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Edwin Nyarangi

DCI wants First Choice boss Judy Jepchirchir prosecuted for defrauding youths

First Choice Director Judy Jepchirchir, accused of defrauding over 8,000 youths over Sh1 billion, will be prosecuted for obtaining money by false pretense.

DCI wants First Choice boss Judy Jepchirchir prosecuted for defrauding youths

Jail term, hefty fine for pastors with unregistered churches

Jail term, hefty fine for pastors with unregistered churches

Mbadi at pains to explain why counties will get Sh20b less

Mbadi at pains to explain why counties will get Sh20b less

Reconstitution of IEBC top agenda as House resumes sittings

Reconstitution of IEBC top agenda as House resumes sittings

Senators ask Ruto to stop Adani's controversial JKIA takeover over integrity

Leaders cite concerns raised over Indian firm activities in various countries as Transport CS David Chirchir insists KAA has not yet signed an agreement with the firm.

Senators ask Ruto to stop Adani's controversial JKIA takeover over integrity

Adani and his Kenyan deals uncovered

Indian company in the spotlight over secret 30-year JKIA takeover deal is said to have spread its tentacles to the energy sector.

Adani and his Kenyan deals uncovered

Governors back Livestock Sustainability Bill, want scope widened

The Council of Governors (CoG) has supported the Livestock Sustainability Bill saying it will address critical aspects of sustainability within the livestock sector

Governors back Livestock Sustainability Bill, want scope widened

KPA boss put to task over Sh1.4 billion tax waivers

The Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director William Ruto was had pressed to explain at least Sh1.4 billion tax waiver to clients in the last one year.

KPA boss put to task over Sh1.4 billion tax waivers

Governors reject proposal to cut counties' revenue by Sh20 billion

The Council of Governors has rejected a proposal to slash counties' equitable share from Sh400 billion to Sh380 billion

Governors reject proposal to cut counties' revenue by Sh20 billion

Six state agencies owe Kenyans Sh56 billion in compensation

NLC has told the Senate that six state agencies owe Kenyans Sh56 billion after their land was compulsorily acquired by the government for construction of roads and other projects.

Six state agencies owe Kenyans Sh56 billion in compensation

Senate calls for audit of counties revenue amid corruption claims

Senate has called on the Office of the Auditor General to audit entities engaged by counties to collect own-source revenue

Senate calls for audit of counties revenue amid corruption claims

Senate discusses Bill to regulate boda boda trade

The Bill seeks to introduce new provisions for the registration and operation of motorcycles used in public transport at the county level.

Senate discusses Bill to regulate boda boda trade

NLC in a spot for withholding billions in land compensation

The National Lands Commission is on the spot for withholding funds for compensation of Kenyans displaced from their land to pave way for the construction of state projects.

NLC in a spot for withholding billions in land compensation

Give us some work to do, deputy governors plead with Senate

The deputy governors want a law put in place that defines their roles so that they don’t just sit as they complain that unless the governor assigns them duties there is nothing to do

Give us some work to do, deputy governors plead with Senate

Senate summons Ngilu over Kicotec financial statements

Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee has summoned former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu to answer audit queries over Kitui County Textile Centre.

Senate summons Ngilu over Kicotec financial statements

Gender rule: Fourteen years later, women still on the periphery

14 years after Kenyans adopted a progressive constitution, many aspirations remain unfulfilled. Women are still hoping for the two-thirds gender rule in elective positions to become a reality.

Gender rule: Fourteen years later, women still on the periphery

Three firms supplied Sh16 billion edible oil, Trade agency says

Only three companies supplied the Sh16 billion edible oil after KNTC picked them through a distinct procurement method fronted by a committee.

Three firms supplied Sh16 billion edible oil, Trade agency says

Intense night lobbying that dimmed Mwangaza

Senior Meru politicians marshalled resources to ensure Mwangaza was this time removed with women governors reportedly reaching out to President Ruto, whose allies backed the Motion.

Intense night lobbying that dimmed Mwangaza

We were paid to kick Mwangaza out, former Majority Leader says

A Member of the Meru County Assembly told the Senate that the three impeachment motions against Governor Kawira Mwangaza were politically motivated.

We were paid to kick Mwangaza out, former Majority Leader says

Senate upholds Governor Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment

Mwangaza was found guilty of all three charges against her in a vote marred with some Senators abstaining in protest after 26 senators upheld MCAs' ouster motion.

Senate upholds Governor Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment

MCA's evidence against Meru governor is based on lies, lawyers

Mwangaza's defence team said impeachment was a predetermined matter organised much earlier and had awaited execution.

MCA's evidence against Meru governor is based on lies, lawyers

Senate gear up for Mwangaza's third impeachment battle

Mwangaza will be the third governor to be taken through the entire house process after former Governors Mike Sonko and Ferdinand Waititu were impeached in a similar manner

Senate gear up for Mwangaza's third impeachment battle

IPOA taken to task over police brutality on protesters

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has been put to task by Parliament over its apparent ineffectiveness in protecting public rights against Kenya Police Service officers’ brutality.

IPOA taken to task over police brutality on protesters

Senators vote to hear Governor Mwangaza impeachment through plenary

Impeachment motion against Governor Kawira Mwangaza to be heard in plenary after senators vote against forming an 11-member committee to investigate her removal.

Senators vote to hear Governor Mwangaza impeachment through plenary

Invesco Assurance Company placed under statutory management

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has placed Invesco Assurance Company Limited under Statutory Management as per Section 67C(2)(i) of the Insurance Act.

Invesco Assurance Company placed under statutory management

Logistics firm seeks court orders to freeze sale of Bamburi Cement over Sh3bn compensation claim

Logistics firm Roy Hauliers Limited has moved to the High Court seeking freeze orders against the intended sale of Bamburi Cement Limited shares to Amsons Group limited.

Logistics firm seeks court orders to freeze sale of Bamburi Cement over Sh3bn compensation claim

How new Bill will regulate prices of essential commodities

The Bill will protect Kenyans from exploitative business practices by empowering the Finance CS to stabilise prices and prevent essential goods from becoming unaffordable.

How new Bill will regulate prices of essential commodities

Busia county to host Senate Mashinani in September

Senators will from September 23 to 27, 2024 hold plenary and committee sittings in the border town as well as summon some Cabinet Secretaries to answer questions.

Busia county to host Senate Mashinani in September

Government defends higher education funding model

Deputy Government Spokesman Isaac Muthuma in a statement to Media houses noted that the previous system was unsustainable, leading to challenges with service payments.

Government defends higher education funding model

CS Miano pledges to fast-track strategies to unlock tourism potential

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has pledged to fast-track strategies aimed at unlocking the immense potential of Kenya’s tourism sector.

CS Miano pledges to fast-track strategies to unlock tourism potential

Senate sets date to hear Mwangaza's impeachment charges

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza will appear before the Senate for the third time in two years since assuming office following impeachment by the county assembly.

Senate sets date to hear Mwangaza's impeachment charges

County jobs are marred by tribalism, NCIC

34 counties have employed more than 70 per cent of their workforce from one dominant ethnic community as NCIC says tribalism in employment is very serious in the country.

County jobs are marred by tribalism, NCIC

Puzzle of Lusaka's 352 bank accounts, 'faceless' signatories

Bungoma Finance CEC admits he doesn't know a woman named as a signatory to some accounts as the Senate committee notes some accounts were opened before the onset of devolution.

Puzzle of Lusaka's 352 bank accounts, 'faceless' signatories

Azimio gives nod to Junet, Millie for top House positions

The Azimio Parliamentary Group has endorsed Suna East MP Junet Mohammed as National Assembly Minority Leader and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo as the Minority Whip.

Azimio gives nod to Junet, Millie for top House positions

Muturi denies his advice was ignored while serving as AG

Muturi has denied reports that his advice as Attorney General had been ignored by several government ministries and blamed the media for building the narrative around his name.

Muturi denies his advice was ignored while serving as AG

Ruto's richest nominee defends himself against narcotics claims

A list tabled before parliament 14 years ago named Ali Hassan Joho as among those involved in drug trafficking. He told the vetting committee that his net worth is Sh2.3 billion.

Ruto's richest nominee defends himself against narcotics claims

'He squeezed my hand' remark resurfaces at Mutua's vetting

Labour Cabinet Secretary nominee Alfred Mutua faced one of his earlier remarks when he served as governor that President William Ruto squeezed his hand in a scary way.

'He squeezed my hand' remark resurfaces at Mutua's vetting

I have never met Linturi, Agriculture nominee denies social media claims

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Nominee Dr Andrew Karanja has promised to crash cartels in the fertiliser industry if approved by the Parliament.

I have never met Linturi, Agriculture nominee denies social media claims

Wahome faces tough questions over her relationship with NLC

Lands Cabinet Secretary nominee Alice Wahome had a hard time explaining her office’s relationship with the National Land Commission when she appeared for vetting.

Wahome faces tough questions over her relationship with NLC

Choppers' use in tree planting exercise haunts nominee Soipan

The countrywide tree planting exercise in which Cabinet Secretaries moved around in choppers reared its head during the vetting of Defence Cabinet Secretary nominee Soipan Tuya.

Choppers' use in tree planting exercise haunts nominee Soipan

Chirchir, Duale lead nominees to face vetting body led by Speaker

They will face a vetting panel chaired by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, which will decide if they can rejoin the Cabinet.

Chirchir, Duale lead nominees to face vetting body led by Speaker

D-Day for five CS nominees as they face vetting team

Kindiki will be seeking to convince the committee to give him a second chance to serve in the same position.

D-Day for five CS nominees as they face vetting team

Coast MPs back Nassir to take over as ODM deputy party leader

Coast Members of Parliament have rallied behind Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir

Coast MPs back Nassir to take over as ODM deputy party leader

Leaders angle for top ODM leadership positions

Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir as well as Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi have been mentioned as possible candidates for the deputy party leader position.

Leaders angle for top ODM leadership positions

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