Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Stories

Fired Health CS Nakhumicha nominated as Kenya’s UN envoy in mini-reshuffle after turbulent tenure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

From failed prescriptions to diplomatic postings, Nakhumicha’s transition marks a new chapter after her abrupt removal from office.

Mudavadi pushes for unified African response to Eastern DRC crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 17, 2025

The conflict in eastern DRC, he noted, continues to "mutate into other forms of threats to human security and dignity," including widespread sexual vi...

Funding shortfall halts evacuations as Kenyans remains stranded in DRC, Lebanon
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

The Diaspora Affairs Ministry is requesting Sh120 million to repatriate Kenyans stuck in Thailand, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)...

Kenya and Hungary seal key deals on education, agriculture, energy cooperation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 11, 2025

The two nations also pledged to collaborate on ICT, trade, and multilateral issues, with Kenya seeking Hungary's backing for global financing reforms.

Why Mudavadi, Wetang’ula skipped Ruto, Raila event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Their absence sparked speculation about their stance on the deal, which brings Raila and his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) closer to Ruto’s United...

IMF begins governance assessment to tackle corruption risks in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

Mudavadi urged the IMF team to engage various stakeholders, including officials from the national and county governments.

Church vs State: War of words erupt as Muheria criticises govt’s ‘excessive publicity'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Muheria took issue with the administration's focus on advertisements and public announcements, saying it should instead prioritise action.

Treasury declines Mudavadi’s request for Sh2.6 billion budget increase
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

Mudavadi’s office had sought to increase its allocation to Sh2.6 billion, up from the Sh930.9 million provided for the period starting in July.

Backroom diplomacy as Kenya engages in last-minute lobbying for Raila’s AUC top seat bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 12, 2025

In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.

Audit exposes ethnic imbalance among employees in Prime CS Mudavadi's office
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The audit findings raise serious concerns about the recruitment process, staffing practices, and the overall adherence to laws designed to foster a mo...

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.

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-...

State clears passport backlog, opens new offices to ease access for job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The government has revealed that it has bought one million passport booklets and recruited 300 new immigration officers to meet the growing demand.

State warns over rising vandalism of power transmission lines
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 19, 2024

Mudavadi stated that these incidents have led to significant economic losses.

Revised work permits for foreigners seek to improve Kenya’s global appeal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

Mudavadi said the new regulations are designed to encourage regional integration, fairness, digital job growth, and increased foreign exchange revenue...

State unveils 1,236 projects to benefit 6 million Kenyans in marginalised areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

This move is in line with the government's commitment to bridging the gap between the marginalised and more developed regions of the country.

Kenya eyes diaspora bond to fund JKIA airport expansion, says Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

Initially proposed in early February 2024, the bond’s development was put on hold due to concerns about whether the overseas Kenyan community would bu...

Kenya unveils new foreign policy framework to address emerging global trends
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 02, 2024

The updated policy aims to stimulate growth in key sectors, including technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, while creating job opportun...

Mandera, Garissa to benefit as State establishes 27 sub-counties to boost service delivery
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

In a gazette notice dated November 22, Mudavadi also announced the establishment of 59 divisions, 170 locations, and 322 sub-locations across 31 count...

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