 years ago

Leaders laud peaceful power handover and fidelity to law

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni said he had met the fifth president on several occasions and knows him as a practical leader who will serve the nation with dedication.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 years ago

Uhuru Kenyatta: I'll hand over power smiling

President Uhuru Kenyatta said the people who thought they were punishing him by voting against Raila Odinga will regret in future.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 years ago

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Wetangula or Marende: Who will clinch the Speaker's job?

The two will now be forced to campaign vigorously to win the majority of the 349 members, who will vote into backing a particular candidate.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 years ago

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Petitioners question Wavinya's UK degrees

Two petitioners claim Ms Ndeti claims to have been awarded a master's degree before undertaking undergraduate studies.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 years ago

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Why Kimunya withdrew KRA naming Bill

The Bill was before the Committee of the Whole House and was among those proposing to rename Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to Kenya Revenue Service.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 years ago

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List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

Kalonzo Musyoka is among 22 who met the deadline to submit 2,000 signatures. Contestants now have until June 6 to present their papers to the electoral agency.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 years ago

Senators eulogise Mwai Kibaki as a mentor

Senators paid tribute to former President Mwai Kibaki, describing him as a humble leader who often put others first.

By Grace Ng’ang’a 3 years ago

Elections board says aspirants instigating violence to be kicked out of UDA

In Embu, rowdy youths intercepted a lorry ferrying election materials and burnt ballot boxes and ballot papers.

By Grace Ng’ang’a 3 years ago

Azimio la Umoja chiefs will meet to tame discord

President Uhuru Kenyatta, ODM leader Raila Odinga and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka are handling the looming implosion occasioned by mistrust and wrangling.

By Grace Ng’ang’a 3 years ago

We won’t extend deadline for SIM card registration, warns Chiloba

Ezra Chiloba dismissed claims that the exercise is a fresh registration process.

By Grace Ng’ang’a and Renee Were 3 years ago

Treasury allocates Sh21.7b to IEBC for poll preparedness

It is all systems go for the IEBC after the National Treasury allocated it Sh21.7 billion in the financial year 2022-2023.

By Grace Ng’ang’a 3 years ago

Treasury CS says Jubilee agenda drives economic growth

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani yesterday enumerated Jubilee government policies that boosted economic growth.

By Grace Ng’ang’a 3 years ago

Mutyambai put on the spot over night evictions

The Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai was hard-pressed to explain why his officers carried out night evictions from county houses.    

By Grace Ng’ang’a 3 years ago

Chilling implications of State’s plan to snoop on your phone calls

As per the Constitution, Chapter Four, part two on the Bill of Rights, every person has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have the privacy of their communications infringed.

By Peter Wanyonyi 8 years ago