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THE appointment of Joseph Boinett as the next police boss hangs in the balance after the majority of MPs on Monday voted to reject his nomination. The Joint Committee of the National Assembly and Senate retreated to Boma Hotel in the city on Sunday to write its report on Boinett’s suitability after vetting him on Thursday last week. However, as of last Monday evening, three-quarters of the J … [Read More...]
Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero today came out for the first time - or the umpteenth time - to viciously refute claims and accusations of corruption and running down Mumias Sugar company which have been circulating in recent media reports . In a … [Read More...]
By Phil Wesonga via Facebook At the WDM PG/NEC meeting, behind closed doors, rebel Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua unreservedly apologises to Senator Muthama, thanks him for candid remarks, proceeds to declare his unequivocal support for WDM and pledges loyalty to WDM Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka Post by Phil Wesonga.
By Comrade Albert Nyakundi Amenya Dear Prime Minister, this message is coming rather late and yet early: it is late to proffer you my advice on who should be your number two come 2017 General Election. Even though, I understand you have the less useful political advisors on earth. Having unavailingly run for the Presidency […]
By Comrade Albert Nyakundi Amenya Nairobi gubernatorial is one of the vehemently contested seat in the country. According to political pundits, governor Kidero’s performance is below average unlike what was anticipated of him. The stinging question is remains, if the man who supposedly was a Moses has failed, who will save Nairobi in 2017? For […]
By Comrade Albert Nyakundi Amenya Now I know why the rich and the not-so-rich of Kenya reach for the airport at the first sign of illness. In recent times, two of my friends have lost their wives to Kenya doctors in Nigerian hospitals. The first died in November because she was given wrong medication. In […]
Suba MP John Mbadi and his Nyakach counterpart Aduma Owuor have called for the disbandment of the Parliamentary Accounts Committee citing alleged corruption. The two ODM legislators made the sentiments during the burial of Homa Bay nominated County Rep Selestine Owidi at Atela High school in Kabondo Kasipul constituency on Saturday. They said the image […]
African Union head of observer mission Raila Odinga yesterday met top military leaders of Lesotho in efforts to ensure the snap elections called to resolve the political crisis in that country are held in a peaceful and democratic manner without the interference of the military. The military leaders are said to have committed themselves to […]
DP RUTO, Aden Duale digs in on Ababu Namwamba as FIGHT to control PAC Continues with another vote this week Jubilee House Majority Leader Aden Duale has vowed Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba must vacate the powerful Public Accounts Committee chairmanship, saying members of the committee no longer have confidence in his leadership. This is the […]
The Orange party may never get one of opposition’s most firebrand politicians on its ticket. Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar Sarai has been nominated by Wiper Democratic Movement as the party’s Secretary General, ending speculation that the Mombasa democrat would return to ODM ahead of 2017 elections. Senator Omar was one of the prominent victims of […]
By Comrade Albert Nyakundi Amenya – The Banana Pedlar (Kisii County) It is now clear that President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Jubilee coalition do not mean well for our country. To them, there is only one option, it is either they have their way, or they collapse this country. How can a government elect to […]
President Uhuru with Meru Senator Hon Kiraitu Murungi, governor Peter Munga and Education CS Prof Jacob Kaimenyi on Friday 27th Feb 2015 during the president’s tour of Meru county By JOHN MULUSYA Political tension is rife within the Mt.Kenya region in anticipation of the appointment of the new vice chancellor. Politicians from Mt Kenya East […]