POLITICS

It has been an incredible, and embattled rise for Karauri, the son of former Tigania MP Mathew Adams Karauki, to one of the most influential figures in business and politics.

His no-holds-barred political commentary and staunch belief in the causes he supports made for great viewings, and ratings, as he takes on guests and interviewers alike.

Uhuru's vast ranch overlooks the Mara triangle - a wildlife-rich area managed by the non-profit organization The Mara Conservancy. It is typically less visited and crowded compared to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, and is one of the prime viewing locations for the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Duale was among a number of nominees who appeared before the committee on Monday,  with Prime Cabinet Secretary nominee Musalia Mudavadi and Attorney General nominee Justin Muturi appearing before him.

He stated that much of his money was made away from the political arena, through wealth-generating activities including farming and consultancy. The lawyer and former magistrate further noted that he is a pensioner.

President William Ruto has indicated that he will be offering former Prime Minister Raila Odinga a yet-to-be identified state role in his government. 

The Lynn Mengich-led SRC in July eliminated sitting and mileage allowances for Members of Parliament. The SRC also scrapped all state officers’ car grants as part of the review. The body, mandated to ensure that Kenya's total public compensation bill is fiscally sustainable, noted that the move would save Kenyans over Ksh1 billion a year in plenary sitting allowances alone.

After presiding over his second general election the chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Mr Wafula Chebukati, is set to call...