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Deep-seated corruption has intensified in the country over the past two years of President William Ruto’s administration, according to a corruption report by Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG). Under Ruto’s governance, scandals have increased, extravagant spending has persisted, institutional decline has continued, and checks and balances have weakened. As indicated in the report released […]
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has cautioned the government, urging the establishment of a properly financed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) by February 2025 to prevent countrywide demonstrations. In a post shared on his X account on Friday, December 6, 2024, Amisi emphasized the importance of a fully operational IEBC to maintain Kenya’s democratic integrity. He warned that people would protest if the government did not respond quickly. “By February 2025 at the latest, we need to have a fully established, adequately funded IEBC; otherwise, citizens will initiate a nationwide protest.” We need to defend Kenya’s dominance as a stronghold of democracy in Africa. “Kenya requires a revival!” Amisi announced. The electoral commission has been functioning without a chairperson and commissioners after the large-scale resignation of the Cherera Four and the retirement of ex-Chair Wafula Chebukati, along with commissioners Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye. Amisi’s call arrives alongside increasing worries regarding the condition of Kenya’s electoral system, as there are just under three years remaining before the upcoming general election. Opposition and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka conveyed comparable worries during a regional conference regarding the application of AI, digital, and social media in Kenya’s elections, which took place on December 3, 2024. Kalonzo called on political leaders and stakeholders to make the reconstitution of the IEBC a priority, putting aside personal interests for the benefit of the country. He emphasized the importance of acting quickly to tackle the electoral body’s difficulties, cautioning that severe repercussions could follow if the matter is not addressed. “I encourage those obstructing the reformation of IEBC to consider the larger perspective.” Kalonzo remarked that they need to prioritize the broader benefit of the country over their limited self-interests. Opposition and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka also expressed similar concerns during a regional conference on the use of AI, digital, and social media in elections in Kenya held on December 3, 2024. Kalonzo urged political leaders and stakeholders to prioritize the reconstitution of the IEBC, setting […]
President William Ruto signed the county allocation of revenue bill. This comes weeks after Governors, through the council of governors threatened to disband their counties and go home if no clear way of revenue allocation to the counties. This development has been confirmed by a statement posted on State House’s X handle on Friday, December 6, […]
Raila Odinga will join three other candidates on December 13, 2024, in a high-stakes televised debate for the prestigious position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The Mjadala Afrika debate, hosted at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will be a pivotal moment in the campaign for the AUC’s top leadership […]
The Council of Governors Chairperson, Ahmed Abdullahi, has fiercely criticized Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o following the release of her report detailing alleged financial misconduct in counties. The report claimed Governors were running hundreds of questionable bank accounts to obscure irregular expenditures and accused some counties of spending nothing on development projects. Abdullahi dismissed the […]
A somber atmosphere surrounded the KCC area in the Miritini ward of Jomvu sub-county, as three families dealt with the tragic loss of loved ones after a perimeter wall fell on Monday afternoon. The victims were among eight mourners when the fence belonging to Kenya United Steel Company (KUSCO) Limited came down. Five individuals died […]
John Methu ignited discussion regarding the leadership change of the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTRH) CEO. Karen Nyamu instructed the Nyandarua senator, reminding him of the temporary nature of the role. Methu humorously replied, alluding to Nyamu’s well-known dance abilities, causing fans to laugh. Nyamu responded in the comment section of the post, […]
President William Ruto has taken a bold stand against critics of his administration’s plan to upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Addressing the nation during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Devki Iron Processing Project in Taita Taveta County, a visibly frustrated Ruto called out those who opposed the now-cancelled Adani Group deal. His remarks—sharp, […]
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence following a chaotic incident at a funeral in Limuru, Kiambu County, where armed goons disrupted the service and attacked mourners indiscriminately. Speaking through a statement on X, Gachagua accused the government of deliberately withdrawing his security to leave him vulnerable, claiming it was part of a […]
President William Ruto on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, announced important changes impacting the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports headed by Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. President Ruto ordered the transfer of the Kenya National Innovation Agency from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports to the Office of the President. In […]