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Edwin Nyarangi

Why Sifuna's position as ODM Secretary General is at stake

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-05 11:45:55

Political leaders allied to ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga are pushing to have Sifuna kicked out of the seat

Call a ceasefire, ODM legislators urge Oburu

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-06 09:00:00

A section of ODM MPs have called on their party leader, Oburu Odinga, to convene a NEC meeting to address disputes that are likely to split the opposition party.

Matiang'i defends Uhuru over attacks by top ODM leaders

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-06 20:17:20

The Jubilee Party leadership expressed concern over what it described as sustained and coordinated attacks targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Senate to seek public opinion on proposed surrogacy legislation

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-08 00:00:00

The Bill seeks to regulate surrogacy arrangements and establish an institutional framework for the licensing and oversight of assisted reproductive technology facilities.

How Ministries spent Sh132b in three months

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-09 07:00:00

Government ministries spent Sh132.65 billion on development in the first three months of the financial year 2025/26, a report by Controller of Budget shows.

Energy CS pushes Parliament for support on Turkana oil project

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-13 06:00:00

The Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi argued that support from the legislatures will enhance investor confidence in Kenya’s upstream petroleum sector.

Mbadi: State will retain key stake in Safaricom

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-14 06:00:00

Treasury CS says the government will retain 20 per cent shares and two seats on the board. The sale will earn the government some Sh204 billion in gross proceeds.  

ICPAK questions Sh34 Safaricom share price in State divestiture plan

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-15 08:00:00

ICPAK has raised concerns over the government’s plan to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom at Sh34 per share, questioning the valuation methodology and long-term fiscal impact.

LSK wants State sale of Safaricom shares delayed

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-19 08:00:00

LSK has proposed the deferment of the divestiture of Safaricom Limited shares until a transparent and independently verifiable and competitive sale structure is in place as per the Constitution.

Winnie Odinga: Raila's ODM can't be led by sellouts

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-19 08:20:00

EALA MP Winnie Odinga on Sunday convened a rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, drawing a crowd reminiscent of those once mobilised by her late father, ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Ruto tells off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-20 10:47:08

President William Ruto has told off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes run by the administration

Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-21 06:25:00

The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act

Senate team grills eight governors

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-22 00:00:00

Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee questions governors.

Mudavadi details recruitment of Kenyans into foreign wars

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-23 10:03:29

Recruitment networks are estimated to remain active both in Kenya and within the Russian Federation.

United Opposition faces tough call on picking candidate to challenge Ruto

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-25 07:00:00

Wamalwa hosted Kalonzo, Gachagua and Muturi at his party headquarters while Matiang’i, Karua and Munya were absent.

ODM split: Sifuna-led wing vows to contest 2027 presidency

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-26 09:15:00

The rift within ODM has deepened after a faction associated with Sifuna insisted it would field a presidential candidate in 2027, while Oburu’s camp pledged to support Ruto.

Wajir governor defends Sh700m pending bills payments

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-27 07:00:00

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi told the Senate that his administration has made significant progress in settling inherited pending bills, insisting that only verifiable claims are being honoured.

Vihiga governor grilled over Sh5m for house party

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-27 18:15:26

Vihiga Governor Wilberforce Ottichilo has been put on the spot by the Senate over the accumulation of Sh1.7 billion in pending bills and the use of Sh5 million on a housewarming party.

Senators consider withholding funds from errant governors

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-28 06:20:00

Senators are considering a motion to withhold funds from counties whose governors fail to appear before Senate oversight committees to answer audit queries.

Mbarire put on the spot by the Senate for diverting Sh10 million to fund Boda Boda event

By Edwin Nyarangi   2026-01-29 00:00:00

Embu Governor Cecil Mbarire has been put on the spot by the Senate for diverting Sh10 million meant for development to fund a political gathering meant to empower Bodaboda riders.