Makau Mutua, a well-known constitutional lawyer and presidential advisor, has confirmed that his monthly earnings as President William Ruto’s Senior Advisor on Constitutional and Human Rights are similar to those of a Cabinet Secretary. During a televised interview on Citizen TV, Mutua revealed that his pay falls in the range of Ksh700,000 to Ksh800,000. He
Kabando wa Kabando has added his voice to the growing debate on Kenya’s development path, sharply criticizing President William Ruto’s comparison of Kenya to Singapore. He argued that the difference between the two nations is not just about economic planning but about leadership accountability. Kabando said that in Singapore and Japan, leaders take full responsibility
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again put the fight against corruption and poor governance at the center of his public agenda, stressing that Kenya cannot achieve meaningful progress without dealing with these problems head-on. Speaking after a community engagement in Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County, Gachagua made it clear that his campaign for reforms
Members of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in Meru are up in arms after sudden changes in the county leadership left aspirants and supporters frustrated. The chaos unfolded on Saturday, September 6, after the party leadership announced that the county chairmanship previously held by Timothy Kithinji had been handed over to James Mithika.
Members of the National Assembly have raised serious concerns over the management and impact of the Equalisation Fund and the Appropriation Fund, questioning the role of the Deputy President’s Office and the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) in what they described as a constitutional mismanagement. The debate unfolded during a Budget and Appropriations Committee
Gathoni Wamuchomba, the Githunguri Member of Parliament, has raised concerns over what she believes is the gradual erosion of parliamentary independence in Kenya. Speaking during a television interview on Thursday, September 4, 2025, she expressed disappointment that the legislature has been turned into a rubber stamp for the presidency and other external interests. Wamuchomba argued
Babu Owino, has strongly criticized the leadership of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, insisting that the governor deserves impeachment. While speaking during an interview on Kameme Television on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Babu Owino said that Nairobi residents have been denied the basic services they deserve, particularly in the health sector, pointing to Mama Lucy Hospital
In Nairobi politics, the battle to remove Governor Johnson Sakaja from office came close to reality but shifted dramatically after heavy political pressure was applied. What began as a clear impeachment process by Members of the County Assembly quickly turned into a temporary retreat once powerful figures at the national level intervened. For several weeks,
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has raised concern over the push by President William Ruto’s administration to enforce an electronic government procurement system on counties. Olekina believes the move interferes with the autonomy of county governments and risks creating a deeper constitutional crisis. He expressed his opposition on his X account, stressing that counties are semi-autonomous
Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has once again sparked controversy after making provocative remarks during a rare public appearance. Speaking in Budalangi at the burial of Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba, mother of politician Ababu Namwamba, Nakhumicha told mourners that it was “their time” to fully enjoy the benefits of being in government. She stated,