Politics

Water Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has responded to critics questioning her commitment to eradicating corruption in the wake of reports that she hesitated to remove former Athi Water Board CEO Michael Thuita before his eventual resignation. In a statement issued on Saturday, Wahome acknowledged receiving a letter from Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, which called for Thuita's suspension over corruption allegations. In her response, CS Wahome clarified that she is actively cooperating with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to thoroughly investigate the matter. "I want to make it clear that I have not failed to cooperate with the EACC, as reported by the media. My decision not to suspend Eng. Thuita until I receive the requested information d...

Shaping the Future of Kenya's Leadership In a bold move that could reshape the landscape of Kenyan politics, Senator Samson Cherargei from Nandi has put forward a proposal to extend the presidential term from the current five years to a seven-year tenure. This proposition comes as part of the ongoing public memoranda collection by the National Dialogue Committee, sparking fervent discussions about the nation's democratic future. FAQs Q1: What does Senator Cherargei's proposal entail? A1: Senator Cherargei is advocating for an extension of the presidential term from the existing five years to a more extended seven-year term. If this proposal is realized, it would mean that elected presidents would serve for seven years, with the possibility of an extension for an additional seve...

President William Ruto (Image) Courtesy-Topnews President William Ruto's recent call for KKA Party Affiliates, including FORD-Kenya, ANC, the Farmers Party, Chama Cha Kazi, and others, to disband their parties and join the existing UDA party has left many puzzled. However, political analyst Mr. Martin Oloo has shed light on Ruto's reasoning behind this move. During an appearance on Nation Media Television, Martin Oloo unveiled President Ruto's ideological stance, describing him as having a communist outlook. In communist nations like China and Russia, the state and its citizens collectively own land and national assets. Asset allocation decisions are made through a bidding process to determine the party that can utilize them most effectively. This stands in contrast to democ...

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a prominent figure in the nation's political landscape, is known for his outspoken nature and his recent encounter with Raila Odinga at the Africa Climate Summit sparked quite a discussion. DP Rigathi Gachagua, never one to mince words, decided to shed light on his conversation with Raila Odinga during their meeting at the KICC in Nairobi, a moment that took place against the backdrop of the Africa Climate Summit. During their interaction, it is reported that DP Rigathi Gachagua shared his belief with the opposition leader that President William Ruto's administration is actively working to ensure his future well-being and a comfortable retirement, potentially leading him to Bondo. Also Read: in Nyeri County, DP Rigathi Gachagua responded to Azimi...

Martha Karua's Firm Response to Government's Directive on NGOs and PBOs NARC Kenya party leader, Martha Karua, has expressed her views on Twitter in response to the Kenyan government's directive instructing all NGOs and PBOs operating within the country to synchronize their activities with President Ruto's bottom-up transformation agenda, along with intensifying efforts to combat illegal financial activities. According to Karua, President William Ruto's proclamations lack a solid legal basis and should be opposed by all Kenyan citizens. She remarked, "Statements lacking a legal foundation should be met with resistance," as stated by Martha Karua, the leader of the NARC Kenya party. Martha Karua has been notably outspoken and contentious in her criticisms of President ...

Azimio La Umoja Alliance in Turmoil as Raila's Moves Raise Questions About Karua's Role Tensions are escalating within the Azimio La Umoja alliance amid allegations that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is distancing himself from Martha Karua, the chairperson of Narc Kenya, who was his running mate in the previous presidential election. The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition's dialogue team faces a challenging mission as it attempts to oppose the proposal for establishing the Office of the Leader of the Opposition. Concerns are emerging that this move could prove problematic and potentially disrupt the coalition significantly. The creation of this office is a central focus for the Kenya Kwanza Alliance during ongoing negotiations. In their vision, President William Ruto's coali...