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Why Mt Kenya registers high turnover of elected leaders

It is a region that has seen those in office burn the midnight oil in a bid to convince the electorate to give them another chance.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

Why Mt Kenya registers high turnover of elected leaders

Case against British Army referred to intergovernmental team

Case against British Army referred to intergovernmental team

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

We have jurisdiction to handle Batuk case, High Court rules

We have jurisdiction to handle Batuk case, High Court rules

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

UDA in bid to woo Kiraitu Murungi to political pact

UDA in bid to woo Kiraitu Murungi to political pact

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

For man who challenged election of Rigathi as Mathira MP, it was baptism by fire

Michael Gichuru, who was Phyllis Wambura Maranga’s agent, an independent candidate, filed the petition but lost the case.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

For man who challenged election of Rigathi as Mathira MP, it was baptism by fire

Nyeri's Tree Tops Hotel celebrates Queen Elizabeth's crowning 70 years ago

Queen Elizabeth had then been driven to Nanyuki airbase from where she flew to Uganda and onward to a grieving nation, greeted with cheers in London.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

Nyeri's Tree Tops Hotel celebrates Queen Elizabeth's crowning 70 years ago

Raila to launch presidential bid under Azimio at Thika grounds

ODM leader Raila Odinga will tomorrow symbolically launch his presidential bid under the Azimio la Umoja Movement banner in Thika.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

Raila to launch presidential bid under Azimio at Thika grounds

President Uhuru's legacy projects on a roll as ahead of the August election

The contractors are working around the clock to complete the megaprojects before President Uhuru exits office in August.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

President Uhuru's legacy projects on a roll as ahead of the August election

How commission of inquiry helped torpedo Njonjo’s glittering career

The inquiry, which ran for over one year between 1983 and 1984, found all but one allegation against Njonjo had been established.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

How commission of inquiry helped torpedo Njonjo’s glittering career

From Uhuru aide to Ruto wingman, will Rigathi deliver votes or be running mate?

Gachagua has hosted the president several times in his home but things appear to have gone wrong between them.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 years ago

From Uhuru aide to Ruto wingman, will Rigathi deliver votes or be running mate?

Laikipia, SG to partner on SME and innovation promotion

The Standard Group PLC and the Laikipia County government are planning a partnership to promote small and medium enterprises.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Laikipia, SG to partner on SME and innovation promotion

Cheers as Uhuru declares end of 19-month curfew

The nationwide dusk to dawn curfew has been in effect from March 27, 2020.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Cheers as Uhuru declares end of 19-month curfew

Mashujaa Day marked with pomp and colour

With little crowds and a short programme, the Mashujaa Day fete at Wang'uru ran like clockwork.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Mashujaa Day marked with pomp and colour

Uhuru breaks silence on Mt Kenya politics

The president said he will be back for a dialogue with the youth on matters affecting the country.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Uhuru breaks silence on Mt Kenya politics

How Thika's 'five-star mortuary' got the name of Mau Mau general

The mortuary at the Thika Level 5 Hospital is one of the largest public facilities in the area.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

How Thika's 'five-star mortuary' got the name of Mau Mau general

Raila, PNU strike coalition agreement ahead of elections

ODM and the Party of National Unity (PNU) have agreed to work together in next year's election.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Raila, PNU strike coalition agreement ahead of elections

Raila says youths key to revolution in national leadership

Raila said the formula of reversing the sorry state of affairs does not need to be invented as it was in Vision 2030.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Raila says youths key to revolution in national leadership

Ruto sustains his attacks on Uhuru and Raila after BBI fall

DP Ruto wants funds set aside for BBI channeled to mass vaccination against Covid-19.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Ruto sustains his attacks on Uhuru and Raila after BBI fall

Why Central Kenya is keeping options open on regional economy

Muriithi said the push by the Mt Kenya East counties of Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi to bring their voice into the national arena was legitimate.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Why Central Kenya is keeping options open on regional economy

Coronation: One on one with Speaker Muturi

I have lived through tumultuous times, seen how fragile national unity can be. This hard lesson has driven me to commit to promoting national unity.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Coronation: One on one with Speaker Muturi

Tea farmers: We live like slaves in our own farms

Meagre income has pushed tea farmers into a perennial borrowing cycle to sustain their lives and their families’

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Tea farmers: We live like slaves in our own farms

Ex Igembe MP deny theft of Sh1.3m borehole cash in 2013

The former legistlator was charged with conspiracy to commit an offence jointly with the former area CDF manager Raphael Matu Makau.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Ex Igembe MP deny theft of Sh1.3m borehole cash in 2013

Marsabit plane crash

Police said the aircraft had been hired by the Marsabit County Government to ferry officials to a meeting in a remote village in the county.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Marsabit plane crash

County eyes value addition

Officials from different cooperatives who attended the event said the entities had experienced huge growth over the years.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

County eyes value addition

Ruto out to retain church as key pillar of presidential bid

Ruto said he was best suited to take over from Uhuru once he retires to continue with the development agenda that they had started.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Ruto out to retain church as key pillar of presidential bid

Jubilee has been invaded but I have a plan, says Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto has derided his political rivals as dishonest leaders who can’t be entrusted with the country’s leadership.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Jubilee has been invaded but I have a plan, says Ruto

Cease attacks, I was key to your win - Ruto to Uhuru allies

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Cease attacks, I was key to your win - Ruto to Uhuru allies

Miller gets new boss as farmers’ earnings increase

A breakdown of earnings by farmers in 34 Meru co-operatives in the 2019/20 season shows they all surpassed the rates they paid to farmers in 2018/19.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Miller gets new boss as farmers’ earnings increase

Munya pledges better coffee prices after reforms

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has said reforms in the coffee sub-sector would guarantee farmers a minimum of Sh100 a kilo.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Munya pledges better coffee prices after reforms

Juja MP Waititu dies after long battle with cancer

The legislator died on Monday evening at MP Shah Hospital

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Juja MP Waititu dies after long battle with cancer

Ruto: I will not resign

The defiant group of allies said they considered President Kenyatta to have been elected on a joint ticket with the DP.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Ruto: I will not resign

High court gives Acting CJ reprieve until March 4

Isaiah Mwongela is seeking to have Mwilu stopped from acting as Judiciary head, Supreme Court judge and chair of the Judicial Service Commission

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

High court gives Acting CJ reprieve until March 4

Kiraitu gets temporary gag order against EALA MP

Governor Kiraitu Murungi (pictured) has been granted temporary gag orders barring East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) MP Mpuru Aburi...

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Kiraitu gets temporary gag order against EALA MP

Why Uhuru’s dithering could cost him grip of his backyard

Like the late former President Daniel Arap Moi, Uhuru has staked his neck out to influence the choice of his successor.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Why Uhuru’s dithering could cost him grip of his backyard

Uhuru to Ruto: Don’t use back door to enter my home

President Uhuru Kenyatta has laid bare the extent of his fallout with his deputy William Ruto over the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Uhuru to Ruto: Don’t use back door to enter my home

Inside Uhuru Sagana meeting with MCAs, MPs

Uhuru also stated that although he would be retiring, he would still have a say in the political scene.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Inside Uhuru Sagana meeting with MCAs, MPs

Mudavadi fights off Uhuru's endorsement tag for top seat

ANC leader says getting the sitting president's endorsement is a poisoned chalice that may spoil any candidate's chances.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Mudavadi fights off Uhuru's endorsement tag for top seat

Mudavadi: I have not been endorsed by Uhuru

ANC leader says getting the sitting president's endorsement is a poisoned chalice that may spoil any candindate's chances.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Mudavadi: I have not been endorsed by Uhuru

Uhuru: I do not remember telling you to vote for any particular person

Uhuru accused the Jubilee faction led by his Deputy of refusing to head to his plea that they stop politicking and concentrate on development.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Uhuru: I do not remember telling you to vote for any particular person

Kananu described as child of many counties by both friends and family

Her daughter becoming the political head of Nairobi city was never in her wildest dreams.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Kananu described as child of many counties by both friends and family

DP ropes in MCAs in new Mt Kenya plan

This push also targets Nairobi and some parts of the Rift Valley, according to insiders.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

DP ropes in MCAs in new Mt Kenya plan

Is Uhuru losing the grip on his Mt Kenya backyard?

From his allies openly criticising his projects to his deputy taking a share of his erstwhile supporters, things seem not so rosy for the president.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Is Uhuru losing the grip on his Mt Kenya backyard?

Section of Mt Kenya Mps settle on five man team to steer the BBI process

More than 30 Mt Kenya MPs yesterday vowed to popularise the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) in the region.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

Section of Mt Kenya Mps settle on five man team to steer the BBI process

To build a legacy or push BBI: What does Uhuru prioritise?

Also in the president’s in-tray is the pressing matter of a battered economy reeling from a pandemic

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 years ago

To build a legacy or push BBI: What does Uhuru prioritise?

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