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Irene Githinji

Deputy President: Many are mentioned but one will be called

At least six prominent figures are being considered as possible replacement for the Deputy President, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki emerging as the leading contender.

Deputy President: Many are mentioned but one will be called

Gachagua ouster reveals hazy line between House, Executive

Gachagua ouster reveals hazy line between House, Executive

Ruto silent as noose tightens around Gachagua's neck

Ruto silent as noose tightens around Gachagua's neck

PS says school census will bridge data gaps in education sector

PS says school census will bridge data gaps in education sector

Too late for Gachagua to tell who his real friends are

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has had both strong supporters and critics who have openly criticised his style of leadership.

Too late for Gachagua to tell who his real friends are

Gachagua seeks legal relief as public input on ouster bid begins

Parliament has provided a comprehensive program aimed at gathering views of Kenyans regarding the special motion to impeach Gachagua, which will then be collated.

Gachagua seeks legal relief as public input on ouster bid begins

Gachagua: I'm being betrayed by those I trusted most

Gachagua recalled the numerous false accusations made against him when he aligned with Ruto, and expressed regret that the same situation is recurring now that he is Deputy President.

Gachagua: I'm being betrayed by those I trusted most

Case against Gachagua

Gachagua's impeachment motion indicates that the DP has acquired huge wealth and property using proxies.

Case against Gachagua

Why MPs want Gachagua impeached

DP Gachagua is accused of corruptly and unlawfully acquiring assets valued at over Sh5.7 billion, an amount inconsistent with his monthly salary as the deputy president.

Why MPs want Gachagua impeached

Gachagua: Arresting my allies is part of scheme to impeach me

Beleaguered Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says he is embarrassed over the planned arrest of three members of his staff and two MPs allied to him.

Gachagua: Arresting my allies is part of scheme to impeach me

Kakuzi announces Sh100 million investment plan

A section of Kakuzi shareholders have declared their support for the company’s diversification and expansion plans.

Kakuzi announces Sh100 million investment plan

Ruto's about turn on Ford Foundation

President William Ruto thanked the Ford Foundation for investing in Kenya’s development over the last 60 years.

Ruto's about turn on Ford Foundation

Support or oppose UDA? ODM at crossroads over governance role

ODM has cautioned its members saying that they must remain disciplined to avoid actions and words that undermine the party and its organs.

Support or oppose UDA? ODM at crossroads over governance role

DP Gachagua's impeachment talks reveal little sympathy for him

Only a few politicians have stood with Gachagua and have criticised leaders, especially from Mt Kenya who are opposed to him, describing it as the height of betrayal.

DP Gachagua's impeachment talks reveal little sympathy for him

'Usiguze murima': Betraying Mt Kenya will cost you, DP tells Ruto

Gachagua cautioned against the return of politics of betrayal at the expense of running the government and delivering on the many promises that Kenya Kwanza gave.

'Usiguze murima': Betraying Mt Kenya will cost you, DP tells Ruto

Kenya and Algeria to expand trade agreements, Mudavadi says

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi said Algeria is a key and strategic partner for Kenya in several areas, including agriculture, defence and education among other sectors of mutual benefit.

Kenya and Algeria to expand trade agreements, Mudavadi says

Mandera county establishes teachers training college after tutors exodus

Mandera county government has established a teachers training college to address shortage of tutors after non-locals left left due to insecurity

Mandera county establishes teachers training college after tutors exodus

Politics back in church as Ruto, Gachagua allies storm the pulpit

About two months ago, the Gen Z took a bold move to ‘de-platform’ politicians from churches’ pulpit, as part of their protest against poor governance.

Politics back in church as Ruto, Gachagua allies storm the pulpit

Ford Kenya won't fold, to remain in ruling alliance, party leaders say

Ford Kenya has declared it will not fold as anticipated but will maintain a stake in government, through a coalition.

Ford Kenya won't fold, to remain in ruling alliance, party leaders say

Ruto lays his plan to broad-based Cabinet

During the meeting held at State House, the Cabinet Secretaries were appraised on the progress of various Bills aimed at strengthening accountability in the country.

Ruto lays his plan to broad-based Cabinet

CS says 75,000 students have paid fees under new varsity funding model

Some 124,364 students out of 138,538 students placed to universities for the 2024/25 academic year have so far reported

CS says 75,000 students have paid fees under new varsity funding model

Kenya signs labour migration pact with Germany

Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Kathure said an MoU was signed to create a framework of outsourcing remotely certain functions of work to talent in Kenya.

Kenya signs labour migration pact with Germany

Ruto pledges Nairobi revamp amid political turbulence

President William Ruto is seeking to bring order to Nairobi and has committed to meet all Nairobi leaders to address issues ailing the city and make it worth its name.

Ruto pledges Nairobi revamp amid political turbulence

Germany denies 250,000 jobs deal as Ruto jets in

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Interior and Community denied reports pointing to signing a labour agreement with Kenya to accommodate 250,000 Kenyan workers.

Germany denies 250,000 jobs deal as Ruto jets in

Leaders urge state to reopen Mandera border

Leaders have raised concern over the long closure of the Mandera border and called for the directive to be lifted to open up opportunities and enhance revenue collection

Leaders urge state to reopen Mandera border

Mandera leaders demand end to long border closure

The government closed the border as part of its efforts to curb Al Shabaab terror attacks and crack down on smuggled goods getting into the country through the porus border.

Mandera leaders demand end to long border closure

Mt Kenya MPs split on unity calls as Kindiki propped up in the East

Calls for the Mt Kenya region to unite initially elicited derisive criticism and condemnation as tribalism have now borne divisions whose chasms are wide enough to split the mountain.

Mt Kenya MPs split on unity calls as Kindiki propped up in the East

Ruto's trouble with finance laws, economy

President William Ruto is a master of politics but has in the last two years, failed in formulating legs on which his government ought to be walking: the economy.

Ruto's trouble with finance laws, economy

Chinese investors eye Kenya as new manufacturing hub

Chinese investors are gearing up to establish manufacturing industries worth billions of shillings in Kenya and other African countries.

Chinese investors eye Kenya as new manufacturing hub

Northern Kenya leaders fail to honour Gachagua meeting invite

DP Rigathi Gachagua registered his disappointment with elected Nothern Kenya leaders who snubbed his meeting to discuss projects being implemented in the region.

Northern Kenya leaders fail to honour Gachagua meeting invite

State bows to pressure on varsity funding model as students call off strike

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has now constituted two working committees to look into issues raised over the higher education funding model.

State bows to pressure on varsity funding model as students call off strike

Fresh storm over varsity funding as State plots to crush students

The Government is preparing a raft of tough new measures against planned violent protests of the Higher Education Funding (HEF) model.

Fresh storm over varsity funding as State plots to crush students

DP Gachagua: This is my seat, I'm not leaving

Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua has said the broad based government was a welcome move but affirmed that he is not about to leave his seat.

DP Gachagua: This is my seat, I'm not leaving

Ruto to return from China with billions for mega projects

President William Ruto has engaged several groups and individuals, including his China counterpart Xi Jinping in sealing deals expected to benefit various sectors of the economy

Ruto to return from China with billions for mega projects

Ruto lobbies for Chinese support as Kenya battles debt

President William Ruto's visit to China has him tagging along a wish list that, if fulfilled will see him bag cheaper concessional loans and funding for key infrastructural projects.

Ruto lobbies for Chinese support as Kenya battles debt

Why Raila must bridge Africa's linguistic divide to win AUC chair

The journey for the next AUC chairperson is earnestly taking shape, with each country with a candidate working round the clock to have a cut above the rest.

Why Raila must bridge Africa's linguistic divide to win AUC chair

State unveils platform to control foreign travel by public servants

The Government is seeking to control and digitally monitor foreign travel by public servants, which consumes significant resources.

State unveils platform to control foreign travel by public servants

Homecomings: Celebrations or campaigns?

Some analysts say events are political platforms as well as a waste of resources. Others feel the events encourage national healing.

Homecomings: Celebrations or campaigns?

Kalonzo to form shadow Cabinet as he replaces Raila in Azimio

The Azimio coalition has announced plans to form a shadow Cabinet to keep the government in check, in their latest approach to strengthen their opposition role.

Kalonzo to form shadow Cabinet as he replaces Raila in Azimio

We've failed to fully reap from Constitution, says Azimio

Azimio proposed that "Katiba Day" be declared a national day, given the significance it holds for the country.

We've failed to fully reap from Constitution, says Azimio

Ruto to unveil Raila's campaign for Africa top job

Raila says he envisions a united Africa characterised by peace and prosperity.

Ruto to unveil Raila's campaign for Africa top job

Kenya to leave no stone unturned in lobbying for AUC position

Government sources say the focus now shifts to intense lobbying to meet the required threshold for a win come February.

Kenya to leave no stone unturned in lobbying for AUC position

Kalonzo angling to take up mantle of opposition leader

Kalonzo affirmed that the coalition is still the official opposition declaring that Azimio will not be compromised or undermined.

Kalonzo angling to take up mantle of opposition leader

Duale, Mbadi sell Raila ticket for AUC chairman at climate forum

Duale described Raila as the best candidate for AUC, given his wealth of experience, saying his role as former Envoy for Infrastructure Development in Africa has been invaluable to Kenya.

Duale, Mbadi sell Raila ticket for AUC chairman at climate forum

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