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Opposition leader Raila Odinga has dispelled claims that he joined the government following the much-publicized March 9th handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on Tuesday night, Odinga said he would have a title if he's indeed part and parcel of…

The government has renamed Othaya Level 6 Hospital after former President Mwai Kibaki. Health Principal Secretary Peter Tum on Tuesday announced the facility will now be referred to as Mwaki Kibaki Teaching and Referral Hospital. The government official announced this during a tour of the multi-…

Kenyans on social media have questioned the rationale behind Immigration Department's requirement for those renewing or replacing their passports to have a recommender. In a tweet, the Department listed six requirements for one to renew/replace their passports including online application forms, 3…

A Jubilee MP has faulted President Uhuru Kenyatta over the looming reshuffle of the Cabinet. Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri says it is wrong for the President to work with opposition leader Raila Odinga in constituting a new Cabinet team without consulting members of Jubilee party. Ngunjiri said Raila…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has closed ranks with Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho in yet another indication of changing political landscape in the country. The two bitter political rivals buried their differences after a closed door meeting held at State House, Mombasa on Monday. State House…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has sent home three top county government officials in crackdown on corruption at the City Hall. Sonko said the officials were suspended over alleged misuse of public funds. Among those sent packing is Chief of Staff Brian Mugo, acting Chief Finance Officer Ekaya Alumasi…

Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter has declared war on Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid. Taking to social media, Keter vowed to launch a countrywide campaign against the Deputy President's quest to succeed President Kenyatta in the next elections.  “I will go round the country…

Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua says his friends from the United States and other countries have offered to bankroll his 2022 presidential campaigns. Speaking during an interview with a local FM station on Monday morning, Mutua was challenged to explain how he would raise the Sh18 billion he…

FORD-Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula has declared himself the official leader of Opposition. Wetang'ula said he has taken the position from Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga after he [Raila] joined Jubilee government. “Those who were to oversight the government have crossed over…

Deputy President William Ruto has welcomed Wiper party's decision to work with President Kenyatta in the achievement of the Big Four agenda. Speaking at a church service in Machakos County on Sunday, Ruto hailed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, terming his decision to rally party members behind…