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Ndungu Gachane

Housing levy will address indignity of slum life: Ruto

President equates past fight for freedom to today's bid to improve the hustlers' lot. Says all concerns in the Finance Bill will be addressed and state will be accountable.

By Ndung’u Gachane 2 hrs ago

Housing levy will address indignity of slum life: Ruto

Tax dilemma for Ruto in Mt Kenya as MPs dither on push for support

Tax dilemma for Ruto in Mt Kenya as MPs dither on push for support

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 day ago

Central Kenya push for revenue share parity sparks resistance

Central Kenya push for revenue share parity sparks resistance

By Ndung’u Gachane 2 days ago

Leaders want government to stop resurgence of Mungiki sect

Leaders want government to stop resurgence of Mungiki sect

By Ndung’u Gachane 4 days ago

Thread of intrigues that built up to fierce battle for Jubilee's soul

What started as a political adventure on February 10 has degenerated into a vicious battle in Jubilee party leadership pitting the former President Uhuru Kenyatta against his political mentees.

By Ndung’u Gachane 5 days ago

Thread of intrigues that built up to fierce battle for Jubilee's soul

Bipartisan talks dilemma as Azimio deadline looms

Azimio threatens to disband committee if government does not show seriousness. Cotu’s Atwoli dismisses House talks, saying it was only Raila and Ruto who could resolve contentious issues

By Ndung’u Gachane 5 days ago

Bipartisan talks dilemma as Azimio deadline looms

Mt Kenya farmers hang on hope in Gachagua's fight against cartels

So far, there has been no progress, for example, in the coffee sub-sector with farmers earning 50 per cent less. Next month’s Meru meeting will pave way for major reforms.

By Ndung’u Gachane 5 days ago

Mt Kenya farmers hang on hope in Gachagua's fight against cartels

End game of Uhuru party's brutal battle

Analysts believe Uhuru will soil his name in the event he loses Jubilee contest. Former MP says Uhuru’s move was ill-informed and will be of no political consequence.

By Ndung’u Gachane 8 days ago

End game of Uhuru party's brutal battle

William Ruto woos Kenya Kwanza MPs to support controversial Finance Bill

PS takes leaders through Housing Fund policy in a bid to ward off opposition over levy. President plans to summon the leaders again in two weeks’ time to discuss the NHIF agenda.

By Ndung’u Gachane 9 days ago

William Ruto woos Kenya Kwanza MPs to support controversial Finance Bill

Ruto allies' bid to resurrect BBI Bill's provisions they dismissed

Proposal to create office of prime minister and clamour for one-man-one-shilling formula in allocation of resources mirror intentions of the BBI Bill.

By Ndung’u Gachane 25 days ago

Ruto allies' bid to resurrect BBI Bill's provisions they dismissed

Police officer handed 30 years in jail for killing politician over beer

The prosecution told the court that Munjalu shot Kimani seven times in the chest after the victim refused to buy him a beer.

By Ndung’u Gachane 30 days ago

Police officer handed 30 years in jail for killing politician over beer

Savings group helps women to fight for their place in society

The Sacco has a total of 5,563 active members, of whom 69 per cent are women. The Sacco does not ask for security against loans from members but relies on trust.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Savings group helps women to fight for their place in society

Mt Kenya leaders' anger as Sh1.3bn for key water projects reallocated

Water Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said that her office was not consulted. The leaders allege that the budgeted money was diverted to the Ukambani region for political gains.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Mt Kenya leaders' anger as Sh1.3bn for key water projects reallocated

With eyes firmly on 2027, Wa Iria steers Mt Kenya on Azimio path

Former Murang’a governor behind push to hold town meetings in central Kenya where residents can air their grievances. Wa Iria has criticised Gachagua over ‘shareholders’ comments in service delivery

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

With eyes firmly on 2027, Wa Iria steers Mt Kenya on Azimio path

Where is Uhuru?

He is yet to open up on political criticism against his family and invasion of Northlands Farm. Since leaving office, he has spoken publicly once when he said Raila remains his leader.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Where is Uhuru?

How woman's miscarriage bore Sh36m upgrade for Mugunda dispensary

The facility has a six-bed maternity wing with modern equipment. Since opening its doors in January this year, hundreds of patients have received specialised treatment.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

How woman's miscarriage bore Sh36m upgrade for Mugunda dispensary

Wa Muchomba faces 'traitor' tag in renewed push for law changes

Githunguri MP Gathoni wa Muchomba wrote to Wetang’ula seeking amendments akin to BBI proposals amid talks from UDA insiders that her idea may go against President William Ruto’s agenda

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Wa Muchomba faces 'traitor' tag in renewed push for law changes

Gachagua: Raila demanded 11 CS, PS slots to call off protests

DP Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that Azimio leader Raila Odinga demanded half of cabinet secretaries, ambassadorial, PS slots so he can call off the weekly mass action. .

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Gachagua: Raila demanded 11 CS, PS slots to call off protests

Gachagua meets Mt Kenya leaders to tackle growing alcoholism crisis

Nacada released a report ranking Central Kenya with the highest level of alcohol consumption. The DP intends to rally leaders to chart a way forward in the fight against the menace.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Gachagua meets Mt Kenya leaders to tackle growing alcoholism crisis

Mt Kenya leaders break ranks over Northlands raid, attacks on Uhuru

Governor warns continued attacks on Uhuru is making him a political martyr, which may fuel his 2027 plans. Leaders say incident embarrassed government, portrayed it as vengeful.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Mt Kenya leaders break ranks over Northlands raid, attacks on Uhuru

Kuria's meeting that set tempo for countering Raila's demonstrations

Over 20 regional members of parliament attended the meeting and a host of county assembly members. The leaders also decried the issue of sabotaging each other for selfish interests.

By Ndung’u Gachane 2 months ago

Kuria's meeting that set tempo for countering Raila's demonstrations

How Azimio allied protests remained peaceful in Mt Kenya

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance staged peaceful protests in some counties from the Mt Kenya region ahead of tomorrow’s mass action.

By Ndung’u Gachane 2 months ago

How Azimio allied protests remained peaceful in Mt Kenya

DP Gachagua reaches out to Mt Kenya ahead of Azimio's mass action

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has today rallied residents of Mt Kenya region to keep off Monday’s planned protest by the opposition.

By Ndung’u Gachane 2 months ago

DP Gachagua reaches out to Mt Kenya ahead of Azimio's mass action

In God's name: Clerics openly take sides in Ruto, Raila political battle

If the country is plunged into political stalemate and requires independent arbiters, would the church now playing partisan politics be trusted to intervene?

By Ndung’u Gachane 3 months ago

In God's name: Clerics openly take sides in Ruto, Raila political battle

Who is the real kingpin in Mt Kenya as new faces enter fray?

Former President Uhuru has left the turf as leaders in Jubilee Party fight for soul of the mountain. Deputy President Gachagua is also not sitting pretty as Ndindi Nyoro and colleagues up the ante.

By Ndung’u Gachane 3 months ago

Who is the real kingpin in Mt Kenya as new faces enter fray?

Governor Wamatangi sued over the appointment of five county executives

Bunge Mashinani, in its case before the High Court in Kiambu, argues that the governor's decision to go ahead and appoint those who were rejected by the assembly was illegal and unprocedural

By Ndung’u Gachane 3 months ago

Governor Wamatangi sued over the appointment of five county executives

Why some Mt Kenyans are ditching Christianity in favour the gods of their ancestors

Bishops and scholars want churches to define God in traditional African context. Argue that societal vices are a result of people not adhering to their culture and traditions.

By Ndung’u Gachane 3 months ago

Why some Mt Kenyans are ditching Christianity in favour the gods of their ancestors

Fresh twist in controversy surrounding water firm after consumers disown company

Controversy surrounding the leadership wrangles of Mutitu Water and Sanitation Company has taken a new twist after water consumers passed a resolution to revert the firm to a community water project.

By Ndung’u Gachane 4 months ago

Fresh twist in controversy surrounding water firm after consumers disown company

DP Gachagua faces backlash over closure of bars remark

DP Gachagua's directive has been termed as ill-advised and discriminatory. But church leaders, an MP and a sitting governor have supported the move.

By Ndung’u Gachane 4 months ago

DP Gachagua faces backlash over closure of bars remark

Mixed reactions as DP Gachagua directs closure of bars in Central

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has today directed all county governments within the Mt Kenya region to revoke all the licenses to bars and restaurants.

By Ndung’u Gachane 4 months ago

Mixed reactions as DP Gachagua directs closure of bars in Central

Gachagua meets Jubilee leaders as Mt Kenya agenda takes shape

DP wants to unite Mt Kenya leaders for the region to realise its development agenda. They asked DP not to isolate other leaders who vied on the Jubilee ticket but lost.

By Ndung’u Gachane 4 months ago

Gachagua meets Jubilee leaders as Mt Kenya agenda takes shape

Elderly want State to draw a new list of cash transfer beneficiaries

Some senior citizens don't understand why their names are missing from beneficiaries' lists. The programme plays a major role in uplifting the living standards of senior citizens.

By Ndung’u Gachane 4 months ago

Elderly want State to draw a new list of cash transfer beneficiaries

Royalties sharing team formed to unlock Sh7.5b

Currently, the county has three sub-counties - Isiolo, Merti and Garbatula while three more sub-counties - Cherab, Sericho and Oldonyori- which were gazetted are yet to be operationalised.

By Ndung’u Gachane 4 months ago

Royalties sharing team formed to unlock Sh7.5b

Gachagua's goofs rock the boat as more Mt Kenya leaders get uneasy

In all statements from Gachagua, including those that drew sharp criticism, he has not received backing from Mt Kenya leaders save from his MP Eric wa Mumbi and a few others.

By Ndung’u Gachane 4 months ago

Gachagua's goofs rock the boat as more Mt Kenya leaders get uneasy

Year when Mt Kenya rebelled against kingpin

Leaders reflect on how Ruto convinced region to shun Uhuru’s advise and vote for UDA. The president has made several visits to Mt Kenya to say ‘thank you’.

By Ndung’u Gachane 5 months ago

Year when Mt Kenya rebelled against kingpin

Members of Kibaki's inner circle reduce with Matu Wamae's death

The death of former Mathira MP Matu Wamae has reduced the list of surviving Cabinet members of the late President Mwai Kibaki.

By Ndung’u Gachane 5 months ago

Members of Kibaki's inner circle reduce with Matu Wamae's death

Stone pillar with a rich history of World War II

Italian community ferried a stone pillar from Ndarugu to Nyeri war memorial church. Drawings in the monument explain how Italian soldiers were captured in Ethiopia.

By Ndung’u Gachane 5 months ago

Stone pillar with a rich history of World War II

Tea board defends decision to postpone directors polls to 2024

They say the move meant to give them time time to implement reforms. But some farmers and former directors are accusing board of irregularities.

By Ndung’u Gachane 5 months ago

Tea board defends decision to postpone directors polls to 2024

Ruto dares Raila to lead demos

President Ruto said he had asked Interior CS Kindiki Kithure to demand the schedule of the protests so that police can be deployed to protect businesses

By Ndung’u Gachane 5 months ago

Ruto dares Raila to lead demos

Biting famine kills livestock, claims important cultural practices

While the government may easily feed hungry and famine-stricken citizens, it may not compensate communities that have had cultural practices adversely affected by long spells of drought.

By Ndung’u Gachane 6 months ago

Biting famine kills livestock, claims important cultural practices

Rigathi Gachagua now consolidates Mt Kenya to wear the king's crown

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is slowly settling onto his newly acquired position of Mt Kenya region's undisputed king if recent political events are anything to go by.

By Ndung’u Gachane 6 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua now consolidates Mt Kenya to wear the king's crown

Lupus: Woman loses hands, legs, but still hopeful of bright future

Leah Mukami lost one of her legs while waiting to be attended to after it rotted. She was taken to KNH during a strike, which meant she would wait longer.

By Ndung’u Gachane 6 months ago

Lupus: Woman loses hands, legs, but still hopeful of bright future

Rigathi Gachagua says taskforce on police reforms to be unveiled soon

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that a task force to review terms and working conditions of the uniformed officers will be unveiled in the next two weeks.

By Ndung’u Gachane 6 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua says taskforce on police reforms to be unveiled soon

Tales of a bipolar teacher kicked out of university, mental hospital

After learning how to cope with condition, Kimondo has authored a mental illness book, morphed from a victim of condition to an ambassador spreading awareness.

By Ndung’u Gachane 6 months ago

Tales of a bipolar teacher kicked out of university, mental hospital

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