National Dialogue Committee Stories

New Bill proposes independent post-poll reviews of electoral processes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The proposed legislation seeks to transfer the role from IEBC to an external firm, which would submit its findings to Parliament within 90 days of its...

Kalonzo: Those delaying reconstitution of IEBC have self-centred interests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

Musyoka pointed out that the National Dialogue Committee, a bipartisan initiative he co-led, had recommended that the process be expedited.

Bill proposes heavy fines for holding elections in illegal polling stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

This legislation is a product of Nadco, a bipartisan initiative formed to address political tensions following the disputed results of the August 9, 2...

New Bill seeks to repeal party laws, allow politicians to back rival's agendas
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

Critics argue that flexibility may undermine the structure and discipline of political parties, potentially rendering them mere stepping stones for po...

MPs dismiss proposal to allow political parties to expel dissenting members
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

The committee emphasised that elected representatives are accountable to the people and not just their political parties.

MPs move to shield Parliament from court orders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of the National Assembly recently rejected a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at clarifying that...

House team rejects NADCO proposal for official opposition leader, insists on referendum
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2024

This is a major setback to both President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga, who had championed the proposal of the creation of an offic...

Kalonzo and Junet accused of interfering with IEBC selection panel nominations
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 30, 2024

Speaking to journalists in Nairobi, the party leadership protested against what they termed as strong arm twisting, which they vowed to fight back eve...

We are not in talks with Ruto’s govt for any coalition - ODM
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2024

"Any ODM member who makes themselves available to join the Kenya Kwanza cabinet or any other position should know that they do so without the blessing...

Jubilee Party’s rift widens as Ruto, Uhuru allies differ on calls for national dialogue
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 16, 2024

Eldas MP Adan Keynan endorsed the national dialogue initiative aimed at forming a broad-based and all-inclusive government.

Ruto to form government of national unity, potentially including opposition
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 11, 2024

Political analyst Mark Bichachi told The Eastleigh Voice that President William Ruto has given the first major signal that he is listening to Gen Zs.

Nobody should lecture us about protests - ODM defends Raila from Gen Z criticism
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 10, 2024

The statement came against the backdrop of Gen Z protesters calling out Raila for meeting Ruto yesterday and agreeing to proposals submitted by NADCO...

After meeting with opposition, Ruto urges unity to tackle Kenya's economic challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2024

The president highlighted the significance of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), established last year to foster consensus across political line...

No transitional government in Ethiopia, says PM Abiy Ahmed
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 04, 2024

Abiy accused the forces behind the calls for a transitional government of wanting to divide Ethiopians.

Ethiopia hosts 2nd annual forum on Red Sea regional cooperation amid tensions
Foreign Reporter  |  Jun 01, 2024

Discussions centred on four key areas: evolving security dynamics, port access and sharing, regional security framework gaps, and successful maritime...

Ethiopia launches historic national dialogue in Addis Ababa to address issues
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 30, 2024

Since its inception, the Commission has been actively identifying participants. This current phase marks the culmination of their efforts, beginning w...

Mali talks propose junta rule for three more years
Reuters  |  May 11, 2024

The West African country has been under military rule since a coup in 2020, and tensions have risen over the junta's failure to stick to a promised ti...

Kalonzo, Wamalwa claim 'sabotage' in implementation of NADCO report
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 02, 2024

Kalonzo alleges that the government's actions, as evidenced by the recent Kiambu court decision, are deliberate and go against agreements reached at t...

Raila receives NADCO report, calls for full implementation
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 08, 2024

Raila said the document is not perfect but a good start and can put the country on the path of stability and progress.

Senegal President Macky Sall pursues talks for new election date
Agency  |  Feb 27, 2024

Senegal is grappling with its worst political crisis in decades after Sall's last-minute deferral of the February 25, 2024 election.

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