Saturday, May 24News That Matters

Tag: presidency

Juliana Cherera Resigns As IEBC Vice Chairperson
Politics

Juliana Cherera Resigns As IEBC Vice Chairperson

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Juliana Cherera has resigned days after President William Ruto suspended her and three other commissioners. Cherera is the second commissioner to hand in her resignation after Justus Nyang’aya decided to vacate his post last week Friday. In a Special Gazette Notice Number 258, President Ruto noted; “The mandate of the tribunal shall be to consider the petition for the removal of (1) Juliana Whonge Cherera, (2) Francis Mathenge Wanderi, (3) Irene Cherop Masit and (4) Justus Abonyo Nyang’aya from office as members of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and to inquire into the allegations therein.” In her letter of resignation, Cherera said that her "stay at the commiss...
Walter Nyambane to vie for presidency in 2022.
Life Style

Walter Nyambane to vie for presidency in 2022.

Director of Youth Affairs Walter Mong'are Snr, alias Nyambane, says he will vie for the presidency next year. Speaking in an interview with Churchill 'Journey Series' edition, Nyambane, who acted in the famous 'Redycyluss' TV programme, said his dreams are valid. "I used to imitate presidents and you know, you can act something until you become. I think I faked it and I am hopeful to make it some day," he said.  "My President understands what is happening on the ground. Elections are coming in 2022 and our President has done what he needed to do within the abilities and the capability he had, so we are coming in in 2022. "We are giving Kenyans another opportunity for them to choose someone else to proceed. At this time, I do not know who is going to be the President, ...