Kibaki’s kin to seek elective positions in August polls
Of the larger Kibaki family, only the Laikipia governor has been in elective politics after the veteran leader exited in 2013.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Kibaki’s kin to seek elective positions in August polls
Best kept secret: How chauffeur earned the trust of five bishops
The father of three knew so many church secrets, but kept them to himself. He became friends with all the bishops who sometimes sought his guidance
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Best kept secret: How chauffeur earned the trust of five bishops
KTDA moots plan to replace aged tea bushes
KTDA acting General Manager for Operations Kanja Thuku said most of the tea bushes are over 50 years old
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
KTDA moots plan to replace aged tea bushes
KNH Othaya Annex relaxes rules to allow outpatient clients
The hospital also announced it had waived Sh25 million in medical bills incurred by patients from poor households.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
KNH Othaya Annex relaxes rules to allow outpatient clients
Samuel Wamaathai throws weight behind TND leader’s candidature
Samuel Wamaathai said he will keep his promise to support Thuo Mathenge who offered him support in 2017.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Samuel Wamaathai throws weight behind TND leader’s candidature
Ruto allies claim State will use agency to interfere with elections
Ford Kenya leader Mr Moses Wetang'ula warned state officers that they would be held liable if they participate in the meetings.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Ruto allies claim State will use agency to interfere with elections
Respect Ruto, Kenya Kwanza brigade takes on Uhuru over his Sagana remarks
DP Ruto says he should also be credited for Jubilee’s successes as his allies accuse President Uhuru Kenyatta of undermining him.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Respect Ruto, Kenya Kwanza brigade takes on Uhuru over his Sagana remarks
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Sagana 3: Plan to win back Mt Kenya from Ruto takes shape
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s allies in Mt Kenya have revealed their plan to roll out a two-pronged campaign strategy targeting DP Ruto.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Sagana 3: Plan to win back Mt Kenya from Ruto takes shape
We will ignore Uhuru attacks, DP allies say
Kenya Kwanza leaders say they will ignore President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Sagana disapproval of Deputy President William Ruto’s bid to succeed him.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
We will ignore Uhuru attacks, DP allies say
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Game over! Uhuru Kenyatta endorses Raila Odinga for President
As the President took on his Deputy, a section of rowdy youth in the back tried heckling, but were quickly immobilised by officers.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Game over! Uhuru Kenyatta endorses Raila Odinga for President
Fiery President Uhuru speaks out on why he fell out with Ruto
President Uhuru explains why he fell out with his deputy as he asks his erstwhile stronghold to throw its weight behind ODM leader.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Fiery President Uhuru speaks out on why he fell out with Ruto
Uhuru whips Mt Kenya region to reject Ruto support Raila
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Uhuru whips Mt Kenya region to reject Ruto support Raila
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Uhuru’s big battle to recapture Mt Kenya base from Ruto’s grip
Only leaders allied to the President have been invited to the talks at Sagana tomorrow.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Uhuru’s big battle to recapture Mt Kenya base from Ruto’s grip
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Is Sagana 3 Uhuru’s earthquake moment?
The president has taken different approach from Kibaki, openly declaring his preference in his succession battle come August.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Is Sagana 3 Uhuru’s earthquake moment?
Sagana Three meeting set to answer 'Why Raila' question
'The Standard' has learnt that the government administration, clergy and youth leaders are inviting those who will attend the event.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Sagana Three meeting set to answer 'Why Raila' question
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Sagana: Uhuru goes flat out to reclaim place in Mt Kenya affairs
Uhuru is determined to use Wednesday’s meeting to trim Ruto's popularity, allies believe anyone who wants to woo the region should go through him.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Sagana: Uhuru goes flat out to reclaim place in Mt Kenya affairs
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From house help to senior politician; Sabina Chege opens up on life
Chege kicked up a ruckus when she seemed to suggest at an Azimio rally in Vihiga county that Jubilee tampered with the 2017 presidential.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
From house help to senior politician; Sabina Chege opens up on life
Primaries in Mt Kenya to be low key over lack of party euphoria
Political players and pundits say that aspirants do not believe in party primaries as aspirants urge voters to reject those based on party euphoria.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Primaries in Mt Kenya to be low key over lack of party euphoria
Honey harvesters blamed for fire that razed Aberdare park
Over 550 hectares of moorland vegetation has been completely razed down by a fire believed to have been started as a result of human activities.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Honey harvesters blamed for fire that razed Aberdare park
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What Uhuru stay in politics after term means for Mt Kenya region
Unlike his predecessor who kept off succession politics, Uhuru may tilt the politics of Mt Kenya region. His rivals have promised a tough duel.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
What Uhuru stay in politics after term means for Mt Kenya region
PS and former minister among big guns eyeing Murang'a seat
Top government officials are among the political bigwigs angling to succeed Governor Mwangi wa Iria's in Murang'a County.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
PS and former minister among big guns eyeing Murang'a seat
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Cate Waruguru opens up on life, love and politics
At 34 and an orphan, Waruguru has come a long way in knowing when to make survival moves.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Cate Waruguru opens up on life, love and politics
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Ndindi Nyoro fronted as Ruto's possible running mate
According to an MP who requested anonymity, Nyoro could be named as Ruto's running mate.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Ndindi Nyoro fronted as Ruto's possible running mate
Bizarre tale of woman in homicide-suicide saga who lived double life
A bizarre tale has emerged after the suicide of a 28-year-old woman who also poisoned her two young daughters at Ithanga.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Bizarre tale of woman in homicide-suicide saga who lived double life
Relief as Kenya Power starts mapping of SMEs for reduction of power tariffs
KPLC has started mapping small commercial consumers who are targeted to benefit from reduced electricity charges.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Relief as Kenya Power starts mapping of SMEs for reduction of power tariffs
Don’t turn a blind eye to River Yala bodies, State told
rchbishop Muheria decried the apparent disregard for human life following reports that over 30 bodies have been retrieved from the river.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Don’t turn a blind eye to River Yala bodies, State told
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Idi Amin’s house in sleepy Nyeri village stirs painful, dark memories
Nyeri National Museums Nyeri has initiated the process of gazetting the house, which was constructed in 1939, as a national monument.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Idi Amin’s house in sleepy Nyeri village stirs painful, dark memories
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Woman bought cake, wrote five-page suicide note before killing self and two children
Ms Mulombe left a five-page suicide note in which she listed 14 reasons she decided to commit suicide and poison her children.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Woman bought cake, wrote five-page suicide note before killing self and two children
Storm as Diocese of Mt Kenya West fires priest for ‘failing to marry within six weeks’
Gachau separated from his wife after claims made by the church against him, including allegations of homosexuality, over which he sued for defamation.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Storm as Diocese of Mt Kenya West fires priest for ‘failing to marry within six weeks’
New twist in Anglican Bishop's suspension, replacement
In a letter to the diocese, Bishop Kagunda indicated that the decision was in line with the church’s ecclesiastical law.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
New twist in Anglican Bishop's suspension, replacement
Kiraitu Murungi party lauds Ndiritu Muriithi's appointment to head Raila Odinga team
'Appointment of Muriithi is an expression of confidence in his skills, talents, loyalty and political acumen ... '
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Kiraitu Murungi party lauds Ndiritu Muriithi's appointment to head Raila Odinga team
Magoha pledges more approved schools to tame student unrest
CS blames school unrest on truancy and promises to deal with vice. Says 99 per cent of boarding schools are well run.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Magoha pledges more approved schools to tame student unrest
Leaders react to Linturi’s inflammatory remarks
The reactions were, however, based on the leaders' political affiliations.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Leaders react to Linturi’s inflammatory remarks
My supporters are pushing me to join Raila camp, says Ngirici
For Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici, it’s the wish of her supporters that she throws her weight behind ODM leader Raila Odinga.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
My supporters are pushing me to join Raila camp, says Ngirici
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Wangui Ngirici: Why I messaged Raila on his birthday but snubbed Ruto
Wangui Ngirici says if presidential election was to be held today, DP William Ruto won’t defeat Raila Odinga by a big margin in Mount Kenya.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Wangui Ngirici: Why I messaged Raila on his birthday but snubbed Ruto
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Why Kabogo quit the 2022 State House race
Kabogo claimed to have been promised a running mate position by Ruto but he declined for the sake of Mt Kenya region community.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Why Kabogo quit the 2022 State House race
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When cracks in Jubilee finally tore party apart
Signs that the ruling party was destined for a fall were witnessed on March 9, 2018, a year after the duo were re-elected.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
When cracks in Jubilee finally tore party apart
Hundreds turn up for pilgrimage at Mt Kenya ahead of next year’s polls
Cultural leaders and scholars were also brought on board for the prayer sessions.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Hundreds turn up for pilgrimage at Mt Kenya ahead of next year’s polls
First-timers join Nyeri governor race as Kahiga touts his record
Banker, planner, and engineer latest entrants into what is turning out to be a crowded race.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
First-timers join Nyeri governor race as Kahiga touts his record
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Mau Mau veteran, 97, who traps moles and porcupines for a living
Kamau Njoroge has been at it for 71 years and is still going strong.
By Ndungu Gachane 2 years ago
Mau Mau veteran, 97, who traps moles and porcupines for a living
Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy
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