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Apathy, contentious leaders' post forced UDA to postpone elections

Officials attributed the lack of member interest in serving the ruling party to the high cost of living and failure by the government to honour its promises.

Apathy, contentious leaders' post forced UDA to postpone elections

Ruto asks EU to tap Africa's potential in climate change projects, urges stronger cooperation

Ruto asks EU to tap Africa's potential in climate change projects, urges stronger cooperation

Ruto asks EU to tap Africa's potential in climate change projects

Ruto asks EU to tap Africa's potential in climate change projects

Raila-Ruto talks waste of time, Kioni claims as Karua warns of protests

Raila-Ruto talks waste of time, Kioni claims as Karua warns of protests

Jitters in UDA as grassroots elections delayed

Ruto had initially stated holding the elections too close to the General Election was likely to confuse the party, but the NSC pushed them to April staggering the exercise.

Jitters in UDA as grassroots elections delayed

Fuel prices will drop next month, Ruto says

President says prices of petroleum products will go down this December. Raila claimed G-to-G deal between Kenya and Middle East countries was non-existent.

Fuel prices will drop next month, Ruto says

Storm in UDA as leaders claim plot to weaken Gachagua

UDA top official says Mudavadi and Wetang'ula to get deputy party leader slots. Nyeri leaders warn Mt Kenya region is a major shareholder of the Kenya Kwanza government.

Storm in UDA as leaders claim plot to weaken Gachagua

Ruto swallows Jubilee, appoints its NEC bosses to head parastatals

SG Kioni has welcomed the move saying has left the party squarely in Uhuru's hands. Malala and AG differed on whether parastatal heads are prohibited from occupying political party positions.

Ruto swallows Jubilee, appoints its NEC bosses to head parastatals

Kabatesi resigns after scathing letter on Mudavadi office space

Kabatesi has resigned amid controversy over the transfer of office space of Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi and Public Service CS Moses Kuria.

Kabatesi resigns after scathing letter on Mudavadi office space

Nyeri Assembly Speaker asks Ward reps to stop endless squabbles with county bosses

MCAs can discharge their legislation, representation and oversight roles without constant confrontations with the Executive, Nyeri County Assembly Speaker James Gichuhi has said.

Nyeri Assembly Speaker asks Ward reps to stop endless squabbles with county bosses

Global buyers troop to Nyeri for coffee expo

Over 20 buyers will start arriving in Nyeri Sunday before their coffee trips on Monday where they will visit the Hill Farm coffee estate.

Global buyers troop to Nyeri for coffee expo

Ruto's office gets more powers in latest reorganisation of executive

Some of the officers who will work under the Executive Office of the President include Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, his deputy Josphat Nanok and State House Spokesperson Hussein.

Ruto's office gets more powers in latest reorganisation of executive

Ruto executive order: Mudavadi loses round 1 to Kuria

New Executive Order retains Prime CS’s office at Railways Building in Nairobi as Ruto’s advisor Adan Mohamed gets a substantive role as Chief of Strategy Execution.

Ruto executive order: Mudavadi loses round 1 to Kuria

Political party supremos no longer at ease as cracks heighten

For, the ruling UDA, its headache includes the upcoming grassroots elections in December that has led to internal wars and rifts in the minority leadership in the Nairobi County Assembly.

Political party supremos no longer at ease as cracks heighten

Mt Kenya unity drive pits Karua against Gachagua amid 2027 talk

Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua and Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni through their outfit, Kamwene Unity Forum, are rallying Mt Kenya to speak in one voice.

Mt Kenya unity drive pits Karua against Gachagua amid 2027 talk

Private coffee millers troop back to Nairobi auction

The volumes of bags traded at the exchange increased from 6,000 to 11,159, with DP Gachagua attributing the impressive performance at the auction to reforms in the sector

Private coffee millers troop back to Nairobi auction

Uhuru supporters celebrate as he turns 62

Critics of the former president say celebrations were stage-managed to drive certain narratives. Supporters seek forgiveness for not heeding Uhuru’s advice during the last election.

Uhuru supporters celebrate as he turns 62

Mudavadi turns down decision to move his office from Railways

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has objected the decision to move his office from the Kenya Railways Headquarters to the Old Treasury building.

Mudavadi turns down decision to move his office from Railways

No longer at ease: Ruto and Gachagua on collision course

Multiple sources say some of the differences arise from Gachagua’s "shareholder" stance and the intention of the ongoing bipartisan talks between the Government and the Opposition.

No longer at ease: Ruto and Gachagua on collision course

What is Maina Njenga up to with push for new Mt Kenya grouping?

In the last two weeks, former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga has addressed public meetings attended by thousands of youthful followers.

What is Maina Njenga up to with push for new Mt Kenya grouping?

MP alleges sinister plot to sideline Mt Kenya

Wamuchomba claimed Ruto was following in the footprints of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta that culminated in the handshake with the ODM leader, which preceded the BBI.

MP alleges sinister plot to sideline Mt Kenya

Gachagua seeks handshake with Uhuru in major change of tune

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, an ardent critic of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his family, now says he is ready to meet and reconcile with the man he once served as a personal assistant.

Gachagua seeks handshake with Uhuru in major change of tune

Reshuffle: Mt Kenya leaders rally for unity

Wednesday reshuffle has been interpreted as a strategy to trim errant CSs embroiled in gaffes, underperformers and those trying to punch above their weight in his administration.

By 2 months ago

Reshuffle: Mt Kenya leaders rally for unity

Reforms leave coffee farmers and exporters with bad taste in mouth

NCE chairperson Gikonyo says the quantity of coffee taken at the auction has drastically fallen, meaning farmers stand to lose if the crisis is not resolved.

By 2 months ago

Reforms leave coffee farmers and exporters with bad taste in mouth

State investigates 'missing' coffee as millers hold over 100,000 bags

The volume of coffee produced at NCE continues to fall sharply, the State has now formed a team to verify the stock of coffee parchment held by private millers.

By 2 months ago

State investigates 'missing' coffee as millers hold over 100,000 bags

Trouble looms as Mt Kenya MPs plot to take war to Ruto

One group made up of 12 MPs from Kiambu retreated to Gachagua’s Karen home. On the same night, 48 lawmakers converged at a Kirinyaga MP’s home at Thika Greens until late into the night.

By 2 months ago

Trouble looms as Mt Kenya MPs plot to take war to Ruto

Sweet deal for MCAs in new pension scheme plan

President William Ruto said the MCAs will now be eligible to benefit from the scheme just like the MPs in both the Senate and the National Assembly.

By 2 months ago

Sweet deal for MCAs in new pension scheme plan

Scorecard: Gachagua's mixed bag of fortunes in tea, coffee reforms

DP says reforms in tea and dairy bearing fruit, but coffee sector yet to be streamlined. Fight against illicit brew facing hurdles, while macadamia farmers are crying foul.

By 2 months ago

Scorecard: Gachagua's mixed bag of fortunes in tea, coffee reforms

Safety concerns as boda boda riders ditch petrol for cooking gas

Operators say they spend Sh500 a week, down from Sh3,500 spent on petrol. NTSA and insurers warn that the modification is illegal and also dangerous.

By 2 months ago

Safety concerns as boda boda riders ditch petrol for cooking gas

Inside Gachagua's meeting to tame Kuria as fight for Mt Kenya grows

DP met a section of Mt Kenya leaders to discuss Trade, Industry and Investment CS’s conduct as allies say they support a review of the performance of key senior government officials

By 2 months ago

Inside Gachagua's meeting to tame Kuria as fight for Mt Kenya grows

Water CS Wahome triggers storm as Mt Kenya leaders cry foul over funds

Water CS at loggerheads with her PS over management of water agencies as Mt Kenya leaders allege a scheme to divert funds from region’s projects.

By 2 months ago

Water CS Wahome triggers storm as Mt Kenya leaders cry foul over funds

Why Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima donned dreadlocks for 70 years

Laid to rest on Friday, Muthoni Kirima was nicknamed 'weaverbird' by Dedan Kimathi. She cut her long hair in April this year, in her long agitation for freedom fighters.

By 2 months ago

Why Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima donned dreadlocks for 70 years

Succession politics in Mt Kenya dominate Muthoni Kirima burial

Mt Kenya leaders decided to use the platform to remind their colleagues to respect Agikuyu’s senior-most political leader, DP Rigathi Gachagua, and to support him in his endeavours.

By 2 months ago

Succession politics in Mt Kenya dominate Muthoni Kirima burial

Ruto's political chess game of mentoring key young leaders

President says they will continue mentoring young leaders to avert a political vacuum. Youth involvement in key levels of governance and enterprise was one of Kenya Kwanza's key pledges.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's political chess game of mentoring key young leaders

Kenol-Sagana-Marua road far from completion

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration had attempted to rush against time to complete the Sh16.7 billion project before he left office but failed.

By 2 months ago

Kenol-Sagana-Marua road far from completion

My dad disowned me before I was born, Purity Nkatha tells of her struggle with Lupus

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect any organ in the body and its management seeks to reduce disease activity and organ damage.

By 2 months ago

My dad disowned me before I was born, Purity Nkatha tells of her struggle with Lupus

Ruto announces party elections as 2027 realignments take shape

The President said the elections run successfully, the party will be the first one to conduct internal elections since the implementation of the Political Parties Act 2011.

By 2 months ago

Ruto announces party elections as 2027 realignments take shape

Politicians, rogue traders eye prime Delmonte land amid disputes

Given that Del Monte neighbours the controversial Kihiu Mwiri land-buying company whose leadership wrangles led to the deaths of 10 directors, the govt has been urged to take control of the situation.

By 2 months ago

Politicians, rogue traders eye prime Delmonte land amid disputes

How a community project that morphed to a water company has turned to a battle ground

Matitu water company has been hit by a leadership row after a faction, backed by the community ejected the company's management over claims of registration as a private company.

By 3 months ago

How a community project that morphed to a water company has turned to a battle ground

Waiguru vs Njeri: Governor takes on MP after post links her to attack

Political activities that exploded on Tuesday are a climax of ongoing differences between the two leaders as they seek to control local affairs and national politics.

By 3 months ago

Waiguru vs Njeri: Governor takes on MP after post links her to attack

Harsh penalties await Mt Kenya hustlers in war on alcohol abuse

Five counties seek to pass laws in an effort to deal with alcohol menace in the region. Sellers of adulterated drinks to face heavy fines, jail term.

By 3 months ago

Harsh penalties await Mt Kenya hustlers in war on alcohol abuse

Disregard for constitution to blame for massive corruption, NCCK

Open disregard to constitution is to blame for the massive corruption witnessed in state agencies across the country, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has said.

By 3 months ago

Disregard for constitution to blame for massive corruption, NCCK

Police arrest hundreds in war on drugs, illicit brew in Central

Report shows bhang is the most abused narcotic in Kiambu, Nyeri, Murang'a, Kirinyaga and Nyandarua counties. In June, 15,587 litres of illicit brew were nabbed in the region.

By 3 months ago

Police arrest hundreds in war on drugs, illicit brew in Central

DP leads onslaught on talks amid caution Mt Kenya might miss out

While some have openly expressed they reservations, others who fear the process may push the region’s interests down the priority list are not willing to speak out.

By 3 months ago

DP leads onslaught on talks amid caution Mt Kenya might miss out

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