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Santilli meets Orrego in San Juan over labor reform
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Interior Minister Diego Santilli met Thursday in San Juan with Governor Marcelo Orrego to advance labor reform. Both agreed on the need for regulatory changes to boost private employment and economic growth. Orrego expressed willingness to seek consensuses for the project.
A secret agreement between governors and senators has ended weeks of tension threatening county operations. Governors agreed to attend Senate committee meetings, while senators pledged to address corruption claims. Intense talks in the Senate led to the deal.
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Kenya's Senate is considering a constitutional amendment bill that would bar former county governors from contesting seats as MPs or MCAs for five years after leaving office. The measure aims to allow accountability processes to conclude without interference. Public hearings are set for April 30 in Nairobi.
In 2025, three Kenyan governors faced intense impeachment attempts stemming from clashes with ward representatives. This situation underscored political battles over county resource control, with the Senate dismissing several motions. Will this trend continue into 2026?
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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has rejected the expulsion of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has also distanced himself from the decision. These reactions highlight divisions within political circles following the expulsion.