Gathoni Wamuchomba, Babu Owino Form Movement to Fight for Voiceless Kenyans

A section of MPs across the political divide have put aside their factions’ ideologies to stand up for the voiceless Kenyans. List of MPs forming Kenya’s new Opposition The MPs from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Jubilee, Wiper Democratic Movement, and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parties vowed to work together to represent the voice of…

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Rigathi Gachagua Changes Tune, Backs National Dialogue Committee Report: “I’m Happy”

Why Gachagua changed his tune about bipartisan talks After the committee comprising Azimio la Umoja members and government officials was established, Gachagua dismissed the discussions, claiming they would not yield any positive results. Months later, the second in command changed his tune and announced his full support of the committee’s outcome. Speaking on Kameme TV…

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Ndindi Nyoro, the chair of Budget Committee in Parliament, faults KRA for heavy taxation

National Assembly Budget Committee chairperson Ndindi Nyoro has urged the Kenya Revenue Authority and other government agencies to engage the public before introducing new taxes. Speaking during a church service on Sunday, the Kiharu Member of Parliament said that the heavy taxation is becoming unbearable for many Kenyans who are grappling with a struggling economy. Citing…

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Ecuador’s youngest mayor Brigitte Garcia and aide shot dead in latest bout of political violence

Ms Garcia – a member of former president Rafael Correa’s left-wing Citizen Revolution Movement party – is the latest political figure assassinated in Ecuador. Ecuador’s youngest mayor and an aide were shot dead on Sunday, police in the South American country have said. Brigitte Garcia, 27-year-old mayor of San Vicente, and her communications director Jairo…

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Simon Harris set to become youngest ever prime minister of Ireland after being named Fine Gael leader

The further education minister was the only candidate to put his name forward in the Fine Gael leadership contest to replace the outgoing Leo Varadkar. Simon Harris is set to become the next prime minister of Ireland – following the shock resignation of Leo Varadkar. Mr Harris, Ireland’s further education minister, was the only candidate…

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Musalia Mudavadi Cautions Kenyan Politicians over Careless Talks on Raila’s AU Bid: “Be Careful”

During a thanksgiving service at Dominion Chapel Kimuka in Kajiado County on Sunday, March 24, Mudavadi said politicians from the opposition and the Kenya Kwanza Alliance might jeopardise Raila’s chances of winning the seat. Why Mudavadi wants politicians to be careful Mudavadi insisted that Raila’s bid is of national interest and should be supported by…

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Ruto has reduced food insecurity in Kenya, Woman Rep Njeri Maina says

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has condemned critics who are calling for the resignation of Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi over the fertilizer scandal. Speaking in Kisii on Saturday, March 23, at an event hosted by South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro, Njeri Maina alleged individuals behind the fake fertilizer were out to taint the government’s reputation….

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