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Gender CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo says women killed in Airbnbs were after money
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

According to Cheptumo, femicide is driven by economic dependency.

Watch: MPs vet Gender, Culture and Arts CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo
Dennis Tarus  |  Apr 14, 2025

The Ministry of Gender has been without a CS since the National Assembly Committee on Appointments rejected the nomination of Stella Soi Lang’at in Au...

Public Service CS nominee Ruku proposes splitting of TSC powers to curb graft
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

He acknowledged that he is on record for having spoken out about corruption in the promotion of teachers, citing personal knowledge of colleagues who...

Nakhumicha rejects claims of Gachagua’s involvement in Sh3.7 billion KEMSA tender scandal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Nakhumicha said that while serving as Health Cabinet Secretary, she had not received any indication that Gachagua had influenced the procurement proce...

National Assembly resumes sitting with focus on vetting of Ruto’s nominees, tax amendment bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Among the top priorities is the approval hearings for candidates nominated for various governmental positions, including Principal Secretaries, Cabine...

President Ruto's cabinet nominees face MPs for vetting today
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe will be expected to outline his plans to enhance the agricultural sector, particularly the tea, coffee, and dairy industries, which President Ru...

Former NTSA chief vows to tackle fake papers, ghost workers if appointed to PSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Mejja further criticised the current public service verification system, which he said only checks academic papers intermittently.

Ex-CS Karanja eyes better ties with Brazil, timely communication as ambassador
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Acknowledging that communication challenges exist within various government departments, Karanja noted that it was crucial to address these issues imm...

Ex-DIG of Police Gabow defends leadership during 2022 Bomas chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

"We were working for the IEBC as employees. Whatever we did is the same principle I could even use tomorrow if I am made in charge," he explained.

MPs recalled for special sitting to consider Ruto's cabinet nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The three nominees—former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo (ICT), former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Investment), and former Nyeri Senator...

Opinion: Cabinet vetting did little to placate a frustrated public
Amina Boru  |  Aug 17, 2024

Members of the vetting committee were expected to show impartiality and a commitment to ensuring that nominees met the highest standards of integrity.

Opinion: Non-proactive communication from state agencies eroded public trust
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Aug 10, 2024

The nominees from ODM, who included former party chairman John Mbadi, Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, and former governors Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Opa...

Attorney General nominee Dorcas Oduor's in-tray is full should she get approved
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2024

Oduor' office- that of Principal Legal Advisor to the President- is tasked with advising the President and all other government Ministries.

Beatrice Askul Moe set to make history as Kenya's first female CS from Turkana if approved
Amina Wako  |  Aug 09, 2024

Moe's nomination is a significant step for women in Turkana, a region traditionally characterised by patriarchal norms.

EAC Cabinet nominee Askul Moe outlines strategy to combat floods and drought
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 09, 2024

During her appearance before the Committee on Appointments, Moe was questioned about her strategies to address the challenges posed by extreme weather...

Vetting committee rejects Gender CS nominee Soi Lang'at, approves 19 others
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2024

This was communicated to the House by the National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah while tabling the report on the vetting of cabinet nomin...

Karua rules out working with Ruto, calls proposed new cabinet a "diversionary tactic"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2024

In contrast, the former Gichugu MP noted that working with ODM party leader and Azimio Chief Principal, Raila Odinga was easy because he gave room for...

Fresh hurdle for Kindiki, Duale, and Wandayi in their nomination as CSs
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 05, 2024

Thirteen activists under the Kenya Bora Tuitakayo Citizens Association urged the high court to annul their nominations as CSs.

What next for Ruto's Cabinet nominees with Sh10.6bn net worth?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 05, 2024

The committee, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, is supposed to prepare a report on each nominee, including recommendations on whethe...

Joho's elevation to Kenya Kwanza Cabinet ruffles Coast political scene
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 05, 2024

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali told Joho to shift his mindset and focus on delivering to Kenyans as a CS if his nomination is approved by the National Assembly

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