Category: Politics

[ad_1] Campaigns for Changamwe parliamentary seat in Mombasa county have intensified ahead of the 2022 general election. The seat is currently held by Omar Mwinyi of ODM. Kennedy Kiliku In view of the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines by the government on gatherings, aspirants eyeing the seat have resorted to the use of various platforms… Continue reading Early campaigns for Changamwe MP Seat – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] ODM leader Raila Odinga has been making secret calls to grassroots opinion leaders in Msambweni Constituency, Kwale county, seeking advice on who should be given the party ticket during the upcoming by-election in the constituency. This is after conflicting reports from elected party leaders in Kwale county and Mombasa who have fronted different candidates.… Continue reading Msambweni by-election ODM’s big headache – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] Senate majority leader Samuel Poghisio is a man under siege for failure to convince the Senate to approve the new proposed revenue allocation formula that has turned out to be a hot potato among several leaders across the country. The West Pokot Kanu senator and a former Wiper Democratic Movement MP is also under… Continue reading New senate majority leader Poghisio under siege – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] As much as they did not say why Raila found the story hilarious, it goes without saying that he must have thought Kalonzo the stupidest politician in Kenya today if Kalonzo still imagines that whatever agreement they might have had holds any weight heavier than the paper it was written on. But as Raila… Continue reading Is Kalonzo becoming shame of Kambas? – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] A plan to disband the Nairobi county government is in the offing, Weekly Citizen has information. In fact, Governor Mike Sonko is privy to the information hence his spirited efforts to stop operations of Nairobi Metropolitan Services whose Director-General Mohammed Badi. And the greatest losers will be the elected MCAs as they will lose… Continue reading Plot to dissolve Nairobi county hatched – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] A serious management crisis has surfaced at Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Services (KUCCPS), due to the management style of the chief executive officer John Muraguri. Muraguri who boasts to have connections in the corridors of power and who is accused of manipulating tender awards and employment malpractices. For starters, KUCCPS is a state… Continue reading CEO drops Uhuru name in varsity body bad tender – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] Mvita legislator Abdulswamad Nassir is staring at a bleak political future as opponents have encircled him and it is just a matter of time before they strike. The MP who is the chairman of the powerful public investment committee in parliament has been sending mixed signals about his intention to succeed Hassan Joho as… Continue reading Joho man causes Nassir sleepless nights in Mvita – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] The much-talked-about political alliance between William Ruto and Musalia Mudavadi has aborted, we can authoritatively report.Touted as the gamechanger that would have given Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga a run for their money in 2022 presidential elections, the alliance collapsed after ANC leaders accused the pro-Ruto MPs from Luhyaland of trying to… Continue reading Why Ruto,Mudavadi political alliance aborted – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] After Interior and National Government Coordination cabinet secretary Fred Matiang’i failed to get the nod and support of all elected MPs from Gusii community for the seat of presidency, he has now resorted to individual fishing and seeking the support of former MPs in a bid to have his political dreams and ambitions come… Continue reading Matiang’i tribulations in murky Gusii politics – Weekly Citizen

[ad_1] Amani National Congress party leadership in Vihiga county has kicked out Sikalo Ochiel as the chairman of the Vihiga county branch. MCAs led by Victor Ijaika were in unison and supported the takeover move. The embattled Sikalo was also accused of using his position to nominate his wife as MCA, which contravenes Chapter Six… Continue reading Vihiga ANC boss ousted – Weekly Citizen