The two committees for the Senate and the National Assembly have approved the nomination of Joseph Boinett for the post of Inspector General of Police. The chairman of the National Security Committee in the National Assembly, Asman Kamama, and Yusuf Haji –chairman of the Senate counterpart- showed the report to the senates.  The MP’s of […]

The Orange Democratic Movement has issued disciplinary notices to four rebel Nyanza MPs, Nairobi governor Dr Evans Kidero and two nominated MCAs from Kajiado County. The politicians have been given 14 days to show cause on the disciplinary issues raised against them. The summonses appear to be due to their perceived disloyalty both in Homa […]

Two prestigious national schools are among five others said to have been cancelled for cheating in 2014 KCSE examinations. Starehe Boys Centre and Mangu High School are said to have their results ‘suspended’ after students were found to have cheated. While releasing the results, Education CS Prof Jacob Kaimenyi declined to reveal the names of […]

The committee on nominations of Mo Ibrahim Prize has blamed the Kenyan media for speculating that former President Mwai Kibaki was on the short-list for the coveted leadership award. The clarification puts to rest obscene media speculation that the former president was a ‘front runner’ for the prestigious award. The reports of Kibaki nomination divided […]

Moi University top management led by Prof Richard Mibey will this afternoon appear before parliament to explain the circumstances which led to the death of a third year student Ms Charity Maina. Others summoned are DVC Academic and Student Affairs Prof. Nathan Ogechi, the dean of students Dr. John Ayieko and the Chief Finance Officer […]

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 […]

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 terse press statement sent to newsrooms, Dr Kidero warns those peddling the […]

One person was killed and several others injured when strong winds destroyed tents during campaigns for JAP Kajiado Central MP candidate Patrick Tutui. The tent reportedly fell on a crowd listening to a speech during the rally held by Deputy President William Ruto in Kajiado on Monday. Police said those injured were rushed to Kajiado […]

Fred Rabongo redefects to ODM By Phil Wesonga Former NSSF Managing Trustee and Homabay senatorial aspirant Fred Rabongo has rejoined ODM after defecting to the National Alliance Party of Kenya (NAP-K) last month. Rabongo who has been a long time ODM member since its formation in 2005 and a key presidential campaign financier joined little […]

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 […]