Politics

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka Names Cabinet Nominees

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Flanked by Deputy Governor Ms Jennifer Mbatiany, Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka named cabinet nominees on October 11, 2022 at his residence in Mapera village, Kamukuywa Ward, Kimilili constituency. Department Nominee Constituency Academic Credentials Relevant Info Investments, partnerships, resource mobilization and special programs Deputy Governor Jennifer Mbatiany Mt Elgon Education and Vocational Training  Mr David Mamili Wanyonyi … Read more

How Museveni apologized to Kenyans for son’s tweet gaffe

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at an international conference

In a detailed statement, Ugandan president Museveni apologized to Kenyans in a move seen as an attempt to nip in the bud a potential diplomatic tiff between Nairobi and Kampala after remarks made by his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba who claimed via twitter that it would take him less than two weeks to take Kenya’s … Read more

The in-tray of ‘His earthquakness’ Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi

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Ilianza Na Ka Selfie (Dabotap) Nikaona TBT (Dabotap) Akapiga Screenshot Ya Likes (Dabotap) Haha, Pia Mi Nika Like(Dabotap), goes the chorus of the Gengetone hit Dabotap by The Kansoul. This, one of my favorite Kenyan pop hits, tells a story similar to the Ruto-Mudavadi political bromance; a much chided affair whose culmination was on Tuesday … Read more

Profiles: Get to Know President Dr. William Ruto’s Cabinet

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Ruto-Rigathi campaign poster

The President, flanked by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi, named members of his first cabinet. This happened two weeks after his inauguration and on the afternoon of the day the President and Deputy President meet the outgoing cabinet in the morning. Get to know the President’s men and women. The … Read more

New Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa Agenda

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Today 15th September 2022, Fernandes Barasa and his deputy Ayub Savula we took oath of office, taking the reigns of county over from outgoing governor H.E Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya and his Deputy – H.E Prof. Philip Kutima. Articulating his vision anchored on seven pillars, the new Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa agenda for the people of … Read more

Transcript: Reuben Kigame’s ‘I am here to defy’ speech

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Reuben Kigame addressing the press on 30th May 2022 as he delivers his stirring speech 'I am here to defy'

On the morning of 30th May 2022, celebrated gospel musician, minister, speaker and independent aspirant for the Presidency in the 9th August 2022 Kenya General Elections, Reuben Kigame, addressed the press in Nairobi. The night before, 10pm to be precise, the Eldoret based entrepreneur, widely admired for his virtuous public persona and for defying blindness, … Read more

Azimio la Jogoo wa mjini: Raila Odinga 9 agendas for Presidency

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infographic of major parties and their party leaders in Azimio la Umoja or Azimio One Kenya Alliance through which Raila Odinga hopes to realize his fifth stab at Kenya's presidency and deliver his 9 point agenda

On a day termed as historic, Jacaranda grounds in Nairobi’s Embakasi East constituency played host to the Azimio La Umoja aka Azimio – One Kenya brigade led by their newly coronated presidential candidate Raila Odinga, and formation patron President Uhuru Kenyatta. It is here, some minutes past 4 pm in the setting Nairobi sun that … Read more

Spilling the beans! Full Text of Kalonzo Musyoka personal statement on deal with Raila

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Kalonzo Musyoka quote on contracts

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka personal statement on deal with Raila Odinga spills beans on secret 2017 NASA coalition agreement and high-stake horse trading of the 2022 general elections. In the deal signed under NASA, their 2017 vehicle for the presidency, the former prime minister was to serve one term as President and then hand over … Read more

Ruto team appoints Ababu Namwamba Head of International Relations WSR Presidential Campaign

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artistic touch up of Ababu Namwamba sharing a laugh with Deputy President William Ruto on during the earthquake in Busia rallies

WSR Campaign Secretariat appoints Ababu Namwamba as Head of International Relations at the WSR Presidential Campaign. Though not running for office, surely it is a matter of time before Ababu resign as CAS. Ababu is a former two term Member of Parliament representing Budalangi Constituency, Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs of the Republic of … Read more