Finger on the Pulse

  • 2 Aug 2024
  • < 1
  • 〜 by Brian Otieno

 

  • Eyes on Parliament as the vetting of Cabinet nominees commences. Having received the names of Cabinet nominees from President Ruto, the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments this week began vetting the nominees to ascertain their suitability for the designated roles. 
  • Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) bid kicks on. Flagged by the Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs and his trusted advisor, Prof. Makau Mutua, Kenya’s former premier this week submitted his documentation for the AU Chairperson bid. It promises to be a battle royale, with rumours emanating from Dar es Salaam that Tanzania intends to front Hon. January Makamba for the role as well.