How 2005 referendum divided a feeble nation
Campaigns leading to the vote were laced with poisonous rhetoric from the two opposing sides
By Francis Ngige 3 years ago
How 2005 referendum divided a feeble nation
Power merchants in 2022 succession
Amid the 2022 election scheming, new power brokers have emerged and are openly on overdrive, making their intentions known
By Francis Ngige 3 years ago
Power merchants in 2022 succession
Fearless unionist Kimani Wa Nyoike takes final bow
He led the Union of Civil Servants and selflessly championed for workers rights before joining the struggle for multi-partyism
By Francis Ngige 3 years ago
Fearless unionist Kimani Wa Nyoike takes final bow
Why Murathe and Atwoli are new lords of politics
Despite holding no elective position, his influence has startled many as he appears to wield more power than even substantive office holders.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Why Murathe and Atwoli are new lords of politics
Mutahi Kagwe, the unlikely hero in Kenya’s war against coronavirus
But after this initial phase, the task ahead is bound to get harder, and will require much more investment.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Mutahi Kagwe, the unlikely hero in Kenya’s war against coronavirus
Fresh Cabinet faces as Nyoro picks his deputy
Ngugi vied in mini-poll for Gatundu South seat six years ago.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Fresh Cabinet faces as Nyoro picks his deputy
Gideon Moi last moments with the dad
Gideon Moi recounted to thousands of mourners how he endured long hours at the Nairobi Hospital watching over his ailing father.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Gideon Moi last moments with the dad
Let us shun divisive politics, Ruto
Deputy President William Ruto yesterday called on Kenyans to honour former President Moi by shunning divisive ethnic politics.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Let us shun divisive politics, Ruto
How Uhuru Kenyatta escaped Moi's wrath
Uhuru asked his wife to pick Moi's phone call, afraid of the tongue-lashing he would receive.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
How Uhuru Kenyatta escaped Moi's wrath
Sally Kosgei reveals secrets of Moi's government
Former Head of Civil Service recounts the intrigues of the Moi Cabinet.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Sally Kosgei reveals secrets of Moi's government
Kiunjuri: Rise and fall of man with gift of the gab
He rose from matatu operator to a teacher, Cabinet minister and a major political player in Mt Kenya region.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Kiunjuri: Rise and fall of man with gift of the gab
Law review looms as BBI team gets fresh term
Task force given until June 30 to propose constitutional changes necessary for the execution of its report
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Law review looms as BBI team gets fresh term
Women MPs in nasty fights over Ruto, Raila
From private family issues, grooming and ethnicity to widespread general odium, there’s no taboo topic for the leaders.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Women MPs in nasty fights over Ruto, Raila
Slow growth shatters tyranny of numbers myth in Mt Kenya
Census puts combined number at 8,548,289 compared to 7,020,813 which was realised in 2009.
By Francis Ngige 4 years ago
Slow growth shatters tyranny of numbers myth in Mt Kenya
Nyeri-Nairobi direct flights considered
Nyeri County is exploring the possibilities of direct flights to Nairobi County.
By Francis Ngige 5 years ago
Nyeri-Nairobi direct flights considered
Mugoiri girls comes of age as it celebrates 80th anniversary
The institution is seeking funds to build more facilities to meet the needs of students.
By Francis Ngige 5 years ago
Mugoiri girls comes of age as it celebrates 80th anniversary
Kibaki back after ‘routine’ checkup
Former President underwent a successful minor surgery two years ago.
By Francis Ngige 5 years ago
Kibaki back after ‘routine’ checkup
Jubilee on the rocks
Only two years ago, everyone in Jubilee wanted to shout how after Uhuru’s 10 years, it will be Ruto’s double term
By Francis Ngige 5 years ago
Jubilee on the rocks
New song attacks DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid
Muigai Njoroge says his song 'Mbari ya Kimendero' has been hijacked and tweaked to attack Deputy President William Ruto
By Francis Ngige 5 years ago
New song attacks DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid
Munya to withdraw petition challenging Kiraitu’s win
Former Meru governor Peter Munya has thrown a surprise with notice to withdraw his election petition against successor Kiraitu Murungi, a former ally turned bitter rival.
By Francis Ngige 6 years ago
Munya to withdraw petition challenging Kiraitu’s win
Wahome Gakuru: The man Nyeri had pegged all hopes on
Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru, who died aged 51, was a self-effacing individual who rarely courted controversy.
By Francis Ngige 6 years ago
Wahome Gakuru: The man Nyeri had pegged all hopes on
Kibaki allies make comeback
Kimunya had maintained a low profile rarely commenting on issues and many believe his development record had a role in his return.
By Francis Ngige 6 years ago
Kibaki allies make comeback
Governor Munya threatens to withdraw support for Uhuru re-election
Meru governor Peter Munya has threatened to withdraw support for President Uhuru Kenyatta following what he claims as continued harassment by some state officials.
By Francis Ngige 6 years ago
Governor Munya threatens to withdraw support for Uhuru re-election
Counties lose millions through staff dismissals
County governments have been losing millions of shillings to compensate employees illegally sacked.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Counties lose millions through staff dismissals
Jubilee sacks top officials in tickets for sale scandal
Gullible aspirants fall prey to racket at party headquarters, losing up to Sh2 million in bid to fraudulently obtain nomination papers
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Jubilee sacks top officials in tickets for sale scandal
Jubilee approves over 7,000 aspirants for party primaries
Jubilee Party has cleared 7,893 aspirants to contest various seats in the primaries set to begin on April 21.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Jubilee approves over 7,000 aspirants for party primaries
IEBC to publish names of aspirants for party primaries
The electoral agency will from Thursday publish names of candidates who will participate in party nominations, signalling the start of fierce contests.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
IEBC to publish names of aspirants for party primaries
Titanic battle for county top seats in President Uhuru’s backyard
Eight governors in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s backyard are bracing for the battle of their political lives as former allies line up to unseat them.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Titanic battle for county top seats in President Uhuru’s backyard
Nderitu Gachagua waited for his death courageously
From the tributes of close family members, including his children, it was clear that he was prepared for his death to the point that he even chose the rites he wanted during his interment.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Nderitu Gachagua waited for his death courageously
Rigathi: Gachagua’s brother who called the shots
During his long absence owing to ill health, Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua’s younger brother, Rigathi, appeared to call the shots in the county.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Rigathi: Gachagua’s brother who called the shots
How Gachagua weathered major political storms
Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua, who died Friday, can be said to have come full circle.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
How Gachagua weathered major political storms
Puzzle of heavily guarded ranch deep inside Laikipia ‘war zone’
As conflict over pasture in Laikipia County escalates, questions have emerged about the ownership of a vast ranch leased out to an influential individual by the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC).
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Puzzle of heavily guarded ranch deep inside Laikipia ‘war zone’
Revealed: Inside Jubilee’s vote machine to beat Raila Odinga
Public servants are leading Jubilee’s aggressive drive to register voters in its Mt Kenya stronghold.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Revealed: Inside Jubilee’s vote machine to beat Raila Odinga
Mt Kenya giants keep up good show in KCPE
Academic giants in Mt Kenya region kept up their good showing in this year's KCPE which also saw an improvement by public institutions.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Mt Kenya giants keep up good show in KCPE
UhuRuto charm fails to work on Karua as she refuses to join Jubilee
Dramatic moments were witnessed yesterday when the country’s topmost politicians -- President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto -- met with two aspiring Kirinyaga governors, who are also the most recognisable women in the country.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
UhuRuto charm fails to work on Karua as she refuses to join Jubilee
Reprieve for farmers as Uhuru cancels Sh2.4b debts
Coffee farmers in Mt Kenya region received a major boost yesterday after the Government waived Sh2.4 billion debts.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Reprieve for farmers as Uhuru cancels Sh2.4b debts
Cabinet kicks off two-day retreat at the Sagana State Lodge
The Cabinet is on a two-day retreat at the Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County, where among issues to be discussed is the battered image of the government amid corruption allegations.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Cabinet kicks off two-day retreat at the Sagana State Lodge
Kibaki jets back to the country after treatment in South Africa
Former President Mwai Kibaki jetted back to the country after three weeks of treatment in South Africa.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Kibaki jets back to the country after treatment in South Africa
Doctors give Kibaki clean bill of health
Former President Mwai Kibaki who is recovering in South Africa after a minor surgery returned to hospital yesterday for check up.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Doctors give Kibaki clean bill of health
Why MCAs spent night in the assembly ahead of D-Day
Members of the Nyeri County Assembly (MCAs) were leaving nothing to chance in their bid to impeach Governor Nderitu Gachagua.
By Francis Ngige 7 years ago
Why MCAs spent night in the assembly ahead of D-Day
Jamal Mohammed: The last playmaker Kenya ever had
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