It is delivery time for Mudavadi and Kalonzo

Focus now shifts to what the two leaders will deliver to Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza political formations in the August polls.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 years ago

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Handshake Anniversary: Remembering the Uhuru-Raila deal

Four years ago Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga struck a deal that's now referred to as the Handshake. We revisit the rapprochement.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 years ago

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Fallouts and defections loom as candidates fight to secure nomination tickets

Those likely to jump ship are candidates who fear being rigged out as well as those seeking to run as independents.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 years ago

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John Serut takes with him part of Mt Elgon history

A good debater in Parliament, Serut was known for his hot temper. At one time, he attacked his predecessor Joe Kimukung at the lobby in Parliament.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 years ago

The significance of DP Ruto’s removal from Jubilee

Deep State does not want to push him out now, because he will play victim and so they will wait for him to serve his entire term as they manage him.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 years ago

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Ngilu: Kalonzo must join Azimio coalition or fall

Charity Ngilu traces her relationship with ODM leader to 1990s when the country was fighting for change.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 years ago

Key committee to coordinate presidential handover process has its work cut out

Upon the declaration of final results by IEBC, the committee ensures that the President Elect and the Deputy are given adequate security.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 years ago

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Ruto and Raila face knife-edge test in season of primaries

Ruto and Raila will be watching keenly as their outfits conduct primaries across the country.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 years ago

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They are over 70 years, they are in charge and they are here to stay

A number of aspirants say age should not be a barrier in politics and they will be serious contenders in this year’s General Election.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Which way Western as Raila, Ruto battle for region votes intensifies?

Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto have used the delay of the OKA in announcing their presidential candidate to gain ground in Western.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Tough coalition building test for Raila as he courts new 2022 allies

Parallels have been drawn between the Azimio la Umoja line-up and President Kibaki’s Party of National Unity in 2007.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Raila’s hand in formation of DAP-K to lock Western votes

Eugene Wamalwa had in the past weeks, marshalled support for the new party led by chairman Wafula Wamunyinyi, Kanduyi MP.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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The big face-off between Raila and Ruto takes another twist

ODM leader Raila Odinga launched Azimio la Umoja Movement and declared he is in the race for presidency next year.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Hard part begins for Raila after tomorrow's big day

It is envisaged by the planners that Raila will launch his 2022 presidential bid on Friday, December 9, 2021.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Unity test for Mudavadi party as big three eye Kakamega top seat

Prof Anangwe says the three of them are already in talks on who should get the ANC ticket.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Justin Muturi’s campaign team falters as his aide shuns strategy team, advisors

The tension has left Muturi’s team, supporters and allies in confusion and the entire campaign appears deflated.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Muturi’s campaign in disarray as aide shuns strategy team, advisors

The strategy and Communications team is said to have stalled after their work was taken over without informing them, two of the strategists have quit.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Why NDC will be decisive moment for Jubilee Party in wake of split

Analysts say the party may not go the whole hog since there is little time left to deal with litigation and other challenges.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Mr Moneybags: Happiness, drama over Ruto cash

Police claim disagreement over money is to blame for the chaos witnessed in Kondele as dozens of leaders struggle to keep up with countrywide tours.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

No one-party-takes-all voting pattern next year, analysts project

Although big parties ask voters to blindly vote for candidates all the six posts from the same outfit, smaller parties, independent candidates upset.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Former bigwigs run to OKA, Ruto and Raila camps

Some of the politicians who lost elections have been in the political wilderness for more than two election cycles.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Mudavadi under pressure to join Raila, but trust issues won’t fade

The push is pegged on fact that the two leaders, Mudavadi and Raila, have a common enemy in DP William Ruto.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Experts say energy costs hurting recovery

The cost of power, its reliability and quality will continue inhibiting manufacturing in the continent.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Mt Kenya jigsaw puzzle for Raila, OKA bosses

Declaration by MKF that they do not have a preferred candidate yet has thrown the contest for region’s support wide open.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Jitters as Jimi Wanjigi takes his hunt for delegates to Coast region

Businessman wants to court 1,500 delegates to make him ODM presidential nominee. Party uneasy about his move to open branch offices.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Will Mutahi Kagwe jolt Mt Kenya, tilt race to State House?

The Health CS has steered country well during pandemic and is seen as credible.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Hidden scenarios: Options for Uhuru and Raila

President has several choices available to him, including remaining passive. It is not unthinkable for Raila and Ruto to be in one camp.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Jimi Wanjigi: Trojan horse or man on a true mission?

Businessman has been behind several successful politicians in past elections, taken on ODM leader Raila Odinga for the party’s presidential ticket.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Mudavadi: It will be hard to work with Raila, but don't rule it out

The former NASA allies who are working on a One Kenya Alliance deal are not ready yet to close the door on future engagements with Raila.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Litmus test for Ruto in picking running mate for 2022 contest

After winning the Kiambaa parliamentary seat by-election, focus now shifts to the thorny question of who will be DP Ruto’s running mate in UDA.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Muturi dumps Jubilee, says he’ll run for president on new party

Uhuru’s political ally for decades, says the ruling party has failed to turn into a powerful outfit, and that his vehicle for next year’s race.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Leaders now shift focus to vote-rich Rift Valley counties

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s much-publicised tour of the North Rift expected in the next few weeks will kick start a political re-organisation...

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Uhuru 'likely behind' picking Muturi as region's spokesman

The Speaker has been with the president in good and bad times and that could explain why he is eager to ensure that Muturi sits at the high table.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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MP locks horns with senator as BBI vote shakes new party trust

Cracks are already emerging in the nascent UDA after Ngunjiri and Kihika fell out following the MP’s decision to vote for passage of BBI Bill.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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The President diary keepers’ delicate job at seat of power

State House Comptroller is mainly under pressure from political players who demand unfettered access to the President

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Exactly who is a State House Comptroller?

So they ensure that all functions from transport, security, communication, catering and general administration are well funded

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Nyachae's role in failed push to change the law

The group also opposed the devolution of power to the counties after the Bomas Draft recommended the formation of regional governments.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

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Ties that bound Nyachae to the country’s heads of State

The disciplinarian started out as a no-nonsense administrator under Kenyatta and rose to become kingmaker in the current Jubilee government

By Biketi Kikechi 4 years ago

Court sessions against '82 Air Force soldiers were a total sham, say lawyers

Kenyans woke up on Sunday, August 1, 1982 to perhaps the most shocking news that had ever hit the country since independence.

By Biketi Kikechi 5 years ago

Kibor: I have 21 children and four prodigal sons

Veteran farmer and politician speaks about his vast wealth and strained relationship with his estranged wife's children

By Biketi Kikechi 5 years ago