Erastus Edung Ethekon, IEBC ChairpersonThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the exit of its Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, Marjan Hussein Marjan.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission said the decision followed a mutual agreement to terminate his services, marking a leadership transition at the electoral body.The IEBC said Marjan’s departure brings to an end his tenure at the Commission and initiates the process of recruiting a new CEO and Secretary. It added that an interim replacement will be announced in due course to serve in an acting capacity, as part of measures to ensure…
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Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi/File Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has announced his retirement from active politics, saying he will now dedicate his time to promoting happiness in workplaces and coaching fellow politicians on life beyond public office. The announcement came Tuesday morning during a ceremony at Laikipia University, where he received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his distinguished public service and leadership. Speaking to close friends and family during the ceremony, Kiraitu said that after more than three decades in public service, it was time to step aside. “I have learnt my lessons,” he remarked, reflecting on a…
Majority of Kenyans feel the country is headed in the wrong direction.A survey released by Tifa on Wednesday shows 75 per cent of respondents said the country is headed in the wrong direction.Only 14 per cent feel the country is headed in the right direction.The Survey was conducted between May 2 and May 6, 2025, among 2,024 respondents across nine zones, including Central Rift, Coast, Lower Eastern, Mt Kenya, Nairobi, Northern, Nyanza, South Rift, and Western. It was conducted through Telephonic Interviews conducted (with respondents whose contacts were collected through face-to-face (i.e., household-based interviews).The interviews were conducted in Kiswahili (mainly)…
President William Ruto received by dignitaries at the Beijing Airport, China on April 22, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has arrived in Beijing, China ahead of the start of his five-day state visit to the country aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The plane carrying the head of state touched down at Beijing Danxing International Airport 8pm local time(3 pm Kenyan time)President Ruto was received by China’s Transport Minister Liu Wei.Ruto, who is accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel among other senior government officials, was received also received by other top Chinese leaders, including Kenya’s ambassador to China, Willy Bett. President William Ruto…