AUC chairperson Stories

Race for AUC leadership: A Look at 2025 election process for chairperson and deputy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

For the 2025 elections, Eastern Africa has nominated candidates for chairperson, while Northern Africa has put forward candidates for deputy chairpers...

Raila AUC bid: Drawing lessons from 2017 vote when Kenya’s Amina Mohamed lost to Faki Moussa
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 14, 2025

One of the most painful lessons was that public endorsements rarely translate into real votes in the secret ballot.

Gladys Boss: Raila Odinga has played crucial role in ensuring Kenya's peace, political stability
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 11, 2025

Boss said that Odinga has always prioritised Kenya's interests over his own, making him a key unifying figure in the country.

IPOA calls for legal framework to extend its oversight to KWS, KFS, Prisons Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Issack emphasised that IPOA is prepared to handle complaints involving officers from KWS, KFS, prisons and even county government enforcement units.

Senate and CRA in deadlock over new county revenue allocation formula
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

With the Senate set to resume its sittings on February 11, 2025, the fate of the proposed revenue-sharing formula remains uncertain.

Rwanda, DRC leaders to attend regional mediation meeting in Tanzania
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

The upcoming summit will be the first of its kind, bringing together EAC and SADC to address the DRC crisis.

IPOA admits inability to investigate abductions amid public concern
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stated that while the public has linked security officers to the disappearances, the Inspector General of Police...

Ruto appoints fresh faces to IEBC selection panel, replacing earlier picks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

The new panel will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of nominees for the positions of chairperson and commissioners of the IEBC.

Sh2.3 million per hour private jet: The lavish and costly Raila Odinga AUC campaign trail
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 23, 2025

Adding to the controversy is the government's lack of clarity on the budget allocated for the AUC campaign.

Djibouti's Foreign Minister refutes claims of stepping down in African Union Commission race
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Mahmoud is scheduled to travel to Tanzania tomorrow and later to Senegal, where he shall be seeking support for his bid.

Mudavadi dodges questions on public budget for Raila Odinga’s campaign for top AUC seat
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 20, 2025

Both citizens and diplomatic observers are left questioning the true cost of the campaign and whether public funds are being used wisely in this high-...

IPOA probing police officers involved in deadly confrontation with locals at Duka Moja in Narok
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffi...

Roseline Odede eulogised as selfless defender of human rights during requiem mass
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 16, 2025

While giving his tribute at All Saints Cathedral, Dr Jorry Odede said his wife succumbed to cancer after months of diagnosis and treatment.

Secondary school heads warn of worsening financial crisis as capitation funds from state remain in limbo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Kuria explained that boarding schools, which typically rely on fees from new Form One students, are now struggling to sustain operations.

Ruto courts Angolan President Lourenço for support ahead of AUC chairperson's election
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilat...

TSC to promote 28,288 teachers in 2025 as funding from government increases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Muturi emphasised that the promotions reflect the commission's ongoing commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work of educators.

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights chairperson Roseline Odhiambo Odede dies
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 04, 2025

Commission Vice Chairperson Raymond Nyeris made the announcement on Saturday morning.

Raila Odinga: Whether I win or lose in AUC chairperson election, I'll keep serving Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...

President Ruto nominates eight to fill upcoming vacancies at PSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The nominees include Mary Wanjira Kimonye, who has been nominated for the position of vice-chairperson.

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