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Brian Otieno

Ruto tosses Uhuru playbook in battle with Gachagua to reclaim Mt Kenya

President Ruto is not willing to let Mt Kenya go that easily and is ready to fight it out with DP Gachagua. He has used this strategy before on former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Ruto tosses Uhuru playbook in battle with Gachagua to reclaim Mt Kenya

Former refugee seeks to unseat Jubaland's president Madobe

Former refugee seeks to unseat Jubaland's president Madobe

Hits and misses as Ruto struggles to steer the nation

Hits and misses as Ruto struggles to steer the nation

No walk in park as Ruto attempts to takeover Raila bases

No walk in park as Ruto attempts to takeover Raila bases

For two years, President Ruto has been fighting one fire after another

Two years later, under perhaps more scrutiny than any of his predecessors, President William Ruto would likely give much to relive that euphoric moment.

For two years, President Ruto has been fighting one fire after another

Ruto vows reforms in graft war as EACC goes after Sh59b ill-gotten wealth

The anti-corruption commission is pursuing recovery of Sh59 billion in unexplained riches against people whose wealth significantly exceeds known legitimate sources

Ruto vows reforms in graft war as EACC goes after Sh59b ill-gotten wealth

Ruto showcases 2-year scorecard of his bottom-up economic plan

A scorecard Ruto's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda pillars highlights leaps in agriculture, health, housing, MSMEs, digital and creative economy sectors.

Ruto showcases 2-year scorecard of his bottom-up economic plan

Sifuna: Azimio will help Kalonzo if it is united

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged his opposition Azimio coalition to manage its succession in a manner that keeps it united.

Sifuna: Azimio will help Kalonzo if it is united

What Raila's powerful AU role could entail

If elected, ODM leader Raila Odinga will be AU's chief executive officer, legal representative and the commissions Chief Accounting Officer

What Raila's powerful AU role could entail

Raila courts six African heads for AUC job in China trip

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Wednesday pitched his AUC chairperson candidacy to six African presidents attending the Summit in Beijing, China

Raila courts six African heads for AUC job in China trip

Ruto's love for summits resurfaces

Listening to Ruto last year, one would have expected a mostly grounded president, who would cede invitations to global summits to subordinates or delegate them to the AU.

Ruto's love for summits resurfaces

Mudavadi shines as trusted pillar, political ally in Ruto's presidency

Mudavadi’s office will lead Raila’s campaign for African Union Commission chair bid. There is talk that Ruto intends to endorse him as his successor if he gets a second term in office.

Mudavadi shines as trusted pillar, political ally in Ruto's presidency

Ruto on the spot over many costly 'working tours' amid austerity

Ruto's hobbies do not come cheap. For starters, there is the cost of flying to his various destinations and the heavy motorcade that accompanies him in all his stops.

Ruto on the spot over many costly 'working tours' amid austerity

ODM succession war intensifies as Orengo tipped to take Raila's crown

Although ODM constitution stipulates that the deputy party leader holds fort in the absence of the party leader, there are plans to have a veteran leader succeed Raila.

ODM succession war intensifies as Orengo tipped to take Raila's crown

Raila Odinga's changing face on national matters confuses friends and foes

Raila Odinga blows hot and cold on his new relationship with President Ruto as his African Union Commission chairmanship bid further complicates matters for him.

Raila Odinga's changing face on national matters confuses friends and foes

How Raila Odinga silenced succession talk in ODM

Raila nominated Oparanya, Joho, Mbadi and Wandayi into Ruto's Cabinet with the selection of other three deputy party leaders expected to calm different interests and dilute the role.

How Raila Odinga silenced succession talk in ODM

Four ODM leaders face tough task ahead of saving Ruto government

Besides their respective backyards where Ruto’s concessions are paying off, the four allies of ODM leader Raila Odinga are currently not the most popular persons.

Four ODM leaders face tough task ahead of saving Ruto government

Is there light at the end of Mwangaza's tunnel?

While most MCAs voted to impeach Kawira, others warned that it was an exercise in futility, citing the clichéd expression - foolishness is doing the same thing and expecting different results.

Is there light at the end of Mwangaza's tunnel?

Wanjigi: Man who wielded influence, now at odds with government

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has been a vocal cheerleader of the protesting youth who have troubled Ruto’s administration

Wanjigi: Man who wielded influence, now at odds with government

Ruto swears in new Cabinet amid heightened security in the capital

President William Ruto urged 'servant leadership' among the 19 Cabinet secretaries whose swearing-in ceremony he oversaw at State House on Thursday.

Ruto swears in new Cabinet amid heightened security in the capital

ODM's top organ meets to replace officials appointed to cabinet

Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is Friday scheduled to pick replacements for party leaders who were appointed to President William Ruto's Cabinet.

ODM's top organ meets to replace officials appointed to cabinet

US warns over police brutality on protesters

Kenya risks consequences for police brutality on peaceful protesters and human rights abuses, actions that have concerned US President Joe Biden's administration.

US warns over police brutality on protesters

Tough task ahead for Ruto's 20 millionaire CS nominees

As the nation holds its breath ahead of protests planned for tomorrow, some 20 wealthy Kenyans face the daunting task of helping steer the country in the right direction.

Tough task ahead for Ruto's 20 millionaire CS nominees

As an outsider, Malala should have picked his fights wisely, speak less

Noticing that there was no reprimand for his bullying of other KK partners, Malala's head swelled further threatening to expel badly-behaved waziris.

As an outsider, Malala should have picked his fights wisely, speak less

Raila men: Mbadi, Wandayi defend Ruto's plan

National Treasury and Energy CS nominees pull all stops to sanitise the government's economic policies as Mbadi says both UDA and ODM believe in social democracy.

Raila men: Mbadi, Wandayi defend Ruto's plan

Chirchir pledges to make Adani JKIA deal public

Kenya's Sh240 billion deal with Indian firm Adani Holdings over the expansion and takeover of JKIA could be beneficial to the country, Davis Chirchir has said.

Chirchir pledges to make Adani JKIA deal public

I'm worth Sh31m and don't own a car, says youngest CS nominee

32-year-old Cabinet nominee Eric Muuga said he would bank on public-private partnerships to ensure such reservoirs are constructed to enhance water security.

I'm worth Sh31m and don't own a car, says youngest CS nominee

Police turn a blind eye as culture of hiring goons goes unchecked

Several people told the press that the hooligans had terrorised and robbed them of their belongings, with such acts sparking clashes between them and boda boda riders.

Police turn a blind eye as culture of hiring goons goes unchecked

With Raila in his corner, Ruto can breathe easy but Gen Zs stand firm

Bringing the Opposition on board was meant to shield him from unrelenting youth assault but not everyone is happy about the pact and young people are planning more protests.

With Raila in his corner, Ruto can breathe easy but Gen Zs stand firm

Strange times as Tinga boards wheelbarrow, but how far will ride go?

Logically, it would have been the wheelbarrow boarding the tractor and not the other way around. But politics is hardly ever logical.

Strange times as Tinga boards wheelbarrow, but how far will ride go?

Leaders accuse Raila of betrayal as ODM crosses into government

On Wednesday, four members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) got the invitation to the Kenya Kwanza feast, earning plum Cabinet slots.

Leaders accuse Raila of betrayal as ODM crosses into government

Ruto's power play: Why teaming up with Raila is a risky move

Going by recent history, having Raila on board guarantees President Ruto near absolutism in the Legislature.

Ruto's power play: Why teaming up with Raila is a risky move

Ruto ignores Gen Zs, recycles six ministers from sacked Cabinet

Protesters had demanded new faces of professionals with integrity and track records.

Ruto ignores Gen Zs, recycles six ministers from sacked Cabinet

Jubilee faction supports Ruto's call for dialogue

The Sabina faction said it was ready to participate in the proposed dialogue.

Jubilee faction supports Ruto's call for dialogue

Legal dilemma for fired CSs and why many won't return to power

Lawyers argue that president has condemned sacked CSs.

Legal dilemma for fired CSs and why many won't return to power

Is Kalonzo finding his voice or is he the perennial ditherer?

Kalonzo has continuously issued hard-hitting statements highlighting Ruto's blunders, culminating in Tuesday's dressing down of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By 2 months ago

Is Kalonzo finding his voice or is he the perennial ditherer?

Quarry of death: 'I retrieved 13 bodies wrapped in sacks'

Every time Kyalo Wambua descends the gory quarry of death, he hopes it would be a futile search. He wishes the last body he had just helped pull out would be the last.

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Quarry of death: 'I retrieved 13 bodies wrapped in sacks'

Crumbling Azimio: Ruto-Uhuru interest in ODM sparks fury

Azimio leader Raila and President Ruto announced talks which will see the setting up of a ‘broad-based political arrangement’.

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Crumbling Azimio: Ruto-Uhuru interest in ODM sparks fury

Gen Z keep Ruto on a short leash after two years of unbridled power

The President turned Parliament, which is supposed to check him, into a House of cheerleaders.

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Gen Z keep Ruto on a short leash after two years of unbridled power

Japhet Koome: Lived by bluffs and bullets, felled by volley of hashtags

The ex-police boss spent a lot of time with politicians he ended up sounding like them.

By 2 months ago

Japhet Koome: Lived by bluffs and bullets, felled by volley of hashtags

State seeks to boost industrial training of youth

The government is exploring partnerships with private entities to bolster the industrial training of young Kenyans to enhance their readiness for the job market.

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State seeks to boost industrial training of youth

South Sudan envoy cautions on Ruto, DP rift

Aboug highlighted South Sudan’s war as a lesson that Kenya must situations that can land it in chaos.

By 2 months ago

South Sudan envoy cautions on Ruto, DP rift

How unrelenting youth protesters forced once in two-decades move

Sacking Cabinet Secretaries, President William Ruto said during an X Space engagement, was not as easy as the Gen Z and Millennial protesters imagined.

By 2 months ago

How unrelenting youth protesters forced once in two-decades move

Atwoli proposes radical employment initiative for public and private sectors

Central Organization of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary General Francis Atwoli wants the public and private sectors to implement a radical hiring plan to help address the country's high unemployment.

By 2 months ago

Atwoli proposes radical employment initiative for public and private sectors

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