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From Ubuntu to Reform: The mushrooming pro Ruto parties in Mt Kenya
Ruto allies are using smaller Mt Kenya political parties as vehicles for rebuilding the government’s political network ahead of the 2027 election.
By Kevin Oguoko 9 days ago
From Ubuntu to Reform: The mushrooming pro Ruto parties in Mt Kenya
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Why IEBC, Interior Ministry are in spotlight over alleged ID and voter enrolment scheme
IEBC, Ministry of Interior and National Administration have been accused of selective voter and identity card registration to pro government regions
By Kevin Oguoko 10 days ago
Why IEBC, Interior Ministry are in spotlight over alleged ID and voter enrolment scheme
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Top operator? Uhuru Kenyatta's political moves questioned
While Uhuru has formally endorsed Fred Matiang’i, whom he appointed as his successor as the Jubilee Party leader, for the presidency, he has supported other factions within the Opposition.
By Kevin Oguoko 12 days ago
Top operator? Uhuru Kenyatta's political moves questioned
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IEBC, Interior Ministry accused of working in cahoots over ID and voter enlisting
IEBC and NRB have been accused of selectively registering voters and issuing national identity cards in regions perceived to be supportive of the government.
By Kevin Oguoko 13 days ago
IEBC, Interior Ministry accused of working in cahoots over ID and voter enlisting
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'Ukombozi': The making of Kalonzo, Sifuna political battles
Rigathi Gachagua is being proposed to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta as chair of the rebranded opposition alliance, as a dispute over the “Ukombozi” name threatens to complicate the coalition’s plans.
By Kevin Oguoko 16 days ago
'Ukombozi': The making of Kalonzo, Sifuna political battles
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G-to-G fuel con: Museveni ditches Ruto, says oil importation scheme swindling Uganda
What Ruto hailed as akili tupu is now at the centre of diplomatic and political controversy following Museveni’s remarks.
By Kevin Oguoko 19 days ago
G-to-G fuel con: Museveni ditches Ruto, says oil importation scheme swindling Uganda
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Uhuru ignores Ruto's political duel, laughs off 'sponyo' moniker
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta avoided a direct political response to President William Ruto’s recent attacks but appeared to mock the “Sponyo” label during a funeral in Murang’a.
By Kevin Oguoko 20 days ago
Uhuru ignores Ruto's political duel, laughs off 'sponyo' moniker
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Sidelining Uhuru and Jubilee's fate after his exit
A High Court ruling barring retired presidents from holding political party office has triggered a leadership succession debate within Jubilee, with Jeremiah Kioni declaring interest in taking over.
By Kevin Oguoko 22 days ago
Sidelining Uhuru and Jubilee's fate after his exit
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Are confrontation, threats Ruto's new strategy of doing business?
President William Ruto’s increasingly confrontational public approach towards investors and foreign businesses has raised concerns that presidential authority is being used as a negotiating tool.
By Kevin Oguoko 24 days ago
Are confrontation, threats Ruto's new strategy of doing business?
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Inside William Ruto's strategy to scuttle Opposition
President William Ruto has embarked on an aggressive strategy aimed at netting some big names among the Opposition Principles to join his broad based camp
By Kevin Oguoko 26 days ago
Inside William Ruto's strategy to scuttle Opposition
Kenya pushing for clear food warning labels
The now proposed labels will appear on the front of food packages and they will clearly inform consumers when the products contain high levels of sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats.
By Kevin Oguoko 26 days ago
Kenya pushing for clear food warning labels
Fanning flames of violence as Linda Mwanachi sets to storm Nairobi
Four people lost their lives in the Homa Bay on August 16, 2026 when machette wielding thugs ran around town attacking leaders and their supporters.
By Kevin Oguoko 27 days ago
Fanning flames of violence as Linda Mwanachi sets to storm Nairobi
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Foreigners choke: How Ruto's roadside directives risks Kenya becoming a Pariah state
President William Ruto’s current and past roadside directives has often attracted local and international rebuke with diplomatic observers and analysts
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Foreigners choke: How Ruto's roadside directives risks Kenya becoming a Pariah state
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Jimi Wanjigi: UhuRuto plotting 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning
Safina presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi accuses Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto of shaping Kenya’s 2027 politics to avoid accountability over the country’s debt burden.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Jimi Wanjigi: UhuRuto plotting 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning
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From Ruto's exploitation claims to Gachagua's business allegations; The Soda ash war
President William Ruto has branded Tata Chemicals ‘criminals’ who have been exploiting Kenyans.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
From Ruto's exploitation claims to Gachagua's business allegations; The Soda ash war
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Inside the politics behind Tata Chemicals' closure
President William Ruto ordered the closure of Tata Chemicals, announcing that his administration would give the license to a new company.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Inside the politics behind Tata Chemicals' closure
Move from weather forecasts to implementation, North Eastern leaders tell government
A section of North Eastern leaders wants the government to move plans on preparedness for El Nino rains from paper to tangible action on the ground.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Move from weather forecasts to implementation, North Eastern leaders tell government
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Gachagua's DCP links Soda Ash closure to Ruto's commercial interests
DCP leaders have accused President William Ruto of using the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi to advance alleged commercial interests.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Gachagua's DCP links Soda Ash closure to Ruto's commercial interests
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The IEBC purge raises 2027 poll fears after major senior staff shake up
The recent purge by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has elicited mixed reactions
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
The IEBC purge raises 2027 poll fears after major senior staff shake up
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Jimmy Wanjigi: Ruto has created a 'fake economy' built on debt and excessive taxation
Jimmy Wanjigi accuses President Ruto’s administration of presiding over a “fake economy” and worsening financial struggles facing ordinary Kenyans and businesses.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Jimmy Wanjigi: Ruto has created a 'fake economy' built on debt and excessive taxation
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Miru Systems: Profile of the IEBC election technology supplier at the centre of controversy
Rigathi Gachagua’s claims that Miru systems, a South Korean election technology provider was a plot by President William Ruto’s ploy to rig next year’s general election
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Miru Systems: Profile of the IEBC election technology supplier at the centre of controversy
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Kenyans want me for president in 2027, Gachagua declares
Rigathi Gachagua’s 45-day political conclave has evolved into an extended campaign of consultations aimed at uniting Kenya’s opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Kenyans want me for president in 2027, Gachagua declares
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Sifuna's options on political party
According to the timelines, Political parties have been given until October 15, 2026 to submit the names of their authorized persons and specimen signatures to the .
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Sifuna's options on political party
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Ndindi Nyoro gambles as DCP mistrusts his move
Ndindi Nyoro’s move from UDA to the People’s Party of Kenya has revived comparisons with Peter Kenneth’s past political gamble.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Ndindi Nyoro gambles as DCP mistrusts his move
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Can President Ruto ever crush goons?
President William Ruto’s repeated promises to curb political violence, goonism and criminal gangs in Kenya seem to fail with the recurring nature of political violence.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Can President Ruto ever crush goons?
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Broad-based coalition faces fresh hurdles as ODM, UDA leaders harden stance
Leaders from the two parties have ruled out negotiating on zoning, the Deputy Presidency post, and 50 per cent power sharing.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Broad-based coalition faces fresh hurdles as ODM, UDA leaders harden stance
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Ruto's hand in Kindiki's tribulations
Gachagua said it was Ruto who was behind Kindiki’s woes, saying he had warned him against being used to fight him.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Ruto's hand in Kindiki's tribulations
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Inside Ruto's failed plan to rope in Uhuru in Vision 2060 plan
Ruto's strategy was to weaken the Opposition using his ‘development framework’ and have an easy pass in next year’s general election, sources added.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Inside Ruto's failed plan to rope in Uhuru in Vision 2060 plan
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Confusion reigns over Ruto plan to anchor Vision 2060 in law
Ruto said it was prudent to anchor Kenya's post-2030 long-term development blueprint in law to ensure future administrations remain committed to the national agenda
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Confusion reigns over Ruto plan to anchor Vision 2060 in law
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Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers
 The political class has embarked on a self-preservation journey to save themselves from the raging political waves that sweep away anyone who is not politically correct.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers
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Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs
In the Broad-Based Government, the meeting escalated into a walkout after Mt Kenya leaders protested in defence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs
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Gachagua bombshell: 'The Plan' has failed, Ruto has broken all promises
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of going against the very promises he made to Kenyans as he sought office.
By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago
Gachagua bombshell: 'The Plan' has failed, Ruto has broken all promises
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Muturi: Why I disagree with Gachagua's political approach
 Despite Muturi’s ideological differences with Gachagua, Muturi described him as humble, listening and reasonable while appearing in closed-door meetings.
By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago
Muturi: Why I disagree with Gachagua's political approach
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Ruto returns to the pulpit as 2027 top race gathers pace
Before and after the 2022 presidential elections, Ruto used the pulpit to endear himself to the clergy and the faithful, where he made huge donations to churches to entice them.
By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago
Ruto returns to the pulpit as 2027 top race gathers pace
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Auction House: Legislators expose rot inside 13th Parliament
Some long-serving MPs have raised concerns about how rotten Parliament has become.
By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago
Auction House: Legislators expose rot inside 13th Parliament
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State House Leaks: Gachagua's moles embarassing president Ruto
Rigathi Gachagua has frequently pre-empted official state announcements, predicting President William Ruto's national addresses, leaking details regarding long-term policy targets
By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago
State House Leaks: Gachagua's moles embarassing president Ruto
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Kenyans dismiss President Ruto's national address as 'hollow'
The President focused largely on his scorecard and his vision of transforming Kenya from a developing to a developed country, rather than addressing challenges facing Kenyans.
By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago
Kenyans dismiss President Ruto's national address as 'hollow'
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Poisoned chalice: Why deputy presidents struggle to survive
Political analysts maintain that the second-in-command position is a jinxed position where the holders should never feel comfortable.
By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago
Poisoned chalice: Why deputy presidents struggle to survive
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Goldenberg 2: Is this another mega gold scam in the making
The new law grants CBK explicit legal authority to buy, sell, import, export, and hold gold and other precious metals in the sector
By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago
Goldenberg 2: Is this another mega gold scam in the making
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How Ruto's political miscalculations have created political monsters in Gachagua, Sifuna
Ruto may have succeeded in snatching power from Gachagua and Sifuna, but he has also inadvertently created formidable political opponents who could deal a major blow to his re-election.
By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago
How Ruto's political miscalculations have created political monsters in Gachagua, Sifuna
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