MP Arama weighs in on DP Gachagua’s impeachment debate, gives a piece of advice to President Ruto
- PRISTONE
- October 5, 2024
Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has weighed in on the heated debate concerning impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a presser, Arama noted that the impeachment is a process and has to go through all the requirements including public participation as was carried out on Friday and Saturday. “Impeachment of Deputy President is […]
Read MoreMPs out to defend NG-CDF kitty despite High Court declaring it unconstitutional
The High Court’s declaration as unconstitutional the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Act 2015 has received opposition from Members of Parliament. Justices Kanyi Kimondo, Mugure Thande, and Roselyne Aburili said the fund and all its projects, programmes, and activities shall cease to operate on June 30, 2026. The fund has been in operation since 2003. […]
Read MoreMP Kathambi rolls up sleeves to ensure equal voice for women in decision-making process
Njoro Member of Parliament Charity Kathambi has reiterated her commitment towards empowerment of women at grassroot level. Through Kathambi Chepkwony Foundation, the Lawmaker says she will do all that pertains in ensuring women have platforms for empowerment. This, she says will ensure they become self reliant. She added that women are vital agents of development […]
Read MoreBahati MP Irene Njoki vows to fulfill all her campaign promises
- PRISTONE
- August 12, 2024
- Bahati MP Irene Njoki
- nakuru
Bahati Member of Parliament Irene Njoki has assured her Constituents that she will fulfill all promises she made during campaigns l. The first term serving MP in Parliament says her agenda is to ensure transformation of Bahati. She was speaking during the inspection of tarmacking of Mailisita-Kabatini Road. According to MP Njoki, she has made […]
Read MoreMP Njoki holds meeting with local administrators to chat development agenda
- PRISTONE
- August 11, 2024
- Bahati
- Bahati MP Irene Njoki
Bahati MP Irene Njoki on Saturday August 10, 2024 convened a development meeting with local administrators among them Chiefs and assistant chiefs. During the meeting, key priorities for development were discussed. They included among others the creation of new administrative units, the fight against illicit alcohol and substances, general security, and the upcoming rollout of […]
Read MoreMP Kathambi lauds NGAAF’s role in empowering vulnerable
Njoro Member of Parliament Charity Kathambi has lauded the National Government Affirmative Action Fund(NGAAF) in the role played towards empowerment of vulnerable and marginalized groups. Speaking on Wednesday July 31, 2024, she reiterated the importance of the funds on groups of women, youth and persons with special needs. The Lawmaker was speaking when she hosted […]
Read MoreMeet MP Irene Njoki who’s Living true to her campaign slogan ‘Mrembo Na Kazi’
- Pristone Mambili
- February 1, 2024
- Bahati Constituency
- Bahati MP Irene Njoki
- Bahati NG-CDF
- nakuru
When she ventured into politics for the first time towards the August 9, 2022 General elections, many Nakurians thought Irene Njoki had made a wrong calculation. Njoki who was then a civil servant, had to resign and venture fully into the task ahead-that of politics. She chose to contest Bahati Parliamentary seat on a Jubilee […]
Read MoreNakuru County Leaders from Independence (1963)
- Martin Gichinga
- April 19, 2021
- Nakuru History
- Nakuru Leaders
- Nakuru MPs
Nakuru has had many MPs since the early days. At independence in 1963, Nakuru County, back then known as Nakuru District had four constituencies. Over time, Nakuru has grown to eleven constituencies. The original constituencies were Nakuru North (1966), Nakuru East, Nakuru West and Nakuru Town. Nakuru North has over time given birth to Rongai, […]
Read MoreFred Kubai: Freedom Fighter, Politician & Trade Unionist
- Martin Gichinga
- May 1, 2020
As we celebrate Labour Day, we wish to celebrate one of Kenya’s pioneer Trade Unionists who spent the better years of his youth fighting for the rights of African workers. Born in 1917 in Nairobi, Fred Polworth Kibuthu Kubai first worked as a telegrapher at East Africa Posts and Telecommunications after his education at Buxton […]
Read MoreMichael Blundell – Nakuru farmer & Politician
- Martin Gichinga
- January 11, 2020
Although born in London, Michael Blundell who came to Kenya in 1925 was a core pillar in Nakuru through the 1940s to the 1970s. Michael Blundell first worked as a farmhand in Solai where he later bought land and set his own farm. As a farmer, he was quite successful later serving as a Kenyan […]
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