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Ndungu Gachane

State House rogues: Farouk Kibet and Itumbi calling shots in Ruto government

So powerful are Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi that former Deputy President Rigathi believes that they run State House.

State House rogues: Farouk Kibet and Itumbi calling shots in Ruto government

Rigathi Gachagua's bombshell against Ruto

Rigathi Gachagua's bombshell against Ruto

Lying President? Ruto not honest about nurturing Nyoro, ally says

Lying President? Ruto not honest about nurturing Nyoro, ally says

Muturi hands over docket, claims military in charge

Muturi hands over docket, claims military in charge

Mungiki back-up: Maina Njenga's hand in Ruto's mobilisation for Mt Kenya tour

Organisers of President William Ruto's Mt Kenya tour are working to prevent critics from engaging in anti-Ruto chants, which have characterised some of his public events.

Mungiki back-up: Maina Njenga's hand in Ruto's mobilisation for Mt Kenya tour

Why President is exposed without these five men from Mt Kenya

President William Ruto is returning to the Mt Kenya region without five of his key political pillars who campaigned for him during the last General Election.

Why President is exposed without these five men from Mt Kenya

Raila's Juba trip: Can he salvage Kenya's tarnished foreign policy?

It is the second time the former Prime Minister is mediating between warring factions. Opinion divided on whether his trip to Juba will clean Kenya’s image abroad.

Raila's Juba trip: Can he salvage Kenya's tarnished foreign policy?

Ruto reshuffle: Shifting blame or taking responsibility?

While dissolving the Cabinet, Ruto claimed most of his Cabinet would have done better, saying dissolution was reached at after listening to the people of Kenya.

Ruto reshuffle: Shifting blame or taking responsibility?

Why President Ruto is blowing hot and cold over Mt Kenya tour

Some allies have cautioned against visiting the region while agreement with Raila is still fresh. During his last tour of region in 2023, President assured there would be no handshake.

Why President Ruto is blowing hot and cold over Mt Kenya tour

Fear of heckling as Ruto allies prepare for Mt Kenya tour

Ruto allies have already started mobilizing their supporters to welcome the President, pleading with residents not to heckle him as he unveils goodies that will positively impact the region.

Fear of heckling as Ruto allies prepare for Mt Kenya tour

Enemy of the press: Kisiang'ani's war on media freedom

Once a familiar face on TV, leveraging media platforms to build his reputation as a political commentator, Kisiang’ani is now at the forefront of efforts to muzzle independent journalism.

Enemy of the press: Kisiang'ani's war on media freedom

Leaders of 'dead' Azimio accuse ODM and Raila of huge betrayal

Azimio is as dead as dodo. This is the only statement that the coalition leaders Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua can agree on without debate.

Leaders of 'dead' Azimio accuse ODM and Raila of huge betrayal

Raila shakes hands for the fourth time in name of unity

Opposition chief, Raila Odinga on Friday entered his fourth handshake in a controversial but historic moment mirroring similar moves with former Presidents

Raila shakes hands for the fourth time in name of unity

Raila-Ruto alliance; Once enemies now brothers

When they were rivals, Ruto described Raila as a ‘mganga’ opposed to his generous contributions to church, a leader who does not go to church, a lord of poverty in Kenya.

Raila-Ruto alliance; Once enemies now brothers

Cunning Ruto: Master of distraction

President Ruto has perfected the art of generating "bombshells" that capture public attention, even as significant events unfold unnoticed around them.

Cunning Ruto: Master of distraction

Indecisive Gachagua fumbling with his moving target strategy

Gachagua has become a master in creating suspense, especially among his supporters, who are anxiously waiting for the promised bombshells.

Indecisive Gachagua fumbling with his moving target strategy

How politicians protect their kin holding key jobs in crucial offices

A trend is emerging where civil servants need not worry about threats to remove them from office as long as their community kinsmen are holding political seats.

How politicians protect their kin holding key jobs in crucial offices

Kithure Kindiki: Mr 'yes sir' DP

Unlike his predecessor, Kindiki takes his boss’ word for law and does not court controversy. The law professor implements and defends his boss’s policy without questions

Kithure Kindiki: Mr 'yes sir' DP

Politics of fake academic certificates and successive regimes

After every regime change in Kenya, several elected leaders are taken to court and charged with several counts of forging academic certificates.

Politics of fake academic certificates and successive regimes

Fluid political pacts a bedrock of confusion

The original Azimio Coalition party is no more as some parties such as the Narc Kenya have exited and rebranded to Peoples Liberation Party.

Fluid political pacts a bedrock of confusion

Raila's journey through political wilderness to elusive promised land

Raila’s start button in active politics started after his victory in the Langata Parliament seat at 47.

Raila's journey through political wilderness to elusive promised land

Details of the Ruto, Mudavadi pact that led to winding of ANC

Multiple sources within Ruto and Mudavadi circles intimated that the agreement by both leaders secured the Foreign Affairs CS position until 2027.

Details of the Ruto, Mudavadi pact that led to winding of ANC

Uncertainty grows over Gachagua's new political party

The much-awaited announcement of a political party by Gachagua is in doubt following revelations that he will be seeking more time to form ‘‘a party with a national outlook’’.

By 2 months ago

Uncertainty grows over Gachagua's new political party

The 2027 conspiracy

Of the 7.1m votes Ruto received in 2022 polls, 3.5m came from Mt Kenya region, which are now at risk due to the fallout with former DP Rigathi Gachagua.

By 2 months ago

The 2027 conspiracy

Gachagua lashes out at Ruto, calls for Western unity

Former DP pours cold water on five-day tour his former boss made to the region last week.He urges the region to unite with Mt Kenya, claiming he’ll help form the next government.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua lashes out at Ruto, calls for Western unity

A season of briefcase parties as 220 new applications are lodged

Kenya sees the biggest jump in interest for new political parties, with 220 applications and 42 reserved names

By 2 months ago

A season of briefcase parties as 220 new applications are lodged

Kenyans snitch on fellow citizens to have them deported

Kenyans have been taking to social media to call out their friends living in the US by snitching on their colleagues to the authorities.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans snitch on fellow citizens to have them deported

Will Kindiki reclaim Mt Kenya's trust from comfort of his home?

If Deputy President Kithure Kindiki can not go to the mountain, then the mountain must go to Karen.

By 2 months ago

Will Kindiki reclaim Mt Kenya's trust from comfort of his home?

Karen or Wamunyoro?: Which way for Mt Kenya voters

Former DP Gachagua turns village home into a nerve centre to rally Mt Kenya into a formidable political movement for 2027 but his successor is firing back with talks in Karen.

By 2 months ago

Karen or Wamunyoro?: Which way for Mt Kenya voters

UK government dismisses Mau Mau compensation payout claims

The British government says cartels are registering people and charging them with the promise that they would benefit from funds that had allegedly been released.

By 2 months ago

UK government dismisses Mau Mau compensation payout claims

Kenyans without papers in the US on the edge over Trump's threats

Donald Trump’s new policy of mass deportations of undocumented migrants creates panic among foreign nationals. Upwards of 250,000 Kenyans are known to reside in the US.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans without papers in the US on the edge over Trump's threats

Wetangula cited for being Ruto's 'youth winger'

Critics accuse Speaker Moses Wetangula of compromising the independence of Parliament by his utterances.

By 2 months ago

Wetangula cited for being Ruto's 'youth winger'

Intrigue as Muturi skips Cabinet meeting amid mounting tension

Sources and allies close to Muturi intimated that he did not receive an invite from the Secretary to the Cabinet as per the standard operating procedures.

By 2 months ago

Intrigue as Muturi skips Cabinet meeting amid mounting tension

Ruto-Raila alliance fades as dissent grows within government

By getting Raila from the streets, Ruto hoped he could finally have some peace only for opposition to emerge in his government as his allies leave the burden of the country on him.

By 2 months ago

Ruto-Raila alliance fades as dissent grows within government

'Mongrel of a government' in place as Uhuru men slide into Cabinet

Ruto once associated Uhuru-Raila's handshake with the collapse of flagship projects, claiming that Uhuru then president had become a “squatter” in the opposition.

By 2 months ago

'Mongrel of a government' in place as Uhuru men slide into Cabinet

Mudavadi's ANC merges with UDA

Issa Timamy is new deputy party leader and Kelvin Lunani the vice-chairperson as former Secretary General Cleophas Malala dismissed the new move.

By 2 months ago

Mudavadi's ANC merges with UDA

The abductions fallout

CS Justin Muturi being the latest to launch a scathing attack against the government her serves for failing to stop abductions.

By 2 months ago

The abductions fallout

Abductions show Kenya Kwanza's lack of consensus on critical issues

The assertion by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen that no Kenyan had been kidnapped exposes the disjointed approach to issues.

By 2 months ago

Abductions show Kenya Kwanza's lack of consensus on critical issues

William Ruto: The dream maker and breaker

The President claimed he had put his trust and hope on the wrong people. PSC has shortlisted 109 candidates for PS positions, signalling a looming purge.

By 2 months ago

William Ruto: The dream maker and breaker

Great harvest time for Raila, Uhuru as scores of PSs set to go

A shortlist published by the Public Service Commission has allies of the two dominating. The Saturday Standard has established that Ruto is set to fire close to 31 PSs.

By 2 months ago

Great harvest time for Raila, Uhuru as scores of PSs set to go

Watchdog bodies quiet as sharp tongued leaders break law at will

A section of politicians, especially the Kenya Kwanza apologists, have been making reckless statements that risk inciting Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

Watchdog bodies quiet as sharp tongued leaders break law at will

Who are the powerful figures abducting state critics?

As politicians trade barbs over the current wave of kidnapping of state critics, questions now emerge whether the abductors can outwit the President, police boss and entire security apparatus.

By 3 months ago

Who are the powerful figures abducting state critics?

Gachagua: From deputy to enigma, will impeachment define him?

According to Vihiga Governor Ken Lusaka, Gachagua's public career has been marked by an unusual pattern: he has never fully completed a term in any public office.

By 3 months ago

Gachagua: From deputy to enigma, will impeachment define him?

Kenyattas back in political realm as Ruto rouses Uhuru from retirement

The Kenyatta name has enjoyed myths that surround it. As observed by political pundits, such mysteries told about an individual or a family politically boosts its image.

By 3 months ago

Kenyattas back in political realm as Ruto rouses Uhuru from retirement

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