Deputy President William Ruto has emerged as the fiercest critic of a government he played a key role in its formation only four years ago.An opinion poll released on Wednesday indicated that most Kenyans now believed the DP was the leading voice against the Jubilee government even though he had a hand in the appointment […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta reportedly met One Kenya Alliance on Saturday October 30, 2021 in a bid to convince them into supporting ODM leader Raila Odinga in the 2022 polls. The Head of State met ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Bungoma senator Moses Wetangula. Baringo senator Gideon Moi and ex-Lugari […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has today held a conference with all African leaders in what is dubbed as Russia-Africa summit. Putin and AU’s Chair, Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are the brains behind the event held in the coastal resort city of Sochi, Russia. “This is the first event of this level in the history […]
On Friday last week, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced that his administration is planning to do away with importation of used cars. A directive that has since attracted vast objection from Nairobi and Mombasa-bases used car importers. President Kenyatta ascertained his commitment to safeguard local car assemblers against unfair competition and ensure a conducive environment for […]
Kenya Ports Authority has lost over sh6 billion in the past one year and DCI sleuths are on their necks. According to DCI, the rehabilitation of Kisumu Port has seen the coffer lose sh2.5 billion. On August 22, Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary James Macharia wrote to Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti asking […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta, in a gazette notice dated May 3, 2019 had appointed and reappointed key figures to and from his government. Here’s the full list of the appointments Dennis Waweru has been appointed non-executive chairman of the Kenya Investment Authority. Jamleck Kamau has been appointed as chairman of Tana and Athi Rivers Development. Dan […]
The Kenyan Government risks an auction of key public institutions such as KBC and JKIA if it fails to meet its debt repayment commitments. Kenya’s current public debt has exceeded the mark set by the Public Finance Management Act. The act allows every government to borrow only up to 50 percent to the GDP […]
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