Judah Ben-hur

Raila-Ruto talks team agrees on five issues, retreats to write report

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-11-11 18:59:51

The Committee co-chairman, Kimani Ichung'wa, announced that they had made significant progress on all the agenda items.

Politics of fuel: Raila wants oil deal probed, wonders why EACC is silent on weighty issue

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-11-21 22:23:33

Opposition leader says investigations are yet to begin in spite of the gravity of the matter. MP says document is with committee but Raila wants it made public.

Kalonzo best suited for presidency, Wiper

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-11-22 20:49:17

Wiper MPs have reaffirmed their allegiance to Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential candidature in 2027.

Raila-Ruto dialogue team in private deliberations with Treasury on taxes as talks close

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-11-23 19:59:07

The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has today privately held talks with Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u after last week’s meeting collapsed.

State allocates Sh7b to mitigate floods as death toll rises to 76

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-11-28 13:20:23

The funds will be allocated for humanitarian responses, including medical supplies. The Cabinet noted that 38 of the 47 counties are within the alarm stage.

Bipartisan talks failed to address Kenyans' concerns, says Jubilee

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-11-29 12:42:10

Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni Kioni criticised the focus on leadership positions.

Raila now calls on employers to stop remitting the housing tax

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-11-30 20:47:44

The opposition leader also hinted at a possible resumption of demonstrations; an avenue that has been favoured by Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua.

Joyce Msuya's journey in humanitarian affairs

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-12-03 10:55:18

When calamity ravages communities or countries, one woman is tasked with ensuring those affected can access the vital assistance they desperately need.

Karua: Dialogue committee report a fraud

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-12-08 19:03:14

Karua blames Kenya Kwanza government for the breakdown of initiative, noting success of any dialogue hinges on sincere and genuine efforts of those in power.

Expect another political circus over high cost of living stalemate

By Judah Ben-Hur   2023-12-29 23:50:35

Parliament will resume in February to try craft laws to support bi-partisan committee recommendations. Matter of living costs seems to be a mirage pushed forward by political players.

KHRC accuses Kenya Kwanza of impunity, weakening institutions

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-01-01 18:53:04

KHRC criticised the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), of focusing more on the ruling elite across the political divide and ignoring the critical issues affecting mwananchi.

Real motives of Ruto's verbal war on Judiciary

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-01-12 02:54:11

Ruto has engaged in a perpetual onslaught of the Judiciary accusing it of corruption and frustrating the government’s development projects.

CJ warns of anarchy over Ruto's attacks on Judiciary

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-01-16 14:26:51

The CJ said the threats and declarations are extremely serious and a monumental assault on the Constitution and the rule of law.

Kilifi PAA members rejoin Raila party over 'broken promises'

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-01-19 15:34:23

While receiving some officials who had defected from Pamoja African Alliance (PAA), founded by Kingi and is now in the ruling coalition, Raila explained how he was betrayed.

Italy-Africa Summit Marks President Ruto's 48th Foreign Visit

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-01-28 19:15:03

President William Ruto departed for Rome, Italy, on Sunday to participate in the Italy-Africa Summit, marking his 48th foreign trip since assuming office as President.

Raila's strategies to pressure Ruto over high cost of living

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-02-02 10:13:16

Opposition coalition is preparing to face off with government in a move Azimio leader Raila Odinga has said will hold the President William Ruto’s administration accountable.

Raila faults High Court order on hiring new IEBC commissioners

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-02-05 19:23:25

Raila Odinga said the issue of selecting new commissioners can only be discussed once the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report is passed in Parliament.

Detached policies: Why Kenyans' bid for citizen-friendly laws falters

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-02-08 19:21:15

A 2023 report by Mzalendo Trust has spotlighted a glaring misalignment between the priorities of the Parliament and the expectations of the citizens it represents.

Ex-Defense CS Wamalwa urges MPs to reject tax hikes in new Finance Bill

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-02-14 18:42:46

Wamalwa said that the Kenya Kwanza government may be inclined towards imposing additional taxes despite the history of the contentious Finance Act, of 2023.

Raila needs Ruto's full support for AU crowning moment

By Judah Ben-Hur   2024-02-16 20:55:06

Political scientists argue that even though Obasanjo’s backing is significant, it is not enough to guarantee Raila the AU Chairperson position.