Politics Archives - Page 15 of 21

29Apr

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Murathe denies part in Kemsa scandal.

Jubilee Party vice chairman David Murathe on Thursday faced the Public Investments Committee to answer to questions of his involvement in the Sh4 billion Kemsa tender. Murathe denied any involvement, saying the matter has made him a target for relatives seeking handouts. "It is very sad when we allow this kind of innuendo. I have never supplied, not even a single mask or PPE. It is so sad people think I am Covid-19 millionaire and everybody is calling me for money," he said. Last week, Murathe admitted he was a bank guarantor for a firm implicated in the Sh7.8 billion Kemsa scandal. In an affidavit submitted to the Public Investments Committee, the politician said he guaranteed Kilig Ltd. Murathe had previously denied association with the firm. He denied being a...

Kembi Gitura’s appointment to Kemsa Board revoked by President Uhuru.

29Apr

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Kembi Gitura’s appointment to Kemsa Board revoked by President Uhuru.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has revoked the appointment of Kembi Gituri to the Kemsa board. He has instead appointed Mary Mwadime as the chairperson of the board. In a Gazette notice dated April, the president said that Mwadime’s term in office will start on April 30 for a period of three years. The revocation follows the Kemsa procurement scandal. Last month, lawmakers raised concerns over Gitura's appointment to the Communications Authority. The committee chaired by Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir said the appointment of the former Murang’a senator was in bad taste considering the investigation into the Kemsa scandal was ongoing. In the same notice, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has appointed new members to the board who will serve for a period of three years, as from April 30, ...

Martha Koome expresses her gratitude to Kenyans.

28Apr

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Martha Koome expresses her gratitude to Kenyans.

Chief Justice nominee Martha Koome has expressed gratitude ahead of her confirmation. In a thank you statement on Wednesday, Koome said she was extremely grateful to the Judicial Service Commission for nominating her to the office. "It will indeed be an honour and a great privilege for me to serve this great country as the Chief Justice if confirmed to the office," he said. Justice Koome will be the first woman to lead the Judicature, one of the three arms of government when she takes office. The Judicial Service Commission is expected to submit her name to President Uhuru Kenyatta who will then appoint Koome to succeed former CJ David Maraga. Justice Koome, who has 33 years of experience in legal practice, joins the growing league of powerful women in top Judicia...

Clarification on Fake Gold case from DPP.

27Apr

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Clarification on Fake Gold case from DPP.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has issued a clarification after a local daily reported that the DPP wanted to drop charges against business man Jared Otieno in the Sh23 million fake gold case. In the statement, the ODPP insisted that the case against Jared Otieno and four other individuals is ongoing and there was no intention to withdraw the case. The ODPP called on the media to verify information before publishing to avoid any such incidences, noting that the case was set for mention on Monday 26th for hearing dates to be set, but one of the accused individuals did not appear in Court. According to the statement, the case is set for a mention on Tuesday 27th (Today). Jared Otieno and his co-accused were arrested in May 13, 2019 after they we...

JSC given go ahead to nominate next Chief Justice.

27Apr

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JSC given go ahead to nominate next Chief Justice.

The Court of Appeal has stayed the orders issued by the High Court barring the recruitment of the Chief Justice. Justice Patrick Kiage on Tuesday said it is in the public interest that they have decided to stay the order. This now means that the interviews scheduled for this week for the Supreme Court judge can proceed though they will behind by two days. The three-judge bench has stayed the orders saying that the High Court did not deal with the issue of jurisdiction before they issued the orders. Speaking to the press after the ruling, Lawyer Danstan Omari representing one of the petitioners says they are not satisfied with the ruling but they cannot move to the Supreme Court. Omari said as it is now, there are only four judges at the apex court when you remove Deputy...

27Apr

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Pay delays hit counties.

Workers in at least eight counties have gone without salaries for up to five months.The National Treasury being blamed for delays in disbursing funds to the devolved units. Staff in Taita Taveta, Murang’a, Kisumu, Migori, Bomet, Kericho, Meru and Makueni are struggling to foot their bills, and some counties are now asking workers to stay at home. For the majority of the counties that have been paying, some governors have had to divert budgets from other critical services, as others take bank overdrafts and loans. The Exchequer owes the 47 counties more than Sh66 billion, according to the Council of Governors, amid reports that The Treasury is running on empty. In Taita Taveta County, about 3,000 workers are yet to receive their January and February pay. In an internal memo...

Tundu Lissu lists conditions for his return from exile

23Apr

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Tundu Lissu lists conditions for his return from exile

Tanzania’s exiled opposition leader Tundu Lissu has issued a set of demands to be met before he returns to the country, indicating an existing mistrust with the government. Mr Lissu, who ran against late President Joseph Magufuli, and came a distant second in last year’s polls, says the case surrounding his assassination attempt should be dealt with. The Chadema vice chairman (Mainland) demanded the government’s assurance on his security, the release of political prisoners jailed during Magufuli’s time and the return of the car he was riding in when gunmen sprayed it with 16 bullets in Dodoma in 2017. The former Singida East lawmaker survived an attempt on his life, recovering in hospitals in Kenya and Belgium for months. The police have never arrested or prosecuted anyone re...

Kakamega Senator sues ODM over deputy leader of minority of the senate.

23Apr

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Kakamega Senator sues ODM over deputy leader of minority of the senate.

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has challenged his removal from the office of deputy leader of Minority of the Senate. He has told the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal that his removal on March 24 was unprocedural, unilateral, unlawful and violated the NASA coalition agreement between ODM and four political parties, hence null and void. “The complainant discharged the duties of the Senate diligently until his unceremonious removal on March 24 in a charade solely orchestrated and executed by ODM contrary to their agreement,” Malala says in documents. In the case, Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo, who replaced him, Amani National Congress, Wiper Democratic Movement, Ford Kenya, Chama cha Mashinani and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties have been listed as intere...

23Apr

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BBI BILL FOUND TO CONTAIN ERRORS.

A record 32 county assemblies debated a BBI Bill containing errors, the joint committee considering the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 has confirmed. Speaking on Friday after week-long deliberation, the joint committee however downplayed the errors as minor and correctable. Joint chairs Muturi Kigano (Kangema MP) and Senator Okong'o Omogeni (Nyamira) told journalists that the report is now ready and will be sent to the two speakers. The leaders said the discrepancies are captured in the report that will be tabled in Parliament. "We have taken note and that affects 32 County Assemblies and that is captured in our report," Omogeni said. "There were no two copies of the Bill. There could be small errors here and there but that is correctable," ...

KDF commissions acquires new aircraft in Nairobi

22Apr

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KDF commissions acquires new aircraft in Nairobi

The Kenya Air Force (KAF) Wednesday commissioned the newly acquired C-145 Skytruck aircraft. This is a boost to the service that is currently rushing to upgrade its arsenal to match the demands. The type can perform varied roles such as precision combat airdrop, combat search-and-rescue, humanitarian assistance, casualty evacuation and disaster relief missions. Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF) Major General Francis Ogolla presided over the event at Moi Air Base (MAB), Eastleigh. The C-145 Skytruck which is intended to phase out the Y-12 aircraft was acquired through Excess Defence Article (EDA) after the signing of the Kenya United States Liason Office (KUSLO) agreement by the two Governments in April 2017. Maj Gen Ogolla expresse...