Josphat Thiong'o
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Azimio calls for doubling of Inua Jamii programme billions
Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi demanded that the current allocation of Sh2,000 per person be doubled to Sh4,000 and progressively scaled up to at least Sh6,000 a month. → Read More
Strained health sector in Kenya's north feels heat of long drought
The country is currently suffering from the worst drought in 40 years, with over 4.5 million Kenyans in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) facing starvation. → Read More
Raila Odinga calls off nationwide protests
Raila calls off planned countrywide demos opposing four IEBC commissioners’ ouster process, citing ongoing exams; says planned demos to resume on December 7. → Read More
Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over Parliamentary Service Commission slots
Jubilee leaders led by Sabina Chege accuse ODM of greed after it takes 2 out of 3 Parliamentary Service Commission slots leaving it with none and Wiper Party 1. → Read More
Florence Bore: CS nominee calls for welfare fund, health cover for migrant workers
Labour and Social Welfare Cabinet nominee Florence Bore on Saturday proposed measures to cure the mistreatment migrant workers in the Gulf states, where this year alone 69 Kenyans have died. → Read More
Chebukati's wife among first to appear for PSs interviews
Mary Chebukati Wanyonyi, wife to IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati, is among the 585 candidates shortlisted for Principal Secretary positions. → Read More
We are 'clean' since the cases were fabricated, says Linturi
Linturi was charged with allegations of attempting to rape a 36-year-old woman at a hotel in Nanyuki on January 30, 2021, but the case has since been dropped after an out-of-court agreement. → Read More
William Ruto's new proposals to grow economy
President calls for restructuring of the tax system to turn around the economy. Ruto made radical proposals that sought to undo the policies of previous regimes. → Read More
Let MPs grill CSs in the House, says former Speaker Justin Muturi
Speaking yesterday, Mr Muturi singled out Standing Order number 253 which deals with the admission of "strangers" to Parliament. → Read More
First order of business will be to restore CDF kitty, new MPs vow
Wanyonyi, who is now serving his third term, promised a duel to ensure CDF’s retention. Maina, a first-timer in the august House, also pledged to fight for the kitty. → Read More
Concern over attacks on and mysterious deaths of IEBC staff
On Monday, Gichugu returning officer Geoffrey Gitobu died under mysterious circumstances. → Read More
How George Wajackoyah's no-show propped David Mwaure at the presidential debate
Solemn and confident, Mwaure shot from the hip making his stand against corruption known and how he plans to revive the economy. → Read More
David Mwaure: I will sever diplomatic ties with countries holding Kenya's stolen trillions
Agano party leader to increase allocation of funds to devolved units to 40 per cent. → Read More
Wafula Chebukati and Hussein Marjan put to task over IEBC's preparedness
Chebukati and Marjan were put to task over claims of a ploy to bungle the elections in favour of a particular candidate and the efficiency of the Kiems kits among other issues. → Read More
Total mitumba ban won't work here, traders tell Raila
Traders advised Raila and the government against any attempt to do away with the mitumba industry in favour of local textile industries. → Read More
KANU reaffirms commitment to Azimio, to unite all member parties
Kenya National Union (KANU) party has reiterated its commitment to the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition party ahead of the August elections. → Read More
Badi team given nine more months to run city affairs
Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) tenure has been extended by nine months. The last three months will be for transition. → Read More
Rosemary Odinga: I was living in darkness
Rosemary Odinga suffered a stroke as a result of a brain tumour that damaged her optic nerve, leading to loss of vision. → Read More
Nairobi County Assembly on the spot over Sh14.4m unaccounted for pending bills
The report revealed that the assembly only availed supporting documents for transactions totalling Sh18 million for the special audit review. → Read More
Eyes on Raila, Ruto as fight for city boss takes shape
At the heart of the battle is the control of the county's billions with Sakaja hoping to be endorsed under Ruto, Mudavadi and Wetang'ula alliance. → Read More