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 5 days ago

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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 6 days ago

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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 8 days ago

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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 10 days ago

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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 14 days ago

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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 16 days ago

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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 18 days ago

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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 21 days ago

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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 22 days ago

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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 25 days ago

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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 25 days ago

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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 26 days ago

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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 27 days ago

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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 27 days ago

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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 29 days ago

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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 29 days ago

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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 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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Of William Ruto's tough talk and zero action on goons

The President, for the fifth time, ordered the security forces to move expeditiously to curb the rise of criminal groups and stop criminality.

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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Opportunity or another mega gold scandal in the making

The new law gives the Central Bank of Kenya explicit legal authority to buy, sell, import, export, and hold gold and other precious metals players in the sector.

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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Ruto forced back to the drawing board after Ol Kalou defeat

Despite spending heavily in Ol Kalaou, in what Gachagua claims amounted to Sh1.2 billion of handouts, Ruto’s UDA only managed a paltry 5,000 votes.

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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How UDA lost Ol Kalou

The lead-up to the Ol Kalou by-election was highly tense, marked by chaotic campaign trails and alleged intimidation.

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes

Ol Kalou constituency has followed in the footsteps of the political martyr, who dared to speak truth to power without being cowed by State influence and intimidation.

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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Against all odds: How Ol Kalou guarded the vote

According to DCP leaders, the party had anticipated violence similar to that witnessed during last year's by-elections in Mbeere North and Malava.

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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Azimio rebranded Komboa Kenya coalition

Opposition leaders have agreed to rebrand the Azimio coalition as the Komboa Kenya coalition instead of registering a new alliance, citing time constraints and fears of political interference.

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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Gachagua vs Ruto: Why Ol Kalou by-election is more than parliamentary seat contest

The Ol Kalou electorate goes to the ballot today to elect their MP, in a by-election process that has been marred by violence, massive bribery, use of public resources to induce voters

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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Gachagua tells IEBC commissioners to resign if they can't handle a by-election

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua wants the IEBC Commissioners to resign if they can’t handle a mini election.

By Kevin Oguoko 1 month ago

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Opposition's unity pledge unravels as rival strategies emerge ahead of 2027

As leaders pursue parallel alliances and competing succession plans, the path to a single presidential candidate is becoming increasingly uncertain.

By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago

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From State House to church pulpits, anxiety mounts over protests

The planned protests appear to have generated anxiety and tension in the government as fears of widespread confrontations also spread in the opposition.

By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago

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Betrayers? Irony of 187 MPs skipping crucial Finance Bill vote

Over 180 MPs failed to attend decisive vote due to political caution and campaigns.

By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago

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Inside Matiang'i, Sifuna unity talks

Fred Matiang’i has intensified Opposition unity talks with Edwin Sifuna’s camp and other leaders in a bid to form a joint presidential ticket ahead of next year’s election.

By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago

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I'm not a tourist, Ruto says amid travel criticism

President William Ruto has defended his incessant foreign travels, reminding Kenyans that he was the country’s chief diplomat and not a tourist.

By Kevin Oguoko 2 months ago

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What next for Gachagua after verdict?

A lot of reaction has been stirred the High court ruling upholding Gachagua's impeachment.

By Kevin Oguoko 3 months ago

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William Ruto: The globe trotting President

President William Ruto will spend more than half of this month outside the country as Kenyans continue grappling with various crises.

By Kevin Oguoko 3 months ago