Isaboke promises to safeguard press freedom

The PS nominee said he would prioritise engagement with the media to avert any conflict that may arise. He also promised to ensure the government pays the billions it owes media houses.

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Ouma Oluga: I will dismantle cartels at Afya House

Medical Services Principal Secretary nominee, Ouma Oluga, has proposed a corruption risk assessment at the Ministry of Health to deal with the chronic corruption.

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Isaboke promises to safeguard press freedom

The PS nominee said he would prioritise engagement with the media to avert any conflict that may arise. He also promised to ensure the government pays the billions it owes media houses.

By 4 months ago

Ouma Oluga: I will dismantle cartels at Afya House

Medical Services Principal Secretary nominee, Ouma Oluga, has proposed a corruption risk assessment at the Ministry of Health to deal with the chronic corruption.

By 4 months ago

Isaboke promises to safeguard press freedom

The PS nominee said he would prioritise engagement with the media to avert any conflict that may arise. He also promised to ensure the government pays the billions it owes media houses.

By 4 months ago

Ouma Oluga: I will dismantle cartels at Afya House

Medical Services Principal Secretary nominee, Ouma Oluga, has proposed a corruption risk assessment at the Ministry of Health to deal with the chronic corruption.

By 4 months ago

Isaboke promises to safeguard press freedom

The PS nominee said he would prioritise engagement with the media to avert any conflict that may arise. He also promised to ensure the government pays the billions it owes media houses.

By Josphat Thiong'o 4 months ago

Ouma Oluga: I will dismantle cartels at Afya House

Medical Services Principal Secretary nominee, Ouma Oluga, has proposed a corruption risk assessment at the Ministry of Health to deal with the chronic corruption.

By Josphat Thiong'o 4 months ago

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Soft-spoken Kithure Kindiki finds own footing as he marks 100 days as DP

He has redefined the office of Deputy President, adopting a contrasting role from his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua with Ruto appearing to have found a helper.

By Josphat Thiong'o 6 months ago

Failure to undertake boundaries delimitation could jeopardize 2027 elections

Law says names and boundaries of constituencies should be reviewed after not more than 12 years. The last review was carried out in March 2012.

By Josphat Thiong'o 6 months ago

Lawyers: What's next after Cabinet's decision on dissolving, merging State Corporations?

The legal fraternity has weighed in on the Cabinet's decision to dissolve nine State Corporations and merge 42 others.

By Josphat Thiong'o 6 months ago

Political class banks on social media to woo Gen Z ahead of 2027 poll

The political class is increasingly using social media platforms, including Facebook, X, TikTok, and even WhatsApp, to engage with the youth.

By Josphat Thiong'o 6 months ago

Boost for Raila Odinga's AUC bid as Heads of State meet in Nairobi

Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissaco endorsed Raila Odinga for the AUC chairman position with several Heads of State from the continent expected in Nairobi today.

By Josphat Thiong'o 6 months ago

Wetang'ula represents Africa at Commonwealth Speakers' forum

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Friday represented Africa at the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in Guernsey, Channel Islands.

By Josphat Thiong'o 7 months ago

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Rejected offer: Ruto's men on notice for 'embarrassing' his office

Two nominees for the Ghana ambassadorial station have, so far, turned down the offer. Public Service and Foreign Affairs officials are accused of not doing due diligence.

By Josphat Thiong'o 7 months ago

Ex-ICT CS Margaret Ndung'u declines Ruto's envoy nomination

Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u declines President Ruto's nomination as High Commissioner to Ghana, citing personal reasons; she was the immediate former ICT CS.

By Josphat Thiong'o 7 months ago

'Tuheshimiane!': Kindiki takes on Gachagua for Mt Kenya influence

Deputy President ramps up his engagements in the region, focusing on unity and economic agenda as he strengthens his political base in Mt Kenya, criticising former DP Gachagua.

By Josphat Thiong'o 7 months ago

Raila : Why I am best suited for AUC job

Kenya's candidate for the Africa Union Commission's chairmanship Raila Odinga on Friday vowed to push for two permanent seats for Africa at the United Nations Security Council.

By Josphat Thiong'o 7 months ago

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MPs in renewed push to amend Constitution

Legislators Samuel Chepkonga and Otiende Amolo have introduced a proposal to amend the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

By Josphat Thiong'o 8 months ago

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Multiple banks accounts expose counties to graft, Nyakang'o

While Governor Ken Lusaka's Bungoma is operating 300 bank accounts, Benjamin Cheboi's Baringo has 292 accounts which is contrary to the law.

By Josphat Thiong'o 8 months ago

Sakaja, Simba Arati among 10 governors with zero development

Counties could only manage to absorb a paltry three per cent of their development vote. Nairobi, Uasin Gishu and Kisii are among the 10 counties that spent nothing on development.

By Josphat Thiong'o 8 months ago

Kura under scrutiny for paying Sh687m for incomplete projects

A committee is investigating the alleged overpayment of Sh687 million to Cementers Construction Company. The roads and bridges projects were initially budgeted at Sh892 million.

By Josphat Thiong'o 8 months ago

Ruto aims at independent institutions for graft war delays

He accused Parliament of delaying the passage of the Conflict of Interest Bill while criticizing ODPP for dropping cases due to the unavailability of witnesses.

By Josphat Thiong'o 8 months ago

Clergy turn up the heat amid debate on Ruto's rejected millions

Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese returned a Sh5.6 million donation by President Ruto as Archbishop Sapit of ACK tells the State to listen to the people and rethink actions.

By Josphat Thiong'o 8 months ago

MPs: Chaotic rollout of SHA adds more pain to patients

Legislators demand clarity on how billions collected from taxpayers are being used as they criticise the rush to implement the new scheme amid lack of information.

By Josphat Thiong'o 8 months ago

Senators probe Sh8.8 billion held by State in unclaimed assets

A total of Sh8.8 billion in unclaimed assets is being held by the State, still awaiting remittance to its rightful owners, despite being identified, Senators revealed Tuesday.

By Josphat Thiong'o 8 months ago

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The legal landmines in Gachagua's impeachment

An epic battle is looming in court after Gachagua obtained orders suspending his impeachment and effectively scuttled Kindiki's swearing-in ceremony.

By Josphat Thiong'o 9 months ago

MPs unanimously endorse Kindiki as DP nominee

All the 236 MPs present in the House voted to endorse Kindiki's nomination. A Deputy President nominee only requires a simple majority vote to sail through.

By Josphat Thiong'o 9 months ago

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The heavy weights and wild cards in Gachagua's impeachment

The 2022 dynamics have since changed and the next DP must be a person who will not expect to be carried by the President to win back Mt Kenya which is drifting away from the Kenya Kwanza alliance.

By Josphat Thiong'o 9 months ago

Waiguru leads women's trio in next DP race

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Lands CS Alice Wahome are the other two on line. Waiguru was recently endorsed by fellow female governors.

By Josphat Thiong'o 9 months ago

House team orders forensic audit into Moi University's finances

A parliamentary team has directed Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to conduct a forensic Audit on the financial status of Moi University.

By Josphat Thiong'o 10 months ago

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Succession race gathers pace ahead of Gachagua's impeachment debate

It is emerging that in the event Gachagua is deposed, his successor will be unveiled by Mashujaa Day on October 20.

By Josphat Thiong'o 10 months ago

Kenya's second quest for a national dress to gobble Sh100 million

Bashir was taken to task by MPs over the planned expenditure of Sh100 million for the design of a Kenyan national dress despite a Sh50 million having already been spent on a similar dress.

By Josphat Thiong'o 10 months ago

Uhuru-era policies and 'roadside' declarations haunted by queries

Some officials at the helm of public institutions face audit queries which threaten to have them censured. Moi University and Kenya Ports Authority top brass are such officials feeling the heat.

By Josphat Thiong'o 10 months ago

Parliament to contest ruling declaring NG-CDF illegal

Two judges declared the kitty unconstitutional, impacting lawmakers' control over funds. The ruling could prevent MPs from accessing billions allocated to the fund from next year.

By Josphat Thiong'o 10 months ago

Will Douglas Kanja end police impunity?

Douglas Kanja will now assume the position of Inspector General of Police after the National Assembly Wednesday approved his nomination.

By Josphat Thiong'o 10 months ago

Adani JKIA takeover a done deal, Senators say

House Team questions why competitive bidding was not done to get more investors saying from documents tabled by the CS, the takeover is already done and dusted.

By Josphat Thiong'o 10 months ago

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Country in crisis mode: Education, health, economy in dire straits

Tutors have embarked on a strike, varsity funding model has been labelled discriminatory as the health sector stares at a crisis after the doctors' strike.

By Josphat Thiong'o 11 months ago

Raila Odinga: My vision for Africa if I win AUC seat

Ruto will tomorrow unveil Odinga as Kenya's candidate for the position as the former Prime Minister says he will prioritize conflict prevention and resolution and work with leaders.

By Josphat Thiong'o 11 months ago

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How Sh16b was paid to firms in flawed cooking oil procurement

Questions abound after it emerged that only three firms were contracted for the tender in which taxpayers could have lost billions in what has erupted into a mega scandal.

By Josphat Thiong'o 11 months ago