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After leaving office, the second President led a private life where senior politicians and their successors would occasionally visit him for consulations on matters of national importance.
Reports of the death of 136 newly born babies in Kiambu County in about two months owing to doctors strike illustrates the systemic problems afflicting the country.
Social Health Authority’s failure to cushion the vulnerable deepens woes of a baby born in Kenya today.
United Opposition leaders arrive at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, for Wiper’s NDC, including DCP’s Gachagua, former CSs Matiang’i and Muturi, DAP-K’s Wamalwa, and PLP’s Karua.
United Opposition leaders arrive at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, for Wiper’s NDC, including DCP’s Gachagua, former CSs Matiang’i and Muturi, DAP-K’s Wamalwa, and PLP’s Karua.
A section of the Opposition leaders maintain that the idea would not promote party democracy.
Raila’s entry into Kenyan politics started with the events of the 1982 attempted coup that led to his detention for nearly ten years. After the attempted coup, he was charged with treason.
Raila Odinga was a uniting figure within the ODM party that has been faced with internal strife, while to President William Ruto, he was a tower of a stability in his fledgling administration.
The passing on of ODM leader Raila Odinga has complicated President William Ruto’s political plans as it has forced him to re-evaluate his game plan ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Raila Odinga's lawyer Paul Mwangi, has described him as a leader who, despite enduring crushing electoral losses and courtroom disappointments, always kept his gaze firmly on the next battle.
A new digital and climate innovation hub has been launched in Marsabit to equip youth with digital skills, promote green enterprise and boost peace-driven growth.
A new health initiative seeks to improve maternal care in Marsabit by offering modern facilities, specialised equipment, and round-the-clock care for mothers and newborns.
Management and results of mini polls will signpost the commission’s readiness, credibility. The body has worked hard to allay fears poll rigging.
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro’s criticism of corruption, privatisation and heavy borrowing, accusing him of hypocrisy and double standards.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused President Ruto of deploying political foot soldiers to insult former President Uhuru Kenyatta in order to divert attention from issues affecting Kenyans.
Recent political developments, indicate that Ruto’s grip on the Luhya nation is still facing a challenge marked by unity efforts among local leaders and support for alternative political movements.
ODM party now appears to be operating on autopilot as bickering and infighting among leaders rage, raising serious questions about party leader Oburu Oginga’s ability to steady the ship.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that instead of putting more money in people’s pockets, President Ruto had taken away the little Kenyans had.
The Ministry of Education will be required to release the capitation data within 21 days, including the name of school, county, sub-county and ward, as well as the amount of capitation disbursed.
Nyoro’s funding model for 65 day secondary schools has attracted the wrath of legislators who have claimed that he was either using monies that ought to pay teachers, or unexplained sources.
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