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Edwin Nyarangi

Will Kalonzo Musyoka fire last political bullet in 2027?

Kalonzo, 71, will most probably be firing his last political bullet in a do-or-die battle with President William Ruto.

Will Kalonzo Musyoka fire last political bullet in 2027?

Uhuru: Rwanda, DRC hold key to Goma deadlock

Uhuru: Rwanda, DRC hold key to Goma deadlock

Duale reflects on highs and lows as Cabinet Secretary

Duale reflects on highs and lows as Cabinet Secretary

Ministry of Water on the spot over non completion of multibillion shillings' projects

Ministry of Water on the spot over non completion of multibillion shillings' projects

Senators to discuss revenue formula, Taifa Care during retreat

The Senators will be discussing members’ welfare including the Post-Service Medical Scheme and Pension Scheme and services and facilities for MPs.

Senators to discuss revenue formula, Taifa Care during retreat

Did Mudavadi err in joining Ruto's UDA party or is it masterstroke?

Mudavadi is positioning himself to succeed Ruto after his second term ends in 2032.

Did Mudavadi err in joining Ruto's UDA party or is it masterstroke?

Governor Kawira, County Public Service Board clash in Senate over hiring

The tussle between Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the County Public Service Board over the hiring of more than 600 employees reared its ugly head before the Senate.

Governor Kawira, County Public Service Board clash in Senate over hiring

Kenyans are tired of you, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Kalonzo Musyoka has said that Kenyans are tired of President William Ruto's leadership since he has not delivered on the promises he made to them.

Kenyans are tired of you, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Ruto and Raila losing their political grip in Gusiiland

Ruto and Odinga are appearing to be losing their political grip in Gusiiland with the region now clamoring to have its own political party to galvanize the region.

Ruto and Raila losing their political grip in Gusiiland

Ruto and Raila plan to control parliament for the next two years

Speaker Moses Wetangula chairs the powerful House Business Committee the same with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi who chairs the Senate House Business Committee.

Ruto and Raila plan to control parliament for the next two years

Ruto yet to name Gender Cabinet Secretary five months later

The current government has been without a substantive Cabinet Secretary for the docket of gender for over five months now.

Ruto yet to name Gender Cabinet Secretary five months later

Why President Ruto is an angry man

President William Ruto is an angry man. His anger is demonstrated by the tone of his public speeches, the choice of words, and targets.

Why President Ruto is an angry man

Kalonzo blasts Ruto over early campaigns

President William Ruto has embarked on early and premature campaigns for the 2027 elections in the guise of uniting Kenyans, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said.

Kalonzo blasts Ruto over early campaigns

ODM leaders' mixed signals fuel confusion over 2027 election plans

ODM faces pivotal choice: support Ruto or maintain opposition stance ahead of 2027 election battle. Top party leaders have shifted from from harsh critics of the State to its key defenders.

ODM leaders' mixed signals fuel confusion over 2027 election plans

Ruto defended over accusations by Gachagua on EALA MPs election

Communication Authority of Kenya Board Member Okengo Nyambane has accused Gachagua of exercising theatrics of tribalism during EALA members of Parliament election held in November 2022.

Ruto defended over accusations by Gachagua on EALA MPs election

Bursary billions feud: Governors defend role as State firms grip

National and county governments clash over control of education bursaries, and restrictions imposed with senators advocating for fund consolidation, transparency, and fair distribution.

Bursary billions feud: Governors defend role as State firms grip

Blow to Senator Orwoba as High Court upholds her suspension

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has suffered a major blow after the High Court upheld a Senate decision made in September last year to suspend her for three months for gross misconduct.

Blow to Senator Orwoba as High Court upholds her suspension

Blow to Senator Orwoba as High Court upholds her 6-month suspension

Orwoba has suffered a major blow after the High Court upheld a decision made by the Senate last year to suspend her for three months for gross misconduct.

Blow to Senator Orwoba as High Court upholds her 6-month suspension

Trade CS nominee Lee Kinyanjui: This is my plan to boost economy

Trade Cabinet Secretary nominee Lee Kinyanjui has told Parliament that prioritising the trade sector will help turn around Kenya’s economy.

Trade CS nominee Lee Kinyanjui: This is my plan to boost economy

Will Matiangi Succeed in his 2027 Presidential bid

Matiang'i made a name as an assertive Cabinet Secretary for the 10 years he served under Uhuru Kenyatta

Will Matiangi Succeed in his 2027 Presidential bid

Pesaflix, one of the first video on demand application to revolutionize entertainment industry

Pesaflix is one of the first video on demand applications in the world to offer micro-billing via both Google Play Card payments.

Pesaflix, one of the first video on demand application to revolutionize entertainment industry

Speaker Kingi rejects request for Senate special sitting to discuss abductions

Amason Kingi has declined a request to convene a special sitting to discuss the increasing cases of abductions in the country.

Speaker Kingi rejects request for Senate special sitting to discuss abductions

M-Mkopo has done Sh 928 million transactions since inception in 2012

MKopo which is a mobile e-loaning solution has done 928 million in transaction volumes to date with 425,523 registered members.

M-Mkopo has done Sh 928 million transactions since inception in 2012

Senators hit out at governors for mismanaging health facilities

Senators have put governors on the spot over the deplorable state of many health facilities managed by county governments across the country.

Senators hit out at governors for mismanaging health facilities

Showdown looms over proposal to abolish county bursaries

Senators are now seeking to bar governors from managing education bursaries kitty which they say is being run illegally.

Showdown looms over proposal to abolish county bursaries

Ruto's luxurious Kilgoris home now his favourite for hosting dignitaries

President William Ruto has of late chosen his palatial home in Kilgoris, Narok County, as his favourite place where he has spent the end year holiday and also hosted official guests.

Ruto's luxurious Kilgoris home now his favourite for hosting dignitaries

Kalonzo: Kenya Kwanza plans to return term limit Bill

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka now claims there is a plan by the Kenya Kwanza administration to reintroduce the Bill on the extension of presidential term limit.

Kalonzo: Kenya Kwanza plans to return term limit Bill

Senators to support amendments to election laws

Senators have vowed to support amendments to the election laws in the country which are aimed at making the process transparent and fair.

Senators to support amendments to election laws

National Treasury explores PPP models for mega projects after Adani Group exit

The National Government is exploring alternative Public Private Partnership models to finance mega infrastructure projects after cancellation of Adani Group.

National Treasury explores PPP models for mega projects after Adani Group exit

Farmers to benefit from a new fund if a Bill at the Senate is passed

A Bill that seeks to establish an act of Parliament to support agriculture production by providing for the establishment of the Minimum Guaranteed Returns Fund .

Farmers to benefit from a new fund if a Bill at the Senate is passed

Four MPs on the spot over unclear disbursement of bursary millions

Four Members of Parliament are on the spot over anomalies in disbursement of millions of shillings of bursaries in their constituencies.

Four MPs on the spot over unclear disbursement of bursary millions

Ruto moves to release devolved functions to counties

President William Ruto has moved to finalise the process of transferring pending devolved functions to counties in line with the directive he issued last year.

Ruto moves to release devolved functions to counties

Raila's race for AUC chair gathers pace after debate

The former PM envisions a continent where cities are interconnected through high-speed rail and fibre optic cables. Raila says he will champion open borders.

Raila's race for AUC chair gathers pace after debate

Pomp and colour at Jamhuri Day celebrations

Kenya Air Force Wajir Airbase conducted trooping of the colours ceremony and handed full base status. Artistes such as Jua Cali, Jaguar, Gidi Gidi and Esther Wahome performed.

Pomp and colour at Jamhuri Day celebrations

Bill to provide guideline for home address and naming of streets tabled at the Senate

Isiolo Senator has sponsored a bill that seeks to provide for the procedure and guidelines for home addresses and naming of streets, public places in counties.

Bill to provide guideline for home address and naming of streets tabled at the Senate

Wetangula calls on Judiciary and Civil Society to be fair when dealing with Parliament

Speaker Moses Wetangula, has appealed for fairness and consistency in how the Judiciary,civil society and development partners engage with Parliament.

Wetangula calls on Judiciary and Civil Society to be fair when dealing with Parliament

Leaders trade blame on poll body reconstitution as crisis deepens

The constitutional crisis the country faces due to the lack of a fully constituted IEBC is set to persist as leaders continue to trade barbs over the process.

Leaders trade blame on poll body reconstitution as crisis deepens

Senate Deputy Speaker decries Somalia decision to suspend flights delivering Miraa

Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi has sought a statement over the persistent challenges facing the miraa export to Somalia.

Senate Deputy Speaker decries Somalia decision to suspend flights delivering Miraa

Senator Onyonka seeks a statement on Kenyans who have died in foreign countries

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has sought a statement from the Senate Committee of National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on the issues of missing and dying Kenyans.

Senator Onyonka seeks a statement on Kenyans who have died in foreign countries

Senate to seek court's intervention on timelines for submission of Auditor General reports

Justice Jairus Ngaah, in an October 1 ruling emphasised that constitutional timelines are fixed and cannot be extended by the courts.

Senate to seek court's intervention on timelines for submission of Auditor General reports

Pending bills: County governments owe suppliers Sh168.62b

County governments reported outstanding pending bills amounting to Sh168.62 billion in the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year.

By 2 months ago

Pending bills: County governments owe suppliers Sh168.62b

Counties are owed Sh5.9 billion by NHIF, governor tells Senate

The Vice-Chairman of the Council of Governors, Mutahi Kahiga, has told the Senate that counties are owed Sh5.9 billion by the defunct NHIF.

By 2 months ago

Counties are owed Sh5.9 billion by NHIF, governor tells Senate

Raila Odinga's hand in Gachagua impeachment

Raila said Gachagua had boasted of having set traps at State House to prevent a handshake between him and President Ruto but is now a victim of his own political machinations.

By 2 months ago

Raila Odinga's hand in Gachagua impeachment

Lobbying intensifies for vacant CS positions

Political and regional factors are at play as President William Ruto prepares to fill the two vacant cabinet positions.

By 2 months ago

Lobbying intensifies for vacant CS positions

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