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Ndungu Gachane

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.

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

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

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

Speaker's power play and art of political survival

Speaker's power play and art of political survival

Merger or takeover? Inside ANC-UDA deal

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Kindiki ghosts after 2 payslips leaving his boss to hold court

Teargas, batons as Kenyans pour into the streets in 'day of rage'

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused Ruto’s administration of overseeing mass abductions of government critics on social media.

Teargas, batons as Kenyans pour into the streets in 'day of rage'

Isaack Hassan to take over as Ipoa chairperson

President Ruto yesterday gazetteed the appointment of former IEBC chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan to head the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) Board.

By 2 months ago

Isaack Hassan to take over as Ipoa chairperson

Evil spirits?: William Ruto's change of tone on criticism

President William Ruto’s “evil spirit” remarks against his critics and a threat from Mining CS Hassan Joho could be an indication of a new Kenya Kwanza strategy to confront growing criticism.

By 2 months ago

Evil spirits?: William Ruto's change of tone on criticism

Kenya's high octane politics three years to next general elections

As Kenyans continue to demand services from the government decrying the high cost of living, the political class is seeking alignments for the 2027 elections.

By 2 months ago

Kenya's high octane politics three years to next general elections

Eyes on 2027 as Kamba, Gema join amid calls to 'salvage nation'

Kalonzo signals joining forces with Mt Kenya region after “reintegration” ceremony.

By 2 months ago

Eyes on 2027 as Kamba, Gema join amid calls to 'salvage nation'

Political rivals in their best behaviour when they meet in Church

It was a meeting of the year as Mt Kenya East met the West and leaders who have not been on talking terms for months suddenly found themselves sharing a podium.

By 3 months ago

Political rivals in their best behaviour when they meet in Church

Kalonzo alleges State of plan to use gene-editing jabs on livestock

Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka Friday claimed that the government is planning to vaccinate 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep with gene-modifying drugs.

By 3 months ago

Kalonzo alleges State of plan to use gene-editing jabs on livestock

Lobbying intensifies as purge looms for rebel MPs

A new purge targeting "rebel MPs' and other key leaders who defied party lines and supported former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment is now on the way.

By 3 months ago

Lobbying intensifies as purge looms for rebel MPs

Rigathi Gachagua's hits and misses

After the courts hammered the last nail in impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political casket, he vacated his office paving way for a new occupant.

By 3 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua's hits and misses

UDA decision to kick out Gachagua deals him a body blow

The ruling United Democratic Alliance’s decision to remove Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as deputy party leader has left him in a quandary.

By 3 months ago

UDA decision to kick out Gachagua deals him a body blow

MPs to hold special sitting as lobbying for Gachagua seat in high gear

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s succession has gained momentum even before the Senate gives its final verdict today.

By 4 months ago

MPs to hold special sitting as lobbying for Gachagua seat in high gear

Gender card at the heart of Gachagua's succession race

With all indications pointing at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ouster, women leaders are pushing for one of them to be appointed.

By 4 months ago

Gender card at the heart of Gachagua's succession race

MPs who defied majority fear State plotting to punish them

MPs who supported Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claim the State could be plotting to punish them.

By 4 months ago

MPs who defied majority fear State plotting to punish them

Senate to hear charges against impeached Kericho Governor Mutai

Dr. Mutai is scheduled to appear before the senators next week, despite a court injunction that temporarily halted the Senate’s process.

By 4 months ago

Senate to hear charges against impeached Kericho Governor Mutai

From Nyoro to Kindiki: How Ruto allies flip-flop on DP replacement

Three months ago, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was the face of anti-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua push but he has recently taken low political profile

By 4 months ago

From Nyoro to Kindiki: How Ruto allies flip-flop on DP replacement

School fire: Emergency doors were closed from outside, watchman was missing

The school had delayed opening by a week and the learners had only been in the ill-fated dormitory for two days before fire broke out

By 5 months ago

School fire: Emergency doors were closed from outside, watchman was missing

Anguish as parents attend prayers for Endarasha Academy fire victims

Emotions ran high Sunday during interdenominational prayers for the students killed in the fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county.

By 5 months ago

Anguish as parents attend prayers for Endarasha Academy fire victims

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

46 pupils can't be accounted for after the inferno at Hillside Endarasha Academy that left 21 dead.

By 5 months ago

Parents agony as whereabouts of children unknown after school fire tragedy

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

President William Ruto’s administration has recently been caught off guard by several incidents that have exposed its vulnerabilities.

By 5 months ago

Security lapses expose government's soft underbelly

24 counties to lose billions in new revenue sharing formula

A fresh row is brewing over a new formula for sharing revenue that will see 24 counties lose Sh12.2 billion.

By 5 months ago

24 counties to lose billions in new revenue sharing formula

Raila's tough task in clinching the AUC chairmanship seat

While his launch was all smiles, road to Addis Ababa is paved with geopolitical issues. Raila faces three other candidates from Djibouti, Mauritania and Madagascar.

By 5 months ago

Raila's tough task in clinching the AUC chairmanship seat

Raila goes global as Ruto sets up shop on his turf

Former PM leaves to woo African countries for AU seat. President to camp in Raila's 'bedroom' for four days.

By 5 months ago

Raila goes global as Ruto sets up shop on his turf

Why Kalonzo won't follow Munya, Karua to bolt out of Azimio

Kalonzo has no plans to bolt out.

By 6 months ago

Why Kalonzo won't follow Munya, Karua to bolt out of Azimio

Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President

ODM leader put to task after his four top allies were nominated to Cabinet last week.

By 6 months ago

Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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

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