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Raila Suffers Major Blow in Bid to Block Ruto Appointees Investigating Shakahola Massacre

Despite protests from former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, President William Ruto swore in a committee to investigate the Shakahola tragedy on Tuesday, May 9. The Commission of Enquiry, directed by Lady Justice Jessie Lessit, was also set to convene on Wednesday, May 10, following the swearing-in event.

  18 days ago ago
Raila Suffers Major Blow in Bid to Block Ruto Appointees Investigating Shakahola Massacre

POLITICS

Massacre Twist? Raila Suffers Blow In Bid To Block Ruto Appointees Investigating Shakahola

A commission President William Ruto appointed to probe the Shakahola massacre was on Tuesday, May 9, sworn into office despite protestations by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The Commission of Enquiry, led by Lady Justice Jessie Lessit, was also expected to start its sittings on Wednesday, May 10, after the swearing-in ceremony.

  18 days ago ago
Massacre Twist? Raila Suffers Blow In Bid To Block Ruto Appointees Investigating Shakahola

POLITICS

Huge Blow To Raila As His Campaign To Stop Ruto Allies From Leading Shakahola Massacre Fails

President William Ruto appointed a commission to investigate the Shakahola massacre, and it was sworn into office on May 9th despite objections by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Lady Justice Jessie Lessit led the Commission of Enquiry, which was set to begin its sittings on May 10th.

  18 days ago ago
Huge Blow To Raila As His Campaign To Stop Ruto Allies From Leading Shakahola Massacre Fails

POLITICS

Raila Suffers A Major Blow In The Bid To Block Ruto Appointees Investigating Shakahola Massacre

On Tuesday, in spite of objections raised by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a commission created by President William Ruto to investigate the Shakahola massacre was inaugurated. Lady Justice Jessie Lessit's commission was set to commence hearings on May 10, following the swearing-in ceremony. The commission, led by Lessit, pledged under oath to conduct a thorough investigation and uncover any wrongdoing.

  18 days ago ago
Raila Suffers A Major Blow In The Bid To Block Ruto Appointees Investigating Shakahola Massacre

POLITICS

How Ex-Nyanza ODM MP Ended Up Being Voted Out Of Parliament After Only 1 Year In Office

Former Bonchari MP Pavel Oimeke. He lost his seat after serving for only one year ( Photo Courtesy) He was voted out just the same way he had joined politics: in a dramatic fashion. But after serving as Bonchari MP for only one year, what does future hold for Pavel Oimeke?

  6 months ago ago
How Ex-Nyanza ODM MP Ended Up Being Voted Out Of Parliament After Only 1 Year In Office

POLITICS

Eye Candy: Ten Hottest Male MP's In Kenya

It is no secret. The 12th Parliament has hunky MPs who have left Kenyan women weak, wishing, wanting, and dreaming. Some sauntered and became ‘wahesh’ following victories after the August 8 General Election which injected new, hot blood into the August House, previously the preserve of greying men in need of tummy tucks.

  1 year ago ago
Eye Candy: Ten Hottest Male MP's In Kenya

POLITICS

How Loyalty To Raila Has Helped Vocal Politician To Become The Longest Serving Female MP In Kenya

Millie Odhiambo, member of parliament for Suba North. She has been a member of parliament for longer than any other woman in Kenya right now ( Photo Courtesy) Millie Odhiambo of Suba North will be remembered as one of the most influential female Members of Parliament in the annals of Kenyan history.

  4 months ago ago
How Loyalty To Raila Has Helped Vocal Politician To Become The Longest Serving Female MP In Kenya

POLITICS

Sabina Chege is going To Make A Big Political Announcement

Sabina Chege, a vocal women legislator from Muranga county, is expected to make a political announcement soon. The facility is already set to hold hundreds of people, according to some photographs released by credible sources. The source, on the other hand, never mentioned the meeting's exact location.

  1 year ago ago
Sabina Chege is going To Make A Big Political Announcement

POLITICS

New Details Emerge As Ruto to Make Key Changes Over 5 Uhuru Kenyatta's Laws

President William Ruto's administration has begun to repeal at least five laws passed by President Uhuru Kenyatta that primarily defined his legacy. According to parliamentarians, some of the rules must be repealed because the August House did not adopt them as required by the constitution. The changes are based on laws enacted by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

  6 months ago ago
New Details Emerge As Ruto to Make Key Changes Over 5 Uhuru Kenyatta's Laws

POLITICS

Public Viewing Of Kibaki's Body Will Be Temporarily Short Breaked For Special Sitting In Minutes

The public viewing of late former President Mwai Kibaki will be paused for a few minutes (10-15) on Wednesday to allow for the procession of the National Assembly Speaker to a special sitting. The interim halt would be to allow the National Assembly mace to be carried to the chamber for plenary debate, as is customary in the August House.

  1 year ago ago
Public Viewing Of Kibaki's Body Will Be Temporarily Short Breaked For Special Sitting In Minutes

POLITICS

MPs Left Worrying After President Ruto Makes An Impromptu Visit To Parliament

Wednesday afternoon, President William Ruto had lunch with MPs after making an impromptu trip to the house precincts. As part of the Guided Trade Initiative for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Head of State visited Parliament after delivering the first consignment of Kenya Tea to Accra, Ghana (KICC).

  7 months ago ago
MPs Left Worrying After President Ruto Makes An Impromptu Visit To Parliament

POLITICS

Good News To Hustler As Mp Approves This Crucial Motion

A vital resolution to increase their budget was accepted by the National Assembly on Wednesday, November 9, giving Jua Kali artisans and other hustler-class professionals a boost. John Kiarie, a member of parliament for Dagoretti South, originally introduced the motion at the August House with the goal of empowering craftsmen.

  6 months ago ago
Good News To Hustler As Mp Approves This Crucial Motion

POLITICS

Look At Leaked Photos Of Ruto Queuing for Lunch in Parliament With MPs

Today, President William Ruto made an unexpected visit to the Parliament Buildings. Before the assembly's afternoon session, the Head of State had lunch at the legislative canteen with the lawmakers and other members of the legislature. The August House posted on its social media outlets that the President had contacts with parliamentarians and the legislative staff.

  7 months ago ago
Look At Leaked Photos Of Ruto Queuing for Lunch in Parliament With MPs

POLITICS

Sabina Chege Is Planning A Major Political Move.

Sabina Chege, a prominent Muranga County woman legislator, is set to make a political statement soon. According to photos released by reliable sources, the facility is already set to handle hundreds of inmates. The meeting's actual location, on the other hand, was never mentioned by the source.

  1 year ago ago
Sabina Chege Is Planning A Major Political Move.

POLITICS

Look Photo Of Parliament Clerk Helping Oscar Sudi Read Through His Oath Gets Kenyans Talking

Oscar Sudi, a Kapseret MP, was sworn into office for a third term on Thursday, September 8. On September 8, MP Oscar Sudi of Kapseret took the oath of office. The Kapseret MP's time to read the oath went without a hitch, despite a few minor glitches that presented obstacles to his swearing.

  8 months ago ago
Look Photo Of Parliament Clerk Helping Oscar Sudi Read Through His Oath Gets Kenyans Talking

POLITICS

What Kalonzo Has Directed Azimio MPs To Do During Vetting Exercise of CS Nominees

Following Tuesday's announcement of President William Ruto's cabinet picks, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka responded. The opposition is formally expressing its opinions about the highly political cabinet lineup for the first time. Before addition, several of the 22 nominees had criminal charges pending in the courts, according to Kalonzo, a member of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya alliance led by ODM leader Raila Odinga.

  8 months ago ago
What Kalonzo Has Directed Azimio MPs To Do During Vetting Exercise of CS Nominees

POLITICS

"You Will Get Out" Speaker Wetangula Scolds New MPs In Chaotic Debate

Moses Wentangula, the speaker, has expressed his displeasure with the actions of the new members of parliament today in Parliament. Wetangula, who called the house to order during today's afternoon session, chastised freshly elected lawmakers for interfering with the discussion around the choice of the new clerk of the National Assembly.

  6 months ago ago

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Win For Hustlers As MPs Approve This Motion to Empower Jua Kali Artisans

A vital resolution to increase their budget was accepted by the National Assembly on Wednesday, November 9, giving Jua Kali artists and other hustler-class professionals a boost. John Kiarie, a member of parliament for Dagoretti South, originally introduced the motion at the August House with the goal of empowering craftsmen.

  6 months ago ago
Win For Hustlers As MPs Approve This Motion to Empower Jua Kali Artisans