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Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback
Lee Kinyanjui has triggered a flurry of speculation through a social media post, signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Steve Mkawale 18 days ago
Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback
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Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position
The Geneva-based Institute of Human Rights has criticised President William Ruto’s efforts to back Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u for a position on the ICC bench.
By Steve Mkawale 20 days ago
Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position
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Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope
Governor Susan Kihika’s re-election bid in Nakuru is under threat as the breakdown of the Kikuyu–Kalenjin political alliance reshapes local power dynamics.
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope
'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP
Ngeno, popularly known as ‘Ngong’, was serving his third term in Parliament. He was a fiery and often controversial politician, known for frequent run-ins with the law and his party leadership.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP
MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash
"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash
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Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash
Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash
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Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics
Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Young Turks vs Old Guard:  How youth uprising is shaking country's politics
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Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment
The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment
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Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political “consultative meetings” among UDA politicians.
By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago
Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays
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Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback
Lee Kinyanjui has triggered a flurry of speculation through a social media post, signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Steve Mkawale 18 days ago
Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback
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Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position
The Geneva-based Institute of Human Rights has criticised President William Ruto’s efforts to back Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u for a position on the ICC bench.
By Steve Mkawale 20 days ago
Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position
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Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope
Governor Susan Kihika’s re-election bid in Nakuru is under threat as the breakdown of the Kikuyu–Kalenjin political alliance reshapes local power dynamics.
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope
'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP
Ngeno, popularly known as ‘Ngong’, was serving his third term in Parliament. He was a fiery and often controversial politician, known for frequent run-ins with the law and his party leadership.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP
MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash
"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash
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Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash
Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash
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Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics
Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Young Turks vs Old Guard:  How youth uprising is shaking country's politics
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Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment
The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment
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Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political “consultative meetings” among UDA politicians.
By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago
Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays
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Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback
Lee Kinyanjui has triggered a flurry of speculation through a social media post, signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Steve Mkawale 18 days ago
Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comeback
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Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position
The Geneva-based Institute of Human Rights has criticised President William Ruto’s efforts to back Supreme Court Justice Njoki Ndung’u for a position on the ICC bench.
By Steve Mkawale 20 days ago
Rights group opposes Ruto's support for Justice Ndung'u's ICC position
Premium
Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope
Governor Susan Kihika’s re-election bid in Nakuru is under threat as the breakdown of the Kikuyu–Kalenjin political alliance reshapes local power dynamics.
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Election 2027: Why Governor Kihika is walking a tight rope
'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP
Ngeno, popularly known as ‘Ngong’, was serving his third term in Parliament. He was a fiery and often controversial politician, known for frequent run-ins with the law and his party leadership.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MP
MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash
"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash
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Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash
Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash
Premium
Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics
Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Young Turks vs Old Guard:  How youth uprising is shaking country's politics
Premium
Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment
The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment
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Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political “consultative meetings” among UDA politicians.
By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago
Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays
MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash
"The helicopter and briefly, because of bad weather, and then after a short while, took off," he said.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash
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Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash
Of the Sh6.7 billion World Bank funds for the Kenya Urban Support Programme allocated across 35 counties and 62 municipalities, Kiambu received the largest share.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Nakuru misses out as Kiambu bags Sh1.6bn World Bank cash
Premium
Young Turks vs Old Guard: How youth uprising is shaking country's politics
Ahead of the 2027 elections, seasoned Kenyan leaders are clashing with youth activists as political mobilisation and alliance-building intensifies.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Young Turks vs Old Guard:  How youth uprising is shaking country's politics
Premium
Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment
The 2013 political pact between Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities living in Nakuru County faces a litmus test due to escalating spats between leaders from both sides
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Rifts emerge as political alliances in Nakuru face Damacus moment
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Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's planned tour of Nakuru County has triggered a series of high-level political "consultative meetings" among UDA politicians.
By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago
Nakuru becomes new battleground as UDA moves to counter Gachagua's forays
Petition filed to stop Rironi-Mau Summit road construction
A petition seeking to stop the construction of Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road has been filed at the High Court in Nakuru.
By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago
Petition filed to stop Rironi-Mau Summit road construction
Ruto celebrates broad-based government victory as UDA, ODM sweep key by-election seats
President William Ruto thumped his chest on Friday after the broad-based government clinched seven parliamentary seats in the just-concluded by-elections
By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago
Ruto celebrates broad-based government victory as UDA, ODM sweep key by-election seats
Rironi-Mau Summit highway no longer a dream as Ruto set to launch the project
President William Ruto will today launch the construction of the highway that is part of the Northern Corridor network.
By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago
Rironi-Mau Summit highway no longer a dream as Ruto set to launch the project
Ruto visits Gideon at Kabarak
President William Ruto arrives at Kabarak Farm in Nakuru County to be hosted by KANU chairperson Gideon Moi, a day after Gideon withdrew from the Baringo Senate race.
By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago
Ruto visits Gideon at Kabarak
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Matiang'i's bid tests politics without tribal party footing
Supporters hail Matiang'i as a reformist visionary; critics dismiss him as another elite-backed 'political project'.
By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago
Matiang'i's bid tests politics without tribal party footing
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2027 elections: Will birth of new opposition upset the apple cart?
These new politicians are counting on the backing they receive on social media and the pro-people agendas they advocate.
By Steve Mkawale 8 months ago
2027 elections: Will birth of new opposition upset the apple cart?
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Is Ruto-Raila pact genuine unity or convenient game to retain power?
Critics accuse Ruto of playing politics while Raila's detractors says he is an opportunist.
By Steve Mkawale 9 months ago
Is Ruto-Raila pact genuine unity or convenient game to retain power?
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Japan unveils new Africa strategy to rival China's growing influence
Japan pledged to work on nurturing experts in artificial intelligence to assist African countries in achieving economic growth and addressing social challenges.
By Steve Mkawale 9 months ago
Japan unveils new Africa strategy to rival China's growing influence
Ruto apologises to Northern Kenya for marginalisation
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