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Jacob Ng’etich

Kalonzo: I shouldn't be asked to apply for running mate position

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has maintained that he is the obvious choice for running mate in Azimio.

By Jacob Ng’etich 1 year ago

Kalonzo: I shouldn't be asked to apply for running mate position

The essential Abdulswamad Shariff

The essential Abdulswamad Shariff

By Jacob Ng’etich and Brian Otieno 2 years ago

Ruto keeps off as allies battle in Rift

Ruto keeps off as allies battle in Rift

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Raila dilemma in governors races at Coast

Raila dilemma in governors races at Coast

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Fate of MPs, senators uncertain after defections to other parties

About 130 MPs, 25 Woman Reps and 23 senators have left the parties that sponsored them, court ruled resigned MCAs cannot lose their seats.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Fate of MPs, senators uncertain after defections to other parties

UDA condemns State’s harassment of party members

UDA has decried harassment of its aspirants by the State ahead of the general election.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

UDA condemns State’s harassment of party members

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

Former Energy CS Davis Chirchir has made a comeback into government as the new chief of staff in the office of the Deputy President.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

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

Azimio: Hits and misses as Kenya’s biggest coalition ever takes shape

Uhuru and Raila postpone unveiling of Azimio after OKA asks for a coalition-to-coalition deal before joining alliance.

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Azimio: Hits and misses as Kenya’s biggest coalition ever takes shape

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

Jubilee unsettles Azimio parties in Mt Kenya

There is disquiet among Azimio la Umoja affiliate parties in Mt Kenya region as Jubilee rejuvenates itself.

By Ndungu Gachane and Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Jubilee unsettles Azimio parties in Mt Kenya

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

Ruto away in Dubai as Mudavadi, Wetang’ula lead Kenya Kwanza

Deputy President William Ruto’s absence on the political scene since Monday has set tongues wagging.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Ruto away in Dubai as Mudavadi, Wetang’ula lead Kenya Kwanza

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

State and public officers wait for last payslip ahead of polls

Those interested in seeking elective seats in August have 30 days to quit. Uhuru’s Cabinet may be half as several CSs hit the campaign trail.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Julius Chepkwony 2 years ago

State and public officers wait for last payslip ahead of polls

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

Musalia tears into Raila, Ruto tax plans

ANC leader says social programmes promises meant to hoodwink the electorate. He wants Raila and Ruto to say how they will raise the funds.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Musalia tears into Raila, Ruto tax plans

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

IEBC awards Greek company tender to print ballot papers

Chebukati says the company will print ballot papers to cater for the exact number of registered voters in next year’s polls.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Nzau Musau 2 years ago

IEBC awards Greek company tender to print ballot papers

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

Raila banks on Mau debate to win Maa votes

ODM leader says preservation of water towers like the Mau and the Aberdares key to ending drought and floods.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Grace Ng’ang’a 2 years ago

Raila banks on Mau debate to win Maa votes

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

List of DP Ruto property under guard

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i honours summons to Parliament and lists DP Ruto's property across the country

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

List of DP Ruto property under guard

Raila Odinga’s arduous task of climbing Mt Kenya

Raila Odinga has to work extra hard to overcome ‘Railaphobia’ which has seen Mt Kenya region fail to embrace him in past polls.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Ndung’u Gachane 2 years ago

Raila Odinga’s arduous task of climbing Mt Kenya

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

Appellate court affirms constitution safeguards

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale said the ruling has proved that the Constitution has self-defense against those who could use their influence to amend.

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

Appellate court affirms constitution safeguards

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

DP William Ruto lacked 'necessary' papers, says Kibicho

Interior PS responds after it emerged that back and forth phone calls by senior officials frustrated the DP’s planned travel to Uganda.

By Brian Otieno and Jacob Ng’etich 2 years ago

DP William Ruto lacked 'necessary' papers, says Kibicho

ODM boss crafts new power team for 2022

Raila has identified a team to replace the NASA principals and put him in a better position to succeed Uhuru.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Eric Abuga 2 years ago

ODM boss crafts new power team for 2022

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