24 counties to lose billions in new revenue sharing formula
A fresh row is brewing over a new formula for sharing revenue that will see 24 counties lose Sh12.2 billion.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
24 counties to lose billions in new revenue sharing formula
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Raila's tough task in clinching the AUC chairmanship seat
While his launch was all smiles, road to Addis Ababa is paved with geopolitical issues. Raila faces three other candidates from Djibouti, Mauritania and Madagascar.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Raila's tough task in clinching the AUC chairmanship seat
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Raila goes global as Ruto sets up shop on his turf
Former PM leaves to woo African countries for AU seat. President to camp in Raila's 'bedroom' for four days.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Raila goes global as Ruto sets up shop on his turf
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Why Kalonzo won't follow Munya, Karua to bolt out of Azimio
Kalonzo has no plans to bolt out.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
Why Kalonzo won't follow Munya, Karua to bolt out of Azimio
Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President
ODM leader put to task after his four top allies were nominated to Cabinet last week.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
Azimio summit grills Raila over his dalliance with the President
The planned impeachment bid against DP splits Mt Kenya
UDA's secretary general Cleophas Malala, an ally of the DP, is also under siege.
By Ndungu Gachane and Cliff Oloo 4 months ago
The planned impeachment bid against DP splits Mt Kenya
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How Raila's entry into government could spell doom for DP Gachagua
Lawyer Ahmednasir claims Gachagua will be the biggest casualty in the new Cabinet.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
How Raila's entry into government could spell doom for DP Gachagua
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Raila proves yet again why he is ultimate broker of political power
This is the fourth government he has managed to join despite losing the election.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
Raila proves yet again why he is ultimate broker of political power
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Recycled, replaced and still room for more in Ruto's new Cabinet
The President returned four CS to their former positions and moved two.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
Recycled, replaced and still room for more in Ruto's new Cabinet
Scramble for Cabinet gathers pace as Azimio leaders disagree
Raila says it is prudent to stand with the president during these tough times. Other Azimio leaders, however, think the move is unpopular and should be shunned.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
Scramble for Cabinet gathers pace as Azimio leaders disagree
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Ruto, Mt Kenya MPs meeting that laid the ground for Raila's entry
Talks between the President and Raila are said to be at an advanced stage.
By Ndungu Gachane 4 months ago
Ruto, Mt Kenya MPs meeting that laid the ground for Raila's entry
President Ruto signs historic IEBC bill at KICC, first outside State House
Kenya made history on Tuesday, July 9, after President William Ruto assented to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill, 2024 at KICC in Nairobi.
By David Njaaga, Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago
President Ruto signs historic IEBC bill at KICC, first outside State House
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Political leaders reject SRC salary increase to avert public outrage
The pay rise comes few days after the President announced austerity measures to reduce expenditure by Sh346 billion.
By Ndungu Gachane and Okumu Modachi 5 months ago
Political leaders reject SRC salary increase to avert public outrage
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MPs speak from their hideouts fearing wrath of irate protesters
More than 20 homes or businesses of MPs have been attacked by angry mobs.
By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago
MPs speak from their hideouts fearing wrath of irate protesters
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500 goons were hired to cause violence during Gen Z demos, leaders claim
Looters broke into Uganda House on Kenyatta Avenue and made away with goods of unknown value before setting it alight.
By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago
500 goons were hired to cause violence during Gen Z demos, leaders claim
From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege
From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege
By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago
From DPP to NIS; How Hajji has been a man under siege
MPs backing tax bill pay heavy price of Tuesday's protests
NGCDF offices of some targeted MPs were razed down as demonstrators, who were mainly the youth, protested the passage of the Bill
By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago
MPs backing tax bill pay heavy price of Tuesday's protests
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Ruto turns up heat on Gachagua rivals, sends him to South Africa
The DP has been the butt of jokes in recent days over his political stand.
By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago
Ruto turns up heat on Gachagua rivals, sends him to South Africa
Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of sabotaging the government
The rift in UDA has deepened after key allies of President William Ruto's branded DP Rigathi Gachagua an enemy of the people and accused him of sabotaging the government.
By Ndungu Gachane and Fiddelis Mogaka 5 months ago
Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of sabotaging the government
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Gachagua allies: There's a scheme to deny DP funds, unsettle Mt Kenya
Lawmaker claims there's a ploy to cut Agriculture budget for Mt Kenya region.
By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago
Gachagua allies: There's a scheme to deny DP funds, unsettle Mt Kenya
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Gloves off as Gachagua allied MPs plot to shoot down Finance Bill
MPs say they will begin the plan by speaking against the Bill in churches and other public forums.
By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago
Gloves off as Gachagua allied MPs plot to shoot down Finance Bill
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Gachagua: His many Damascus moments and expected end game
Deputy president declared over the weekend he would lead one-man-one-shilling-one vote revenue sharing formula.
By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago
Gachagua: His many Damascus moments and expected end game
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Karua: This is why Mt Kenya must hold key Limuru meeting
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua says the meeting targets to come up with a 'push back strategy' over punitive taxes.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
Karua: This is why Mt Kenya must hold key Limuru meeting
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Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly
CS for Agriculture Mithika Linturi runs a key function in Ruto administration's economic plan. Health's Susan Nakhumicha runs another function that is key in the life of the country.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
Agriculture, Health woes expose Kenya Kwanza soft underbelly
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The politics of Kenya's health sector over the last 20 years
In all the protests called by the medics and nurses, the issues have remained the same.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
The politics of Kenya's health sector over the last 20 years
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UDA polls split leaders as Gachagua wades into city politics
UDA grassroots elections in Nairobi has sucked in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Azimio politicians.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
UDA polls split leaders as Gachagua wades into city politics
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Current, former governors and family members accused of graft
The move by EACC to investigate and charge former Murang'a governor Mwangi Wa Iria and his wife Jane Waigwe reimnds of other cases involving county chiefs and their families.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
Current, former governors and family members accused of graft
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Why Murang'a elected women leaders cannot see eye to eye
Political pundits from Muranga have warned that the continued rivalry between the women leaders will amount to a trust deficit on women leadership.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
Why Murang'a elected women leaders cannot see eye to eye
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Wetangula under siege as political ground shifts
Political pundits believe Wetangula's woes could be stemming from his hard stance against dissolution of Ford Kenya.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
Wetangula under siege as political ground shifts
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Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal
Unlike in the past when Raila would have issued several statements and addressed press conferences, lately he has delegated all these.
By Ndungu Gachane 8 months ago
Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal
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Kalonzo and Karua double the effort in battle to succeed Raila
Kalonzo has organised several rallies across the country to shore up support. Karua wants to consolidate hold of Mt Kenya then roll out countrywide projects
By Ndungu Gachane 8 months ago
Kalonzo and Karua double the effort in battle to succeed Raila
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Ruto gets warm reception in Raila Nyanza bastion after 'handshake'
Ruto visited Raila's bastion in Homa Bay where he cryptically addressed cheering crowds, an indication that the two have buried the hatchet.
By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago
Ruto gets warm reception in Raila Nyanza bastion after 'handshake'
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Mt Kenya's political landscape to feel the heat should Raila get AU job
Uhuru Kenyatta could not convince his people how Raila was all of a sudden the best presidential candidate. His hopes to bank on the legacy projects in the region were dashed.
By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago
Mt Kenya's political landscape to feel the heat should Raila get AU job
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Why Mt Kenya is heckling Ruto
Some believe the heckling is an indirect indictment of the president and Kenya Kwanza. Mt Kenya residents feel betrayed after Ruto failed to implement campaign promises.
By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago
Why Mt Kenya is heckling Ruto
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Raila's beneficiaries and orphans if elected AU Commission chairperson
While political leaders and analysts concur that Raila is the man for the job, many argue that the decision will make and break the political careers of many.
By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago
Raila's beneficiaries and orphans if elected AU Commission chairperson
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Intrigues that saw Nyoro and allies drop scheme to replace Gachagua
Details have emerged on how Ndindi Nyoro and his team were politically subdued to abandon their push to have him replace DP Rigathi Gachagua in 2027.
By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago
Intrigues that saw Nyoro and allies drop scheme to replace Gachagua
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Why Ruto's fight against graft is losing steam fast
Ruto's commitment to eradicate corruption seems to remain powerful in words and not deeds, according to the latest report by Transparency International (TI).
By Ndungu Gachane 10 months ago
Why Ruto's fight against graft is losing steam fast
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Nyoro finally speaks on succession battle rocking Mt Kenya
Nyoro has finally spoken out on the succession battle between some Mt Kenya leaders and the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
By Ndungu Gachane 10 months ago
Nyoro finally speaks on succession battle rocking Mt Kenya
Major dailies denied State advertisements
Media Society of Kenya Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo said they do not regulate government decisions on the model through which it would advertise.
By Julius Chepkwony and Ndungu Gachane 10 months ago
Major dailies denied State advertisements
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Ruto cautions UDA MPs over succession plot in Mt Kenya region
Ruto uncharacteristically fired a warning shot to restless youthful leaders who have been challenging the supremacy of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Mt Kenya.
By Ndungu Gachane and Judah Ben-Hur 10 months ago
Ruto cautions UDA MPs over succession plot in Mt Kenya region