Ruto team moves to amend Nadco report despite warnings against it

MPs have moved to alter the National Dialogue Committee report ignoring the opposition demands that the document be passed without any amendment. National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) has tabled a report in Parliament proposing amendments to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill is among the proposed legislations that…

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Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah proposes the purchase of new presidential jet

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has called for considerable budgetary allocation for the modernization of military equipment, including the aircraft. Ichung’wah was speaking during Parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday afternoon, where he also proposed the purchase of a modern presidential jet. “At times the military does come before the House looking for resources to modernize…

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UDA on the hot seat with Nairobians for clearing Governor Sakaja despite questionable merit

Kenya’s ruling party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has been implored to tender an apology to Nairobians for endorsing a gubernatorial candidate whose competence was open to doubt. Education analyst Janet Ouko on Monday argued that Nairobi’s management has been lamentable under Governor Johnson Sakaja’s rule, noting that it has attracted questions on his proficiency….

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DP Gachagua claims he has list of senior Gov’t officials with ‘River Road degrees’

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed to know the people who issue fake academic certificates at River Road and some of the senior government officials who have benefitted from the illegal trade. Gachagua, who spoke on Wednesday during the third National Wage Bill Conference at the Bomas of Kenya, divulged that some cartels in the…

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Disquiet in Ruto party spells doom for CS Linturi

The disquiet in President William Ruto’s UDA party over the procurement of fake fertiliser spells doom for embattled Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. The development comes after some lawmakers intensified calls for the removal of the CS, following the revelations of fake fertiliser scam. “Either way, he must go!” Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba told the…

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