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President Ruto appoints Prof Makau Mutua as Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 30, 2025

Ruto said Prof Mutua, who is a close ally of ODM leader Raila Odinga, brings vast experience in legal, constitutional, and human rights matters to the...

Government revises Sh4.3 trillion budget to save costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

This decision is part of wider cost-cutting reforms meant to curb rising public debt and redirect government funds toward essential services.

Cabinet clears hospital projects in Bungoma, Kericho to boost UHC rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Cabinet approved the construction of two new Level VI teaching and referral hospitals in Bungoma and Kericho counties.

Counties mandated to establish emergency funds following Cabinet approval
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The decision to change the law was driven by lessons learned from the 2023 El Nino rains, which exposed serious weaknesses in emergency preparedness a...

Cabinet secretaries make new appointments to key state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The appointments, announced through a gazette notice dated April 25, 2025, are set to shape the operations of the affected institutions for the next f...

Ex-CS Justin Muturi alleges state withdrew his security as form of intimidation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Muturi, dismissed by President William Ruto on March 26, revealed on Tuesday that his security was removed on Monday night.

Ex-CS Justin Muturi claims Ruto controls Cabinet with an iron fist, stifling dissent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Muturi claimed that after his sacking, many Cabinet Secretaries are too afraid to associate with him, speak freely, or even answer his calls, fearing...

MPs to vet Ruto's CS nominees Geoffrey Ruku, Hanna Cheptumo on April 14
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

Their vetting will commence at 2 pm, starting with Geoffrey Ruku, the current Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, who has been nominated for the Pu...

Loyalty or competence? The bane of Ruto’s cabinet appointees
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 27, 2025

Muturi has been a sore thumb in Ruto’s government, criticizing his boss and displaying defiance without a blink.

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.

President Ruto gives CS Mudavadi, Duale and Mvurya acting roles in Cabinet
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

In a statement released on Saturday, the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced the temporary assignments.

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).

It's time for constitutional reforms, says former CS Moses Kuria
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2024

He cited the commissions formed from the provisions of the Constitution, saying that they should be reduced.

President Ruto outlines key priorities for new Cabinet's agenda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2024

One of the key areas highlighted was accountability and the fight against corruption.

Explainer: How a bill is withdrawn in Kenya's legislative system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2024

The legislative process is the system by which propositions made in Parliament are translated into law.

Kenyans should be your first and only priority, Ruto tells Cabinet
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2024

The Head of State was also explicit about the expectations of the Kenyan people.

Broad-based government will unlock Kenya's potential- Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2024

During the swearing-in ceremony for 19 newly approved Cabinet Secretaries at State House, Nairobi, Ruto remarked that Kenya’s growth has often been hi...

Vetting committee rejects Gender CS nominee Soi Lang'at, approves 19 others
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2024

This was communicated to the House by the National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah while tabling the report on the vetting of cabinet nomin...

Karua rules out working with Ruto, calls proposed new cabinet a "diversionary tactic"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2024

In contrast, the former Gichugu MP noted that working with ODM party leader and Azimio Chief Principal, Raila Odinga was easy because he gave room for...

Live blog: MPs vet Ruto's cabinet nominees
Dennis Tarus  |  Aug 04, 2024

The first to appear before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Sunday is the Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs CS nominee Hassa...

Vetting committee fails to probe meteoric growth of cabinet nominees’ wealth
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 03, 2024

Significant increases in CSs' net worth over a short period have raised concerns about the profitability of public service, compared to the private se...

The rubber-stamping committee: MPs fail to ask CS nominees solid questions
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 03, 2024

While the public expected in-depth follow-up questions, members of the Committee on Appointments let the nominees go without addressing serious matter...

Live blog: MPs vet Ruto's cabinet nominees
Dennis Tarus  |  Aug 03, 2024

The four-day exercise sees both reappointed CSs and new faces appear before the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments, chaired by Speaker Mose...

I'm coming for cartels at Kilimo House - Agriculture CS nominee Karanja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

Karanja said that he holds the farmers' interests close to his heart and will do whatever it takes to protect them.

I've never been Linturi's PA, says Agriculture CS nominee
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

Karanja has more than 36 years of experience in the public sector both locally and internationally in the fields of agriculture, rural development, an...

Live blog: MPs vet Ruto's cabinet nominees
Dennis Tarus  |  Aug 02, 2024

The four-day exercise sees both reappointed CSs and new faces appear before the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments, chaired by Speaker Mose...

Interior CS nominee Kindiki apologises to Kenyans for Shakahola massacre
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 01, 2024

Mackenzie allegedly instructed his followers to starve themselves and their children to death as a means of achieving heaven.

Kindiki defends the Interior Ministry record, citing modernisation and equipment upgrades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 01, 2024

Kindiki noted that he has been able to take action on some of the recommendations that did not require legal or policy changes.

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