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Ndungu Gachane

Matiang'i bounces back from hiatus, but won't just yet declare ambition

After a 14-month hiatus, former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, who left the country under a cloud of controversy after his home was raided by police, is back in the public sphere.

Matiang'i bounces back from hiatus, but won't just yet declare ambition

Ruto's multibillion-shilling renovations amid scarcity spark outrage

Ruto's multibillion-shilling renovations amid scarcity spark outrage

Thoughtless 'expert': Mbadi's solution for those with stolen funds in foreign accounts

Thoughtless 'expert': Mbadi's solution for those with stolen funds in foreign accounts

Ruto's revolving door keeps allies guessing where the axe falls next

Ruto's revolving door keeps allies guessing where the axe falls next

Duale: Ruto's loyal lieutenant who always lands on his feet

Duale’s elevation to Health Docket highlights his key role in Ruto’s evolving administration strategy. From Defense to Environment influence grows, shaping critical policies and decisions.

Duale: Ruto's loyal lieutenant who always lands on his feet

Ruto's mind games and his 'chameleonic' government

Ruto’s reshuffles have been interpreted as mind games, as he fires officials to quell public outrage only to reassign them to the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), chaired by Dr David Ndii.

Ruto's mind games and his 'chameleonic' government

Hire fire and recycle: Ruto's 'constant change strategy' for political survival

In just three years, President William Ruto has reshuffled his Cabinet thrice, dissolved it once and reorganised it four times.

Hire fire and recycle: Ruto's 'constant change strategy' for political survival

President Ruto faces litmus test as he tours restive Mt Kenya region

After shying away from Mt Kenya region since the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President Ruto is expected to test the slippery mountain once again.

President Ruto faces litmus test as he tours restive Mt Kenya region

Nyachae, Amadi among top names seeking to lead IEBC

The race is on to fill the vacancy at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of the chair whose last occupant was Wafula Chebukati.

Nyachae, Amadi among top names seeking to lead IEBC

Why Raila's plan on Nadco may be a pipe dream

Raila Odinga’s demands on the full implementation of the Nadco report, which introduces the Leader of Opposition and the Prime Minister offices, may be a tall order.

Why Raila's plan on Nadco may be a pipe dream

Ruto's gamble: Can his new CSs tame rebellion?

Trio seen as potential heavyweights to unite Mt Kenya, ease hostility toward president.Analysts say appointing the leaders was misguided; service delivery key to winning support.

Ruto's gamble: Can his new CSs tame rebellion?

Sakaja's city of waste, scandals and legal woes

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is in a spot again, this time for dumping foul-smelling waste outside Stima Plaza in wrangle on utility bills.

Sakaja's city of waste, scandals and legal woes

Kalonzo to meet Raila over future of the opposition

Kalonzo insists Raila’s alliance with President Ruto has tainted his legacy and only a political U-turn can restore it.

Kalonzo to meet Raila over future of the opposition

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.

By 2 months ago

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

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

With ANC out of the way, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula now finds himself in the crosshairs of President William Ruto, as he stands in the way of the President’s dominance of the Western block.

By 2 months ago

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

Speaker's power play and art of political survival

Throughout his political life, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has been streetwise and one of the country’s ultimate political gambler.

By 2 months ago

Speaker's power play and art of political survival

Merger or takeover? Inside ANC-UDA deal

The much touted merger between the ruling United Democratic Alliance party (UDA) and Amani National Congress (ANC) was actually a dissolution.

By 2 months ago

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’.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

'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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

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

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