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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 Ndungu Gachane 3 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 5 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 7 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 12 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 13 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 15 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 18 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 19 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 22 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 22 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 23 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 24 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 24 days ago
Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers
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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 Ndungu Gachane 26 days ago
Gachagua bombshell: 'The Plan' has failed, Ruto has broken all promises
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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 Ndungu Gachane 26 days ago
Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs
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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 Ndungu Gachane 29 days 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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month 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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month 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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month 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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month 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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month 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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month 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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
How Ruto's political miscalculations have created political monsters in Gachagua, Sifuna
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Of William Ruto's tough talk and zero action on goons
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Opportunity or another mega gold scandal in the making
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Ruto forced back to the drawing board after Ol Kalou defeat
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
How UDA lost Ol Kalou
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Against all odds: How Ol Kalou guarded the vote
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Azimio rebranded Komboa Kenya coalition
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Gachagua vs Ruto: Why Ol Kalou by-election is more than parliamentary seat contest
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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 Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago
Gachagua tells IEBC commissioners to resign if they can't handle a by-election
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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 Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Opposition's unity pledge unravels as rival strategies emerge ahead of 2027
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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 Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
From State House to church pulpits, anxiety mounts over protests
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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 Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Betrayers? Irony of 187 MPs skipping crucial Finance Bill vote
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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 Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
Inside Matiang'i, Sifuna unity talks
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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 Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
I'm not a tourist, Ruto says amid travel criticism
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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 Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago
What next for Gachagua after verdict?
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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 Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
William Ruto: The globe trotting President
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Ruto's playbook for shifting focus from grievances hurting Kenyans
The approach involves generating a barrage of controversial statements and directives to crowd out debate and create confusion.
By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Ruto's playbook for shifting focus from grievances hurting Kenyans
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