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Ndungu Gachane

Senate Speaker Kingi on the spot for being "Ruto's fixer"

Critics are questioning Kingi’s latest move in which he swiftly ratified the ouster of embattled nominated senator Gloria Orwoba and declared a vacancy in her position.

Senate Speaker Kingi on the spot for being "Ruto's fixer"

Kindiki turns to musicians in a battle for Mt Kenya region soul

Kindiki turns to musicians in a battle for Mt Kenya region soul

What the public Seal is and why it is not a symbol to toy around with

What the public Seal is and why it is not a symbol to toy around with

Your ticket will give Ruto easy time, Kioni tells Gachagua

Your ticket will give Ruto easy time, Kioni tells Gachagua

Sacked directors point finger at State House

A Sh50 billion project funded by the World Bank is at the heart of fierce boardroom battle that has seen three directors kicked out and a chief executive officer fighting for survival.

Sacked directors point finger at State House

Why Gachagua party is Ruto's new headache in Mt Kenya region

The former deputy president resigned from the ruling UDA party three days before unveiling his party.

Why Gachagua party is Ruto's new headache in Mt Kenya region

Eyes on Gachagua new party amid moves to entice Mt Kenya

Gachagua is seeking to popularise his party with a view of forming a coalition with his Opposition colleagues.

Eyes on Gachagua new party amid moves to entice Mt Kenya

Irony of disconnect between electorate and its leadership

The growing rift between voter expectations and political priorities.

Irony of disconnect between electorate and its leadership

Ruto, Raila deal in danger as their allies point finger at each other

The working arrangement between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is under strain due to emerging faultiness between the two camps.

Ruto, Raila deal in danger as their allies point finger at each other

After Raila loses, riots erupt then deal follows

The ODM leader faces criticism for sparking protests after elections. After last year’s Gen Z demos, Raila entered a cooperation pact with Ruto.

After Raila loses, riots erupt then deal follows

Kasipul MP Were joins long list of leaders killed in office

High-profile murders of several MPs and ministers have never been resolved, often, police investigations stall and real culprits are never brought to book.

Kasipul MP Were joins long list of leaders killed in office

Intrigues on Gachagua's party and fate of allied MPs

Insiders say former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala, a close ally of Gachagua, will assume the role of the Interim Deputy Party leader.

Intrigues on Gachagua's party and fate of allied MPs

How Kieni water project will beat drought

Over 100 residents of the Semi-arid Kieni area of Nyeri County have received storage tanks to help them harvest rainwater, to fight the biting hunger.

How Kieni water project will beat drought

Unmoved by bloodshed: Ruto, top security chiefs blamed for rising extra-judicial killings

The BBC documentary showed how police and elements from the military marked out some demonstrators and shot them during the Gen Z protests of June 25 last year.

Unmoved by bloodshed: Ruto, top security chiefs blamed for rising extra-judicial killings

More founding parties exit Kenya Kwanza

The Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP), also known as the Mbus party, which is affiliated with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, is the latest party to exit the ruling coalition.

More founding parties exit Kenya Kwanza

Power, greed and fight for billions at the heart of devolution crisis

The national government has been accused of undermining devolution by withholding resources and certain functions from county governments.

Power, greed and fight for billions at the heart of devolution crisis

State House rogues: Farouk Kibet and Itumbi calling shots in Ruto government

So powerful are Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi that former Deputy President Rigathi believes that they run State House.

State House rogues: Farouk Kibet and Itumbi calling shots in Ruto government

Rigathi Gachagua's bombshell against Ruto

The former DP dismissed the President's claim that he demanded Sh10 billion from him.

Rigathi Gachagua's bombshell against Ruto

Lying President? Ruto not honest about nurturing Nyoro, ally says

A close ally of Nyoro says that his relationship with Ruto was severed in October last year after the Kiharu MP refused to append his signature in support of Gachagua’s impeachment.

Lying President? Ruto not honest about nurturing Nyoro, ally says

Muturi hands over docket, claims military in charge

Muturi today hastily handed over his docket to the Prime Cabinet Secretary even before the vetting and appointment of his successor, Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruuku.

Muturi hands over docket, claims military in charge

Mungiki back-up: Maina Njenga's hand in Ruto's mobilisation for Mt Kenya tour

Organisers of President William Ruto's Mt Kenya tour are working to prevent critics from engaging in anti-Ruto chants, which have characterised some of his public events.

Mungiki back-up: Maina Njenga's hand in Ruto's mobilisation for Mt Kenya tour

Why President is exposed without these five men from Mt Kenya

President William Ruto is returning to the Mt Kenya region without five of his key political pillars who campaigned for him during the last General Election.

Why President is exposed without these five men from Mt Kenya

Raila's Juba trip: Can he salvage Kenya's tarnished foreign policy?

It is the second time the former Prime Minister is mediating between warring factions. Opinion divided on whether his trip to Juba will clean Kenya’s image abroad.

Raila's Juba trip: Can he salvage Kenya's tarnished foreign policy?

Ruto reshuffle: Shifting blame or taking responsibility?

While dissolving the Cabinet, Ruto claimed most of his Cabinet would have done better, saying dissolution was reached at after listening to the people of Kenya.

Ruto reshuffle: Shifting blame or taking responsibility?

Why President Ruto is blowing hot and cold over Mt Kenya tour

Some allies have cautioned against visiting the region while agreement with Raila is still fresh. During his last tour of region in 2023, President assured there would be no handshake.

Why President Ruto is blowing hot and cold over Mt Kenya tour

Fear of heckling as Ruto allies prepare for Mt Kenya tour

Ruto allies have already started mobilizing their supporters to welcome the President, pleading with residents not to heckle him as he unveils goodies that will positively impact the region.

By 2 months ago

Fear of heckling as Ruto allies prepare for Mt Kenya tour

Enemy of the press: Kisiang'ani's war on media freedom

Once a familiar face on TV, leveraging media platforms to build his reputation as a political commentator, Kisiang’ani is now at the forefront of efforts to muzzle independent journalism.

By 2 months ago

Enemy of the press: Kisiang'ani's war on media freedom

Leaders of 'dead' Azimio accuse ODM and Raila of huge betrayal

Azimio is as dead as dodo. This is the only statement that the coalition leaders Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua can agree on without debate.

By 2 months ago

Leaders of 'dead' Azimio accuse ODM and Raila of huge betrayal

Raila shakes hands for the fourth time in name of unity

Opposition chief, Raila Odinga on Friday entered his fourth handshake in a controversial but historic moment mirroring similar moves with former Presidents

By 2 months ago

Raila shakes hands for the fourth time in name of unity

Raila-Ruto alliance; Once enemies now brothers

When they were rivals, Ruto described Raila as a ‘mganga’ opposed to his generous contributions to church, a leader who does not go to church, a lord of poverty in Kenya.

By 2 months ago

Raila-Ruto alliance; Once enemies now brothers

Cunning Ruto: Master of distraction

President Ruto has perfected the art of generating "bombshells" that capture public attention, even as significant events unfold unnoticed around them.

By 2 months ago

Cunning Ruto: Master of distraction

Indecisive Gachagua fumbling with his moving target strategy

Gachagua has become a master in creating suspense, especially among his supporters, who are anxiously waiting for the promised bombshells.

By 2 months ago

Indecisive Gachagua fumbling with his moving target strategy

How politicians protect their kin holding key jobs in crucial offices

A trend is emerging where civil servants need not worry about threats to remove them from office as long as their community kinsmen are holding political seats.

By 2 months ago

How politicians protect their kin holding key jobs in crucial offices

Kithure Kindiki: Mr 'yes sir' DP

Unlike his predecessor, Kindiki takes his boss’ word for law and does not court controversy. The law professor implements and defends his boss’s policy without questions

By 3 months ago

Kithure Kindiki: Mr 'yes sir' DP

Politics of fake academic certificates and successive regimes

After every regime change in Kenya, several elected leaders are taken to court and charged with several counts of forging academic certificates.

By 3 months ago

Politics of fake academic certificates and successive regimes

Fluid political pacts a bedrock of confusion

The original Azimio Coalition party is no more as some parties such as the Narc Kenya have exited and rebranded to Peoples Liberation Party.

By 3 months ago

Fluid political pacts a bedrock of confusion

Raila's journey through political wilderness to elusive promised land

Raila’s start button in active politics started after his victory in the Langata Parliament seat at 47.

By 3 months ago

Raila's journey through political wilderness to elusive promised land

Details of the Ruto, Mudavadi pact that led to winding of ANC

Multiple sources within Ruto and Mudavadi circles intimated that the agreement by both leaders secured the Foreign Affairs CS position until 2027.

By 3 months ago

Details of the Ruto, Mudavadi pact that led to winding of ANC

Uncertainty grows over Gachagua's new political party

The much-awaited announcement of a political party by Gachagua is in doubt following revelations that he will be seeking more time to form ‘‘a party with a national outlook’’.

By 3 months ago

Uncertainty grows over Gachagua's new political party

The 2027 conspiracy

Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came from Mt Kenya region, which are now at risk due to the fallout with former DP Rigathi Gachagua.

By 3 months ago

The 2027 conspiracy

Gachagua lashes out at Ruto, calls for Western unity

Former DP pours cold water on five-day tour his former boss made to the region last week.He urges the region to unite with Mt Kenya, claiming he’ll help form the next government.

By 3 months ago

Gachagua lashes out at Ruto, calls for Western unity

A season of briefcase parties as 220 new applications are lodged

Kenya sees the biggest jump in interest for new political parties, with 220 applications and 42 reserved names

By 3 months ago

A season of briefcase parties as 220 new applications are lodged

Kenyans snitch on fellow citizens to have them deported

Kenyans have been taking to social media to call out their friends living in the US by snitching on their colleagues to the authorities.

By 3 months ago

Kenyans snitch on fellow citizens to have them deported

Will Kindiki reclaim Mt Kenya's trust from comfort of his home?

If Deputy President Kithure Kindiki can not go to the mountain, then the mountain must go to Karen.

By 3 months ago

Will Kindiki reclaim Mt Kenya's trust from comfort of his home?

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