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Benjamin Imende The Nairobian Reporter

Ruto's last shot: Can 2025 turn his political chaos into a legacy?

With mounting political tensions and economic hardships, the President faces a make-or-break year as the new year approaches amid efforts to rebuild public trust and forge new alliances.

Ruto's last shot: Can 2025 turn his political chaos into a legacy?

How Uhuru-Ruto deal was brokered at secret meeting in Boston

How Uhuru-Ruto deal was brokered at secret meeting in Boston

Lawyers call for fresh vetting of judges to root out corruption

Lawyers call for fresh vetting of judges to root out corruption

Why Ruto's cattle jab campaign has sparked backlash from stakeholders

Why Ruto's cattle jab campaign has sparked backlash from stakeholders

How power play in counties kills what devolved system promises

While devolution was designed to bring government closer to the people, many county leaders have become symbols of corruption, waste, and impunity.

How power play in counties kills what devolved system promises

Ruto's gamble: Can backing the vulnerable save his fragile legacy?

President shifts political strategy to champion the marginalized amid mounting discontent.

Ruto's gamble: Can backing the vulnerable save his fragile legacy?

Ruto ignores concerns over abductions

As Kenya marked 60 years since it became a republic, President William Ruto celebrated progress but failed to address insecurity, abductions and other human rights violations.

Ruto ignores concerns over abductions

Ruto's Political Reboot: Strategic shift or power grab for 2027?

President William Ruto is strategically reshaping Kenya’s political landscape as he lays the foundation for both his first-term legacy and his 2027 re-election bid.

Ruto's Political Reboot: Strategic shift or power grab for 2027?

Behind closed doors: Inside Uhuru-Ruto power talks

Multiple sources close to both Ruto and Uhuru described the talks as a “handshake-like” arrangement.

Behind closed doors: Inside Uhuru-Ruto power talks

Economists urge caution on plan for Diaspora Bond

The government is focusing on the diaspora’s growing role in Kenya’s socio-economic development through remittances, investments, and knowledge transfer.

Economists urge caution on plan for Diaspora Bond

Tough life for farmers as proposed Bills spark fears of high food costs

Critics warn the 19 proposed agricultural laws could disrupt sector and worsen hunger. The Bills, among others, introduce additional certifications and levies at every stage of production

Tough life for farmers as proposed Bills spark fears of high food costs

Perform or else...What Ruto CSs pledged to deliver for the country

The Cabinet has committed to ambitious development goals, promising President Ruto to construct 10 stadiums by the end of this year.

Perform or else...What Ruto CSs pledged to deliver for the country

Why Ruto cancelled Adani JKIA, energy deals

Pressure by United States authorities forced the President’s hand after leasing out JKIA to the Indian firm in the wake of geopolitical upheavals was deemed risky.

Why Ruto cancelled Adani JKIA, energy deals

Adani: Sly Indian deal maker who excited Kenya's top leadership

In Nairobi boardrooms, Gautam Adani was regarded as a visionary, a partner capable of transforming Kenya’s infrastructure and addressing critical gaps in the country’s energy and aviation sectors.

Adani: Sly Indian deal maker who excited Kenya's top leadership

Home of 'wash wash' cleaners

A government report highlights Kenya’s position as a hub for illicit financial flows, with billions moving through weakly regulated sectors like real estate and law firms.

Home of 'wash wash' cleaners

Experts' report questions Ruto's bottom-up model amid hardships

Kenya Kwanza's much-hyped bottom-up economic model is not working, according to a report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO).

Experts' report questions Ruto's bottom-up model amid hardships

Maandamano Bill sparks fears of State overreach and silenced voices

If passed, Maandamano Bill will grant the Interior Cabinet Secretary authority to set strict rules on how demonstrations are conducted.

Maandamano Bill sparks fears of State overreach and silenced voices

Ruto faces local, international backlash over rising abductions

President Ruto faced tough questions about his government's failure to protect Kenyans and the alarming trend of targeting individuals armed only with mobile phones.

Ruto faces local, international backlash over rising abductions

What awaits Kithure Kindiki

At exactly 10am Friday, Kithure Kindiki will be sworn in as Kenya’s third Deputy President at the steps of the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

What awaits Kithure Kindiki

Who wanted generous Ayieko dead and why?

Willis Ayieko was at the centre of an investigation of the Quickmart heist involving Sh94 million allegedly stolen by Wells Fargo employees.

By 2 months ago

Who wanted generous Ayieko dead and why?

Families struggle with grief as abductions and murders surge

Public mortuaries in Thika and Nairobi want to dispose 201 unclaimed bodies dropped off by police.

By 2 months ago

Families struggle with grief as abductions and murders surge

How systemic ailing healthcare is leading people to graves, disabilities

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka said that governance systems are designed to fail so that people can steal from Kenyans.

By 2 months ago

How systemic ailing healthcare is leading people to graves, disabilities

Gachagua's assassination claims echo historical parallels

Gachagua believes that his safety is compromised due to actions within the government—a sentiment that resonates with fears expressed by Ruto only 24 months ago.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua's assassination claims echo historical parallels

Adani will use JKIA title deed to secure loans, petitioners claim

A court case has stoked controversy on JKIA-Adani deal, with claims that the Indian company is not investing its own funds but instead using the airport’s assets to secure loans.

By 2 months ago

Adani will use JKIA title deed to secure loans, petitioners claim

Threat of high electricity cost real as Adani bags Ketraco deal

It is now an open secret that Kenyans may soon face rising electricity costs following the government’s recent Sh95 billion ($736 million) agreement with Adani Energy Solutions.

By 2 months ago

Threat of high electricity cost real as Adani bags Ketraco deal

Race against time as Gachagua allies seek deal with Ruto

Gachagua's emissaries have contacted Ruto on his behalf, seeking assurances of certain privileges, including security and VIP treatment in exchange for his resignation.

By 2 months ago

Race against time as Gachagua allies seek deal with Ruto

Ruto tightens grip on power, enforces strict access protocols

President William Ruto is quietly reshaping his administration, consolidating power as he distances himself from old allies that previously defined his leadership.

By 2 months ago

Ruto tightens grip on power, enforces strict access protocols

What witnesses will tell MPs at Gachagua's impeachment hearing

Former KEMSA boss Andrew Mulwa says the DP Rigathi Gachagua manipulated him to ensure his proxy secured Sh3.7 billion mosquito net tender

By 2 months ago

What witnesses will tell MPs at Gachagua's impeachment hearing

Report exposes sexual abuse of women in police, NYS and prisons

A report by the Maraga Taskforce has exposed a disturbing trend of sexual harassment, including rape and coercion, among officers in the police, prisons and the National Youth Service.

By 2 months ago

Report exposes sexual abuse of women in police, NYS and prisons

Nyakang'o exposes secret Treasury visit to Adani

The visit by Treasury officials remains shrouded in secrecy, with the government keeping crucial documents on Adani deals in Kenya out of public reach.

By 3 months ago

Nyakang'o exposes secret Treasury visit to Adani

The web of firms taking over your healthcare

As Kenyans transition their healthcare system from NHIF to Social Healthcare, a staggering deal worth hundreds of billions is unfolding with a web of elites poised to reap the benefits.

By 3 months ago

The web of firms taking over your healthcare

Report: KDF and police mistakenly kill each other during disasters

Lack of coordination between the National Police Service and the Kenya Defence Forces units during disaster and terrorism responses has led to tragic incidents.

By 3 months ago

Report: KDF and police mistakenly kill each other during disasters

'Horrible living conditions for prison officers breed corruption'

Some prisons facilities are run like family businesses, according to a report by a taskforce led by Retired Chief Justice David Maraga

By 3 months ago

'Horrible living conditions for prison officers breed corruption'

Maraga: How the police service is rotten

The task force found that an overreliance on specialised units distorts regular policing procedures and fosters accountability issues in their operating areas.

By 3 months ago

Maraga: How the police service is rotten

State overlooks better offer on JKIA expansion, prefers Adani

The process of allowing Adani Group to upgrade and run the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), contradicted the government’s own feasibility study.

By 3 months ago

State overlooks better offer on JKIA expansion, prefers Adani

President blames misinformation, fake news for Gen Z protests

Ruto told DW journalist Fatou Ellika Muloshi that many Kenyans stopped protesting once they realised Gen Z demos were fuelled by disinformation.

By 3 months ago

President blames misinformation, fake news for Gen Z protests

Wandayi defends Adani Group's Sh94 billion energy deal

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended Adani, a company eyeing a Sh94 billion deal from the Kenyan government in the energy sector.

By 3 months ago

Wandayi defends Adani Group's Sh94 billion energy deal

LSK vows to explore legal options if Masengeli defies court's jail order

LSK, pundits and civil society groups are seeking tougher legal action against Acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, if he fails to honor the six-month sentence by High court.

By 3 months ago

LSK vows to explore legal options if Masengeli defies court's jail order

Adani's rise and controversies: A tale of ambition and shadows

Adani’s story of rags to riches is admired in India. He dropped out of school as a teenager, 16, and moved to Mumbai in 1978 with just a hundred rupees in hand.

By 3 months ago

Adani's rise and controversies: A tale of ambition and shadows

JKIA-Adani deal whistleblower fears for his life after DCI visit - VIDEO

who exposed the controversial Adani takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), is living in fear.

By 3 months ago

JKIA-Adani deal whistleblower fears for his life after DCI visit - VIDEO

What Kenyans stand to lose if Adani-JKIA deal fails

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd will seek compensation for damages, lost returns and investment costs if there are disruptions or terminations related to the JKIA deal

By 3 months ago

What Kenyans stand to lose if Adani-JKIA deal fails

Masengeli unfit to hold public office, lawyers say of defiant IG

Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli has continuously defied High Court summons regarding the disappearance of three men abducted in Kitengela last month.

By 3 months ago

Masengeli unfit to hold public office, lawyers say of defiant IG

Kenya waiting for engine report months after Ogolla's fatal crash

The delay in receiving crash report that caused the death of 10 service members has also caused a postponement in the delivery of eight refurbished Huey aircraft from the US.

By 3 months ago

Kenya waiting for engine report months after Ogolla's fatal crash

Raila's base happy, Gen Z demands on back burner

Critics say Ruto’s support for Raila’s AU bid is aimed at cooling down the ODM leader’s base. Despite a ceasefire, there is a growing dissatisfaction with Ruto’s policy priorities.

By 4 months ago

Raila's base happy, Gen Z demands on back burner

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