BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH JULY 2021-Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s ODM party has resolved to exit Nasa. The Orange party announced on Thursday that it will
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Mudavadi calls for peace, no repeat of 2007 post election violence
BY CORRESPONDENT,NYANDARUA,25TH JULY,2021-Amani National Congress Party Leader Musalia Mudavadi winded-up his two-day tour of Nyandarua County with a call to Kenyans to embrace peace as
Political drum beats: ‘Defeating Ruto is my number one priority,’ Kalonzo declares
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH JULY,2021-As the 2022 presidential race begins to take shape, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka says he is ready to face Deputy President
DP Ruto Allies now claims that govt keen to cause violence during election through organized gangs
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto’s allies on Friday, July 23, alleged that the government was using militia to cause electoral violence come 2022. In a
DCI detectives arrest MP Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD JULY,2021-Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in connection with an alleged Ksh.12
There will be a plan B if courts reject BBI constitutional change push
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,20TH JULY,2021-Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has said his team has a ‘Plan B’ should the higher courts reject BBI constitutional
It is not time to formulate tribal alliances but concentrate on development agendas-DP Ruto
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has said that the era of choosing leaders based on tribal alliances is gone. The DP said it
Jubilee party claims of vote manipulation in Kiambaa polls
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,19TH JULY,2021-Officials from the ruling Jubilee on Monday met at the party headquarters in Pangani, Nairobi, following the loss in the Kiambaa by-election.
Raila scoffs at anti-BBI crusaders, says they are lying to Kenyans.
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,18TH JULY,2021-Opposition leader Raila Odinga has lashed out at political leaders and activists opposed to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), claiming they have
Muturi says CJ Koome cannot stop judicial officers from scrutiny
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH JULY,2021-National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has faulted the Chief Justice Martha Koome for allegedly barring judicial officers from appearing before oversight committees
Let us Focus on issues that will better lives of people – Ruto to leaders
BY DPPS,KILIFI,17TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has challenged leaders to focus on issues that will better the lives of the people. He said Kenyans want
Ruto needs 101% backing in Mt. Kenya to win Presidency-Waiguru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has downplayed Thursday’s by-election win by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in Kiambaa Constituency. The outspoken County Chief says
IEBC declares UDA’s Njuguna Wanjiku winner of the hotly contested Kiambaa Parliamentary by-election
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate for the Kiambaa seat Njuguna Wanjiku has been declared the elected MP, just hours after voting
Muguga ward by election: Jubilee beats UDA with 27 votes to clinch seat
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH JULY,2021-Githinji Mung’ara, the Jubilee candidate for the Muguga ward by elections, has been declared the winner of the recently concluded mini poll
Jalang’o formally joins ODM, registers as life member
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-Celebrated media personality Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Jalas who has made clear
Voting in Muguga ward of Kiambu county proceeding on well
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-Residents of Muguga Kabete Constituency, Kiambu County voted peacefully in the ongoing by-election to vote in their new ward representative. Analysts say
Kiambaa Decides: Low voter turn out characterize voting exercise
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,15TH JULY,2021-Residents of Kiambaa constituency woke up as early as 6AM to elect their new Member of Parliament following the demise of the
DP Ruto welcomes Raila Odinga to the Hustler Movement ,says its the way to go
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,14TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto says he is happy that the hustler narrative has become a conversation even among leaders who had demeaned
If i were me,i would give Rejected judges a chance to be heard-Ruto
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has decried the decision by President Uhuru Kenyatta to reject judges who were recommended for promotion by the
ANC leaders say NASA is dead, threatens to walk out
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,11TH JULY,2021-Amani National Congress Party elected leaders have threatened to walk out of NASA saying the alliance has outlived its purpose. According to
Give Uhuru time to work for Kenyans, DP Ruto tells National Super Alliance leaders
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has hit out at the National Super Alliance leaders, asking them to give President Uhuru Kenyatta time to
Muturi hits out at critics, says he will not be intimidated
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,10TH JULY,2021-National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has dismissed claims that he is a State project after recently announced his Presidential bid. Muturi says he
NASA can not be revived,says ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi as he attends church service
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,10TH JULY,2021-ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi has once again poured cold water on the possibility of reviving the National Super Alliance, Nasa, ahead of
IEBC warns against attempts to disrupt polls in Kiambaa by-Elections
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,9TH JULY,2021-The Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has warned against any attempts to disrupt the Kiambaa and Muguga by-elections
Good infrastructure key for Kenya’s progress, President Kenyatta reiterates as he tours Makueni
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,9TH JULY,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta reiterated the importance of good infrastructure in development saying the ongoing roads, water and electricity projects will help spur
We can Build an economy that works for all Kenyans -Odinga
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,7TH JULY 2021-ODM leader Raila Odinga has said that many Kenyans are struggling to make ends meet, and the only way this can
Kirinyaga governor Ann Waiguru says she will defend her seat in 2022 elections
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,7TH JULY,2021-Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared that she will defend her seat, dismissing talks that she was gearing to be a presidential
UDA Party claims police are harassing their officials
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,7TH JULY,2021-The United Democratic Alliance has decried the rising cases of harassment of their officials by the police saying it violation of their
DP William Ruto responds to attacks from Raila Odinga over corruption allegations
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,4TH JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has told off former Prime Minister Raila Odinga over recent attacks by the ODM party leader that he
I am in the presidential race come 2022,speaker Justin Muturi now declares
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,4TH JULY,2021-National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has formally declared his August 2022 presidential bid. Muturi, who met a section of leaders from Meru,
EACC distances itself from reports that it sent its officers to the office of lawyer John Khaminwa
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,4TH JULY,2021-The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismissed reports that it sent any police officers to the office of lawyer John Khaminwa
BBI case: Lawyer John Khaminwa claims his life is in danger
BY NAMULONGO PETER,3RD JULY,2021-Renowned lawyer John Khaminwa has called on the Inspector-General of Police to ensure all the lawyers who participated in the Building Bridges
Mudavadi says introduction of 16% tax by govt a bad move
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,3RD JULY,2021-Amani National Congress Leader, Musalia Mudavadi on Saturday decried the introduction of 16 per cent VAT on cooking gas. Households will now pay
2022 ELECTIONS BELL:DP Ruto meets 200 MCAs from Mt Kenya
BY DPPS,NAIROBI,3RD JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday met 227 MCAs from Mt Kenya region at his Karen official residence. The MCAs were taken through
The fate of BBI to be known on August 20,2021 the day Judges deliver appeal ruling
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,2ND JULY,2021-The seven-judge bench hearing the BBI appeal has said it will take 50 days to make a ruling. Court of Appeal President
Senator Murkomen wants degree requirement for MPs, MCAs quashed
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,1ST JULY ,2021-The date of commencement of the law requiring aspirants for the position of Members of Parliament and Members of County Assemblies
Jubilee party plans to sent Ruto packing as coalition plans with ODM gain momentum
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,1ST JULY,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has up to November 2021 to resign as Jubilee’s Deputy Party Leader. Jubilee will meet on Friday, July
Orengo urges judges to set aside High Court ruling in the BBI hearing
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,29TH JUNE,2021-As Day 1 of the BBI appeal hearing proceeded on Tuesday, Senator James Orengo, representing ODM leader Raila Odinga and BBI secretariat,
Ruto and allies accuses BBI proponents over ‘selfish interests’
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH JUNE,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has insisted that the review of the Constitution must be geared towards bettering the lives of the people.
Kiambu women rep Gathoni Mucomba ditches Jubilee party for UDA
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,23RD JUNE,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has suffered a setback after one of his allies Kiambu Woman Representative Gathoni Wa Muchomba defected to Deputy President
Road to 2022 elections,IEBC says its ready
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,15TH JUNE,2021-The IEBC on Tuesday launched its Strategic plan and the Election Operation Plan 2020-2024. It was on the second day of the
Ruto expresses shock over President Kenyatta’s resolve to back Opposition
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,15TH JUNE,2021- Deputy President William Ruto has expressed amazement over sentiments attributed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to the effect that the Head of State
Transition:Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo is dies aged 54.
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,14TH JUNE,2021-Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo is dead. His death was confirmed by ODM director of communications, Philip Etale. “Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo has
Nasa can not be salvaged owing to trust issues experienced in the past, Mudavadi says
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,13TH JUNE,2021-Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed the possibility of the National Super Alliance (Nasa) co-principals reuniting ahead of the
Wetang’ula wins big as tribunal throws out Ford-K rival camp’s complaint
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,8TH JUNE,2021-Five Ford Kenya officials allied to Tongaren MP Eseli Simiyu have lost a bid to retain their positions in the party. This
George Koimburi of PEP wins Juja Parliamentary by-election
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH MAY,2021-George Koimburi of PEP wins Juja Parliamentary by-election after garnering 12,159 votes against Jubilee’s Susan Waititu with 5,746 votes. Results in from
Jubilee Party starts process to cut links with UDA associated with DP Ruto
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,20TH APRIL,2021-Jubilee Party SG Rapahel Tuju has written to the Political Parties Registrar on the dissolution of a 2018 partial coalition pact with
ODM finally admits to Governor Oparanya having met DP Ruto, but says its party leader Raila was promptly informed
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,17TH APRIL,2021-The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) today Saturday 17th April,2021, admitted that its deputy party leader and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya indeed met
MP Didmus Barasa announces his future political plans
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST MARCH,2021-Kimilili member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has hinted at quitting the Tangatanga faction of the ruling Jubilee Party, which is associated with
DP Ruto allied MPs now say they will back the BBI report,they however are opposed to using public funds in rallies
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,21ST JAN 2020-Political leaders among them MPS allied to the deputy president William Ruto says they will fully back the BBI rallies to