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Gachagua: We've been defeated by coffee cartels but we will soldier on
Gachagua painted a picture of highly connected and convoluted coffee cartels who had deep pockets and have controlled state officials to deny coffee farmers their hard-earned money.
By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago
Gachagua: We've been defeated by coffee cartels but we will soldier on
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A reckless public figure to some, a brilliant mind to others; the case of CS Kuria
To some, Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is vulgar - the face of reckless talk and ethnic chauvinism. To others, he is brilliant, articulate and a strategist.
By Ndungu Gachane 5 months ago
A reckless public figure to some, a brilliant mind to others; the case of CS Kuria
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Why political parties have failed to expel errant members in the past
Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Party (ODM) has many times albeit unsuccessfully, relied on the Political Parties Act to expel its rebel MPs.
By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago
Why political parties have failed to expel errant members in the past
Pastor Ezekiel's church in Nyeri closed
The church leaders were ordered to abandon the mass over claims they did not have proper documentation.
By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago
Pastor Ezekiel's church in Nyeri closed
Ruto signs two Bills on climate change, money laundering
The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Finance Amendment Bill seeks to address deficiencies limiting the fight against money laundering and terrorism in the country.
By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago
Ruto signs two Bills on climate change, money laundering
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Azimio Mt Kenya leaders split over creation of Kamwene Unity Forum
KUF was formed on August 3 by Azimio deputy party leader Martha Karua, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni and PNU leader and former Agriculture CS Peter Munya.
By Ndungu Gachane 6 months ago
Azimio Mt Kenya leaders split over creation of Kamwene Unity Forum
Hope as Cabinet shelves plans to privatise six sugar factories
The entities are Mumias Sugar Company, Nzoia Sugar Company, Chemilil Sugar Company, Miwani Sugar Company, Muhoroni Sugar Company and South Nyanza Sugar Company.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
Hope as Cabinet shelves plans to privatise six sugar factories
Entrepreneur turns avocado post-harvest losses into profit
According to Avocado Society of Kenya chief executive Ernest Muthomi, avocado post-harvest losses account for 45 per cent of the total sales.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
Entrepreneur turns avocado post-harvest losses into profit
Koome: Opposition chiefs hiring dead bodies to portray officers as killers
Police boss claims morgue attendants are paid to take images and videos of dead bodies which have been used to portray officers as killers during demos, says some of them are from foreign countries.
By Ndungu Gachane 7 months ago
Koome: Opposition chiefs hiring dead bodies to portray officers as killers
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Intrigues that led to Ichoho's 'ouster' from KTDA's top seat
According to Ichoho, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who held a National Tea Sector Conference in Kericho last month might have a hand in his troubles.
By Ndungu Gachane 8 months ago
Intrigues that led to Ichoho's 'ouster' from KTDA's top seat
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Ex-Kenya Railways staff up fight over multi-million investment
The retirees, majority in their sunset days, are members of the troubled Relisa Housing Cooperative Society and are in a tug-of-war with the management.
By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago
Ex-Kenya Railways staff up fight over multi-million investment
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Gachagua's Mt Kenya kingpin bid hinges on defeating cartels, brews
The Deputy President could be treading on slippery grounds on his assignments saying he needs Solomonic wisdom as he navigates the murky world.
By Ndungu Gachane 9 months ago
Gachagua's Mt Kenya kingpin bid hinges on defeating cartels, brews
Government will eliminate Mungiki, Gachagua says
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned youth in Mt Kenya region to desist from joining the Mungiki sect, warning that government will be tough on them
By Ndungu Gachane and Muriithi Mugo 9 months ago
Government will eliminate Mungiki, Gachagua says
Tea factories threaten to ditch KTDA agency after stalemate
Zone Four tea companies comprising Chinga, Iriaini, Gitugi, Gathuthi and Ragati cited the failure by KTDA MS to agree on the amended management agreement terms.
By Ndungu Gachane 10 months ago
Tea factories threaten to ditch KTDA agency after stalemate
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What is Kuria up to? CS holds series of meetings in Mt Kenya
On March 26, Kuria threw a party for over 100 leaders at his palatial home at Thika Greens where five governors, Principal Secretaries, CAS and other top government officials attended.
By Ndungu Gachane 11 months ago
What is Kuria up to? CS holds series of meetings in Mt Kenya
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Sibling rivalry in Mt Kenya as leaders lobby for the region's spokesmanship
Gachagua, Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, his Trade counterpart Moses Kuria and former Murang'a governor Mwangi wa Iria are in the ring.
By Ndungu Gachane and Jacob Ng'etich 11 months ago
Sibling rivalry in Mt Kenya as leaders lobby for the region's spokesmanship
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Split in Mt Kenya on whether to widen proposed bipartisan talks
A section of Mt Kenya leaders are pushing to broaden the talks to include amendment to the Constitution to entrench the one man one vote one shilling mantra in the Constitution.
By Ndungu Gachane 11 months ago
Split in Mt Kenya on whether to widen proposed bipartisan talks
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Gachagua needs Uhuru blessings to be Mt Kenya kingpin, MPs say
MP say Gachagua stands to benefit if Uhuru is on his side. But DP is reportedly not interested in reconciliation.
By Ndungu Gachane 11 months ago
Gachagua needs Uhuru blessings to be Mt Kenya kingpin, MPs say
Uhuru's silence sinking Jubilee, Sabina Chege says
Chege said despite Jubilee being the third biggest party in Parliament after UDA and ODM and the second largest opposition after ODM, it has been forced to settle for crumbs.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Uhuru's silence sinking Jubilee, Sabina Chege says
It is prayer rallies versus people forums for president Ruto and Raila
Political analysts warn that the government stood to lose with the ongoing counter-accusations from the opposition.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
It is prayer rallies versus people forums for president Ruto and Raila
Azimio hopes for handshake deal, says Ruto
President William Ruto says planned Azimio meeting at Kamukunji is a ruse set up by ODM leader Raila Odinga in order for him to demand a handshake and join the government through the back door.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Azimio hopes for handshake deal, says Ruto
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Kandara poll exposes infighting in UDA with CS Wahome on the spot
Chege Njuguna of UDA, who was previously Wahome's competitor, won the by-election held on January 5.
By Boniface Gikandi and Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Kandara poll exposes infighting in UDA with CS Wahome on the spot
National Assembly leadership and Council of Governors to meet Executive
Today marks the third day of the retreat that has had Cabinet Secretaries and other top government officials in attendance.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
National Assembly leadership and Council of Governors to meet Executive
Mudavadi says retreat will seek to enhance teamwork
Experts to take attendees through the workings and structures of government bureaucracy.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Mudavadi says retreat will seek to enhance teamwork
Four-day Cabinet retreat begins in Nanyuki
Prime CS Mudavadi leads four-day cabinet retreat in Nanyuki to review and evaluate Kenya Kwanza’s performance; Ruto and Gachagua to make appearance.
By ["Ndungu Gachane"] 1 year ago
Four-day Cabinet retreat begins in Nanyuki
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No love lost: How Uhuru fell out of favour with his Mt Kenya region
In 2013, Uhuru was Mt Kenya region’s Kamwana (son) and in 2017 during his re-election campaigns he was ‘Muthamaki’ or Mugathe (king) and many people maintained a king is never insulted.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
No love lost: How Uhuru fell out of favour with his Mt Kenya region
Catholic prelates, faithful mourn Pope Benedict XVI
The former Pope, Benedict, served as the pope of the Catholic Church for over seven years (2005 to 2013) and died after a period of illness.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Catholic prelates, faithful mourn Pope Benedict XVI
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How powerful Mt Kenya elders nearly lost face in decisive poll
Njuri Ncheke Council has six 'districts' in which elders deliberate on important matters affecting Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties.
By Ndungu Gachane and Phares Mutembei 1 year ago
How powerful Mt Kenya elders nearly lost face in decisive poll
Former Mathira MP Matu Wamae dead
Elid Matu Wamae, politician cum business mogul, 85, passed on at Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday at 7:30pm where he was receiving treatment for a long illness.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Former Mathira MP Matu Wamae dead
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Trouble brewing in Jubilee after leaders threaten to leave party
On Saturday, former Gatundu North MP Wanjiku Kibe wrote to Jeremiah Kioni and Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu, informing them she had quit the party.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Trouble brewing in Jubilee after leaders threaten to leave party
Ruto in new push for return of office of the opposition leader
Ruto's administration will sponsor amendment of various laws to among other things create the office of a strong opposition leader.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Ruto in new push for return of office of the opposition leader
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Are rumbling protests a sign of trouble in UDA?
Sharing of plum positions, maize import plan and Eala elections are among issues that have caused the rift within UDA
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Are rumbling protests a sign of trouble in UDA?
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Tale of long-running Solio land case as court set to render fresh verdict
The story of the Solio Ranch cannot be told without the mention of Gucokaniriria Kihato Traders, who have presented themselves as victims
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Tale of long-running Solio land case as court set to render fresh verdict
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Chicken butchers for hire reap profits from little-known idea
Most of the chickens the group slaughters are taken to City Market in Nairobi where hoteliers pick them on order. Kibe says in a good day, they slaughter up to 3,000 chickens.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Chicken butchers for hire reap profits from little-known idea
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Starving at Nyeri's horticultural paradise
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has said the village in Mugunda ward and three other wards - Thegu, Endarasha and Mwihoko - have 55,750 people in urgent need of relief food.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Starving at Nyeri's horticultural paradise
What I wanted Ruto to hear, woman who interrupted president's speech reveals
Lucy Wangui Gichohi had attended the burial ceremony with a mission to attract an audience with the President and plead with him to donate Sh400, 000.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
What I wanted Ruto to hear, woman who interrupted president's speech reveals
Leaders condole with DP on kin's death
Jack Reriani fell sick at his Mathira home and was rushed to Jamii Hospital in Karatina but was pronounced dead on arrival.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Leaders condole with DP on kin's death
British Army Training Unit in Kenya holds memorial service for the Queen Elizabeth II
Led by their unit commander Dancun Man the soldiers hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her omnipresence in the army adding that she was more than a figure to the troops.
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
British Army Training Unit in Kenya holds memorial service for the Queen Elizabeth II
Nyeri church remembers how Elizabeth attended service before coronation
Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral will be on Monday, September 19 at Westminster Abbey
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
Nyeri church remembers how Elizabeth attended service before coronation
FA charges Tuchel, Conte with improper behavior for scuffle
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte were charged on Monday by the Football Association with improper behavior for their post-match scuffle
By Ndungu Gachane 1 year ago
FA charges Tuchel, Conte with improper behavior for scuffle
Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill into law
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