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Sacked Cabinet Secretaries will remain in office until President Kenyatta completes constituting his new cabinet, State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu has said. Esipisu's statement comes barely a day after the President unveiled a partial cabinet, consisting of six CSs from the previous cabinet…

Kisumu Governor Professor Anyang' Nyong'o has undergone a successful hip bone surgery in the United States. The Governor, who has been receiving treatment in the US for past few weeks on Saturday confirmed he was doing well following the delicate medical procedure. Nyong'o further took a swipe at a…

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi has declared his presidential bid in the 2022 general elections. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the Kilifi county executive committee members on Thursday, the ODM governor said he will go for the country's top seat in a bid to liberate the coast region. He…

Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has rekindled his rivalry with Deputy President William Ruto. Speaking in Thika, Kabogo said that voters from the expansive Mount Kenya region will not be forced to vote for Deputy President Ruto in the 2022 general elections. Kabogo, who suffered defeat in the…

A number of individuals in the National Police Service have been affected by President Kenyatta's major shake-up on his government. Although Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet remains in his position, Deputy Inspector General (Administration Police), Samuel Arachi and his counterpart in…

President Kenyatta on Friday revealed the team he will be working with in his second term in office. Addressing the nation at State House in Nairobi, the president said, "Today I would want to name a few of those who will be working with me." Six Cabinet Secretaries serving in his first term in…

12 Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party nominated Members of Migori County Assembly (MCAs) have lost their seats after a magistrate court cancelled their nomination. In its ruling, the court revoked the gazette notice that listed their nomination, with Rongo magistrate, Raymond Langat directing…

Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has said that he does not intend to defend his seat in 2022 general elections. Speaking during an interview with Standard, the flamboyant Governor said he wants to leave a legacy in his first term in office and won't fight to retain the seat. He further noted that…

The much anticipated inauguration of National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka has been scheduled for end of January, a special planning committee has said. The people's assembly steering committee chaired by NASA strategist David Ndii said the Assumption of Office…

United States Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has insisted that dialogue between President Kenyatta and opposition chief Raila Odinga is key in uniting Kenyans following the disputed presidential election that left the country divided almost into two. Speaking when he held talks with Senate…