/News/politics/-/1064/1064/-/10fl3co/-/index.html http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/The-past-returns-to-haunt-Kiplagat/-/1064/1860186/-/fm7sg5z/-/index.html Dr Bethuel Kiplagat could go down in history for having the distinction of being both the chairman of a commission and one of the people adversely mentioned in the commission’s final report 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Truth-team-goes-for-the-high-and-mighty/-/1064/1859958/-/vmy72v/-/index.html More than 30 sitting and former MPs or senators are among prominent personalities facing fresh prosecutions following allegations that they were behind the election violence that led to the killing of 1,133 people in 2007/2008 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/What-document-said-about-the-Wagalla-killings/-/1064/1860194/-/15ct69n/-/index.html While Dr Kiplagat and others made clear that minutes of Kenya Intelligence Committee meetings were taken, the commission was never given copies of the minutes of any such meetings 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senators-House-fight-over-Bill/-/1064/1860178/-/7ecfk5/-/index.html The process on the Bill providing for the division of money between the national and the county governments was thrown into confusion on Wednesday after National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi ruled that it shouldn’t have been given to the Senate 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Why-land-is-main-cause-of-conflict/-/1064/1859976/-/fkxhquz/-/index.html Historical grievances over land are the main cause of conflicts and ethnic tension in Kenya, the Truth Commission has said 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Bias-in-payout-of-polls-chaos-IDPs/-/1064/1859948/-/bc57fdz/-/index.html Claims of bias in the compensation of people displaced in the 2008 post-election violence were frustrating reconciliation efforts, the report by the Truth team says 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/TJRC-blames-former-regimes-for-killings/-/1064/1859970/-/15jnds9/-/index.html The truth commission wants the Kenyatta and Moi governments to take responsibility for the political assassinations of the late Pio Gama Pinto, Tom Mboya, JM Kariuki and Robert Ouko 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Kenyatta-Moi-regimes-blamed/-/1064/1859980/-/fc979c/-/index.html The TJRC report said Jomo Kenyatta’s Presidency was riddled with land grabbing and irregular land allocations which was perpetrated by him for his benefit and members of his family 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Police-Army-top-rights-violators/-/1064/1859960/-/sq4rdsz/-/index.html Police officers and soldiers are the main perpetrators of heinous human rights violations in the country since independence, a report released by the Truth team says 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/State-on-the-spot/-/1064/1859966/-/7tbf75z/-/index.html The government is on the spot for failing to implement recommendations of some key reports on mega corruption scandals that have rocked the country 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Shifta-war-start-brutal-killings/-/1064/1859964/-/129pap0/-/index.html The Shifta War marked the beginning of systematic and wide­spread violation of human rights including mass killings in Northern Kenya, a new report on historical injustices reveals 2013-05-22T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/President-Kenyatta-to-attend-landmark-AU-summit/-/1064/1860014/-/i77c3z/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Thursday travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a five day official visit 2013-05-22T17:59:37Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Scrap-CDF-urges-senator-Otieno-Kajwang/-/1064/1859774/-/g9ywl3/-/index.html A Senator has called for the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to be scrapped and the money channelled to the county governments. 2013-05-22T14:30:41Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senators-tell-off-MPs-in-supremacy-battle/-/1064/1859562/-/bdqrmz/-/index.html The Senate on Wednesday morning weighed in on the supremacy battle between it and the National Assembly with a call to the members of the Lower House to “stop being childish”. 2013-05-22T08:31:42Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Protect-our-interests-Senators-tell-PSC-/-/1064/1859486/-/msw74m/-/index.html Senators are banking on the Parliamentary Service Commission to “protect, defend and advocate” the interests of all the 418 members of Parliament. 2013-05-22T06:13:11Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Fake-posters-claim-in-Siaya-poll-petition-/-/1064/1859306/-/el9oqb/-/index.html Some ODM politicians in Siaya county made and distributed fake campaign posters to depict a governorship aspirant as opposing  former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a Kisumu court heard Tuesday. 2013-05-21T20:34:20Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Police-dismiss-threat-claims-in-Kombo-case-/-/1064/1859296/-/524aht/-/index.html Police have dismissed claims that witnesses in a case challenging the election of Bungoma senator Moses Wetang’ula were threatened. 2013-05-21T20:27:09Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senators-and-MPs-fight-for-supremacy-/-/1064/1859292/-/cgh8fg/-/index.html MPs Tuesday took on the Senate in an unprecedented attack that appeared to have been sparked off by calls to reduce powers of National Assembly members over constituency funds. 2013-05-21T20:19:05Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Kenya-invited-to-argue-bid-to-end-ICC-cases-/-/1064/1859288/-/awqeq5z/-/index.html The government was Tuesday invited to present merits of its request to have ICC cases terminated as the court constituted two Trial Chambers to hear and determine the matters. 2013-05-21T20:16:21Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Storm-over-Sh28bn-county-cash-shortfall-/-/1064/1859282/-/c0xpqd/-/index.html Senators put the new Treasury Cabinet Secretary to task over a Sh28.4 billion shortfall in the money given to counties. 2013-05-21T20:12:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Kenyatta-led-elite-in-land-grabbing-/-/1064/1859262/-/ki3iy1z/-/index.html The regime of Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta, was riddled with land grabbing which was perpetrated by him for his benefit and members of his family. 2013-05-21T19:52:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1859242/-/bl3vek/-/index.html The truth team Tuesday lifted the lid on some of the darkest periods in post independent Kenya, detailing chilling cases of political assassinations, detention without trial, torture and political marginalisation. 2013-05-21T19:34:22Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/House-to-probe-Ruto-visits-/-/1064/1859238/-/3dvln9z/-/index.html Deputy President William Ruto’s recent visit to West and Central African countries has sparked controversy in the National Assembly and an audit will be carried out. 2013-05-21T19:30:57Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1858984/-/bl3co7/-/index.html The International Criminal Court has constituted two trial chambers that will hear two Kenyan cases facing President Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and former radio presenter Joshua arap Sang. 2013-05-21T15:22:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1858958/-/bl3cln/-/index.html The United States has said it remains committed to its "partnership with the government and people of Kenya". 2013-05-21T14:53:57Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Cofek-in-court-to-stop-principal-secretaries-appointment-/-/1064/1858796/-/qb1wgmz/-/index.html The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has moved to court to stop the appointment of principal secretaries. 2013-05-21T11:06:36Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1858766/-/bl3b2k/-/index.html Senators on Tuesday grilled the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury Henry Rotich over a Sh28.4 billion deficit in the money given to the counties. 2013-05-21T10:19:39Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Uganda-police-shut-down-Monitor/-/1064/1858322/-/9hx6vb/-/index.html The Uganda Police have closed down the Daily Monitor and its two sister radio stations, KFM and Dembe FM, declaring the newspaper’s premises a “scene of crime”. 2013-05-20T18:26:16Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Petitioner-allowed-to-scrutinise-ballot-boxes-in-election-suit/-/1064/1858182/-/vkfgm8z/-/index.html The High Court in Nakuru Monday allowed a politician petitioning the election of Narok Governor Samwel Tunai to apply for random scrutiny of ballot boxes. 2013-05-20T16:14:58Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senators-to-debate-Bill-on-resource-sharing/-/1064/1858170/-/143ecvqz/-/index.html Senators will begin debate today on a proposed law that provides for the sharing of revenue between the national and county governments. 2013-05-20T16:07:17Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senators-express-fears-for-the-future-of-county-governments/-/1064/1858096/-/vjvrmx/-/index.html Controversy stalked Senators’ retreat in Mombasa at the weekend after some participants expressed fears that the Kenyatta administration was out to “kill” the devolution system. 2013-05-20T15:12:43Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Joho-seeks-to-have-petition--thrown-out/-/1064/1858052/-/13i1xk0z/-/index.html Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has asked a court to strike out an election petition filed against him. 2013-05-20T14:46:26Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Joho-wants-petition-thrown-out/-/1064/1857988/-/1sw7edz/-/index.html Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has asked a court to strike out an election petition filed against him by a political rival 2013-05-20T13:41:44Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Amina-sworn-in-as-Cabinet-Secretary-for-Foreign-Affairs/-/1064/1857650/-/2p4rup/-/index.html Mrs Amina Mohammed has been sworn-in as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulated Mrs Amina on her appointment 2013-05-20T06:57:57Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Raila-rules-out-job-deal-with-Uhuru-team/-/1064/1857404/-/27g83r/-/index.html Former Prime Minister says he will be reorganising his coalition to strengthen its opposition role as he pursues international assignments 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Top-court-corrects-errors-in-poll-ruling/-/1064/1857440/-/10bgrrgz/-/index.html The Supreme Court has moved to correct errors in its judgment dismissing the petition by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s challenging President Kenyatta’s election 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Last-two-secretaries-to-be-unveiled-this-week/-/1064/1857442/-/12yettxz/-/index.html President Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto are set to appoint the remaining two Cabinet secretaries this week 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senate-teams-set-for-input-on-Revenue-Bill/-/1064/1857496/-/geeygw/-/index.html Two Senate committees will start receiving submissions from the public on Division of Revenue Bill on Monday morning 2013-05-19T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Raila-urges-MPs-to-halt-pay-rise-demands/-/1064/1857152/-/3cv1fa/-/index.html Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Sunday challenged Members of Parliament to scale down on their demand for salary increment due to the current state of economy 2013-05-19T13:18:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/County-reps-salaries-increased/-/1064/1856662/-/h20pvcz/-/index.html The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has succumbed to pressure from members of county assemblies to increase their pay 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Rutos-luxury-jet-hire-to-cost-Sh100m/-/1064/1856688/-/reaeh8z/-/index.html Deputy President William Ruto’s office has hired a luxury jet for his travels across the continent in a deal which will cost taxpayers up to $300,000 (Sh25.14 million) every three months 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senators-now-seek-more-say-over-CDF/-/1064/1856654/-/jniq4lz/-/index.html The Senate has formed a committee to propose legislation aimed at reducing the powers of MPs over the Constituency Development Fund 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Balalas-party-mulls-future-without-him/-/1064/1856630/-/2bxsioz/-/index.html The appointment of Mr Najib Balala to the Cabinet has given the Republican Congress party the headache of how best to replace its former party leader and founder 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/MP-in-fresh-bid-to-alter-Law/-/1064/1856650/-/dnqd9f/-/index.html Ndhiwa MP Agostino Neto will meet lawyers from Parliament’s Legal Department later this week to begin drafting a Bill which, if passed, will mark the first amendments to Kenya’s 33-month old Constitution 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Election-losers-turn-to-private-life/-/1064/1856634/-/jx7xk0/-/index.html Only one of the candidates in the last presidential election could be said to be angling for a top position in the yet-to-be completed government of President Uhuru Kenyatta government 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/How-counties-shared-Sh190-billion-revenue/-/1064/1856608/-/ub33i3z/-/index.html The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has released the revised budgetary allocations for counties 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Duale-ruffles-feathers-with-his-leadership-style/-/1064/1856622/-/py5bu1z/-/index.html A section of MPs in Jubilee coalition are reportedly uncomfortable with the manner in which their affairs in the National Assembly are being handled 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Ethics-team-wants-15-nominees-rejected/-/1064/1856696/-/13cd8k9z/-/index.html The anti-graft team wants 15 nominees for principal secretary jobs locked out for failing integrity test 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Politicians-threaten-to-name-those-behind-attacks/-/1064/1856626/-/cgq9wx/-/index.html Supremacy battles between Ford-K and New Ford-K played out on Saturday at the burial of a businessman killed at the height of a wave of insecurity in Bungoma County 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/MP-calls-for-co-operation-to-benefit-from-lake/-/1064/1856614/-/qymvroz/-/index.html Gem Member of Parliament Jakoyo Midiwo has challenged people in the four counties on the shores of Lake Victoria to take advantage of the lake and invest to spur development 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Kenya-spoiling-for-a-fight-with-the-ICC/-/1064/1856648/-/gk6m7l/-/index.html It is looking increasingly likely that Kenya’s diplomatic efforts towards the International Criminal Court will culminate in a showdown between states that support the continuation of the Kenyan cases before the court, on the one hand, and the African Union, on the other 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/IEBC-denies-Makueni-by-election-cost/-/1064/1856638/-/fv7um9/-/index.html The electoral commission has denied that the Makueni senatorial by-election will cost Sh400 million 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Hiccups-cause-chaos-in-House/-/1064/1856600/-/bg99vnz/-/index.html After the deadlock between Jubilee and Cord was broken and the deal inked into the Standing Orders, Minority Leader Francis Nyenze made an appeal to his colleagues 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Uhuru-rules-out-MPs-pay-rise/-/1064/1856698/-/h8o5s9/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged MPs to shelve their demands for a pay rise until the economy attains double digit growth 2013-05-18T20:30:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1856104/-/bl1rk4/-/index.html After the deadlock between the Jubilee and Cord coalitions was broken and the deal inked into the Standing Orders, Minority Leader Francis Nyenze made an appeal to his colleagues. 2013-05-18T10:10:26Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Sh500m-not-sufficient-for-county-audits-/-/1064/1855984/-/qpb0ra/-/index.html Establishing assets and debts inherited by county governments might fail after the Transition Authority said it has no money for the audit. 2013-05-17T20:03:48Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/TNA-bigwigs-fight-over-House-seat-/-/1064/1855948/-/id6xau/-/index.html Infighting has broken out in The National Alliance over the leadership of a National Assembly team. 2013-05-17T19:23:35Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Uhuru-job-offer-keeps-Raila-waiting-/-/1064/1855940/-/wdwqcl/-/index.html Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has not announced his next move because President Uhuru Kenyatta has kept him waiting over a State job. 2013-05-17T19:12:49Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Makueni-poll-requires-Sh400m-/-/1064/1855862/-/115wk0r/-/index.html The electoral commission will require Sh400 million to hold a senatorial by-election in Makueni in mid-August. 2013-05-17T17:40:07Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/No-cash-to-audit-county-assets-debt-/-/1064/1855860/-/ck9e9mz/-/index.html Establishing assets and debts inherited by county governments might fail after the Transition Authority said it has no money for the audit. 2013-05-17T17:39:36Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1855834/-/bl18ss/-/index.html Lawyers involved in more than one election petition will not be allowed to derail hearings because of their involvement with other cases, a judge has warned. 2013-05-17T17:32:27Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Sh400m-for-Makueni-by-election-IEBC/-/1064/1855636/-/namudbz/-/index.html The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has an estimated budget of Sh400 million to run the Makueni by-election scheduled for mid-August. 2013-05-17T16:24:19Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1855470/-/bl15re/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta should give the youth more positions in government, a lobby said Friday. 2013-05-17T09:55:48Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1855334/-/bl14vi/-/index.html Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said Wednesday the International Criminal Court will "explore other options" if Kenya fails to fully cooperate on the post-election violence cases. 2013-05-17T06:08:51Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1855112/-/bl139r/-/index.html Two ringleaders of the gang behind the killings in Busia have escaped to Uganda. 2013-05-16T19:31:12Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/MP-accused-of-threatening-poll-case-witnesses-/-/1064/1855016/-/kpj4vjz/-/index.html Lawyers in petition seeking to nullify the election of Bomachoge Borabu MP Joel Onyancha Thursday accused the defence of intimidating their witnesses. 2013-05-16T18:48:03Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Police-step-up-search-for-authors-of-terror-leaflets-/-/1064/1854934/-/t18vo5/-/index.html Police have intensified the search for authors of threat leaflets circulating in Trans Nzoia. 2013-05-16T18:09:16Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Speaker-declares-Makueni-Senate-seat-vacant/-/1064/1854538/-/17il40/-/index.html Speaker Ekwe Ethuro has declared the Makueni Senate seat vacant. 2013-05-16T12:32:03Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/EACC-questions-selection-of-Principal-Secretaries-/-/1064/1854412/-/xfb200/-/index.html The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission has questioned the process of selecting Principal Secretary candidates. 2013-05-16T09:19:11Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1854284/-/bl0ewb/-/index.html Attorney General Githu Muigai has explained why he travelled to The Hague, Netherlands on the eve of the status conference to discuss the case facing Deputy President William Ruto. 2013-05-16T06:55:11Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Request-to-skip-court-puts-Ruto-on-the-spot-/-/1064/1854110/-/usf8im/-/index.html Deputy President William Ruto was Wednesday taken to task over a request not to attend his trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). 2013-05-15T20:38:34Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Killer-gang-is-well-organised-with-uniform-and-command-/-/1064/1854090/-/i24topz/-/index.html The gang that has been killing and maiming innocent residents of Bungoma and Busia is a well-organised and coordinated team. 2013-05-15T20:07:31Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/KDF-war-ally-wins-Jubaland-top-seat-/-/1064/1854052/-/ocbplz/-/index.html Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam, who was the leader of the Ras Kamboni Brigade— a paramilitary group in Kismayu— has been elected President of the new Jubaland State of Somalia. 2013-05-15T19:19:57Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Cord-accepts-proposal-on-House-committees-/-/1064/1854050/-/hplrl2/-/index.html The deadlock in the National Assembly over the formation of House committees was broken Wednesday after Cord Alliance agreed to accept proposals by Jubilee Coalition. 2013-05-15T19:17:17Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Senate-wants-State-to-inherit-council-debts-/-/1064/1854046/-/l7gkjx/-/index.html The Senate Wednesday passed a resolution asking the national government to inherit all debts owed by local authorities before they are run by county governments. 2013-05-15T19:15:10Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Governor-accuses-PSs-of-frustrating-county-staff--/-/1064/1854042/-/s20iid/-/index.html A governor Wednesday accused local civil servants of frustrating the operations of the county government. 2013-05-15T19:12:30Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Politicians-behind-killer-gangs-say-police--/-/1064/1854012/-/p3gf1x/-/index.html The fight for political supremacy is behind the violence in which 10 residents have been killed in Bungoma County, police have said. 2013-05-15T18:56:42Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Majority-against-MPs-pay-rise-survey-says-/-/1064/1854004/-/g8ofe5/-/index.html An overwhelming 88 per cent of Kenyans are opposed to a salary rise for MPs, with more than half citing contrasting poverty levels in the wider population. 2013-05-15T18:52:10Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/House-teams-to-vet-Rawal-and-Kimemia/-/1064/1853666/-/600wxbz/-/index.html The yet to be formed National Assembly’s Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs has until May 28 to report back to the House on the suitability of Justice Kalpana Rawal as Deputy Chief Justice. 2013-05-15T14:06:19Z http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Cord-drops-demands-on-House-watchdog-teams-/-/1064/1853458/-/xgexyj/-/index.html The deadlock in the National Assembly over the formation of the committees ended Wednesday after the Coalition on Reforms and Democracy (Cord) agreed to accept proposals by Jubilee Coalition. 2013-05-15T10:39:03Z