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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has proposed limiting the tenure of nominated Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to a maximum of two terms.Speaking on Tuesday, September 29, the Senator argued that continued nomination should be tied to performance and service.Sifuna said a second nomination should therefore not be treated as an entitlement, stating that nominees should demonstrate that they have effectively served during their initial term before being considered for another...

The CS described the protests and political criticism surrounding the project as “primitive politics”NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the proposed Dangote Lamu oil refinery, saying the project will benefit Kenya despite protests by some residents over land compensation and public participation.Mbadi dismissed claims surrounding the acquisition of land for the proposed East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu County, accusing some...

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended a major tender for the supply of ballot papersSource: People Daily

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has insisted that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna should lead the opposition's presidential bidSource: People Daily

President William Ruto has said that the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu will proceed despite court orders and resistance, accusing “disgruntled opposition sponsors” of attempting to undermine the investment.President William Ruto tours the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria, at the invitation of Dangote Group President and CEO Aliko Dangote on September 25, 2026. Photo/PCSSpeaking during his tour of Kilifi and Kwale counties on Tuesday, President...

Former Embakasi West MP George Theuri has officially aligned with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), signalling his returnSource: People Daily

The move comes as political parties continue positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections, with several politicians shifting allegiances and exploring new political formations.Former Embakasi West MP George Theuri has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after ditching the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).Theuri was received into ODM on Tuesday, September 29, by ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo, marking his latest political shift ahead of the 2027 General...

As preparations for the Lamu Refinery project's groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, 2026, continue, more leaders have come out to question the project's intentions and the speed at which it is moving.Among those raising questions is Tetu Member of Parliament Geoffrey Wandeto, who said the speed at which the project has advanced raises questions about whether all necessary processes have been followed.“The speed at which things are moving from two months ago, when we were...

Gilgil Member of Parliament Martha Wangari has ruled out using the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket to defendSource: People Daily

Ndia Member of Parliament George Kariuki has accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Kimilili MP Didimus Barasa of demeaning Mt Kenya people.Speaking at Sagana Secondary School in Ndia, Kirinyaga County, Kariuki also known as GK, said leaders should not be allowed to insult communities.The MP called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to act, and urged Deputy President Kithure Kindiki not to allow such remarks to continue."I want to ask our leaders,...

Gilgil Member of Parliament Martha Wangari has broken her silence on why she voted against the impeachment ofSource: People Daily

Four people have been convicted of murdering former Kabete MP George Muchai, his two bodyguards and a driver in Nairobi in 2015. Milimani…Milimani High Court Justice Kanyi Kimondo convicted Erick Munyera Isabwa, Raphael Kimani Gacii, Mustafa Kimani Anyonyi and Stephen Asitiva Lipapo on four counts of murder after finding that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.The four are already serving death sentences at Kamiti Maximum Prison for robbery with violence.The...