Ken Aseka

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Articles

Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were Shot Dead

1 month ago | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

National Assembly Speaker has given strict orders to the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following the death of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were who was shot dead on Wednesday April 30 along Ngong Road. In a statement announcing the death of the MP, Wetangula described Ong’ondo as affable, humble and non-confrontational. He directed the police boss to speedily unravel the death of the lawmaker.
Ruto Woos China as He Delivers Lecture at Peking University

1 month ago | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

President William Ruto on Tuesday, April 22 arrived in Beijing, China, for a four-day State Visit at the invitation of his host President Xi Jinping. According to Ruto, the visit seeks to bolster historical, economic and cultural ties that have defined the relations between Nairobi and Beijing over the years.
Muriu Pens Letter to Ruto Ahead of Mt Kenya Tour

2 months ago | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

President William Ruto is set to tour the volatile Mt Kenya region in a bid to pacify the hostility after he engineered and executed the ouster of his deputy Rigathi Gachagua. The development cum political tour comes in the wake of a noisy purge that has seen Ruto kick out outright and perceived sympathizers of Gachagua.
Performance or Favouritism?

2 months ago | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

The recent changes in the National Budgetary Committee have sparked concerns about the management of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). Are resources being allocated equitably, or is political favouritism influencing the distribution? Many Kenyans are questioning why some constituencies perform better than others despite receiving equal funding as it is stipulated in the principles of public finance.
Education Politics and Net Worth

2 months ago | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

KAWIRA MWANGAZA YEAR OF BIRTH 1973GENDER Female FAMILY Married to Murega Baichu OCCUPATION Politician Kawira Mwangaza the governor Kawira Mwangaza is a Kenyan politician who was elected as Meru governor during the 2022 general elections.
NPSC Selection Panel Shortlists Eric Kiraithe, Mwachanya

2 months ago | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

The selection panel for nominees for appointment as chairperson and members of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted candidates. In a statement on Friday, March 14, 2025, the panel shortlisted eight candidates for the chairperson’s position and twenty-nine for the member. Those who made the shortlist include former commissioner of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission – IEBC, Maragaret Wanjala Mwachanya.
Kalonzo Pens Tribute for Raila Ahead of AUC Elections

Feb 14, 2025 | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

Former Vice President and Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday, February 14, 2025, penned a glowing tribute for Raila Odinga, ahead of African Union Commission Chairmanship elections in Addis Ababa. Raila Odinga is competing against Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato and Mahamoud Youssouf of Djibouti. The elections will take place on Saturday, February 15. Here is what Kalonzo said:“These are unprecedented times, certainly in Africa’s remarkable documented and unwritten history.
President Ruto's Full Speech

Nov 21, 2024 | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

President William Ruto on Thursday, November 21 delivered his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament. Ruto gave his scorecard highlighting successes that his administration has achieved so far, ranging from the economy to democracy.
Grade 9 Crisis and Case of Incompetence in CBC Reforms

Nov 14, 2024 | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

John Dewey, an American philosopher, is one of those great people whose thoughts on education never wither.
Why Kenya Has High Cost of Living Despite Economic Growth

Nov 14, 2024 | thekenyatimes.com | Ken Aseka

Kenya has seen promising reports on its economic growth in the last 2 years, with government data regularly highlighting figures that show how inflation has gone low. Why is this growth not translating into tangible improvements in their daily lives? In a country where the official reports seem at odds with the lived experiences of many, several factors may explain the disparity.