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Governors focus is on devolution and cash flow to the counties. Continue reading...
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The governor last month refused to assent to the Nairobi City County Appropriations Bill, 2020. Continue reading...
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Josphat Thiongo
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Speaking to Radio Maisha on Saturday, he said they were called to sign and they did so in trust. Continue reading...
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Titus Too and Fred Kibor
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Gideon spoke yesterday at Kampi Ya Moto in Nakuru during the funeral of Chris Kaimoi, 31, who died on October 6 in the US after a short illness. Continue reading...
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He did not give a clear answer on whether or not the BBI Report was altered as alleged by taskforce member Maj (Rtd) John Seii. Continue reading...
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Sara Okuoro
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Seii claims members of taskforce were abruptly called to sign document and had no time to review it. Continue reading...
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Titus Too
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After the Constitutional Amendment Bill was drawn, the 24 county assemblies must pass it to pave way for the referendum. Continue reading...
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Kirsten Kanja
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He urged the Maasai community to support the report and to ignore those opposing it. Continue reading...
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Peterson Githaiga
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That could give her a shot at more history-making -- as the first female president of the United States. Continue reading...
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Leaders claim proposals clawing back on gains made and debate has generated more heat than light. Continue reading...
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Sunday Standard team
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He regrets having taken low profile in politics and opens up on his life away from City Hall to cold court benches. Continue reading...
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Gathenya Njaramba
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They say Ruto squandered his opportunity to give his views to the 14-member task force. Continue reading...
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Moses Nyamori
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Suppose the PM comes from a party that is not in government, which agenda will he be pushing in the House? Continue reading...
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Allan Mungai
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Ruto said he and his supporters would stop the BBI process if its supporters turn a deaf ear to his offer for negotiations Continue reading...
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Lydia Nyawira
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While those who support the report would want most of the proposals to pass, they have to accommodate dissenting voices. Continue reading...
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Protus Onyango
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The campaign by Kim Kardashians husband, who suffers from bipolar disorder, has raised more questions than enthusiasm. Continue reading...
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Six ambassadorial nominees had a hard time defending themselves before a parliamentary committee over old age. The six appeared before the National Assembly’s Defense and Foreign Relations Committee last week for vetting following their nomination to various diplomatic positions by President...
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