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Hiring, renewal of contracts in State agencies frozen

The government has frozen hiring and renewal of contracts across 42 State corporations targeted for restructuring, putting the livelihoods of workers in jeopardy.

Hiring, renewal of contracts in State agencies frozen

Nyoro: From Ruto's Budget sidekick to fiscal policy critic

Nyoro: From Ruto's Budget sidekick to fiscal policy critic

Fumbling Mudavadi: Anger at Foreign Affairs CS for backing Suluhu's deportations

Fumbling Mudavadi: Anger at Foreign Affairs CS for backing Suluhu's deportations

Burial dispute over Mburu Kinani nears end, six months after his death

Burial dispute over Mburu Kinani nears end, six months after his death

Season of party realignment and shifting alliances back with a bang

UDA is unhappy with remarks made by Orwoba during an interview on Spice FM on April 22, where she criticized the government’s labour mobility programme.

Season of party realignment and shifting alliances back with a bang

Are police trained to kill? Magistrate's 'advice' to activist sparks debate

Over 60 people were killed by the police during the Gen Z protests while 600 protestors were arbitrarily arrested and detained.UN highlighted significant human rights issues.

Are police trained to kill? Magistrate's 'advice' to activist sparks debate

Gachagua promises to listen as goons disrupt the launch of DCP

Kenya’s newest party was ushered into the the country’s political discourse amid chaos, goons and guns, at one time prompting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to take cover.

Gachagua promises to listen as goons disrupt the launch of DCP

Gachagua unveils party as Mt Kenya political turf war heats up

Mbeere North by-election will be a key test of the former DP's influence. Rivals have accuse Gachagua of pushing one-party dominance in region.

Gachagua unveils party as Mt Kenya political turf war heats up

Rumbles over IEBC just moments after Ruto nominates members

Opposition accuses President of disregarding inclusivity envisioned in Nadco talks. The leaders claim actions are a deliberate set-up to rig 2027 general elections.

Rumbles over IEBC just moments after Ruto nominates members

Gachagua ally dumps him for 'trying to control' Mt Kenya politics

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been dealt a major blow after one of his trusted confidants dumped him for allegedly trying to dictate management of Mt Kenya politics.

Gachagua ally dumps him for 'trying to control' Mt Kenya politics

Ruto walks on tightrope amid anxiety over new IEBC lineup

The President has up to Tuesday to submit names of nominees to Parliament. Process to reconstitute the electoral agency has delayed due to political controversy.

Ruto walks on tightrope amid anxiety over new IEBC lineup

Kindiki under siege following political alignments

The political rift between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Opposition leaders, and President William Ruto puts Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in a difficult spot.

Kindiki under siege following political alignments

Raila, Ruto men clash over roads rehabilitation billions

The friendly fire between ODM and Kenya Kwanza leaders over the RMLF could be the deal breaker in the so-called broad-based government.

Raila, Ruto men clash over roads rehabilitation billions

CoG: William Ruto a threat to devolution

County chiefs want to manage the roads fund but the Executive won’t hear of it. President has pleaded with governors to allow the national government to run it.

CoG: William Ruto a threat to devolution

Enemies of devolution cripple service delivery

It is turning out that the national government, governors and MPs and MCAs are some of the threats to devolution, according to a section of leaders and devolution civil society organisations.

Enemies of devolution cripple service delivery

Matiang'i bounces back from hiatus, but won't just yet declare ambition

After a 14-month hiatus, former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, who left the country under a cloud of controversy after his home was raided by police, is back in the public sphere.

Matiang'i bounces back from hiatus, but won't just yet declare ambition

Ruto's multibillion-shilling renovations amid scarcity spark outrage

Despite recent upgrades, next year's Budget proposes to increase allocations for top State officers.

Ruto's multibillion-shilling renovations amid scarcity spark outrage

Thoughtless 'expert': Mbadi's solution for those with stolen funds in foreign accounts

The CS wants the illicit money invested locally, as this could generate jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Thoughtless 'expert': Mbadi's solution for those with stolen funds in foreign accounts

Ruto's revolving door keeps allies guessing where the axe falls next

When picking his appointees, the President praises them for their integrity and expertise.

Ruto's revolving door keeps allies guessing where the axe falls next

Duale: Ruto's loyal lieutenant who always lands on his feet

Duale’s elevation to Health Docket highlights his key role in Ruto’s evolving administration strategy. From Defense to Environment influence grows, shaping critical policies and decisions.

By 2 months ago

Duale: Ruto's loyal lieutenant who always lands on his feet

Ruto's mind games and his 'chameleonic' government

Ruto’s reshuffles have been interpreted as mind games, as he fires officials to quell public outrage only to reassign them to the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), chaired by Dr David Ndii.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's mind games and his 'chameleonic' government

Hire fire and recycle: Ruto's 'constant change strategy' for political survival

In just three years, President William Ruto has reshuffled his Cabinet thrice, dissolved it once and reorganised it four times.

By 2 months ago

Hire fire and recycle: Ruto's 'constant change strategy' for political survival

President Ruto faces litmus test as he tours restive Mt Kenya region

After shying away from Mt Kenya region since the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President Ruto is expected to test the slippery mountain once again.

By 2 months ago

President Ruto faces litmus test as he tours restive Mt Kenya region

Nyachae, Amadi among top names seeking to lead IEBC

The race is on to fill the vacancy at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of the chair whose last occupant was Wafula Chebukati.

By 2 months ago

Nyachae, Amadi among top names seeking to lead IEBC

Why Raila's plan on Nadco may be a pipe dream

Raila Odinga’s demands on the full implementation of the Nadco report, which introduces the Leader of Opposition and the Prime Minister offices, may be a tall order.

By 2 months ago

Why Raila's plan on Nadco may be a pipe dream

Ruto's gamble: Can his new CSs tame rebellion?

Trio seen as potential heavyweights to unite Mt Kenya, ease hostility toward president.Analysts say appointing the leaders was misguided; service delivery key to winning support.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's gamble: Can his new CSs tame rebellion?

Sakaja's city of waste, scandals and legal woes

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is in a spot again, this time for dumping foul-smelling waste outside Stima Plaza in wrangle on utility bills.

By 3 months ago

Sakaja's city of waste, scandals and legal woes

Kalonzo to meet Raila over future of the opposition

Kalonzo insists Raila’s alliance with President Ruto has tainted his legacy and only a political U-turn can restore it.

By 3 months ago

Kalonzo to meet Raila over future of the opposition

Raila inclusion in Ruto government could shift power, sideline key allies

Push for Prime Minister role may sideline Ruto allies DP Kithure Kindiki, and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi. Incorporating Raila into Ruto's government could shift power dynamics, strengthening Raila.

By 3 months ago

Raila inclusion in Ruto government could shift power, sideline key allies

Wetang'ula dilemma: Give up Ford-K party or Speaker's perks?

With ANC out of the way, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula now finds himself in the crosshairs of President William Ruto, as he stands in the way of the President’s dominance of the Western block.

By 3 months ago

Wetang'ula dilemma: Give up Ford-K party or Speaker's perks?

Speaker's power play and art of political survival

Throughout his political life, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has been streetwise and one of the country’s ultimate political gambler.

By 3 months ago

Speaker's power play and art of political survival

Merger or takeover? Inside ANC-UDA deal

The much touted merger between the ruling United Democratic Alliance party (UDA) and Amani National Congress (ANC) was actually a dissolution.

By 3 months ago

Merger or takeover? Inside ANC-UDA deal

Unpresidential Ruto

Phrases such as ‘you are fools’ you can’t teach me anything since I have a PHD, you are possessed by demons, I will transport you to heaven or to jail’.

By 3 months ago

Unpresidential Ruto

Will Gachagua's ouster return to haunt Ruto?

Since he took office, President William Ruto has made a number of political and policy decisions that have angered the people.

By 3 months ago

Will Gachagua's ouster return to haunt Ruto?

Is Gachagua bitter or man on a mission to sustain his opposition antics?

In the last three months impeached Deputy President Rigathi Rigathi has been on the warpath and in his crosshairs is his former boss President William Ruto who has been subject of his public vitriol.

By 3 months ago

Is Gachagua bitter or man on a mission to sustain his opposition antics?

Ruto-Uhuru war of words revives talk about their Ichaweri meeting

Ruto-Uhuru meeting sparked alliance speculation, contradicted by statements, appointments.Uhuru urges Ruto to respect rule of law, democracy, and address Kenya’s issues.

By 4 months ago

Ruto-Uhuru war of words revives talk about their Ichaweri meeting

Abductions threaten to water down Maraga police reforms

While reforms were also aimed at improving the relations between the police and the public, the spate of abductions have worsened the situation

By 4 months ago

Abductions threaten to water down Maraga police reforms

How Ruto cheerleaders are fuelling anger, public disaffection

The more President William Ruto’s cheerleaders open their mouth to win trust, the more they invite criticism and public resentment against the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By 4 months ago

How Ruto cheerleaders are fuelling anger, public disaffection

Battle lines as Ruto and Gachagua allies fight for the soul of Mt Kenya

President and his estranged former deputy in a fierce contest for popularity ahead of 2027.They have picked their point men to lure them.

By 4 months ago

Battle lines as Ruto and Gachagua allies fight for the soul of Mt Kenya

Ruto faces challenges in bid to rebuild image

President William Ruto faces a monumental task this year, starting with rebuilding his image, which has suffered due to the abduction of government critics and unfulfilled promises

By 4 months ago

Ruto faces challenges in bid to rebuild image

Ruto shifts focus to Western and gives restless Mt Kenya wide berth

The President’s charm offensive to the region began a week before Gachagua’s impeachment started.

By 4 months ago

Ruto shifts focus to Western and gives restless Mt Kenya wide berth

'Missing' Kindiki resurfaces with New Year posts

The mystery of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki whereabouts has deepened following a flurry of New Year messages unleashed hours after the world ushered in 2025.

By 4 months ago

'Missing' Kindiki resurfaces with New Year posts

Here are the ten most influential Kenyans to watch in the new year 2025

Ruto only has this year to consolidate his legacy projects that he may use for relection.He has already announced plans of a dual carriageway of the Nairobi-Malaba road.

By 4 months ago

Here are the ten most influential Kenyans to watch in the new year 2025

Kindiki ghosts after 2 payslips leaving his boss to hold court

After about 60 days in office, Deputy President, Prof Kithure Kindiki is on the spotlight over been conspicuously missing from public events.

By 4 months ago

Kindiki ghosts after 2 payslips leaving his boss to hold court

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