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What President Ruto expects from his newly appointed cabinet secretaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

Speaking at State House, Nairobi, the President expressed his confidence in their leadership and experience, urging them to serve with integrity and f...

Ruto’s Cabinet combined net worth hits Sh18 billion, who holds the most wealth?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

With a combined net worth of Sh18 billion, this group of Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) is among the richest in Kenya's history.

MPs cut short long recess to consider reports on President Ruto's Cabinet, PSC nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Wetang'ula directed MPs to gather in the chamber on Thursday at 3 pm to discuss the draft report and make conclusions.

Concerns raised over ethical issues, gender balance as Ruto’s Cabinet nominees prepare for vetting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Some have questioned Kagwe’s possible involvement in procurement scandals at KEMSA during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pressure mounts on Ruto to appoint Gender CS after five-month delay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Although Stella Soi Lang’at was nominated to replace Jumwa, her nomination was rejected by the National Assembly in August 2024, and no subsequent app...

National Assembly sets date for vetting of Ruto's new cabinet, diplomatic nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The new cabinet nominees include Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture), William Kabogo (ICT) and Lee Kinyanjui (Trade).

EACC’s CEO nominee Abdi Mohamud pledges to uphold integrity, reject political influence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

His remarks came in response to concerns raised by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse about the potential for the anti-graft agency to be politicised.

MPs vote in support Ruto’s nomination of Kithure Kindiki as deputy president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

This now means President William Ruto will appoint Kindiki as his principal assistant.

Leaders congratulate Kindiki after nomination as next deputy president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Even before the MPs could vote on the nomination, congratulatory messages started streaming from across the political divide.

Kithure Kindiki: The man set to take over from Gachagua as deputy president
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 18, 2024

On Friday morning President Ruto picked Prof Kindiki as his nominee for the position, setting the stage for the National Assembly to make a vote.

Full in-tray for MPs as House resumes sitting on Tuesday
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2024

Speaking on Sunday, Speaker Moses Wetangula also stressed the urgent need to reconstitute the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) a...

Help Malindi regain its glory as a premier tourist destination
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Aug 17, 2024

The decline in tourism has had a visible impact on the local economy. Businesses that once thrived on the influx of visitors are now struggling, and t...

How Police IG nominee Kanja plans to tackle drugs, human trafficking along Nairobi-Moyale route
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 15, 2024

Kanja said he would relook into the issue as a matter of priority once confirmed and appointed as IG.

Why I veered off my career path and studied for a BCom degree - Police IG nominee Kanja
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 15, 2024

The Murang'a High School alumni was recruited to the General Service Unit straight after his A-levels kicking off his 39-year-long career that kicked...

How I will end banditry, cattle rustling in North Rift - Police IG nominee Kanja
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 15, 2024

Kanja added that if approved and appointed IG, he would like to leverage having additional National Police Reservists in areas where the police are th...

I’ll be a lawyer for the Kenyan people, says AG nominee Dorcas Oduor
Amina Wako  |  Aug 09, 2024

She stressed her dedication to actualising the provisions of the Constitution, including protecting the public interest and ensuring accountability.

Dorcas Oduor vows to address unconstitutional bills if confirmed as Attorney General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 09, 2024

Oduor explained that many recent bills have aimed to align with the 2010 Constitution, introducing new legal concepts that can be challenging for both...

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...

LIVE BLOG: Police, Nane Nane protesters engage in running battles
John Mbati  |  Aug 08, 2024

The youth seek to push for the ouster of President William Ruto, whom they accuse of failing to heed their demands including better governance,, endin...

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