"The Late Joyce Laboso Was My Teacher" CS Nominee Tells Vetting Committee
CS nominee in the Ministry of Labour Florence Bore has revealed that the late Joyce Laboso was her teacher in form 5 and 6. According to her, she learnt a lot from Laboso who remained to he her mentor until her death and hence she is equal to the task of working for Kenyans.
'She's Proud Of You' The Late Joyce Laboso's Son Message To Governor Anne Waiguru During Swearing In
The 25th August was a special day for the county governments as they received new bosses. The newly elected Governors from the 45 counties were all sworn in office in colourful events held in there respective counties. Governor Anne Waiguru was sworn in as the Governor Of Kirinyaga, making it her second term leading the great county.
Opinion : Why Isaac Ruttoh Will Lose Bomet Gubernatorial Seat
One of the most contested seats in the coming general election is Gubernatorial seat. In Bomet County, former governor Isaac Ruttoh will face off with H.E. Hillary Barchok who is the current governor. Barchok took over after Joyce Laboso succumbed to Cancer in 2019. Hillary Barchok will be looking forward to defending his seat in August Polls.
BREAKING NEWS; Mount Kenya Region Gets The Second Woman Governor In History
Today in the morning, the Mount Kenya region went down the history to produce the second woman governor since the establishment of the counties in the republic of Kenya. As reported by the Tuko News, hon Kawira Mwangaza, the current Women representative of Meru county has been declared by the IEBC as the winner of the gubernatorial seat in Meru county.
Most Recent Opinion Polls Show Kenya Could Have at Least Five Women as Governors in August
The Gubernatorial seats are some of the most contested political seats in the country. The bid to run county executives has attracted a number of popular political figures, mostly drawn from the national assembly and the senate. First term and incumbent Governors are also seeking to retain their seats while popular business men and women have also shown their interests in the various gubernatorial seats.
Prominent leaders who died of Cancer
Kenya has suffered a series of deaths by known politicians in the country. While others died from accidents and various other deaths,cancer has robbed us great leaders in Kenya. Following is a list of leaders who died in the last 10 years . Kibra MP Okoth,41, died in 2019 after long treatment in France for colorectal cancer.
The Full List Of All Strong Women Who Have Won Governor Seats In Their Counties
This year's general elections has produced more women in the gubernatorial seat than what the 2017 one produced. In 2017, there were only three women who were elected as governors. They include Charity Ngilu of Kitui county, the late Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso and the current Kirinyaga Governor Anne Mumbi Waiguru who has defended her seat.
It's Official, Kenya Has a Record Seven Women Governors. Here they are.
The first election within the new 2010 constitution was in 2012, an election that saw no single woman elected in the position of county governor. However, as time flew, women began envisioning themselves running and winning the top county office. In 2017, three women Anne Waiguru, Charity Ngilu and Joyce Laboso became the first elected Women Governors for Kirinyaga, Kitui and Bomet counties respectively.
Top 6 Women Aspirants Who Could Clinch The Governor's Seat In August General Election.
The 2022 general election has attracted more women than the last two general elections in the country. With the fact that only three women were elected for governor positions in the last election including Ann Waiguru of Kirinyaga, Charity Ngilu of Kitui and Joyce Laboso,ore women are likely to be elected as governor's.
Former South Rift Mp dies days after his son lost re-election bid
It's sad news as sotik residents mourn the dead of their first member of parliament. Anthony Kimeto served as a member of parliament of sotik from 1997-2007. Several South rift leaders led by Bomet governor elect professor Hillary Barchok. Barchok has mourned the former mp as a selfless, down to earth leader who changed the lives of sotik constituents.
The Number Of Women Governors Elected So Far Breaking IEBC Records
Picture courtesy; Kirinyaga county elected governor, Anne Waiguru. The political sector has experienced huge changes over the recent years as women step up in their ambitions to clinch top seats in the government. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has noted that female aspirants have broken the record of the gubernatorial race since the promulgation of the 2010 constitution.
Opinion: Hon. Isaac Rutto could win Bomet County gubernatorial seat in August poll
Bomet county governor Pro. Hillary Barchok faces a litmus test in the gubernatorial race of Bomet county with other two politically muscles candidates who are ready to dethrone him 9th August. The candidates includes; the former governor Hon. Isaac Rutto and also the party leader of CCM and Bomet county Businessman Mr. Benard Mutai of ANC was a former Jubilee party chair in the county.
Women Who Have Made History In Politics
Photos. CourtesyIn a male dominated political field, several women in Kenya have managed to break the political history over the years who include:- Charity Ngilu Charity Ngilu who has been in the political circle for quite some time now, has vied for the presidential seat as well as be one of the first governors to be elected.
Huge Boost To CCM Party as Two Leaders Join The Party
Hon Isaac Rutto is the party leader of Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) which is affiliated with the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and supports Deputy President William Ruto's presidential bid. He is seeking to be elected as Bomet governor after he lose in the 2017 elections. During the 2017 general elections, Hon Isaac Rutto teamed up with other NASA Principals and supported Raila Odinga to unseat president Uhuru Kenyatta but his move cost him the seat.
Elected Governor Vows to sack Employees Who Campaigned Against Him.
Newly sworn Bomet County Governor Hon Hillary Barchok has vowed to sack all county employees who campaigned against him ahead of the August 9 General Election. “I will not be comfortable retaining on the payroll any officer who sabotaged my government during the campaign period. That I have to be honest with you."
Ruto Sends A Strong Message To The Family Of Anthony Kimetto After His Death
The president-elect of the Republic of kenya William Samoi Ruto has sent a strong message to the family of the former member of parliament of Sotik. Here is what Ruto said through his Facebook page. Between 1997 to 2007, Kimetto served two terms as a member of parliament for Sotik before being ousted by the late Lorna Laboso, who died in a plane crash in 2008 along with Kipkalya Kones, a former member of parliament and cabinet minister for Bomet.
RIP, Anthony Kimetto is dead
Barely two months after the demise of Nathaniel Chebelion, former member of parliament for Konoin constituency, another veteran politician in Bomet county has passed on. On August 23 at 11 am, Kenya's national broadcaster KBC through its social media pages has confirmed reports that Anthony Kimetto has passed on.
Women Bloom in the Top political positions
In the recent past, few women in leadership held actual elective positions in Kenya despite the government introducing a constitutionally mandated gender quota rule in 2010, intending to tone down male dominance in positions of political representation and implement devolved governments. In the recent past, few women in leadership held actual elective positions in Kenya despite the government introducing a constitutionally mandated gender quota rule in 2010, intending to tone down male dominance in positions of political representation and implement devolved governments.
Updated List of All Female Governors Elected Across The Country, and Votes Garnered
Gender equality has been a sensitive issue in the country, especially after the promulgation of the 2010 constitution. In 2017, we had 3 elected female Governors, who were Anne Waiguru, Charity Ngilu, the late Joyce Laboso, and they represented Kirinyaga, Kitui and Bomet respectively.
Gachagua: I am the future of Mt Kenya politics
Rigathi Gachagua came into the political limelight when he first vied for Mathira parliamentary seat. He had never been involved in active politics except the participation he had been granted in the county government of Nyeri when his brother Nderitu was away for treatment. He had previously served in the public service as a D.O and as a personal assistant to Uhuru Kenyatta.