Author: Yako

We look at President Uhuru Kenyatta’s accomplishments of his administration during the previous nine years, and whether it was good for the country’s economy. Previously, it would take a maize trader from Kitale three days to get to South Sudan. However, with to the resources the Uhuru government borrowed and utilized, we were able to shorten this time to just five hours, according to Mr. Kenyatta. “If a country is ruled by looters, then debt is merely a burden to that country. Debt, however, can spur rapid development in the hands of an astute government. President Kibaki’s administration constructed 2,000…

South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro has dismissed & and strongly criticized the decision by some Gusii Azimio leaders led by James Ongwae to join William Ruto today. Osoro has questioned the motive and timing of the experienced and seasonal politicians to change factions. He says the tables have turned and the Abaguse community is yearning for a generational change in leadership. Osoro uis of the view that the old politicians have decamped just to get a piece of the Kenya Kwanza cakje and not because of their belief in the ideologies of Kenya Kwanza. “Tables turned. GENERATIONAL CHANGE. Karibuni, but…

He reminisces key moments and people during his tenure even as thanked those he worked with. He calls on security officials to take pride in delivering the most peaceful election in the history of Kenya. He notes that the outcome of the presidential petitions did not indict the security forces in any way, a sign of professionalism in the sector. Adds that he is leaving the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government as a man rich in the shared knowledge of public institutions. He thanks President Kenyatta for giving him the chance to serve in four different ministries…

Here is what the Vice Chair of IEBC earns. ☑️Gross salary of Ksh765,188, inclusive of a house allowance of Ksh150,000. ☑️Salary market adjustment of Ksh156,075. ☑️Entitled to a car loan of up to Ksh6 million. ☑️Mortgage of up to Ksh30 million. ☑️Airtime worth Ksh15,000 per month. ☑️Provision of an official government car with an engine capacity not exceeding 3,000cc. ☑️Group life insurance and personal accident cover equivalent to three times of the annual pensionable emoluments, daily subsistence for local and foreign travels. ☑️Security as directed by the Inspector-General. ☑️Annual leave allowance paid at the rate of Ksh50,000 per annum. ☑️Annual…

After spending ten months out of commission due to multiple legal issues, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa is back in action after Amina Mohamed, the sports cabinet secretary, accused his office of alleged mismanagement of money. Mwendwa, who had stepped down from the position last year to allow the legal process to be completed while handing over the responsibilities of the federation to his vice, Dorris Petra, said he had officially resumed his duties at the federation in a letter addressed to Gianni Infantino, the president of world football governing body Fifa, yesterday. This happened as the football…

Amason Jeffah Kingi, the newly elected Speaker of the Senate, is going to earn significant benefits and allowances as mandated by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) (SRC). Kingi, who received 46 out of 67 votes to win the Senate speaker position, would be paid a gross remuneration of Ksh1,160,000 each month. The former governor of Kilifi would also be given access to an official home, complete with all amenities and housekeepers. “The official residence must be a physical structure or home that belongs to the government. It is prohibited to convert the benefit into cash in lieu of an…

Julie Soweto Aulo popularly known as Julie Soweto is a Kenyan constitution lawyer, human rights defender and international law practitioner. She was born in Nyanza region by Luo parents and raised in Kisumu before relocating to Nairobi. The Lawyer is 44 Years old and has been practicing law for the last 22 years both in Kenya and South Africa. Julie is a true definition of an African bold woman who has strongly defended the rights of human kind. Lawyer Soweto is representing Kenya’s political coalition Azimio La Umoja lead by RT Prime minister Hon. Raila Odinga. The lawyer is representing…

Hezena Lemaletian  has penned an emotional letter to Raila Odinga, thanking him for nominating her to the senate. Here is the letter she wrote on her official Facebook page: *IT’S TIME TO HONOUR THIS MAN RAILA ODINGA* You always carry a handkerchief in your hand. A visible testament of the scars you have endured for over 3 decades, carrying a THANKLESS country on your back and dragging it towards freedom. Your life is a textbook on betrayal, a litany of tears, pain and suffering. Friends have used and dumped you. Those you trusted have become the very snakes that bite…

For decades, young women have not been keen on joining politics, and for genuine reasons. When exercising their political rights, women often face humiliation, sexualised jokes, insults, rumours about their private lives, and marginalisation. They also experience exclusion, constant interruptions in legislative debates, and have insufficient funding for their electoral campaigns. Hezena Lemaletian, 31, who graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2015, is a newcomer in politics. She has been nominated to the Senate y ODM to represent the interests of the youth in the August House.  Hezena is passionate about tackling issues facing vulnerable groups in Samburu County,…

Serving as a commissioner on the IEBC brings all of its efforts to fruition. Chebukati and his colleagues received large monthly salaries while working for IEBC when they took over. However, service in the IEBC is limited to six years before being replaced by other commissioners Wafula Chebukati car: Despite receiving a salary, the head Commissioner is given a luxury vehicle worth ten million shillings, to drive him to and from work. Wafula Chebukati salary According to the Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the Chairman of the IEBC, now Chebukati, is paid KES 925,000. Allowances are not included. Juliana Cherera salary…