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Bahati Broke down in tears after nomination certificate is recalled

25Apr

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Bahati Broke down in tears after nomination certificate is recalled

Mathare MP aspirant Kevin Kioko, alias Bahati, broke down while addressing the media at Luke Hotel Nairobi on Monday. The MP aspirant claimed that the party had recalled the certificate he had been given even after winning in all the opinion polls. He further said he was told to step down in favour of the sitting MP Anthony Oluoch, a decision he was not ready to make. I was told to step down after receiving the nomination certificate," he said, adding that even with the new developments he was not going to step down from the Mathare Parliamentary race. He complained of a fraudulent process in awarding the Jubilee party nomination certificate even after the party conducted free and fair primaries. "I personally have made a decision that I'...

Tuju Appointed Executive Director Of Raila’s Azimio La Umoja Secretariat

6Apr

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Tuju Appointed Executive Director Of Raila’s Azimio La Umoja Secretariat

Former Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju has been appointed the Executive Director of Raila Odinga’s Azimio La Umoja campaign secretariat. In a statement on Wednesday, secretariat Communications Director, Dennis Onyango, said Tuju assumes the role with immediate effect. “As Executive Director, Hon. Tuju will coordinate all member parties of Azimio and will lead the strategic and programme teams that will work to ensure Azimio's victory in the August elections,” said Onyango. Tuju formally relinquished his position in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet as well as the ruling Jubilee Party, where he served as Secretary General, on February 26. He said he was off to pursue what he termed other political engagements. “In January, I went to President Uhuru Kenyatta...

Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi officially joins Azimio La Umoja Movement

8Mar

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Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi officially joins Azimio La Umoja Movement

Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has officially announced that his Devolution Empowerment Party has joined the Azimio La Umoja movement. The party will back ODM leader Raila Odinga for his presidential bid. Raila attended the party meeting in Meru where he was officially backed for the presidency. The announcement was made during the party’s National Delegates Conference that was held on Tuesday in Meru County, attended by the ODM leader. The governor has announced that he will defend his seat in the August 9 elections. He said that the party made the move after analysing what the people were saying about their future. "We have done the research, talked to opponents, and listened to confidential reports. I can confidently tell you that the fifth president of the Re...

Ababu Namwamba resigns as Foreign Affairs CAS

10Feb

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Ababu Namwamba resigns as Foreign Affairs CAS

Ababu Namwamba has stepped down as the Foreign Affairs Chief Administrative Secretary. "I thank the president for the appointment, but it is time to vacate the seat," he said. Speaking to the media, Ababu applauded the team that runs the ministry affairs department. "We have accomplished so much and during this four-year period, we have had an amazing time," he said. The former Budalangi MP will take up his new role as Deputy President William Ruto's roving envoy on international relations.

Former Educationist declares interest in Garissa governor seat

4Sep

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Former Educationist declares interest in Garissa governor seat

The battle for Garissa governorship seat continues to attract aspirants with the latest to join the race being retired educationist Habat Sheikh. Habat, served as a public servant for 42 years, rising through the ranks from a P1 teacher, AEO, DEO before being posted to the Ministry of Education headquarters where he again climbed up the ranks to become the director of adult education. In an interview with the Star at his residence on Saturday, Habat, who retired early this year, said he still has the energy to serve his community at the level of a governor. “Although I have been serving my community in one way or another, I want to dedicate all my energy now to my community and which better way to do it other than through politics where I can directly influence decision...

Chebukati dismisses claims of postponing 2022 polls

9Aug

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Chebukati dismisses claims of postponing 2022 polls

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati has dismissed reports on the possibility to postpone the 2022 general elections. Chebukati said elections will be conducted next year as stipulated in the Constitution. "I have seen reports of plans to delay the general elections. IEBC for a fact does not react to opinions from organizations or individuals," he noted. The commission's chairman noted that IEBC is guided by the law which highlights that the next general elections will be held on August 9, 2022. However, Chebukati added that in case of any variation of the law, IEBC will abide by it. Chebukati spoke on Monday at a media stakeholders' workshop with the IEBC in Mombasa. In terms of budget, the chairman said IEBC requires Sh40.19 billion for the general elections but Treasury...

Ruto tells Uhuru to stop incitement against him.

13Mar

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Ruto tells Uhuru to stop incitement against him.

Deputy President William Ruto has told president Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga to stop inciting the public against him. The Dp said he played a role in elevating Mr.Odinga to prime minister in the elections that were lead by violence. He also said his support of Raila led him to his prosecution at the ICC Hague yet the person he fighted for did not even pay him a visit. He also said the two should not attack him instead show him support. He added that he is prepared to compete the forces opposed to his presidential ambition. The DP conducted a fundraiser for boda boda in port Victoria Budalangi before heading to Funyula and Teso south where he contributed sh.1million to every boda boda group.