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1 week ago | 
informereastafrica.com | Steve Mkawale
The Office of the Ombudsman is seeking clarification regarding the late inclusion of six names in the shortlist for positions at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
In an inquiry letter dated April 16, the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) is requesting that the IEBC selection panel clarify the late inclusion of these names to address public concerns about the transparency of the process for selecting new commissioners and the chairperson.
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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale
Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Cheptumo approved for the positions of Cabinet Secretaries, [Boniface Okendo, Standard]Parliament is once again in the spotlight due to accusations that it has become an extension of the executive branch. A majority of Kenyans now claim that the legislature has been captured. This time, the approval of two cabinet nominees by President William Ruto has brought the National Assembly into the limelight. Facts FirstThis story continues on The Standard INSiDER.
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3 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Norrdin Haji, violated the constitution by engaging in politics. According to the Institute of Human Rights (IHR), the involvement of the country’s top security chiefs in politically charged matters is against their constitutional obligations.
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3 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale
The High Court in Naivasha has sentenced a university student to twenty-five years in prison for the murder of a 15-year-old girl five years ago. High Court Judge Grace Nzioka found twenty-two-year-old Fredrick Mwonjoria, a student at Machakos University, guilty of murdering the minor after she allegedly rejected his sexual advances.
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale
Voters in the Rift Valley region are keenly following the political ramifications of President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga’s newly cemented partnership. The partnership is perceived to have the potential to reconfigure the country’s political landscape if the two leaders agree to pull together in the same direction in 2027 polls.
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale
The country’s political scene changed significantly last Friday as President William Ruto and de facto Leader of Opposition Raila Odinga signed a cooperation pact. The deal, fashioned as a partnership between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), is seen as a boost to Ruto’s presidency after months of turmoil.
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale
The Institute for Human Rights has urged former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to focus on strengthening democracy in the country and hold President William Ruto to account for human rights violations. They appealed to the ODM leader to turn his focus on piling pressure on President Ruto to tackle the country’s challenges with determination and a clear sense of purpose, saying joining Kenya Kwanza would ruin his democratic credentials.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has once again captured national attention, but this time, not for her trailblazing political career. The seasoned politician recently announced that she is on maternity leave, a revelation that has sparked spirited discussions across Kenya and beyond. As the first female governor to give birth while in office, Kihika is not only challenging societal norms but also defying age-related assumptions, being over 50 years old.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Irene Githinji |Steve Mkawale
The country is seeing a growing list of individuals unapologetically defending the Kenya Kwanza Government, despite swearing an oath to defend the Constitution and the people. Many of these figures are legislators. Others are former staunch critics of the government who once stood against unpopular policies. Their shift in allegiance has been marked by fervent loyalty, often surpassing that of elected United Democratic Alliance (UDA) representatives.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Steve Mkawale
The three newly sworn-in Cabinet Secretaries will be stepping into office this Monday in the background of a government struggling to redeem its image due to the country’s dwindling economic fortunes. When they assume their duties, the trio will have a lot on their plates considering that their dockets, namely, Agriculture, Trade and Investment, and Information, Communication and Technology are critical to the country’s economic growth.
