MPs want state to reconstruct schools, roads damaged by floods
Members of Parliament have urged the government to prioritise the reconstruction of schools, roads and bridges damaged by floods before learners report back for a second term.
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Linturi's 'sour love' affair clouds impeachment hearing
Agriculture CS says his former wife is bitter and behind his woes as Bumula MP says the Minister should be held accountable for the fake fertiliser scam.
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Doctors' strike ends on day 56
The government and KMPDU officials have signed a return-to-work formula.
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Declare floods a national disaster, Azimio tells Ruto
Kalonzo emphasized that declaring the floods a national disaster would prompt the necessary response for Kenya.
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Gachagua reaches out to Kioni, Karua over Limuru III meeting
Gachagua has invited Karua and Kioni to table their wishes for the Limuru III meeting scheduled to take place on May 17.
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Linturi ouster motion officially kicks off
Bumula MP John Wamboka has said he will write to Kenya’s partners to declare Linturi persona non grata following a decision by the House to impeach him.
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Moses Kuria: I'm fed up with stupidity of some Mt Kenya leaders
The supremacy battle in the Mt Kenya region continues after Kuria presented himself as the alternative between Deputy President Gachagua and Kiharu MP Nyoro.
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ODM summons leaders over fracas in Migori, Kisii counties
The Orange Democratic Movement party (ODM) has summoned all elected and nominated leaders who were present during fracas at a funeral in Migori and church service in Kisii county.
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Guinness World Records wants Kenyan man to join competition
Mr John Waweru earns between Sh2,000 and Sh10,000 a day showcasing his nails
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Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly
CS for Agriculture Mithika Linturi runs a key function in Ruto administration’s economic plan. Health’s Susan Nakhumicha runs another function that is key in the life of the country.
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Six CSs in Ruto administration on the spot for non-performance
Linturi, Nakhumicha, Machogu, Kuria, Chirchir and Murkomen on the spot.
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You cannot silence Raila over support for AU post, Kalonzo tells Kenya Kwanza
Kalonzo urged President William Ruto to declare the floods a national disaster and allocate funds to help the affected families across the country.
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Win for Gachagua as call for three deputy party leaders rejected
Some party leaders have been campaigning for the establishment of three deputy party leader positions with Gachagua allies being jittery about an alleged scheme to weaken his role and influence.
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Ruto pushes House to entrench CDF in law
President urges voters not to re-elect MPs who misappropriate NG-CDF money which comprises a 2.5 per cent of the national sharable revenue which amounts to approximately Sh53.53 billion
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Return of Baba? A firebrand Raila Odinga and AU dilemma
Ruto allies helped cement the idea of a silent handshake, asserting Raila must toe his line. Amisi faults Kenya Kwanza for thinking their support for Raila would buy his silence.
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Ruto presses MPs to fast-track NADCO Bills, entrench NG-CDF in law
President William Ruto urges lawmakers to expedite implementation of National Dialogue Committee, which aims to institutionalise the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in law.
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Court blocks senators' Sh500m oversight fund, calls for new rules
Justice Mugambi ruled PSC did not offer a plausible explanation as to why it had excluded nominated members.
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Mithika Linturi's ouster exposes cracks in Kenya Kwanza
Some 149 legislators voted in favour of the motion, 36 against, while three abstained. Most MPs from Rift Valley went against the party line and voted for Linturi’s ouster
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Linturi's fate lies in the hands of 11-member House committee
A section of members led by Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi supported the motion and pressed for Linturi’s ouster.
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A mellowed Atwoli at Labour Day celebrations
Some suggest his speech sounded like government apologism.
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UDA polls split leaders as Gachagua wades into city politics
UDA grassroots elections in Nairobi has sucked in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Azimio politicians.
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Governor Cheboi faces impeachment amid audit queries
Jacob Kiplagat, a petitioner, claims the governor has failed to discharge his duties.
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MPs approve impeachment motion against CS Linturi
MPs approve motion to impeach Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, 149 vote in favour, 36 oppose while three abstain; an 11-member committee to investigate matter and file report within ten days.
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Supremacy battle: MPs 'hijack' Gachagua event to praise Nyoro
Leaders asked residents to pray for Kiharu MP, terming him as 'the sixth'.
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Atwoli defends Sakaja amid growing criticism
Leaders have described Nairobi as experiencing its worst leadership crisis at City Hall, with promises of orderly, dignified, and inclusive governance during campaigns giving way to disappointment.
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Wetangula allows motion to impeach CS Linturi
Wetangula said Motion attained enough support from members as Linturi claimed that he is not troubled or intimidated by the impeachment motion.
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Wetangula approves impeachment motion against Linturi
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula approves Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi's impeachment motion over fake fertiliser saga; 110 MPs have signed in support.
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It's a sham, UDA members and contestants say of party primaries
DP Gachagua, who is said to be supporting Gakuya for the Nairobi chairmanship, dismissed the critics who have questioned his involvement in Nairobi UDA affairs.
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Gachagua calls for dialogue with independent offices
Gachagua said differences will best be solved through dialogue.
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Azimio says Kuria is out to create crisis in public service
Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa said Moses Kuria’s intention will take the country backwards.
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"Believer of the Bible" Linturi says conscience is clear
Linturi defended the government's fertiliser subsidy programme saying it had increased agricultural production and consequently lowered the cost of goods.
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Kalonzo, Wamalwa say Kuria out to create crisis in public service
Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa said Moses Kuria’s intention will take the country backwards.
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Unease in UDA as Pkosing, Lonyangapuo's political rivalry escalates
Former West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo and Pokot South MP David Pkosing of KUP have joined UDA, causing jitters.
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More rains expected after weeks of deadly flooding - Met
The Kenya Meteorological Department is forecasting more rain across the country following weeks of devastating flooding that has claimed at least 83 lives and displaced more than 131,000 people.
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The thriving Washington State business of 25, 000 Kenyans running Sh700bn empire
Kenyans have thrown their gauntlet into the commercial ring of Washington State
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Sakaja's tenure in City Hall comes under scrutiny as he fails to impress
Is Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja overwhelmed by the task of managing the capital city?
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Sibling rivalry exposed in UDA primaries
There are fears the chaos and rigging claims could spell doom to the country’s ruling party.
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Loyalty to party bosses means primaries are a do-or-die affair
Party polls have been a hotly contested affair since the 1980’s when candidates used every trick in the book to get elected into regional or national party positions.
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Wage bill: Is Ruto walking the talk or just engaging in doublespeak?
If the president appoints 50 CASs in line with his proposal, taxpayers will cough up Sh468 million to accommodate them.
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