Politicians are typically linked to ostentatious lives, women, and alcohol consumption; however, the late Senator Godfrey Gitahi GG Kariuki of Laikipia was not one of those people. In fact, he detested alcohol. Despite his fame and fortune, Kariuki would not put up with intoxicated people around him, which caused him to have arguments with some … Read more
Kiraitu Murungi, he is a well-known politician in Meru and the entire country. Currently, he is serving as the board chair at National Oil Corporation, an office he ascended to in 2022 after the Meru county governor race defeat by Kawira Mwangaza Kiraitu Age Kiraitu Murungi was born on 1 January 1952 in Kionyo village, … Read more
Meru County has a total of 69 MCAs who were elected and nominated by various parties, among them the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP), Party of National Unity (PNU), and Jubilee among other parties. This is the list of all Meru County MCAs;- North Imenti Constituency MCAs 1. MUNICIPALITY WARD – Caleb … Read more
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Hon Jane Njeri Maina stands a Better chance of Succeeding Ann Mumbi Waiguru, as the second female Governor. After her latest fight with Governor Ann Mumbi Waiguri, topped his Political nature in the County. Who is this Jane Njeri Maina? Njeri is the former Kirinyaga County Speaker. She began her Political Career … Read more
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM party National Executive Committee (NEC) has announced a decision to expel five members. The NEC, in a statement to newsrooms on Wednesday after a meeting chaired by party leader Raila Odinga and National Chairman John Mbadi, said the decision was arrived at following the consideration of a report by the … Read more
Businessman Jaswant Rai has withdrawn four cases he had filed in court against Mumias sugar company. According to Citizen TV, Rai who owns West Kenya’s sugar company has already issued three notices to the court of appeal and another one to the high court seeking to have the cases withdrawn. The move comes a few … Read more
Kenyans will experience a significant impact on their living standards as the Finance Act 2023 is implemented. This will result in increased financial difficulties due to inflation and reduced purchasing power. The government, led by Ruto, defends the new taxes, although they are expected to worsen the ongoing cost of living crisis. To provide clarity … Read more
Cherarkey Samson is among the vocal politicians fighting for and supporting William Ruto to their last breath. He is currently serving as the senator for Nandi County since he was elected in the 2017 general elections. Outside Parliament, the Senator has been one of the foot soldiers of Deputy President William Ruto, who is keen … Read more
The 2010 Constitution requires the SRC to set and regularly review the salaries for state officers and advise the national and county governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other public officers. In doing so, the SRC is expected to ensure that the wage bill is fiscally sustainable but must ensure that the public … Read more
In Kenya, the removal of a President from office without impeachment is governed by Article 144 of the Constitution of Kenya. There are specific circumstances under which a President can be removed from office without the need for an impeachment process. MUST RAD: CAN A DEPUTY PRESIDENT BE IMPEACHED IN KENYA? Here are the provisions … Read more
According to the Constitution of Kenya, the Deputy President can be impeached. The process for impeaching the Deputy President is outlined in Articles 150 and 151. Here is an overview of the procedure, including relevant quotes from the Constitution: 1. Motion of Impeachment A motion for the impeachment of the Deputy President can be initiated … Read more
The contentious Finance Bill 2023 sailed through the second reading after a charged debate in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. 176 MPs voted in favour of the Finance Bill 2023 while 81 voted against it. There were no abstentions. Prior to the vote, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah put up a spirited defense … Read more
The organizational structure of county government in Kenya plays a vital role in the effective governance and administration of the country. With the implementation of devolution in 2013, Kenya transitioned from a centralized government system to a decentralized one, granting significant powers and resources to 47 county governments. In this article, we will delve into … Read more
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission(SRC), the statutory agency that sets the pay and benefits of state officers, has handed the counties’ political leadership handsome benefits beginning the next financial year. 1. Speaker of the County Assembly Salary In the proposed gross remuneration – to be implemented in two phases- a speaker of the county assembly … Read more
A principal secretary is tasked with the administration of a state department. There are 50 principal secretaries in Kenya. Functions of Principal Secretaries in Kenya In Kenya, Principal Secretaries play a crucial role in the government’s administrative structure. They are senior civil servants who serve as the accounting officers for various government ministries. Here are some … Read more
The IEBC has released the latest statistics indicating the total number of IEBC Registered voters per county in Kenya. Nairobi leads with over 2.5 million registered voters, followed by Kiambu and Nakuru respectively. Counties in the Mount Kenya region and the Rift Valley carry the bulk of the voting population in what appears to be … Read more