Edwin Obuya
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'I am nobody’s stooge!’ Cherargei declares amid criticism on proposal to extend term limits
Cherargei, who has come under criticism from certain quarters for sponsoring the Bill, said he is exercising his right as a legislator and Kenyans are free to critic, amend or even reject his proposal.He also dismissed the notion that his amendment is related to NADCO proposals to change several law...
Fresh headache for Agriculture CS Linturi as motion filed to impeach him
MP Wamboka said he expects Speaker Moses Wetangula to approve his motion soonest so that it is brought to the House for debate.He said the fertiliser scandal is not the first in the Ministry of Agriculture, noting that it has eroded the confidence of farmers.
SRC recommends Ksh.780K salary, Ksh.165K house allowance for CASs
According to the evaluation by the SRC, the salary of a CAS will be capped at Ksh.780, 000, slightly higher than the Ksh.710,000 an MP pockets every month.The salary includes Ksh.459,113 in basic pay, Ksh.165,000 house allowance, and Ksh.155,887 in salary market adjustment....
Governors say counties will be crippled if Ksh.450B sharable revenue is not allocated
CoG Chairperson Anne Waiguru said counties are barely surviving due to a huge wage bill and pending bills.
Speaker Wetangula warns MPs speaking against Bunge Towers of disciplinary action
Wetangula said the MPs might find themselves before the Powers and Privileges Committee for speaking on the project without having sufficient information.He allayed any fears that the building is not ready for use and persuaded members to ignore what he called “rejectionist philosophers.”...
Women MPs want CS Nakhumicha fired over health sector mess
The legislators are particularly irked by the discontinuation of the Linda Mama programme that was helping in the payment of delivery fees especially for women from humble backgrounds.According to the women MPs, the discontinuation has caused major strife with mortality rates now likely to rise, esp...
Chiloba taken to task over Ksh.800M net worth, controversial IEBC and CA exits
Chiloba however explained that his wealth was thanks to his fixed assets and ventures in agribusiness, adding that he also engages in consultancy services and derives a salary from formal employment.On his controversial exists from IEBC and CA, he insisted that he has been cleared of any wrongdoing....
'I'm worth Ksh.690M,' Former Kisii DG Maangi Tells Parliament
The Committee interviewed 5 nominees today Ms. Catherene Kirumba Karemu who is proposed to be the high commissioner in the United Kingdom, former Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi proposed to head the high commission on Uganda, Former West Pokot woman Representative Lillian Tomitom, proposed to be...
Raila succession battle could destroy ODM - Mbadi warns
ODM luminaries are embroiled in a bitter fight to take over leadership of the opposition political outfit from Raila Odinga who is gunning for the AU Commission Chairmanship.Mbadi urged caution and tampering of ambitions among those trying to take over from Mr. Odinga....
SBL Manufacturers Limited sues KEBS over claim of selling substandard fertilizer
KEBS had warned Kenyans against ‘GPC Original Plus Organic Fertilizer’ which is manufactured by SBL saying it does not meet the Kenyan standards.SBL Chief Executive Officer Joe Kariuki has absolved his company from any wrongdoing and instead blamed his woes on trade wars....