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Catholic bishops call out Ruto's government over broken promises, rising insecurity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

They accused leaders of repeatedly making empty promises, especially concerning critical issues like healthcare.

State gives extra Sh18 billion for permanent hiring of all 46,000 JSS intern teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2024

The government is planning permanent and pensionable terms for all 46,000 of them and will hire 20,000 interns starting in July.

Ruto convenes Kenya Kwanza PG at State House
Dennis Tarus  |  Jun 18, 2024

The leaders led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrived at State House as early as 7 am.

Ruto and Gachagua score D in latest InfoTrak poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2024

The deputy president scored 42 per cent on communicating to Kenyans what they are doing and on competency. 

Opinion: Squabbles among top leaders are not good for the country
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Jun 08, 2024

At a time when Kenya stands poised at the threshold of transformative change, such internal discord threatens to derail progress and divert attention...

OPINION: Mr President, please be considerate and fair as you move to levy new taxes
Mohamed Ahmed  |  May 18, 2024

Even though Ruto thinks that he is doing the right thing, while not making a popular decision, there is a need for his government to reconsider some o...

Kenyans rate Ruto’s presidency as poor, say country headed in wrong direction 
John Mbati  |  Apr 11, 2024

Among the tops reasons for the rating are the high cost of living, unemployment, poor governance and poverty.

Azimio calls for fair taxation approach amid harsh economic challenges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2024

The Opposition said the government is failing the test of being caring and compassionate to Kenyans by imposing heavy taxes.

Ruto urges Executive, MPs to focus on implementing the development manifesto
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2024

Despite acknowledging the temptation to focus on the next election, the President encouraged the Kenya Kwanza team to prioritise the country’s transfo...

Photos: Ruto opens Kenya Kwanza Executive, PG meeting in Naivasha
Dennis Tarus  |  Feb 19, 2024

The retreat held at the Lake Naivasha Resort is being attended by Cabinet Secretaries, legislatures and other state officials and will run until Wedne...

Ramadhani Bungale named UDM secretary-general
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 08, 2024

He said the new secretary-general has vast experience working for the government and brings a wealth of knowledge to the UDM party.

Confusion mars dialogue committee report as leaders differ on recommendations
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 27, 2023

Ruto appeared to give the nod for the report as he assured Kenyans that recommendations by the bipartisan dialogue team will be implemented terming i...

Dialogue committee recommends return of Prime Minister, Leader of Official Opposition
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 26, 2023

The committee said the Prime Minister shall be nominated and, with the approval of the National Assembly, appointed by the President.

National Dialogue Committee fails to agree on scrapping of housing levy, reduction of fuel VAT
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 26, 2023

The committee said there was divergent opinion regarding the Housing Levy and VAT on fuel which were effected under the Finance Act 2023

ODM asserts commitment to dialogue amidst concerns over high cost of living
City Correspondent  |  Oct 30, 2023

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the ongoing dialogue facilitated by the National Dialogue Committee.

Ali Roba raises concerns over parliamentary committee's potential referendum preparations
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 20, 2023

Senator Ali Roba, the former Governor of Mandera and leader of the UDM party, affiliated with the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, has raised concerns about th...

Kalonzo, Ichungwa led committee agrees on key issues, proposes new political offices
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 12, 2023

One of the key agreements reached is the creation of the office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Opposition Leader, reflecting a move toward fosteri...

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