Voters in Nandi County propose better remuneration of civil servants in Kenya to make politics less attractive, retain talent
Residents, who included business community, teachers and other public servants, argued that competitive salaries and benefits would facilitate restoration of the appeal of professional careers in government by pushing back on the perception that holding elective office is the surest path to financial prosperity and influence.
National Council of Churches of Kenya warn influence of religion and money is corrupting democracy and civic duty
Speaking during the release of the findings at PEFA Church in Kwale, NCCK Coast Region Chair Bishop Peter Mwero said financial inducements and religious influence continue to shape electoral decisions in many parts of the country, often at the expense of accountability and good governance.
State to build Raila Odinga Mausoleum to preserve Kenya’s former prime minister’s political legacy
Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony at the Kango ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to preserving Raila Odinga’s legacy for future generations.
What Supreme Court judges dread: ‘My prayer to IEBC, may you hold credible elections in 2027 that there will be no presidential election petition’
IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon observed that early administrative structures significantly insulated national stability from political disputes. He revealed that the commission successfully resolved 323 pre-election disputes during the 2022 general election within strict statutory timelines, establishing a definitive track record.
Pork-barrel politics: Malava by-election bears bellwether status in President Ruto’s quest for second term
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is leading the charge of betrayal against Ruto who promised the region a bagful of development projects that include 1,000 kilometers of tarmacked roads, revival of moribund Webuye Paper Mill, expansion of Kakamga airstrip to an airport, turnaround of the sugarcane industry and completion of stalled 900-bed Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital, among other things.
