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Intergovernmental Authority on Development and Why Regional Integration in Africa Is Desirable

Intergovernmental Authority on Development and Why Regional Integration in Africa Is Desirable

Unexpectedly, I received volumes of comments, questions and compliments in response to a piece published in this column earlier in the month. The vast majority of comments indicated that most of us are not aware of the happenings in the Horn of Africa. I was left puzzled that some people did not know that Sudan, […]

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo Makes First State Visit to Kenya

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo Makes First State Visit to Kenya

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed flew to Kenya Thursday, for his first State visit to the neighboring country ahead of a special summit on the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The President accompanying top Government officials jetted off to Nairobi to attend IGAD heads of State summit on Somali refugees which is expected to kick […]

The Role of Ethnicity in Kenyan Politics

The Role of Ethnicity in Kenyan Politics

Kenya goes to the polls on August 8. As in previous elections, the roles played by ethnicity and tribalism are likely to be decisive. Experts say politicians beat the drum while many dance to the tune. Kenyan politics have been characterized by ethnic tensions since independence in 1963. But it was not until 2008 that […]

Kenyan President Nominates New Polls Commision Boss: Mr Wafula Chebukati will become the chairman

Kenyan President Nominates New Polls Commision Boss: Mr Wafula Chebukati will become the chairman

President Uhuru Kenyatta presented to Parliament the names of individuals nominated to head the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Should Parliament approve of the candidates, Mr Wafula Chebukati will become the chairman of the commission, having beaten his fellow Coast-based lawyer, Mr Tukero ole Kina, to the finish line. Members of the new-look IEBC […]

Besigye Sworn as the president of Uganda in Kampala

Besigye Sworn as the president of Uganda in Kampala

In a day of dramatic events in Kampala, on the eve of President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration, opposition leader Kizza Besigye was ‘sworn in’ as the president of Uganda. Dr Besigye running on the Forum for Democratic Change party ticket received 35.61 per cent to Museveni’s 60.62 per cent of the vote, which he rejected, claiming […]

Uhuru Kenyatta Pleaded With CS Waiguru to Stay

Uhuru Kenyatta Pleaded With CS Waiguru to Stay

PRESIDENT Uhuru Kenyatta spent hours pleading with Anne Waiguru not to quit as Minister for Devolution and Planning. Multiple State House sources told the Star yesterday that Waiguru went to see the President on Friday afternoon and remained in a meeting with the head of state for several hours. “The President was not aware that […]

Anti-Graft War to Be Gauged By Successful Prosecutions – Uhuru Kenyatta

Anti-Graft War to Be Gauged By Successful Prosecutions – Uhuru Kenyatta

President Uhuru Kenyatta has told all agencies involved in the war against corruption that their performance will be judged on the number of cases they win. President Kenyatta, who spoke after receiving a report from an anti-corruption task force, said the success of the fight against corruption will be measured by the number of corrupt […]

Uhuru shielding Waiguru from corruption allegations as part of grooming for 2022 presidency: Alfred Keter

Uhuru shielding Waiguru from corruption allegations as part of grooming for 2022 presidency: Alfred Keter

The President is shielding Anne Waiguru from corruption allegations as he is grooming her for presidency come 2022, claims Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter. Keter further claimed Uhuru’s administration wants DP William Ruto, who is facing crimes against humanity charges at the ICC, jailed to pave way for the Devolution CS. Regarding his failed attempts […]

President Obama’s Security Team, U.S. Marines Arrive in Kenya

President Obama’s Security Team, U.S. Marines Arrive in Kenya

US President Barack Obama’s security team has started arriving in the country 15 days to the 6th Global Entrepreneurship Conference. At least eight US marine choppers have arrived with more armored cars landing at JKIA according to police sources. Three Bell 412 EP military helicopters have been spotted at the Wilson airport inside the Phoenix […]

Uhuru Kenyatta Wins Africa’s President of the Year Award

Uhuru Kenyatta Wins Africa’s President of the Year Award

The Head of State was picked for the prestigious Africa Education and Leadership Awards for his ability to build consensus locally and abroad. President Uhuru Kenyatta has been voted Africa’s President of the Year 2014/2015 for his outstanding leadership. The Head of State was picked for the prestigious Africa Education and Leadership Awards for his […]

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