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Steve Mkawale

Ruto banks on Kinyanjui to win crucial Nakuru vote bloc in 2027

President William Ruto’s decision to appoint former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui to his Cabinet has raised his prospects of rebuilding support for his re-election in the 2027 polls.

Ruto banks on Kinyanjui to win crucial Nakuru vote bloc in 2027

Uhuru nominees face uphill task in delivering Mt Kenya to Ruto

Uhuru nominees face uphill task in delivering Mt Kenya to Ruto

Out in the cold: The quiet lives of sacked Cabinet Secretaries

Out in the cold: The quiet lives of sacked Cabinet Secretaries

The Ichaweri handshake that may signal dawn of a new political era

The Ichaweri handshake that may signal dawn of a new political era

Why rebelling public presents tough times for Ruto, Raila

While the pushback is taking place majorly in social media, its spillage has cascaded to some constituencies as Kenyans on X push to weaken Raila's AUC chairmanship bid.

Why rebelling public presents tough times for Ruto, Raila

Seed of betrayal: Kenyatta, Odinga fallout that shaped Kenya's political scene

Odinga turned down a clever request by colonial power brokers to form a government and ascend to power as Prime Minister as Mzee Kenyatta languished in prison.

Seed of betrayal: Kenyatta, Odinga fallout that shaped Kenya's political scene

NHIF staff to apply afresh for jobs in new body, PSC says

Some 1,800 employees of the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) will have to apply afresh for jobs in the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).

NHIF staff to apply afresh for jobs in new body, PSC says

Kibaki and Raila's 'marriage of convenience' that failed

The Narc betrayal has been considered by many Kenyans and political pundits as the modern-era mother of political backstabbing.

Kibaki and Raila's 'marriage of convenience' that failed

From allies to adversaries: UhuRuto's betrayal politics

Kenya’s fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta and his then deputy William Ruto entered into a political alliance in the run-up to the 2013 elections.

From allies to adversaries: UhuRuto's betrayal politics

Political betrayal that ties of faith, prayers couldn't conquer

The echoes of political betrayal resound once more as Rigathi Gachagua finds himself ousted as Deputy President barely two years into office.

Political betrayal that ties of faith, prayers couldn't conquer

Rebirth of Pentagon? Inside Ruto's push to form new alliances

President Ruto’s recent rapprochement with Raila saw the president bring to his fold the opposition leader’s key allies from Coast, Nyanza, and Western Kenya regions.

Rebirth of Pentagon? Inside Ruto's push to form new alliances

Dramatic rise, spectacular fall of Gachagua

Analysts say the DP’s decision to focus on Mt Kenya alone alienated him from the country. The tendency to disregard even leaders from the region, they say, did not help matters.

By 2 months ago

Dramatic rise, spectacular fall of Gachagua

Gachagua was thrown under the bus after failing to read the writing on the wall

Gachagua’s persistent attacks on Ruto’s administration had forced the President to seek new political allies to steer the country and deliver on his agenda.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua was thrown under the bus after failing to read the writing on the wall

What next for DP Gachagua if Senate, court saves him

Political observers believe that even if DP Rigathi Gachagua survives, he will have hard time fitting in President William Ruto’s government.

By 2 months ago

What next for DP Gachagua if Senate, court saves him

End of an era as Baron Delamere takes bow

The death of Hugh George Cholmondeley, the 5th Baron Delamere, marks a significant turning point for a prominent British settler family, that played a pivotal role in shaping Kenya

By 2 months ago

End of an era as Baron Delamere takes bow

Has William Ruto lost the mountain?

DP Rigathi Gachagua has assembled a battery of 20 top lawyers led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite to defend him at the impeachment hearing in Parliament.

By 2 months ago

Has William Ruto lost the mountain?

Controller of Budget: South Rift counties opaque with accounts

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has faulted the eight South Rift counties for failing to adhere to the law in their financial transactions.

By 2 months ago

Controller of Budget: South Rift counties opaque with accounts

Pundits: Ruto's chance to smash Gachagua a poisoned chalice

Pundits argue that Ruto has nothing to lose by having Gachagua impeached early enough, as retaining him for the next three years is unsustainable.

By 2 months ago

Pundits: Ruto's chance to smash Gachagua a poisoned chalice

Nakuru land owners brace for legal battle as county plans to increase rates

Over 210 Nakuru residents have sued the county over plans to develop a valuation roll. Previous attempts to increase property rates have faced backlash and legal disputes.

By 2 months ago

Nakuru land owners brace for legal battle as county plans to increase rates

Possible beneficiaries in Gachagua woes

Should the senate censure DP Rigathi Gachagua, the National Assembly will have ease moving an impeachment motion against him.

By 2 months ago

Possible beneficiaries in Gachagua woes

Ruto's options in looming break down of ties with Gachagua

On several occasions, Ruto and Gachagua have swiped at each other while unleashing allies in a well-choreographed proxy war.

By 3 months ago

Ruto's options in looming break down of ties with Gachagua

The Mt Kenya riddle that Ruto must solve to stay safe in 2027

Opinion is divided on the political consequences of President Ruto replacing Gachagua in 2027 polls. Some observers say such a decision will cost Ruto many Mt Kenya votes.

By 3 months ago

The Mt Kenya riddle that Ruto must solve to stay safe in 2027

Counties, the epicentre of Ruto's project launches

President Ruto’s numerous visits to launch and relaunch projects raise eyebrows as political observers question the motive of the tours amid austerity measures.

By 3 months ago

Counties, the epicentre of Ruto's project launches

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 3 months 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 3 months ago

Can Kalonzo fill Raila's big shoes?

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 3 months ago

Living the enigma moniker? Raila's undisputed dominance

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 4 months 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 4 months ago

Raila criticised for invoking Uhuru's name in deal with Ruto

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 4 months 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 4 months ago

Nakuru's Lions Garden stalls project could affect green space

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 4 months ago

Gachagua running out of options

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 5 months ago

Did Ruto waste good crisis by firing then rehiring foot soldiers?

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 5 months ago

Why seven Cabinet members were replaced

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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

Where Ruto went wrong on Gen Z anti-tax revolt

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 6 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 6 months ago

Traders decry the adverse effects of new tax proposals

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 6 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 7 months ago

Nakuru sitting on time bomb as fissures emerge after heavy rains

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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago

Auditor General exposes state's poor disaster preparedness despite early warning

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 8 months ago

Auditor general queries the use of Sh5.4b in eight South Rift counties

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