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2027 plan: Gachagua's DCP to partner with Sifuna's TEP

Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid is reshaping Opposition alliances, with Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP signalling willingness to work with him and potentially strengthen his claim to the Opposition ticket.

By Ndungu Gachane 7 days ago

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Who is the fool? Ruto, Gachagua trade barbs over Mrima Hill mineral deposits

President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, have traded barbs over the Mrima mineral deposits, with the two now accusing each other of being a ‘fool’.

By Ndungu Gachane 11 days ago

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Punching bag: Why Ruto has picked on Sifuna in direct responses

Ruto’s apparent focus on Sifuna has opened a new front in the contest over who gets to shape the national political conversation.

By Ndungu Gachane 11 days ago

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From Ubuntu to Reform: The mushrooming pro Ruto parties in Mt Kenya

Ruto allies are using smaller Mt Kenya political parties as vehicles for rebuilding the government’s political network ahead of the 2027 election.

By Ndungu Gachane 15 days ago

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Why IEBC, Interior Ministry are in spotlight over alleged ID and voter enrolment scheme

IEBC, Ministry of Interior and National Administration have been accused of selective voter and identity card registration to pro government regions

By Ndungu Gachane 16 days ago

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Top operator? Uhuru Kenyatta's political moves questioned

While Uhuru has formally endorsed Fred Matiang’i, whom he appointed as his successor as the Jubilee Party leader, for the presidency, he has supported other factions within the Opposition.

By Ndungu Gachane 18 days ago

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IEBC, Interior Ministry accused of working in cahoots over ID and voter enlisting

IEBC and NRB have been accused of selectively registering voters and issuing national identity cards in regions perceived to be supportive of the government.

By Ndungu Gachane 19 days ago

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'Ukombozi': The making of Kalonzo, Sifuna political battles

Rigathi Gachagua is being proposed to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta as chair of the rebranded opposition alliance, as a dispute over the “Ukombozi” name threatens to complicate the coalition’s plans.

By Ndungu Gachane 22 days ago

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G-to-G fuel con: Museveni ditches Ruto, says oil importation scheme swindling Uganda

What Ruto hailed as akili tupu is now at the centre of diplomatic and political controversy following Museveni’s remarks.

By Ndungu Gachane 25 days ago

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Uhuru ignores Ruto's political duel, laughs off 'sponyo' moniker

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta avoided a direct political response to President William Ruto’s recent attacks but appeared to mock the “Sponyo” label during a funeral in Murang’a.

By Ndungu Gachane 26 days ago

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Sidelining Uhuru and Jubilee's fate after his exit

A High Court ruling barring retired presidents from holding political party office has triggered a leadership succession debate within Jubilee, with Jeremiah Kioni declaring interest in taking over.

By Ndungu Gachane 28 days ago

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Are confrontation, threats Ruto's new strategy of doing business?

President William Ruto’s increasingly confrontational public approach towards investors and foreign businesses has raised concerns that presidential authority is being used as a negotiating tool.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Inside William Ruto's strategy to scuttle Opposition

President William Ruto has embarked on an aggressive strategy aimed at netting some big names among the Opposition Principles to join his broad based camp

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Kenya pushing for clear food warning labels

The now proposed labels will appear on the front of food packages and they will clearly inform consumers when the products contain high levels of sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Fanning flames of violence as Linda Mwanachi sets to storm Nairobi

Four people lost their lives in the Homa Bay on August 16, 2026 when machette wielding thugs ran around town attacking leaders and their supporters.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Foreigners choke: How Ruto's roadside directives risks Kenya becoming a Pariah state

President William Ruto’s current and past roadside directives has often attracted local and international rebuke with diplomatic observers and analysts

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Jimi Wanjigi: UhuRuto plotting 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning

Safina presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi accuses Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto of shaping Kenya’s 2027 politics to avoid accountability over the country’s debt burden.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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From Ruto's exploitation claims to Gachagua's business allegations; The Soda ash war

President William Ruto has branded Tata Chemicals ‘criminals’ who have been exploiting Kenyans.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Inside the politics behind Tata Chemicals' closure

President William Ruto ordered the closure of Tata Chemicals, announcing that his administration would give the license to a new company.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

Move from weather forecasts to implementation, North Eastern leaders tell government

A section of North Eastern leaders wants the government to move plans on preparedness for El Nino rains from paper to tangible action on the ground.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Gachagua's DCP links Soda Ash closure to Ruto's commercial interests

DCP leaders have accused President William Ruto of using the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi to advance alleged commercial interests.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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The IEBC purge raises 2027 poll fears after major senior staff shake up

The recent purge by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has elicited mixed reactions

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Jimmy Wanjigi: Ruto has created a 'fake economy' built on debt and excessive taxation

Jimmy Wanjigi accuses President Ruto’s administration of presiding over a “fake economy” and worsening financial struggles facing ordinary Kenyans and businesses.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Miru Systems: Profile of the IEBC election technology supplier at the centre of controversy

Rigathi Gachagua’s claims that Miru systems, a South Korean election technology provider was a plot by President William Ruto’s ploy to rig next year’s general election

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Kenyans want me for president in 2027, Gachagua declares

Rigathi Gachagua’s 45-day political conclave has evolved into an extended campaign of consultations aimed at uniting Kenya’s opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Sifuna's options on political party

According to the timelines, Political parties have been given until October 15, 2026 to submit the names of their authorized persons and specimen signatures to the .

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Ndindi Nyoro gambles as DCP mistrusts his move

Ndindi Nyoro’s move from UDA to the People’s Party of Kenya has revived comparisons with Peter Kenneth’s past political gamble.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Can President Ruto ever crush goons?

President William Ruto’s repeated promises to curb political violence, goonism and criminal gangs in Kenya seem to fail with the recurring nature of political violence.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Broad-based coalition faces fresh hurdles as ODM, UDA leaders harden stance

Leaders from the two parties have ruled out negotiating on zoning, the Deputy Presidency post, and 50 per cent power sharing.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Ruto's hand in Kindiki's tribulations

Gachagua said it was Ruto who was behind Kindiki’s woes, saying he had warned him against being used to fight him.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

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Inside Ruto's failed plan to rope in Uhuru in Vision 2060 plan

Ruto's strategy was to weaken the Opposition using his ‘development framework’ and have an easy pass in next year’s general election, sources added.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Confusion reigns over Ruto plan to anchor Vision 2060 in law

Ruto said it was prudent to anchor Kenya's post-2030 long-term development blueprint in law to ensure future administrations remain committed to the national agenda

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

 The political class has embarked on a self-preservation journey to save themselves from the raging political waves that sweep away anyone who is not politically correct.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs

In the Broad-Based Government, the meeting escalated into a walkout after Mt Kenya leaders protested in defence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Gachagua bombshell: 'The Plan' has failed, Ruto has broken all promises

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of going against the very promises he made to Kenyans as he sought office.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Muturi: Why I disagree with Gachagua's political approach

 Despite Muturi’s ideological differences with Gachagua, Muturi described him as humble, listening and reasonable while appearing in closed-door meetings.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Ruto returns to the pulpit as 2027 top race gathers pace

Before and after the 2022 presidential elections, Ruto used the pulpit to endear himself to the clergy and the faithful, where he made huge donations to churches to entice them.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Auction House: Legislators expose rot inside 13th Parliament

Some long-serving MPs have raised concerns about how rotten Parliament has become.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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State House Leaks: Gachagua's moles embarassing president Ruto

Rigathi Gachagua has frequently pre-empted official state announcements, predicting President William Ruto's national addresses, leaking details regarding long-term policy targets

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Kenyans dismiss President Ruto's national address as 'hollow'

The President focused largely on his scorecard and his vision of transforming Kenya from a developing to a developed country, rather than addressing challenges facing Kenyans.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago