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Ndungu Gachane

Duale clears General Ogolla's name from Bomas intrigues

Ogolla, according to Duale, had been directed to attend the National Security Advisory Council (NSAC), which he was not a member of, and later go to Bomas.

Duale clears General Ogolla's name from Bomas intrigues

Uhuru and Raila skip Ogolla burial in Siaya

Uhuru and Raila skip Ogolla burial in Siaya

Fond memories as 'Illiterate genius' Mulu Mutisya feted in 20th anniversary

Fond memories as 'Illiterate genius' Mulu Mutisya feted in 20th anniversary

Intrigues behind Mueke's replacement as EAC secretary general

Intrigues behind Mueke's replacement as EAC secretary general

State officials give governors sleepless nights

Cabinet Secretaries and heads of parastatals with political ambitions have been using every opportunity to hit at the governors accusing them of mismanagement of counties.

State officials give governors sleepless nights

Wetangula meets Gachagua amid pressure to wind up Ford Kenya

Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Gachagua’s ally, defended the meeting, saying it should not be misconstrued as a strategy for 2027.

Wetangula meets Gachagua amid pressure to wind up Ford Kenya

Jitters in UDA as Gachagua camp feels threatened by three deputies

There is a provision for three deputy party leaders, hence the apprehension among DP’s allies.

Jitters in UDA as Gachagua camp feels threatened by three deputies

Why Kenyatta family remains magnetic amid Mt Kenya rivalry

If you happen to hail from the region and interact with people who are in their 60s, you will hear weird stories about the founding father and his family.

Why Kenyatta family remains magnetic amid Mt Kenya rivalry

Plan to transform Thika into city kicks off

Once established, Thika will be the first city in the Mt. Kenya region and is expected to create an additional 50,000 job opportunities to spur economic growth.

Plan to transform Thika into city kicks off

Wetangula and Natembeya fight for supremacy in western region

President Ruto wants Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties to dissolve and join UDA. But Ford Kenya has maintained that it will not heed the calls but instead remain as an independent party.

Wetangula and Natembeya fight for supremacy in western region

Ghosts of 2017 UhuRuto-doctors CBA deal returns to haunt Ruto

The 2017 Health Workers Collective Bargaining Agreement was a politically expedient move. Promises were made but they were never fulfilled; now the rubber meets the road

Ghosts of 2017 UhuRuto-doctors CBA deal returns to haunt Ruto

Raila torn between fighting for the masses or securing top seat at AU

Kenyans are baffled that Opposition chief Raila Odinga, uncharacteristically, is not exploiting every available opportunity to bash the Kenya Kwanza administration for its many shortcomings.

Raila torn between fighting for the masses or securing top seat at AU

Ruto, Raila seek to avoid mistakes of 2017 in the push for AU top seat

This time, the Head of State is leading the campaigns while Raila is using his networks to endear himself to more African countries.

Ruto, Raila seek to avoid mistakes of 2017 in the push for AU top seat

New political outfit takes on ruling party and 'lax' opposition

MPs from key parties vow to replace the opposition and challenge the government. New outfit called ‘team ground’ pushing a narrative of generational change.

New political outfit takes on ruling party and 'lax' opposition

Kalonzo Musyoka: The glue that holds Wiper party and Ukambani turf together

Local leaders say Kalonzo is the de facto kingpin who was given the mantle by elders in strict adherence to Kamba traditions.

Kalonzo Musyoka: The glue that holds Wiper party and Ukambani turf together

Atwoli: Fazul is biggest impediment to security guards welfare

Francis Atwoli has criticized Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) Director General Fazul Mohamed for his comments on the push for the rights and welfare of guards.

Atwoli: Fazul is biggest impediment to security guards welfare

Ruto's tax nightmare

Deputy President has been hosting the traders and in some meetings, taxes are waived. Farmers are the latest to have their requirement to move to E-TIMS delayed

Ruto's tax nightmare

Gikomba traders get temporary relief as 700 containers to be released

They will pay an import duty of Sh2.5 million per a 40 feet container as opposed to the new tariff of Sh3 million. Gachagua will convene another sitting on April 10 with the stakeholders.

Gikomba traders get temporary relief as 700 containers to be released

Nairobi business community plans protest as over 700 containers held at port

Nairobi business community says it cannot pay the taxes the government has introduced. They thought the exit of Uhuru was an end to their woes but say they feel cheated

Nairobi business community plans protest as over 700 containers held at port

Gachagua regrets disrespectful remarks, seeks forgiveness from Mama Ngina

Gachagua has engaged several elders to reach out to Uhuru, including former Starehe MP Maina Kamanda among other elders and prelates as he works on a unity bid.

Gachagua regrets disrespectful remarks, seeks forgiveness from Mama Ngina

UDA's dalliance with China's Communist Party raises eye brows

Gachagua and Malala have announced that they intend to strengthen UDA in a bid to rule for over 100 years. The CPC has been in power since July 1921 when it was formed.

UDA's dalliance with China's Communist Party raises eye brows

How farmers forced government to relook at Finance Act

Fear of losing farmers' support has forced MPs from the avocado-growing regions to join them in opposing the e-TIMS requirement.

How farmers forced government to relook at Finance Act

We did not read whole Finance Act, MPs confess to angry farmers

The very MPs who unanimously passed the Finance Act are now on the receiving end since the law is on the verge of bringing the avocado sub-sector to its knees.

We did not read whole Finance Act, MPs confess to angry farmers

Relief for avocado farmers as committee sits to review e-TIMS requirement

DP Gachagua announced that a taskforce will be established in a week's time to address other hiccups that were espoused during the consultative forum.

Relief for avocado farmers as committee sits to review e-TIMS requirement

Inside Kalonzo's charm offensive in Mt Kenya

Kalonzo Musyoka has held meetings with local leaders to elaborate his plan meant to popularise his presidential candidature.

Inside Kalonzo's charm offensive in Mt Kenya

Return of harambees as leaders flout law with lavish donations

Public fundraising ceremonies commonly referred to as Harambees where huge sums of money are contributed have started creeping back into society

Return of harambees as leaders flout law with lavish donations

DP follows Ruto's footsteps in donations to schools, churches

Political analyst says Gachagua's strategy may be lethal as he could be planning and organising himself politically while appearing subtle.

DP follows Ruto's footsteps in donations to schools, churches

Fresh bid to amend Finance Act begins after MP introduces Bill

The MP’s move comes a week after DP Gachagua announced that the government would conduct a comprehensive review of taxes upon realising mistakes in the Finance Act.

Fresh bid to amend Finance Act begins after MP introduces Bill

Plan to deploy police officers to Haiti still on, Ruto assures US

Ruto, on his X account Wednesday, said he had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Plan to deploy police officers to Haiti still on, Ruto assures US

Over 3000 non-compliant premises closed in the ongoing crackdown

Cabinet was briefed that 5,835 raids on illicit and narcotic premises have been conducted where 289,390 liters of illicit brews and 13198 liters of counterfeit alcohol were netted.

Over 3000 non-compliant premises closed in the ongoing crackdown

CS Kuria critical of government he serves, faults war on brews, drugs

Kuria says the government’s approach is ‘forceful and hard,’ saying policy implementation needs to be cognizant of the need to avoid sudden shut-offs.

CS Kuria critical of government he serves, faults war on brews, drugs

Good 'men': Gachagua follows Ruto's footsteps in donations

Gachagua seems to be following in the footsteps of Ruto who while serving as DP won staunch defenders and foot soldiers in the grassroots who could take a bullet for him.

Good 'men': Gachagua follows Ruto's footsteps in donations

Why Raila's stab at AU's top seat is a sword that cuts both ways

The success of Odinga’s bid to succeed AU boss Moussa Faki will undoubtedly change the political landscape in Kenya while failure of his push will injure his political career.

Why Raila's stab at AU's top seat is a sword that cuts both ways

Ruto pledges UDA will field women running mates in future

CoG Chairperson Anne Waiguru appealed to second-term male governors to endorse female leaders as their possible successors in future gubernatorial races.

Ruto pledges UDA will field women running mates in future

AU bid was my plan not Ruto's as many think, Raila to Azimio leaders

Raila Odinga was hard-pressed to explain how he and President William Ruto reached a “sort of a handshake” to a point earning the government’s support for the bid.

AU bid was my plan not Ruto's as many think, Raila to Azimio leaders

Raila Odinga's AU ambition set to birth new alliances

Intrigues of the Raila-Uhuru handshake are being replicated in the Raila-Ruto bromance. Mt Kenya leaders already exploring plans for new coalition even as Azimio faces litmus test.

Raila Odinga's AU ambition set to birth new alliances

Raila-Ruto relations begin to disturb Mt Kenya

Mr Gachagua, who is in Mt Kenya region where he will spend four days, is seemingly consolidating his political base following the Ruto-Raila deal.

Raila-Ruto relations begin to disturb Mt Kenya

State beats hasty retreat on efforts to tax farmers after protests

Rigathi Gachagua on Friday said they would review the Finance Act which was overwhelmingly supported by the Kenya Kwanza MPs.

State beats hasty retreat on efforts to tax farmers after protests

MPs who voted for Finance Act crying foul after farmers' wrath

Confusion over e-TIMS as farmers come to term with the new requirements from the taxman. Some legislators have urged their constituents not to pay the new levies.

MPs who voted for Finance Act crying foul after farmers' wrath

Azimio breakaway looms as Jubilee, Narc-K meet in Limuru

Azimio in turbulent waters after their leader Raila Odinga eyes AUC top position. This is largely seen as a turnaround for the ODM leader, who will need government backing in new venture.

Azimio breakaway looms as Jubilee, Narc-K meet in Limuru

Gachagua's nightmare: After a season of chest-thumping reality dawns as Raila and Ruto mingle

Gachagua vowed never to let Raila near State House but he is now hobnobbing with president. Result of cooperation between Ruto and Raila will see Gachagua left in the cold

Gachagua's nightmare: After a season of chest-thumping reality dawns as Raila and Ruto mingle

The Raila dilemma

Kalonzo feels he’s best placed to wear opposition leader’s shoes. Wiper leader has already assumed the roles with Karua mum on post.

The Raila dilemma

More pain as state seeks to tax leasehold land in urban areas

The Bill which has already been tabled before the National Assembly by Majority leader Kimani Ichungwa, gives some roles of the NLC to Lands CS.

By 2 months ago

More pain as state seeks to tax leasehold land in urban areas

Why Raila must sing Ruto's tune in quest for AU job

Like a prisoner of his dreams, the indefatigable crusader of governance must watch and weigh every word he utters. Raila Odinga is trapped.

By 2 months ago

Why Raila must sing Ruto's tune in quest for AU job

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