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Deputy President

Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

In 2002, Gachagua was a Personal Assistant to Kanu presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta. Dorcas spoke of at least two visits to State House in which her future husband was present.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 day ago

Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

Martha Karua will be a better DP compared to William Ruto

Martha Karua will be a better DP compared to William Ruto

By Daisy Maritim 12 days ago

DP William Ruto: There's ugali saucer crisis in Kenya

DP William Ruto: There's ugali saucer crisis in Kenya

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

Matiang'i to Ruto: Provide evidence on intimidation of state officers

Matiang'i to Ruto: Provide evidence on intimidation of state officers

By Stephanie Wangari 13 days ago

Ruto breaks down during prayer service in Karen

Ruto can be seen in the clip that has since gone viral, holding back tears and burying his face in his hands, as the worship team led the congregants in worship.

By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago

Ruto breaks down during prayer service in Karen

Presidential debates are over but this is what they left out

The debates were too dry. No running mate or presidential candidate made a memorable joke? Is humour disallowed in such debates?

By XN Iraki 18 days ago

Presidential debates are over but this is what they left out

Presidential debates and aftermath: What they reveal about our leaders

Regardless of the boycott by some of the candidates in 2017 and on Tuesday night, the fact that the debates went on as scheduled is a huge milestone.

By Patrick Muinde 20 days ago

Presidential debates and aftermath: What they reveal about our leaders

Forget the big crowds, presidential debates saviours of democracy

Raila Odinga lost a chance to speak to his followers and thus denied them their right to hear their political celeb.

By Michael Ndonye 21 days ago

Forget the big crowds, presidential debates saviours of democracy

Running mates' debate revealed Gachagua is grossly underrated

If Martha Karua’s performance was judged as being below par, it is because she had been given a larger-than-life profile.

By Leonard Khafafa 22 days ago

Running mates' debate revealed Gachagua is grossly underrated

How to participate in Tuesday's presidential debate

The two-tier debate organized by the MCK, Media Owners Association and the Kenya Editors Guild is scheduled to take place from 4 pm to 10 pm.

By Standard Team 24 days ago

How to participate in Tuesday's presidential debate

I'm not here for a catfight: When female candidates showed unity

Analysts on Tuesday evening argued that issues of women continue to weigh heavily in the political landscape.

By Betty Njeru 26 days ago

I'm not here for a catfight: When female candidates showed unity

Report: 34 million Kenyans watched deputy presidential debate

Media Council: 34m Kenyans watched deputy presidential debate on Tuesday; out of these, 10.2m watched both sessions, while 23.8m watched Karua-Rigathi face-off.

By Betty Njeru 27 days ago

Report: 34 million Kenyans watched deputy presidential debate

Hussein Mohamed speaks on 'Gachagua debate notes'

Hussein Mohamed said Gachagua was not in possession of the questions ahead of the debate schedule.

By David Njaaga 28 days ago

Hussein Mohamed speaks on 'Gachagua debate notes'

The battle plans in the Karua-Gachagua showdown

Martha Karua portrayed image of being clean and dependable, painting Kenya Kwanza as corrupt.

By Allan Mungai 28 days ago

The battle plans in the Karua-Gachagua showdown

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua throws jabs at President

Gachagua’s offensive on the president was, seemingly, part of a strategy that the UDA has employed, which also involves piling the president’s burden on Azimio.

By Brian Otieno 29 days ago

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua throws jabs at President

Raila: I am proud of Karua's performance

Karua faced off with United Democratic Alliance’s running mate, Rigathi Gachagua, in a live televised debate that lasted 90 minutes.

By Mate Tongola 29 days ago

Raila: I am proud of Karua's performance

Unbowed Gachagua sets sights on the prize

To Gachagua, Uhuru's failure to back his deputy was betrayal of a gentleman’s agreement that Ruto would succeed his boss after serving for 10 years.

By Ndungu Gachane 29 days ago

Unbowed Gachagua sets sights on the prize

Karua: Is second liberation leader days away from making history?

Karua’s candidacy has opened up an avenue through which Raila Odinga can access the Mt Kenya region, which boasts some 5.8 million votes.

By Brian Otieno 29 days ago

Karua: Is second liberation leader days away from making history?

Karua and Gachagua face off over integrity, graft in presidential debate

Azimio running mate Martha Karua says “principled” deputy should quit if they differ with president.

By Brian Otieno 29 days ago

Karua and Gachagua face off over integrity, graft in presidential debate

Different routes that led to Karua, Rigathi picks as running mates

Martha Karua's journey to being picked as Raila's ticket mate was more drawn out than Rigathi Gachagua's.

By Allan Mungai 29 days ago

Different routes that led to Karua, Rigathi picks as running mates

Corruption and push to legalise marijuana dominate Wamae, Mucheru debate

Justina Wamae and Ruth Mutua went head to head, making a case for their respective manifestos.

By Josphat Thiong’o 30 days ago

Corruption and push to legalise marijuana dominate Wamae, Mucheru debate

You did well in debate, Ruto tells Gachagua

DP William Ruto on Tuesday night took to Twitter to congratulate Rigathi Gachagua over what he termed a solid debate.

By Fred Kagonye 30 days ago

You did well in debate, Ruto tells Gachagua

Debate: Karua, Rigathi's 10 key points each

Rigathi Gachagua debated Martha Karua at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA).

By Fred Kagonye and George Maringa 30 days ago

Debate: Karua, Rigathi's 10 key points each

Rigathi Gachagua: Construction of my house stalled after funds were frozen

Rigathi Gachagua has said that the construction of his house in Nyeri stalled after the courts froze his cash in various bank accounts in October 2020.

By Stephanie Wangari 30 days ago

Rigathi Gachagua: Construction of my house stalled after funds were frozen

Rigathi Gachagua: President Uhuru wanted to sack Ruto

Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President Uhuru Kenyatta wanted to sack Deputy President William Ruto shortly after the duo won the 2017 presidential polls.

By George Maringa 30 days ago

Rigathi Gachagua: President Uhuru wanted to sack Ruto

Martha Karua and Rigathi Gachagua reveal their net worth

Rigathi Gachagua and Martha Karua shake hands ahead of the deputy presidential debate at CUEA, Nairobi on July 19, 2022. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

By Fred Kagonye 30 days ago

Martha Karua and Rigathi Gachagua reveal their net worth

'Kata simu': Laughter, banter, slang use as Wamae and Mutua face off

Clarification-quest, banters, disbelief, use of slang, regular laughter and passionate defense of respective manifestos dominated tier-one of the deputy presidential debate on Tuesday.

By Stephanie Wangari 30 days ago

'Kata simu': Laughter, banter, slang use as Wamae and Mutua face off

Ruth Mutua puts Justina Wamae to task on bhang pledge

Ruth Mutua on Tuesday put her Roots Party counterpart Justina Wamae to task to justify how bhang use and trade will improve the lives of Kenyans.

By Brian Okoth 30 days ago

Ruth Mutua puts Justina Wamae to task on bhang pledge

Coming soon: Karua-Gachagua debate and much more

Coming soon: The long-waited Martha Karua-Rigathi Gachagua debate

By Wambua Sammy and Charles Otieno 30 days ago

Coming soon: Karua-Gachagua debate and much more

Rigathi Gachagua to attend Deputy Presidential Debate

UDA Deputy Presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua has confirmed his attendance at the Deputy Presidential debate

By George Maringa 1 month ago

Rigathi Gachagua to attend Deputy Presidential Debate

How you can submit questions to running mates ahead of Tuesday debate

Kenyans wishing to field questions to their preferred candidates can do so by sending a video recording through WhatsApp.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

How you can submit questions to running mates ahead of Tuesday debate

Deputy Presidential debate set for Tuesday, July 19

The second tier of the debate will be moderated by KTN’s Sophia Wanuna and NTV’s James Smart.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Deputy Presidential debate set for Tuesday, July 19

DP Ruto: Uhuru's Ruiru guns investment was misplaced priority

Ruto said it was improper for the government to spend Sh4 billion on the factory, “only to employ 100 people”.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

DP Ruto: Uhuru's Ruiru guns investment was misplaced priority

DP William Ruto: I'm passionate about women's welfare

Deputy President William Ruto signed a commitment agreement with the women groups, pledging to support them should he win the August 9, 2022, presidential election.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

DP William Ruto: I'm passionate about women's welfare

Ruto-Musalia deal akin to BBI, says Azimio

Azimio la Umoja have branded Deputy President William Ruto a “hypocrite” for opposing BBI, which proposed an expansion of the Executive.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

Ruto-Musalia deal akin to BBI, says Azimio

Kenya is ready for a female deputy president

Across the world, gender equality has been a topic of discussion for years.

By Kalangi Kiambati 3 months ago

Kenya is ready for a female deputy president

Framers of the Constitution intended strong deputy presidents

The framers of the Constitution clearly intended the Deputy President to act as a check on presidential power.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Framers of the Constitution intended strong deputy presidents

Ruto soothes brooding Isaac Mwaura after nominations loss

Nominated senator Isaac Mwaura has joined the Kenya Kwanza Presidential Campaign Secretariat after losing at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party primaries in Ruiru.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

Ruto soothes brooding Isaac Mwaura after nominations loss

How coalition horse-trading could leave Mt Kenya without a deputy president

Mt Kenya has about 5.9 million voters, which is about a third of country’s total votes. Leaders forced to consider doling out running mate position.

By Josphat Thiong’o 5 months ago

How coalition horse-trading could leave Mt Kenya without a deputy president

It's time for woman DP as we wait longer for female president

The first voters likely to vote for a woman president just sat their KCPE exam and will have completed their university or college education in 2032

By Rita Oyier 5 months ago

It's time for woman DP as we wait longer for female president

List of DP Ruto's entourage to the USA

Deputy President William Ruto was accompanied by 31 people for a ten-day tour abroad.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 months ago

List of DP Ruto's entourage to the USA

We’ve a chance to spruce up Kenya’s image

International relations demands that leaders work together towards shared aspirations. Kenya, a key player in the region, cannot disappoint.

By Kennix Nyambuoro 5 months ago

We’ve a chance to spruce up Kenya’s image

Uhuru's deputy for 2022

By Gado 6 months ago

Uhuru's deputy for 2022

Who'll be Deputy President? Raila and Ruto spoilt for choice

Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga are going flat out in wooing prospective running mates.

By Jacob Ng'etich 6 months ago

Who'll be Deputy President? Raila and Ruto spoilt for choice

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