Civil servants to get Sh22 billion salary increment this year and a similar amount next year. SRC sidesteps Ruto's call to shelve pay rise for top officers, says declining such was a personal choice
Nairobi looked like it did on July 7, 1990, with police clashing with opposition supporters. Raila said they would use the signatures collected to hold an anti-Ruto referendum.
In the 10 months since he assumed office, the president has blown hot and cold on respecting judicial decisions with Bobby Mkangi arguing expectation is high on Ruto to respect the rule of law.
On Friday, the president said he would take Raila on after essentially outlawing the three planned protests.
Raila has this week maintained a low profile, with his most recent social media post made on Monday when he promised a "game-changing maandamano."
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has dared President William Ruto to go after him and leave his family out of the political wars between the government and the opposition.
There were reports that the police were attacking residents in their homes in Kisumu. Scores have been injured by the police, with many, including children, sustaining gunshot wounds.
Islamic banks could soon be allowed to fully implement Sharia banking principles without seeking exemptions from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
He noted that bandits have long exploited the inaccessibility of their hideouts to launch ambushes and retreat after wreaking havoc.
Each side will have five representatives on the committee. Top on Azimio’s agenda is Finance Act, a matter Kenya Kwanza says is upon the courts to decide.
ODM has told off South African opposition politician Julius Malema over his condemnation of the protests in Kenya.
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has his work cut out in honouring the one-year performance contract he signed on Tuesday.
The former VP will lead Azimio’s team to talks with the Kenya Kwanza Alliance side. On Thursday, he took charge of affairs, inviting their Kenya Kwanza counterparts to a meeting on Monday.
Occasionally, disputes arise over who should occupy the coveted spot, which may end up in court if not resolved amicably or with blows.
While some perceive President William Ruto as a crafty, benevolent leader who is quick to reward loyalty, others are wary of crossing his path for fear of reprisals.
Since last year’s election, Kega has had time to reflect on what went wrong in the Azimio campaigns, stating that the coalition was flying blind and that defeat was inevitable.
The last few months have been full of ultimatums from Azimio to the government, and tough-talking from the Kenya Kwanza leaders, who insist they would not be cowed by threats.
The parties formed a technical committee that will decide the agenda of the committee between the government and the opposition, as they are still split over the talks' agenda.
Move meant to spite IG Japhet Koome after he claimed that opposition hired dead bodies. Raila Odinga-led coalition will also hold prayers for the victims in Bondo.
The two teams agreed to form a joint technical team during their first meeting on Wednesday. Their expertise will be of high value in shaping the conversation between the two sides.
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