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24 Jan 2025
Missing in action: Trouble between CS and Kenya Kwanza government
Trouble continues to brew between Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi and the Kenya Kwanza (KK) government, as his absence from key events raises eyebrows. His no-show at the first Cabinet ...
17 Jan 2025
Finger on the pulse: Justin Muturi Sings Like a Canary
Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has squarely attributed responsibility to President William Ruto and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) for the chilli...
13 Dec 2024
Green Belt Movement Opposes Plan To Hive Off 51 Acres of Karura Forest for Kiambu Rd Expansion
The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has moved to court challenging the government’s decision to expand the Kiambu Road. GBM claims that 51.64 acres of wayleave in Karura Forest will be used for the du...
6 Dec 2024
Kenya Launches Foreign Policy Document
Kenya has unveiled its revised foreign policy document for 2024, replacing the 2014 framework introduced by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The new policy reflects the country’s evolving diplomatic...
29 Nov 2024
Okiya Omtatah eyes the Presidency
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah announced his intention to run for president in 2027. Through a gazette notice, the senator announced a 10-member Presidential Exploratory Committee to assess the feasibili...
22 Nov 2024
President Ruto’s Second State of the Nation address
President Ruto made his Second State of the Nation Address in Parliament on November 21, 2024. In his speech, he highlighted some of his government’s achievements since he assumed office in 2022. Am...
15 Nov 2024
Kalonzo in Talks with Gachagua in Bid to ‘Build Strong Coalition’
On Thursday, Kalonzo Musyoka confirmed he was in talks with impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing it as a move to “build a strong coalition.” Responding to questions abou...
8 Nov 2024
America’s Choice
In a historic comeback, Donald Trump, twice impeached and facing 34 felony charges, has achieved victory, becoming the 47th President of the United States. This win makes him the first Head of State i...
31 Oct 2024
Gachagua’s troubles
The battle for the office of the Deputy President took centre stage this week, with the High Court finally clearing the way for the swearing-in of Deputy President nominee Prof. Kithure Kindiki. Lawye...
25 Oct 2024
Finger on the pulse: DP removal cases face further delay on legal ping-pong
The hearing of more than 30 cases challenging the removal of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been delayed further as his lawyers continue to question the empanelling of the judges. Mr Gachagua&#...
18 Oct 2024
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai’s ouster thwarted on technical grounds
Kericho County Boss Erick Mutai narrowly escaped impeachment after facing numerous accusations, including gross violations of the Constitution and mismanagement of county finances. Thirty-one out of 4...
11 Oct 2024
Finger on the Pulse- Significant Political Event of the Week
President Ruto writes to African leaders on Raila AUC bid President William Ruto has written to all Heads of State on Raila Odinga’s bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (...
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