CS vetting Stories

Trade CS nominee Lee Kinyanjui: How I plan retain investors leaving Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kinyanjui further explained that the country’s unpredictable tax policies and changing duties were contributing to the challenges faced by investors.

ICT CS nominee Kabogo explains Sh3 billion assets including land, shares
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kabogo also addressed rumours surrounding his past ownership of a helicopter. He confirmed having owned one in his younger years, explaining that he w...

CSs vetting: Lee Kinyanjui refutes claims of street children dumping in forest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 14, 2025

He emphasised that he could never have been involved in such a controversial action. He criticised the politicians who were backing the allegations, s...

Why I'm fit for the role at ICT and Digital Economy docket - William Kabogo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Responding to concerns about his lack of a computer science background, Kabogo confidently shared his long-standing familiarity with technology.

Kenya to reject fake fertilizers, products banned abroad, says Agriculture CS nominee Kagwe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe pointed out the need to strengthen regulations around the sale of fake fertilizers and seeds, a matter he described as "extremely unfortunate."

CS nominee Kagwe vows to tackle cartels to improve agricultural sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

The agriculture sector has long been known to be infiltrated by powerful cartels that manipulate pricing, access to markets, and distribution of vital...

Kagwe: How I will use communication to revamp Kenya’s agriculture sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe on Tuesday said plans to leverage both traditional and digital media to enhance communication within the sector, ensuring that key stakeholders;...

Watch: Agriculture CS nominee Mutahi Kagwe vetting by MPs
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe, widely recognised for his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, is expected to face scrutiny over his vision for transforming Kenya's agricu...

Agriculture must be youth-centred and tech-driven, says CS nominee Mutahi Kagwe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe stressed the importance of making farming profitable, technology-driven, and attractive to the youth, noting that the current challenges in agri...

Speaker Wetang'ula rejects lawyer's bid to cross-examine CS nominee Kagwe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

The Speaker clarified that the request was not supported by the law governing parliamentary approval processes.

President Ruto's cabinet nominees face MPs for vetting today
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe will be expected to outline his plans to enhance the agricultural sector, particularly the tea, coffee, and dairy industries, which President Ru...

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.

Former NTSA chief vows to tackle fake papers, ghost workers if appointed to PSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Mejja further criticised the current public service verification system, which he said only checks academic papers intermittently.

Ex-CS Karanja eyes better ties with Brazil, timely communication as ambassador
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Acknowledging that communication challenges exist within various government departments, Karanja noted that it was crucial to address these issues imm...

Ex-DIG of Police Gabow defends leadership during 2022 Bomas chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

"We were working for the IEBC as employees. Whatever we did is the same principle I could even use tomorrow if I am made in charge," he explained.

MPs vet President Ruto's nominees for key diplomatic roles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

One of the nominees, former ICT Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, declined her nomination as Kenya’s ambassador to Ghana.

Former IEBC commissioner Boya Molu among eight nominees being vetted for PSC jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The PSC plays a critical role in managing Kenya's civil service, and the vetting of the nominees is an essential step in ensuring its effective operat...

MPs recalled for special sitting to consider Ruto's cabinet nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The three nominees—former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo (ICT), former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Investment), and former Nyeri Senator...

Speaker Wetang'ula directs MPs to vet Ruto's nominees by February 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The directive follows official communication from the President, received on Friday, and assigns the vetting responsibilities to various parliamentary...

Issack Hassan vows to ban unmarked police vehicles if approved as IPOA boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

He argued that the vehicles have been misused by officers, leading to instances of abuse and human rights violations that are difficult to track.

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