Irene Mwangi

Nairobi

Journalist at Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya)

Child of God|| Journalist||Writer, Actress|| Politics and Governance||

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Articles

Kenya: Junet Mocks New Opposition Alliance As 'Directionless Roadshow'

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Irene Mwangi

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has taken a swipe at the opposition's newly flagged alliance, dismissing it as a noisy caravan without a compass. Speaking during an interdenominational service in Migori County attended by President William Ruto, Junet asserted it has no plan mocking the opposition's rallying cry, "Ruto Must Go," likening it to a recycled slogan that's lost all punch. "That slogan doesn't need launching. Just grab a mic in Nairobi and shout it.
Kenya: President Ruto Vows Justice for Slain MP Were

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Irene Mwangi

Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured that the government will leave no stone unturned in the hunt for the killers of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ongondo Were. Speaking just days after the legislator was gunned down by unknown assailants in Nairobi, President Ruto issued warning to the perpetrators and their enablers, promising swift justice. "The other day we lost Hon.
Kenya: Oburu Odinga Rebukes Orengo Over Criticism of Kenya Kwanza Government

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 - Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has lashed out at Governor James Orengo over his repeated attacks on President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration, exposing simmering tensions within the ODM party over its cooperation with the government.
President Ruto Vows Justice for Slain MP Were

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya May 4 – President William Ruto has assured that the government will leave no stone unturned in the hunt for the killers of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ongondo Were. Speaking just days after the legislator was gunned down by unknown assailants in Nairobi, President Ruto issued warning to the perpetrators and their enablers, promising swift justice. “The other day we lost Hon.
Junet Mocks New Opposition Alliance as 'Directionless Roadshow'

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI,Kenya, May 4 – National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has taken a swipe at the opposition’s newly flagged alliance, dismissing it as a noisy caravan without a compass. Speaking during an interdenominational service in Migori County attended by President William Ruto, Junet asserted it has no plan mocking the opposition’s rallying cry, “Ruto Must Go,” likening it to a recycled slogan that’s lost all punch. “That slogan doesn’t need launching. Just grab a mic in Nairobi and shout it.
Oburu Odinga Rebukes Orengo Over Criticism of Kenya Kwanza Government

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 – Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has lashed out at Governor James Orengo over his repeated attacks on President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, exposing simmering tensions within the ODM party over its cooperation with the government.
Counties Face Clampdown on Commercial Bank Accounts as Senate Targets Legal Reforms

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya May 3 – Senators are pushing for a sweeping amendment of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act aimed at curbing the widespread and often unauthorized use of commercial bank accounts by county governments.
Itumbi Slams Arrest of Filmmakers, Calls for Creative Freedom

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya May 3 – Head of Creative Economy and Special Projects Dennis Itumbi has strongly condemned the recent arrest of four Kenyan filmmakers, terming it an unjustified crackdown on artistic expression. The four creatives Nicholas Wambugu Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Denver Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae were arrested Friday night at their Karen studio under unclear circumstances.
Kenya Film Association Condemns Arrest of Filmmakers Behind Damning Protest Documentary

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya May 3 – The Kenya Film and Television Professionals Association (KFPTA) has sharply condemned the arrest of four young Kenyan filmmakers, calling it a blatant attack on creative freedom and the right to free expression. In a strongly worded statement, KFPTA demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the filmmakers, who were arrested by police following the release of a documentary that scrutinizes the deadly anti-tax protests of June 25, 2024.
Treasury tax plan targets farm produce, drugs and green tech

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Irene Mwangi

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 2 – Kenyans may soon feel the pinch at the pharmacy, market, and even in their power bills if a raft of proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2025 sails through Parliament. The National Treasury, under Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, is looking to widen the tax net by withdrawing VAT zero-rating from a number of essential goods and services. Among the hardest hit would be the agriculture and health sectors.