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Jacob Ngetich

Ruto keeps off as allies battle in Rift

DP William Ruto has encouraged political arrangements where aspirants agree.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Ruto keeps off as allies battle in Rift

Raila dilemma in governors races at Coast

Raila dilemma in governors races at Coast

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

UDA condemns State’s harassment of party members

UDA condemns State’s harassment of party members

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Uhuru’s former chief agent appointed Ruto’s head of staff

Uhuru’s former chief agent appointed Ruto’s head of staff

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Ruto gets clearance from foreign affairs ministry to visit US, UK

Deputy President William Ruto will begin a 12-day tour of United States and United Kingdom starting Sunday.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Ruto gets clearance from foreign affairs ministry to visit US, UK

Reinstated Wajir governor asks Treasury to freeze expenditure

Reinstated Wajir Governor Abdi Mohamud has urged the National Treasury, the Controller of Budget and Central Bank of Kenya to temporarily freeze all..

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Reinstated Wajir governor asks Treasury to freeze expenditure

Uhuru enters toughest 180 days as succession politics takes over

With 180 days to the sunset of his 10-year tenure at State House, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s hands are full and time is fast running out.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Uhuru enters toughest 180 days as succession politics takes over

Season of plenty for parties as aspirants pay for tickets

It’s Christmas for top officials of political parties who are poised to rake in millions of shillings from aspirants eyeing seats

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Season of plenty for parties as aspirants pay for tickets

Uhuru moves to clip Ruto wings in race for western

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday began an onslaught to defend the western vote basket from being taken away by Deputy President William Ruto.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Uhuru moves to clip Ruto wings in race for western

Why I ditched Ruto for Raila, reveals MP Pkosing

Pokot South MP David Pkosing has said he fell out with DP Ruto for constricting the political space across the country.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Why I ditched Ruto for Raila, reveals MP Pkosing

Cabinet reshuffle looms as CSs eyeing elective seats set to quit

A Cabinet reshuffle looms following the planned exit of Cabinet Secretaries eyeing elective seats in the August 9 elections.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Cabinet reshuffle looms as CSs eyeing elective seats set to quit

Widow fears for daughter who disappeared after ‘lesbianism’ allegations

She was last seen on October 14 and soon disappeared after she was found having an affair with her lady cousin.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Widow fears for daughter who disappeared after ‘lesbianism’ allegations

William Ruto now pushes fringe parties to join UDA

Ruto has insisted that those who want to support him must join UDA but that move could work against him.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

William Ruto now pushes fringe parties to join UDA

ANC appoints woman as youths leader

Ms Abdiwahab not only represents women but also the marginalised communities of Northern Kenya, where the party enjoys a massive following.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

ANC appoints woman as youths leader

Jubilee Ruto ouster plans unclear as NDC postponed

The much-publicised Jubilee Party National Delegates Congress (NDC) had been scheduled for November 30 and plans were already underway...

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Jubilee Ruto ouster plans unclear as NDC postponed

Senator Samson Cherargei demands audit of road tenders

A senator has called for the investigation of top officials of an agency for alleged favouritism in road projects.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Senator Samson Cherargei demands audit of road tenders

Pastoralist MPs demand immediate action to save people and animals

The MPs expect to meet with government representatives from relevant ministries to push for the release of funds to combat drought.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Pastoralist MPs demand immediate action to save people and animals

Expressway set to open for motorists in April next year

Before the official opening, the road will be opened in March for a test run.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Expressway set to open for motorists in April next year

Tycoons shaping Uhuru Kenyatta's 2022 succession

The team is canvassing for a suitable candidate to take over from Uhuru.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Tycoons shaping Uhuru Kenyatta's 2022 succession

The DP must come from Mt Kenya region, Central Kenya leaders demand

Top politicians Mt Kenya politicians demand a guaranteed Deputy President slot from presidential candidates, say matter non-negotiable.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

The DP must come from Mt Kenya region, Central Kenya leaders demand

Kalonzo Musyoka blames inequality, poverty on corruption

The Wiper leader urged the government to ensure vaccination of more than 10 million Kenyans by December.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Kalonzo Musyoka blames inequality, poverty on corruption

Musalia Mudavadi tells IEBC to come clean on Huduma Namba claims

The ANC leader urged IEBC to engage stakeholders in deliberations to ensure free and fair elections.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Musalia Mudavadi tells IEBC to come clean on Huduma Namba claims

Kenyan, Nigerian firms secure Sh165m grant to boost farming

A Kenyan and Nigerian firm have won a Sh165 million ($1.5 million) grant to fund expansion plans for providing services to smallholder farmers.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Kenyan, Nigerian firms secure Sh165m grant to boost farming

President Uhuru stuck with a DP he does not want

There’s no love lost between the President Uhuru and DP Ruto with just about 11 months to the next elections.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

President Uhuru stuck with a DP he does not want

I am no pushover, Mudavadi warns rivals on 2022 poll

Musalia Mudavadi says State House bid has no reverse gear and won’t play second fiddle to anyone.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

I am no pushover, Mudavadi warns rivals on 2022 poll

BBI defeat upsets President Uhuru’s succession calculations

President Uhuru Kenyatta faces a monumental task of cutting a power deal for a united opposition against his deputy William Ruto in the 2022 elections

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

BBI defeat upsets President Uhuru’s succession calculations

Back to drawing board for top politicians as elections beckon

Coming 11 months to the General Election on August 9, 2022, the verdict will define political realignments.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Back to drawing board for top politicians as elections beckon

DP Ruto’s next move after Uhuru bid to unite rivals

Uhuru Kenyatta’s failed first attempt to rally opposition leaders behind one of them has elicited cautious excitement in DP Ruto's camp.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

DP Ruto’s next move after Uhuru bid to unite rivals

Wafula Chebukati fetes eight IEBC staff for bravery

IEBC has feted eight staff for outstanding performance despite being harassed, injured and bullied by politicians and their supporters...

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Wafula Chebukati fetes eight IEBC staff for bravery

Scramble begins as Mount Kenya vote up for grabs in State House race

A year to Uhuru’s succession elections, the push for a possible six million votes from the Mount Kenya region is on like never before.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Scramble begins as Mount Kenya vote up for grabs in State House race

Why Uhuru has only six months with full cabinet

A half of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet could be forced to exit their ministry seats in February to dabble in politics ahead of next year’s poll

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Why Uhuru has only six months with full cabinet

Raila unveils 15-point blueprint, to make fifth stab at presidency

Raila Odinga has unveiled a 15-point blueprint in what is the clearest indication that he is a 2022 presidential candidate.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Raila unveils 15-point blueprint, to make fifth stab at presidency

DP Ruto in Uganda for vaccine plant launch

Deputy President William Ruto was yesterday the chief guest at the official laying of the foundation stone for a Biological Drugs and....

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

DP Ruto in Uganda for vaccine plant launch

Uhuru's men turn guns on each other

After kicking out ‘rebels’ allied Deputy President William Ruto, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party is now rocked by fresh infighting

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Uhuru's men turn guns on each other

Ruto and allies plot December, January mass walk-out from Jubilee

Between now and April next year, the deputy president must make hard decisions.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Ruto and allies plot December, January mass walk-out from Jubilee

Months after road crash Tuju meets matatu driver

The Jubilee secretary general raises Sh11.4 million after 57km walk from Karen Hospital, Nairobi, to Kijabe Hospital.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Months after road crash Tuju meets matatu driver

Impeached Wajir Governor insists that court order puts him in charge

As the supremacy battle intensifies in Wajir County, embattled Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud has insisted that he is still the centre of power.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Impeached Wajir Governor insists that court order puts him in charge

Caucus picks 10 issues in BBI for new reform push

Bipartisan MPs spearheading minimum reforms before next year’s elections have identified at least ten non-controversial proposals in the BBI.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Caucus picks 10 issues in BBI for new reform push

Unrest in major parties as Uhuru succession nears

The jostling in Ruto allied party is two-pronged, including those at the national level, interested to be his running mate in 2022

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Unrest in major parties as Uhuru succession nears

Tuju: The 40 minutes that saved my life

Tuju wants to walk 52km to Kijabe to raise funds to repair and expand Kijabe Mission Hospital theatre.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Tuju: The 40 minutes that saved my life

Jubilee targets Moses Kuria, Mbarire, Omanga in new purge

Party’s disciplinary committee directed to start process to expel the three for opposing BBI.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Jubilee targets Moses Kuria, Mbarire, Omanga in new purge

James Orengo on the hot seat in ODM

Divisions in ODM have led to two camps led by Orengo and Mbadi in fight over constitutional review.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

James Orengo on the hot seat in ODM

DP ditches Uhuru’s economic policies

DP engages former President Kibaki’s economic think-tank to steer his ‘bottom-up’ economic model.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

DP ditches Uhuru’s economic policies

Uhuru disbands KEMSA Board

President Uhuru Kenyatta has disbanded the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) board.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Uhuru disbands KEMSA Board

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