Politics

"State House Discussions Should Have Been Done In Parliament" - MP Otiende Amollo File image of Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo.IMAGE/COURTESY Summary: MP Otiende Amollo disapproves of President Ruto's meeting with CJ Koome, stressing the need for parliamentary involvement in crucial judicial decisions. Amollo contends that judiciary matters, including budget allocations and judge appointments, should follow proper legislative processes, not executive discussions. Jan 23, (TopNews) - In a pointed critique of Monday's State House meeting, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo labels the gathering between President Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome as untimely and unnecessary. The meeting, convened to address the ongoing discord between the judiciary and the executive, stem...

Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party leader, Raila Odinga, speaking to Lamu residents. IMAGE/COURTESY Nairobi, Jan 22 (TopNews) - Raila Odinga, leader of the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party, has raised concerns about Chief Justice Martha Koome's recent meeting with President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi. Expressing his disapproval while speaking in Maweni village in Lamu West Constituency, Raila characterized the meeting as an irresponsible move by Chief Justice Koome. "If there is meant to be a dialogue, it should take place in a neutral venue. The State House is the seat of the executive. If there is going to be a discussion on governance issues, it should be held on neutral ground. This meeting implies that the executive is compromising the judici...

President William Ruto. Image file/Courtesy On Jan 21 (TopNews), President William Ruto has issued a recent directive to all teachers and education officials, urging them to avoid seeking school fees from parents as schools resume operations.. Addressing the public gathering in Busia County on Sunday, President Ruto highlighted the government's commitment to easing the financial burden on parents by providing financial support to the education sector. The substantial sum of Ksh62 billion, recently disbursed, aims to alleviate the challenges faced by both teachers and parents during the resumption of school activities. "In the last month, we have disbursed Ksh62 billion, encompassing primary schools, Junior Secondary Schools, Technical and Vocational Education and Trainin...

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro expresses condolences to the family of Sigowet-Soin MP Justice Kemei Kipsang at the funeral of his father, the late Kipkemei Chereng’eti. PHOTO/COURTESY Jan 22 (TopNews) - The intensifying clash between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is driving a wedge within the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition. In a pivotal moment on January 20, 2024, during a funeral in Kericho county, the Nyoro camp publicly endorsed Nyoro as the preferred successor to President Ruto in 2032, triggering a divisive rift within the coalition. Keep Reading: Family Seeks Justice After Relative Allegedly Beaten to Death by Church Members Over Suspected Ksh.2K Theft Kenya:Ex-Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong Defects To UDA From ODM Potential Western...

Jan 21 (TopNews) - In a significant political move, former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has shifted his allegiance from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The announcement was made during an interdenominational church service in Teso, Busia County, on Sunday, January 21. During the service, attended by President William Ruto and key members of the Kenya Kwanza administration, Ojaamong pledged his commitment to working with the ruling UDA party to advance the government's development agenda. He stated, "From today, I've joined UDA, and I expect to be in government fully. The best way to get better development projects is by supporting the government." Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba applauded Ojaamong for his decision to joi...

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya. Photo/Facebook Jan 21 (TopNews) - Mumias East MP, Peter Salasya, has officially announced his intention to run for the position of governor in the upcoming 2027 elections. The declaration, made via his social media accounts, did not specify whether he plans to vie in his home county of Kakamega or a different one. "It's now official; I will be vying for governor," Salasya stated. Keep Reading: Investigation Launched Following Mysterious Death Of Egerton University Student Faces Of The US Presidential Race: In-Depth Analysis Of 2024 Candidates Kenyan Gov’t Set To Exit G-To-G Oil Deal Amid Shilling Instability A man faked his own death to avoid rape charges, now he’s stating in court that he’s someone else Despite this politi...

File image of Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya. Summary: Mumias East MP Peter Salasya arrested for assaulting a local politician during a funeral in Kakamega County. He was released on Ksh.50,000 bail and faces charges of assault, physical harm, and creating a disturbance. Mumias East MP Peter Salasya faced arrest on Friday for allegedly assaulting a local politician at a funeral in Kakamega County. The charges include assault, causing physical harm, and creating a disturbance that could lead to a breach of peace. ALSO READ Orengo Encourages Open Dialogue For Raila In Unsupportive Regions 15 MPs Rally Behind Ndindi Nyoro, Signaling A Decline In Rigathi Gachagua’s Political Standing Sonko Addresses Conjestina Achieng’s Situation Amid Relapse Claims ...

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Leader Raila Odinga (Photo:Twitter)/courtesy Summary Raila Odinga, leader of the Azimio la Umoja- One Kenya coalition, announces plans to issue directives on the country's cost of living next week. Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition, revealed during the burial ceremony of ODM chairman Philip Makabon'go that the opposition will release directives on the country's cost of living next week. Raila emphasized the need for a comprehensive statement on the financial outlook, expressing intent to review the proposed measures by the Kenya Kwanza administration. Raila also criticized the President William Ruto-led administration's recent clash with the judiciary, urging the courts to uphold their constitutional roles ...

Photo: Siaya Governor James Orengo, Kericho Governor Eric Mutahi, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, and Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili. Summary Siaya Governor James Orengo urges residents in regions less supportive of Azimio's leader Raila to give him a fair audience, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue. Siaya Governor James Orengo, during a speech in Kericho, urged residents in less supportive regions to give Raila an audience, emphasizing Raila's goodwill for the country. Orengo encouraged maturity in discussions and expressed his willingness to contribute to Kenya's development. Orengo's statements followed Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi's announcement of a coalition for Raila in 2027. David Murathe also affirmed Raila as the next fla...

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi / Safina party's 2022 presidential candidate. Photo: Courtesy. Summary: Business magnate Jimi Wanjigi delivers a stern caution to President William Ruto, highlighting the looming threat of public unrest due to taxation concerns. With a 3-month ultimatum, Wanjigi urges urgent reforms to avert potential revolt and address citizens' grievances. At the PCEA Mama Ngina grounds in Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County, Jimi Wanjigi, the 2022 presidential candidate for Safina party, issued a powerful warning to President William Ruto. Wanjigi expressed deep concern over the government's taxing approach and punitive policies, emphasizing the adverse effects on the lives of Kenyans. Wanjigi's words were unequivocal: “Mjue wanannchi wanaumia, na kama hamtarek...