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Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-01-22 14:38:09

Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.

Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-01-31 09:36:00

The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 

Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-03-07 07:30:00

The National Assembly has approved the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, paving the way for a Sh5 trillion fund amid debate over oversight and debt risks.

Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-03-08 08:00:00

Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement will hold a joint parliamentary meeting to review the 10-Point Agenda report amid criticism from some ODM members over its direction.

Showdown looms over Minority Leader position

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-03-11 02:00:00

A political showdown is brewing in National Assembly of Kenya as the Azimio Coalition and factions within the Orange Democratic Movement contest the position of Minority Leader.

MPs demand compensation for victims, survivors of Webuye accident

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-03-25 15:06:25

Kenya’s Parliament has censured the Ministry of Transport over its slow response to the deadly Webuye accident, demanding compensation for victims and accountability from David Chirchir and the NTSA.

'Goons' paradise': Murkomen dodges responsibility, points finger at political class and judiciary

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-04-22 08:00:00

Interior CS Murkomen blamed political leaders, and the Judiciary, for rising gangs and insecurity, arguing that goons are politically sponsored and poorly handled by the justice system.

Securing Kenya's Blue Economy Through Stronger Fisheries Laws

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-04-22 10:06:00

A new Bill aimed at preventing illegal fishing and improving oversight of Kenyan waters has been introduced at the National Assembly.

Wamboka replaced as MPs give bribery probe more time.

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-04-24 08:00:00

Luanda MP Dick Maungu was appointed as the interim chairperson of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education following the suspension of Jack Wamboka.

Dramatic scenes as former senator Orwoba is arrested, released

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-04-30 08:00:00

Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was on Wednesday arrested after an unsuccessful attempt to access the precincts of Parliament.

MPs push for closure of boarding schools over student unrest

By Josphat Thiongó   2026-06-04 06:00:00

The death of 16 students in the Utumishi Senior Girls School fire incident has elicited calls for the abolishment of boarding schools.