Articles by Wangui Ngechu
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20 Jul 2017 
Blow to NASA as court quashes ruling on procurement of presidential ballot papers
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has recorded a landmark victory after five Court of Appeal judges unanimously quashed a High Court ruling on fresh procurement of presidenti...
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Sonko, Kidero in neck-and-neck contest for city top job
Nairobi Governor, Dr. Evans Kidero, and his Jubilee Party political rival, Mike Sonko, are neck-and-neck in the city's top job contest. A new poll shows an equal 44% popularity rate for the two in ...
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13 Jul 2017 
PS, gov’t officials abducted by Al Shabaab in Lamu
Suspected Al Shabaab militants are reported to have abducted six people among them a Principal Secretary and government officials at Milihoi, Lamu County. The PS, State Department of Public Works,...
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Raila’s statements reckless and inciting – State House
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday, July 13 termed Opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s assertions that he was planning to use the military to rig the Au...
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08 Jul 2017 
Market-shaking Infinix launches latest sensation; the Note 4
The hard-hitting mobile phone brand Infinix has now launched its latest gadget into the Kenyan market; Note 4 on Friday, July 7 in a colorful brand-showcasing event in Nairobi. The handset, which h...
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IEBC to appeal presidential ballot papers printing tender ruling
The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says that it will appeal Friday, July 8 High Court ruling that saw the cancellation of the presidential election ballot papers printing tender aw...
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CS Matiang’i appointed Acting Interior CS following Nkaissery’s death
President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Education Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiang'i, as acting CS for Interior and Coordination of National Government following the demise of Joseph Ole Nkaissery. ...
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06 Jul 2017 
NASA wants Parliament recalled to debate voter register audit report
The opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) has issued fresh demands for a recall of the National Assembly for a special sitting to discuss KPMG voter register audit report following an allegation t...
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Doctors, Governors finally pen recognition deal
Doctors have hailed the signing of their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Governors saying that the move now marks a new beginning in the health sector. Speaking after the signing of the ...
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05 Jul 2017 
Raila bows out of Presidential debate
The National Super Alliance (NASA) Presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, has announced that he will not be taking part in the upcoming Presidential Debate. In a statement to newsrooms, Odinga’s S...
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Uhuru to skip presidential debate set for Monday
Jubilee Party Vice Chairman, David Murathe, now says that President Uhuru Kenyatta will not participate in the July 10, 2017 Presidential debate. According to Murathe, the decision follows what he ...
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04 Jul 2017 Undercover officers with military training trailing Raila Odinga – Orengo
The opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) now alleges that the life of opposition flag bearer, Raila Odinga, and his four co-principals are in danger. Addressing the press in Nairobi, Siaya Sen...
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03 Jun 2017 
NASA pledges free secondary education from September
The Opposition, National Super Alliance (NASA), leader Raila Odinga has pledged to make education free from nursery to Form Four beginning September this year if elected the next President of Kenya on...
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President Uhuru’s top Governor quits August 8 race
Nakuru Governor, Kinuthia Mbugua, has withdrawn from the county's top seat race in favour of Jubilee nominee and former NTSA chairman, Lee Kinyanjui. President Uhuru Kenyatta made the announcement ...
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02 Jun 2017 
Africa condemns Donald Trump exit of Paris Agreement
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US will quit the Paris Agreement on Climate Change to “negotiate a fairer deal” for his nation, which is the world’s second largest em...
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01 Jun 2017 
Governors take on gov’t for barring Joho from SGR launch
The Council of Governors has condemned the barring of Mombasa Governor, Ali Hassan Joho, from Wednesday's (May 31) launch of Standard Gauge Railway in Mitini, Mombasa County. In a statement to news...
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20 May 2017 
NASA issues fresh demands to IEBC on election results transmission
Opposition outfit, National Super Alliance (NASA), has questioned the electronic transmission of election results saying that the electoral body has not consulted key stakeholders in the electoral pro...
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19 May 2017 
Missing Baringo MCA found dead
Churo Amaya MCA Thomas Minito has been found dead at Oldonyo Sabuk area, Machakos County. According to Matungulu OCPD Joseph Lutukai, the body of the slain was discovered on River Athi by a boda bo...
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16 May 2017 
Unga is now Ksh.90 – CS Bett
Consumers can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government announced a drop in the prices of maize flour, milk and other basic commodities in a bid to cut the soaring prices of basic commodities....
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Senator Sonko picks Vivo boss Polycarp Igathe as running mate
Speaking to Citizen Digital, Mike Sonko said that he is happy to work with Igathe, adding that their names will be forwarded to IEBC. “I know the Igathe’s qualifications and experience and I th...