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Jubilee Party Vice Chairman David Murathe now says that President Kenyatta will not retire from politics once his final term as President ends in 2022. Speaking to a local Television station on Tuesday, the ruling party's top official said the Head of State will not hang his political boots as many…
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Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has insisted that he is still in the race to succeed President Kenyatta during 2022 general elections. Speaking when he attended a burial at Kathangari, Embu County, the Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader said that he will contest for the Presidency on a platform of…
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The office of the Prime Minister could return if a new Bill drafted by Tiaty Member of Parliament Kassait Kamket sails through. In his Bill dubbed The Constitution of Kenya (Amendments) Bill of 2017, the Jubilee MP proposes creation of the position of an executive Prime Minister. The Premier will…
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National Super Alliance (Nasa) Members of Parliament who took part in the vetting and approval of President Kenyatta's nominees to Cabinet will face disciplinary actions. Leader of Minority in the National Assembly John Mbadi, who doubles up as chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party…
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A petition seeking to oust Chief Justice David Maraga and six other Judiciary officers from office has been rejected by National Assembly Speaker Justice Muturi. On Tuesday, Muturi dismissed the petition filed by a city lawyer, terming it as “misplaced, a long shot, pedestrian and a fishing…
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The High Court has summoned Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet for defying orders to reinstate Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's security detail. The two security heads have been ordered to appear in court in person to explain why they should not…
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The High Court has upheld the election of National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale as the Member of Parliament for Garissa Township. Issuing the ruling at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on Tuesday, Justice Hedwig Ong’udi dismissed the petition filed former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Farah…
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Outgoing Attorney-General Githu Muigai now says that Kenya has no plans of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Speaking at Strathmore University, the State Chief Legal Advisor said the country will remain part of ICC, but insisted that the Hague-based court must have a more…
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Marakwet East Member of Parliament David Kagongo Bowen has lost his seat following a petition lodged by former Cabinet minister Linah Jebii Kilimo. Nullifying Bowen's victory at the High Court in Eldoret on Tuesday, Justice George Kimondo ruled that his election was marred by massive irregularities…
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Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has on Monday announced a reshuffle of his ten-member Cabinet, barely four months after the executives assumed office. In a circular dated 26th February, Sonko said the changes takes effect immediately. He said the rearrangement is aimed at ensuring better delivery of…