Judah Ben-hur

Lawyer seeks to block four from Cabinet meetings

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-04 18:46:13

A Nairobi lawyer has filed a petition, seeking to reverse President William Ruto’s decision allowing non-Cabinet members to attend Cabinet meetings.

Three decades later, Kenyans still pay heavy price for mass protests

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-07 19:35:22

Police use excessive force to disperse protestors, resulting in fatalities, injuries and arrests. Azimio has planned protests today over the high cost of living and the Finance Act, 2023

What's the end goal to Azimio's 10-million-signature drive?

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-10 14:54:29

Raila: We have begun the movement to collect signatures so that Kenyans can say they are withdrawing their delegation of powers to the elected leaders and take it themselves.

Raila Odinga's 15 million signature puzzle

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-11 14:41:39

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya will today launch signature collection drive to serve as testament to Kenyans’ dissatisfaction with President William Ruto’s regime.

Rivals give Uhuru dose of his own medicine as Ruto allies take over Jubilee

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-11 18:46:23

Uhuru’s declaration of support for ODM led to a coup in Kanu that ejected party officials

Political rivals give Uhuru dose of his own medicine

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-12 17:07:55

Uhuru’s declaration of support for ODM led to a coup in Kanu that ejected party officials. Tribunal upheld the Jubilee leadership changes and granted the party to Ruto allies.

Tough week ahead for Kenyans as State, Azimio take hardline stance

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-17 12:05:23

Raila has called three days of protests beginning Wednesday, leaving Kenyans with only today and tomorrow to go about their day to day events.

Azimio leaders to sue police over brutality

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-18 23:29:18

Karua says police who violated their constitutional duty to protect lives will face the law. LSK boss wants IPOA to probe deaths, injuries and use of force and live ammunition by police.

Catholic bishops demand repealing of Finance Act to reduce tax burden on Kenyans

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-20 12:43:34

The Catholic bishops expressed concern that the Finance Act, in its current form, will complicate life for Kenyans, and urged the government to repeal it to lessen the tax burden.

Demos dilemma for hustlers as police brutality causes anguish, loss of lives

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-24 19:07:22

Anti-government demonstrations called by Azimio have drawn protesters and goons creating a recipe for chaos as police move in to maintain law and order.

Raila says Kenyans united against punitive taxes and police brutality

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-26 16:53:25

Raila said despite Azimio initially initiating the demos they have transcended party, political and regional divides, becoming a united cause for Kenyans demanding relief from punitive taxation

Azimio gives conditions for talks with Ruto

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-07-27 20:08:37

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua said that the calls for talks between the government and opposition are welcome but they cannot be a repeat of the collapsed bipartisan talks.

Muturi faults creation of coalition party, calls for independent ORPP

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-08-03 06:03:33

Attorney General Justin Muturi on Wednesday criticised the creation of coalition political party arguing that the idea was never envisioned in the Constitution.

Azimio and Kenya Kwanza talks to kick off next week

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-08-04 05:07:20

Talks between the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the opposition are scheduled to begin next week, marking a critical juncture in tackling issues of concern for both parties and the public.

Azimio tells Kenya Kwanza to stop spreading propaganda over talks

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-08-08 20:51:33

Azimio leader Raila Odinga asked Kenya Kwanza to stop misleading the public that the opposition is plotting to secure another handshake.

Oscar Sudi still most inactive MP in Parliament

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-08-09 18:58:21

The most active members include Dr Makali Mulu (Kitui Central), Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), James Nyikal (Seme), Ken Chonga (Kilifi South) and Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku (Mbeere North).

Women dominate gender parity task force

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-08-18 00:59:07

Public Service, Gender, and Affirmative Action CS Aisha Jumwa selected 16 women and one man to the team responsible for achieving the two-thirds gender principle in government.

Take back the death threats, LSK, Azimio and rights groups tell Ruto

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-08-30 17:53:45

Amnesty International, and the Law Society of Kenya expressed concern about President Ruto’s remarks, calling them careless and disturbing.

Raila-Ruto talks team allowed to find truce behind closed doors

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-08-31 19:03:35

Last year's presidential poll could go through an audit if the Dialogue team agrees. Offices of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and leader of opposition could be factored in law.

Churches now come up with self-regulation rules

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-08-31 18:44:01

The church has an ambiguous policy to limit political activity on the pulpit but is faced with the challenge of enforcing the code of conduct.