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Kimani Ichung’wa faults high court ruling on National Assembly majority status
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 19, 2025

Ichung’wa faulted the court for not recognising the implications of its decision while awaiting a resolution on which party holds the majority and whi...

Legal experts caution Wetang’ula over ruling declaring Kenya Kwanza majority party
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 13, 2025

In a letter, lawyer Kibe Mungai said the court had already determined that the question of the majority party was settled by Kenyan voters in the Augu...

Azimio calls for removal of Speaker Wetang'ula for defying High Court ruling on majority party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The opposition has questioned why the Jubilee Party is now being recognised as part of Azimio, despite Wetang'ula's earlier ruling stating that the pa...

Azimio MPs' attempt to pull out of House Business Committee rejected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

Wetang’ula dismissed the withdrawal, stating that it was time-barred since the matter had already been put before the House and any withdrawal would r...

Wetang’ula declares Kenya Kwanza as majority party in Parliament despite court ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

He acknowledged that the High Court’s decision had caused confusion but insisted that the numbers in Parliament remained unchanged.

National Assembly paralysed as MPs clash over Azimio’s majority status
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

The Speaker is expected to issue formal communication on the court ruling before the House can proceed with its business.

MP Salasya forced to delete video of Parliament session after backlash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

Ichung’wah demanded that the Speaker order Salasya to apologise and delete the video from his social media pages.

Wetang’ula to challenge court ruling on dual role as Speaker and party leader
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The judges emphasised that the Speaker, as an ex-officio Member of Parliament, must maintain neutrality.

Karua to rebrand Narc Kenya party, vows to unseat Ruto
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2024

Revealing that they are ready to join hands with like-minded political outfits and individuals, she launched a scathing attack on President Ruto's adm...

Karua finally parts ways with Raila as Narc Kenya exits Azimio coalition
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2024

Karua, who was one of Odinga’s most loyal allies, protested his decision to have his ODM party join Ruto's administration.

Court directs Azimio to nominate another candidate to IEBC selection panel
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

The court found that the Azimio Coalition acted inappropriately by allowing Muli to vie for the position, despite knowing, or being in a position to k...

Political parties to disclose coalition agreements to Parliament within 15 days in new proposal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

Currently, political parties must submit their coalition agreements to the RPP either before or after elections.

Azimio's internal disputes intensify over Gachagua's impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Eugene Wamalwa echoed Kalonzo's sentiments, faulting the Senate for violating the principles of natural justice.

Martha Karua to complain against police excesses at continental court
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 22, 2024

Karua further expressed worry that arrests and abductions of Kenyans voicing their expression on governance have continued even after the protests.

Kenyan protesters are demanding President Ruto be removed – what the law says about how that could happen
The Conversation  |  Aug 10, 2024

The process can be lengthy and complicated. However, as Kenya is a democracy, those who believe that Ruto has failed them as president can deny him a...

Azimio endorses Junet, Millie Odhiambo as new minority leaders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2024

The appointments are part of the resolutions made by ODM’s Central Management Committee, chaired by party leader Raila Odinga.

How Kalonzo's 'Ruto is sinking' remark gifted Raila two more Cabinet positions
Ragow Khamis Musa  |  Aug 05, 2024

Countless emissaries were dispatched to woo the Wiper leader but he stood his ground.

Karua bolts out of Azimio, says NARC Kenya's stay in coalition no longer tenable
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2024

According to the party, the notice is effective from the date of the letter.

Kalonzo leads rebellion against joining Ruto's government.
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 19, 2024

The Wiper leader insisted that they would not participate or support the broad based government of national unity already embraced by the ODM party.

Raila's Azimio demands further changes to Finance Bill 2024, vows to shoot it down
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 18, 2024

According to the opposition outfit, the country would be shooting itself in the foot if we were to make laws just to protect one business person.

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