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Murkomen Slams “Militarisation” of Nairobi County

Vocal lawmaker Kipchumba Murkomen has opposed the deployment of military officers to Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS). This week, the Kenya Defence Council, the apex

May 7, 2020

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EACC Probing Where Sonko Sourced Funds to Buy Sh500m Property in Upperhill

Kenya’s anti-graft watchdog, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, is reportedly investigating a controversial property deal between Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and the Kenya Railways pension

May 6, 2020

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County Announces Mandatory Quarantine for Children Found Roaming Streets

Children found idling in Kitale Town, estates and villages will be taken to quarantine centres at their own costs, the county government has warned.

April 30, 2020

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Former MCA Aspirant Batters Wife For “Challenging his Authority as Man of the House”

Police in Nakuru East have arrested the county’s former deputy mayor, Joseph Munyiri, on allegations of assaulting his wife, Joyce Wangui. The couple is said

April 29, 2020

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EACC Sends Warning to Governors Over COVID-19 Cash

The Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC) says it is closely monitoring the use of Covid-19 emergency funds at the county level. Speaking on

April 29, 2020

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Sonko Doesn’t Like Me But I Have No Issues With Him, Says Elachi

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi has dismissed claims that she is fighting Governor Mike Sonko over the running of the county. Elachi says

April 28, 2020

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Sonko Makes U-Turn on Uhuru’s Takeover Deal, Wants Nairobi Back

The now-defunct Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko is crying foul over the transfer of key functions to the newly established Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS)

April 23, 2020

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Alcohol Distribution Banned in Machakos County

The Machakos County government has outlawed the distribution of alcohol in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Governor Alfred Mutua said

April 23, 2020

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Coast MP Pledges Full Salary, Proposes Power Bill Waiver for All Kenyans

With Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho earning all the plaudits for his surprisingly ambitious efforts in combating Coronavirus, another Coast-based lawmaker has made his move.

April 21, 2020

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President Kenyatta Announces Weekly Allowance for Needy Families

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday, April 16 announced new measures to cushion vulnerable Kenyans from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. One of

April 17, 2020

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VIDEO: Watch Junet Mohamed Blast Elderly MPs in Parliament, “Stay Home With Your Grandchildren”

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed on Tuesday, April 14 pulled no punches in parliament as he castigated his elderly colleagues for refusing to adhere

April 15, 2020

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Kenya Should Take Hard Position With China, says Former Uhuru Adviser

Following the uproar over the unprecedented racist move by Chinese nationals in their motherland to discriminate against Africans, former Cabinet Minister Joe Nyaga has

April 15, 2020

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Mudavadi: Why Kenyans Shouldn’t Advocate For Total lockdown

ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned Kenyans against calling for a total lockdown as a measure to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. “Kenyans who

April 15, 2020

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Sonko’s ‘Hennessy Package’ Sparks Mixed Reactions From Kenyans on Social Media

If Nairobi County electorate ever needed proof that they elected a legit clown to govern the capital city, then this is definitely it. With

April 15, 2020

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Anti-Waiguru MCA Seeking Police Protection Following Arson Attack

A member of the Kirinyaga County Assembly is seeking protection from the police after unknown assailants raided his home in the wee hours of

April 15, 2020

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Q&A on COVID-19 With Governor Ali Hassan Joho

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho answers questions on his plans to combat Covid-19 in the county. Mombasa is now in isolation, but you’ve been

April 14, 2020

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Orengo, Imran Okoth Display Covid-19 Results as Lancet Dismisses Reports on 17 Positive MPs

A number of Kenyan lawmakers on Wednesday disclosed results of their coronavirus tests after it was widely reported that up to 17 lawmakers had

April 9, 2020

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Waiguru Off The Hook For Now As Court Temporarily Stops Impeachment

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s impeachment was scuttled by the High Court Tuesday on grounds that the Covid-19 pandemic would violate her constitutional rights to

April 8, 2020

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“I’m the One in Charge Now,” Maj. General Badi Tells Off Sonko

Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) boss Major General Mohamed Badi has rubbished claims by Governor Mike Sonko that he is overstepping on his mandate. Sonko

April 7, 2020

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Q&A With Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, in an interview with the Daily Nation, spoke about the alleged plot to destabilise her politically and why Raila Odinga has

April 7, 2020

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