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Susan Wangu: Nurse who suffered State torture
The widow of former Internal Security Assistant Minister Mirugi Kariuki is dead, bringing to an end the life of a woman who suffered at the hands of State operatives.
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Susan Wangu: Nurse who suffered State torture
Can Kalonzo fill Raila's big shoes?
Some political observers argue that the stars have aligned in favour of Kalonzo. But some say the former Vice President lacks the charisma and stamina for the role.
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Can Kalonzo fill Raila's big shoes?
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Living the enigma moniker? Raila's undisputed dominance
Despite losing in five presidential elections, Raila has kept reinventing himself with his actions depicting a man who continues to confound friends and foes.
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Living the enigma moniker? Raila's undisputed dominance
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Uhuru's influence looms large post-presidency
ODM leader Raila Odinga's remarks that Uhuru prompted him to reach out a political deal with President Ruto has stirred up a hornet's nest.
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Uhuru's influence looms large post-presidency
Raila criticised for invoking Uhuru's name in deal with Ruto
A section of politicians has termed Raila's claims as a convenience to cover his political mischief and stem the tidal wave of political backlash from his action.
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Raila criticised for invoking Uhuru's name in deal with Ruto
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Gachagua's future uncertain as leaders accuse DP of betrayal
Doubts still abound over Gachagua's ability to marshal the Mt Kenya leadership to his defense even after Ruto stepped in to end the dark cloud of planned impeachment that hovered over him
By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago
Gachagua's future uncertain as leaders accuse DP of betrayal
Nakuru's Lions Garden stalls project could affect green space
The Lions Garden in Nakuru City's Central Business District is once again in the eye of a storm, 40 years after former president Daniel Arap Moi rescued it from grabbers.
By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago
Nakuru's Lions Garden stalls project could affect green space
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Gachagua running out of options
Ruto consummated a political marriage with Raila's ODM party proving the notion that the country's politics was a high-stakes game driven by interests, intrigues and manipulations.
By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago
Gachagua running out of options
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Why seven Cabinet members were replaced
Some were widely regarded across the country as embodying unprofessionalism. Others were extravagant and insensitive to the suffering of people.
By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago
Why seven Cabinet members were replaced
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Did Ruto waste good crisis by firing then rehiring foot soldiers?
Kenyans expected President Ruto to seize the moment and create a new Cabinet but when he named part of his new team on Friday, many were disappointed.
By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago
Did Ruto waste good crisis by firing then rehiring foot soldiers?
Ruto talks tough, vows to deal with sponsors of protests
President William Ruto has warned alleged sponsors of anti-government protests, challenging them to come forward and give him alternatives to his leadership.
By Steve Mkawale and Gilbert Kimutai 2 months ago
Ruto talks tough, vows to deal with sponsors of protests
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Ruto government groping in the dark as Gen Z step up protests
President William Ruto's administration has continued to give different versions of who or what has triggered the nationwide anti-government protests by Generation Z.
By Steve Mkawale and Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Ruto government groping in the dark as Gen Z step up protests
Ruto accuses Ford Foundation of fueling Gen Z Protests
President William Ruto claims Ford Foundation is funding countrywide protests against his administration, this comes after countywide Gen Z protests.
By Steve Mkawale and Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Ruto accuses Ford Foundation of fueling Gen Z Protests
Ruto threatens to withdraw Kenya from EACJ over Mau forest caveat
Kenya will withdraw from the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) by the end of December if it does not lift the caveat on Mau Forest, President William Ruto has said.
By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago
Ruto threatens to withdraw Kenya from EACJ over Mau forest caveat
Nyakang'o censures 11 South Rift counties for missing revenue collection targets
Controller of Budget report says counties struggling to collect enough cash 11 years later, warning over manual payrolls, maintaining multiple accounts and extravagance.
By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago
Nyakang'o censures 11 South Rift counties for missing revenue collection targets
Where Ruto went wrong on Gen Z anti-tax revolt
Under 20 months since assuming office, Ruto's stature amongst large sections of his ardent supporters has changed from "a man of the people" to "a man against the people."
By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago
Where Ruto went wrong on Gen Z anti-tax revolt
Day Kenya Kwanza leaders were forced to eat their own words
The recent wave of protest by Generation Z over the Finance Bill, 2024, has seen the leaders eating their own words.
By Steve Mkawale and George Sayagie 3 months ago
Day Kenya Kwanza leaders were forced to eat their own words
Ruto forced to eat humble pie as Gen Z protests escalate
Ruto and DP Gachagua faced the wrath of the youth on Sunday outside ACK Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu town where they were attending a Sunday service.
By Steve Mkawale and Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago
Ruto forced to eat humble pie as Gen Z protests escalate
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Ruto's dilemma as brazen youth uprising crosses point of no return
Observers argue that Gen Z protests herald a new dawn that has the potential to redefine the country's political landscape.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Ruto's dilemma as brazen youth uprising crosses point of no return
Traders decry the adverse effects of new tax proposals
A cross-section of citizens have voiced their concerns over what they term adverse effects of proposals contained in the Finance Bill 2024 on household budgets.
By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago
Traders decry the adverse effects of new tax proposals
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UDA fights expose Ruto knack for combat politics
Emerging rift in UDA mirrors president's political career. As ODM deputy leader, Ruto was at the centre of the divisions that threatened to tear apart the party.
By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago
UDA fights expose Ruto knack for combat politics
Nakuru sitting on time bomb as fissures emerge after heavy rains
Nakuru City sits on unstable soil structure resulting from volcanic activity that took place thousands of years ago.
By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago
Nakuru sitting on time bomb as fissures emerge after heavy rains
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One-man one-vote stirs up the hornets' nest in Rift Valley
Leaders say Gachagua's support for equitable allocation of resources is insincere.
By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago
One-man one-vote stirs up the hornets' nest in Rift Valley
At least 34 bodies identified as Red Cross, NYS take lead in recovery efforts
Search teams combed gullies, waded through thick mud, wrecked buildings, and even under boulders in a devastated Mai Mahiu town and its environs yesterday.
By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago
At least 34 bodies identified as Red Cross, NYS take lead in recovery efforts
Auditor General exposes state's poor disaster preparedness despite early warning
The level of unpreparedness was exposed in October late last year when President Ruto downplayed a prediction by the Kenya Meteorological Department.
By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago
Auditor General exposes state's poor disaster preparedness despite early warning
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North Rift: Kenya's valley of death
Heightened security operations have been witnessed in the area but bandits continue to strike, killing and stealing livestock and destroying property.
By Julius Chepkwony and Steve Mkawale 5 months ago
North Rift: Kenya's valley of death
Auditor general queries the use of Sh5.4b in eight South Rift counties
The counties flagged are Baringo, Bomet, Samburu, Kericho, Laikipia, Kajiado, Narok and Nakuru.
By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago
Auditor general queries the use of Sh5.4b in eight South Rift counties
Naivasha lives up to its billing as modern day 'Happy Valley'
Fondly referred to as Vasha, destination's attractiveness has been boosted by return of the World Rally Championship (WRC) to Kenya.
By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago
Naivasha lives up to its billing as modern day 'Happy Valley'
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Ndabibi land saga continues to suck in the high and mighty
The history of Ndabibi ADC Farm dates back to pre-colonial days but it has since the 1990s been engulfed in controversy as top politicians, military and judiciary officers
By Antony Gitonga and Steve Mkawale 6 months ago
Ndabibi land saga continues to suck in the high and mighty
Decades old controversy surrounding 5,000 acre Ndabibi land
The history of Ndabibi ranch dates way back to colonial times when the land totaling over 40,000 acres belonged to Gilbert Colville, a British settler.
By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago
Decades old controversy surrounding 5,000 acre Ndabibi land
Battle for 2027 elections causing jitters and recent heckling in South Rift
According to Prof Gitile Naituli, the heckling of elected leaders in the region has one common denominator- the President's visit.
By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago
Battle for 2027 elections causing jitters and recent heckling in South Rift
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Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries
Over 100 industrial ventures have closed shop in Nakuru over the past 30 years. Shortage of raw material, influx of cheap imports, high cost of electricity and taxes blamed.
By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago
Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries
War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics
From Mwithaga, who was elected MP while in prison, to Koigi wa Wamwere, who gave Kenyatta and Moi a hard time, Nakuru has been home to dissidents.
By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago
War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics
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Amario: Memories of Kenya's most eccentric son linger 14 years on
To family and friends, trader was a representation of love, but to police, he was a criminal who deserved a long jail term. One day, Amario placed an advert in the newspapers seeking a woman to marry.
By Antony Gitonga and Steve Mkawale 7 months ago
Amario: Memories of Kenya's most eccentric son linger 14 years on
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Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's charm, wit and pleasant personality have had her allies and opponents underestimate her.
By Steve Mkawale 8 months ago
Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way
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Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle
Three decades ago, police stormed his clinic and arrested him "for offering medical services to government dissidents."
By Steve Mkawale 8 months ago
Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle
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Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era
The hospital is located in the up-market Mlimani Estate, a few hundred metres from State House Nakuru.
By Steve Mkawale 8 months ago
Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era
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Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft
Ruto said the meeting was meant to rally the entire government to a united front in the fight against corruption, and state capture.
By Steve Mkawale 8 months ago
Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft
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Ruto swallows bitter pill as citizens push back against excesses
Citizen litigations appear to be the thorn in the flesh for Kenya Kwanza government. A series of court rulings have dealt major blows to president's development plan.
By Steve Mkawale and Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago
Ruto swallows bitter pill as citizens push back against excesses
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Hospital row sparks supremacy battle between Kihika, Karanja
Fallout said to have stemmed from county's decision to end contracts of over 500 health workers, sacking of 750 casuals. Kihika accuses Karanja of scheming to unseat her in 2027.
By Steve Mkawale 10 months ago
Hospital row sparks supremacy battle between Kihika, Karanja
Ruto tightens grip on power, enforces strict access protocols
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