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Brian Otieno

Kalonzo: The last man standing in Opposition, but for how long?

For some months now, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has called himself the “leader of the people’s loyal opposition”.

Kalonzo: The last man standing in Opposition, but for how long?

Ruto's hidden card to tame Gachagua

Ruto's hidden card to tame Gachagua

Uhuru wins big in Ruto Cabinet shuffle on return of familiar faces

Uhuru wins big in Ruto Cabinet shuffle on return of familiar faces

From defiance to concessions: Ruto's gamble with opposition

From defiance to concessions: Ruto's gamble with opposition

Uhuru now turns into kingmaker as Ruto makes up ground in Central

Facing turbulent times politically, Ruto is mending fences.Pundits say Uhuru only prophesied correctly, offers no solution.

Uhuru now turns into kingmaker as Ruto makes up ground in Central

At least two CSs face the sack in Ruto's looming Cabinet shuffle

At least two Cabinet Secretaries could face the axe as President William Ruto seeks to assemble a team to drive his 2027 re-election bid.

At least two CSs face the sack in Ruto's looming Cabinet shuffle

Whitman quits as shock wave of Trump's re-election hits home

Whitman had a year left in her tenure but chose to leave as Kenyans expressed mixed feelings on her departure, with some saying it was good riddance.

Whitman quits as shock wave of Trump's re-election hits home

CSs, PSs set to sign performance contracts in accountability push

Signing is set for Tuesday next week at State House after performance validation as the cabinet secretaries commit to timely delivery of national priorities amid outcry.

CSs, PSs set to sign performance contracts in accountability push

Raila Odinga's bold vision to transform Africa as AUC chair

The former prime minister launched his bid to become the African Union Commission chairperson on Friday. He believes Africa has enough tools to lift itself from its financial pit.

Raila Odinga's bold vision to transform Africa as AUC chair

Jubaland opposition rejects appointment of electoral commission

Opposition parties in Somalia's Jubaland State have threatened to hold a parallel electoral process, over what they term "unilateral" appointment of the electoral commission.

Jubaland opposition rejects appointment of electoral commission

Martha Koome: I wish Supreme Court had 11 judges

Chief Justice Martha Koome has proposed expanding the Supreme Court bench to 11 judges, up from the current seven.

Martha Koome: I wish Supreme Court had 11 judges

Raila Odinga unveils vision for AUC chairmanship at Addis event

The former premier has less than three months to sway countries for his bid. He needs votes from 32 out of 48 African nations to secure a first-round win of the seat.

Raila Odinga unveils vision for AUC chairmanship at Addis event

Raila formally kicks off AUC chair campaign in Addis Ababa

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will formally begin his journey in continental politics Friday, abandoning his involvement in the local arena.

Raila formally kicks off AUC chair campaign in Addis Ababa

Dislike for Meg Whitman pushes some Kenyans to celebrate Trump win

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has faced criticism over the past two years for her alleged “meddling” in Kenya’s affairs and her support of President William Ruto.

Dislike for Meg Whitman pushes some Kenyans to celebrate Trump win

Curse of ruling parties: Can UDA overcome and go beyond 2027?

Since KANU ceded power to Narc in 2002, no party has ruled past an electoral cycle. The fallout between the UDA party leader and his deputy barely two years on is not a good sign

Curse of ruling parties: Can UDA overcome and go beyond 2027?

Junet's gag order triggers jitters, confusion in ODM

The directive bars ODM lawmakers from interacting with Ruto unless they are cleared by parliamentary leadership as some legislators seek a formal union with UDA.

Junet's gag order triggers jitters, confusion in ODM

Jubilation, promise for one Kenya as Kindiki takes oath of office

Ruto throws indirect jibes at former DP Rigathi Gachagua as he stresses on what should not be the focus. But Riggy G emphasises importance of where he was born and brought up.

Jubilation, promise for one Kenya as Kindiki takes oath of office

Kindiki to finally get coveted prize after lengthy wait

Two years after he missed the prize by a whisker, Kithure Kindiki is set to assume the role of deputy president.

Kindiki to finally get coveted prize after lengthy wait

How terror squads silence voices that censure the State

Victims of these squads are hardly presented in court and neither does the public know their whereabouts.

How terror squads silence voices that censure the State

Kenya Kwanza is all politics with little to show for the people

In record time, MPs and senators were marshalled to impeach the Deputy President with a swift nomination and approval of Kithure Kindiki as DP.

Kenya Kwanza is all politics with little to show for the people

William ruto's 774-day roller coaster

Since taking in Raila Odinga’s ODM, nothing seems impossible for President Ruto. The impeachment of DP Rigathi Gachagua with nearly all MPs’ backing is his latest victory.

William ruto's 774-day roller coaster

Outrage erupts over Cherargei's bid to extend term limits

The public’s reaction to Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei’s proposal to extend the term of elected officials from five to seven years has been unanimous. Outrage.

Outrage erupts over Cherargei's bid to extend term limits

Delay in IEBC recruitment puts country on edge

President William Ruto could face challenges due to the delayed recruitment of commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Delay in IEBC recruitment puts country on edge

Government unites against Impeached DP Rigathi Gachagua

The Office of the President, the National Assembly, the Senate and the State Law Office are united against impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Government unites against Impeached DP Rigathi Gachagua

UDA party now plots to kick out impeached DP Gachagua

UDA has begun the process of removing impeached DP Rigathi Gachagua as deputy party leader.

By 2 months ago

UDA party now plots to kick out impeached DP Gachagua

State banks on EAC market for Kenyan goods

President William Ruto is banking on enhanced cooperation between Kenya and her East African neighbours to increase trade and market access for Kenyan goods and services.

By 2 months ago

State banks on EAC market for Kenyan goods

While Ruto is commander, MPs appear to be at his beck and call

Whatever support President William Ruto lacks among the masses, he makes up for it with his grip on Parliament, a body meant to keep him in check.

By 2 months ago

While Ruto is commander, MPs appear to be at his beck and call

Leaders mentioned in succession race rush to congratulate DP-elect Kindiki

Social media was yesterday awash with congratulatory messages for Deputy President-elect Prof Kithure Kindiki following his nomination and approval to the high office.

By 2 months ago

Leaders mentioned in succession race rush to congratulate DP-elect Kindiki

Dramatic end to ouster process as Gachagua, his lawyers stay away

The sight of their client on the political guillotine too hard to bear, lawyers of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua retreated from the Senate chamber.

By 2 months ago

Dramatic end to ouster process as Gachagua, his lawyers stay away

Gachagua hospitalised but impeached

Fifty-three out of 66 senators endorsed the first charge related to Gachagua’s controversial “shareholding” remarks.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua hospitalised but impeached

Mutuse under fire as Gachagua rips apart critical evidence

Kibwezi Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse struggled to defend his case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as the DP's lawyers tore into the evidence.

By 2 months ago

Mutuse under fire as Gachagua rips apart critical evidence

Mutuse: No citizen should make remarks DP uttered

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, who moved the impeachment motion in the National Assembly, faulted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his infamous “shareholding” remarks.

By 2 months ago

Mutuse: No citizen should make remarks DP uttered

Rigathi Gachagua's last 48hrs to decide

If the Senate upholds his impeachment, DP Rigathi Gachagua's political career is over as he will never hold political office.

By 2 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua's last 48hrs to decide

Ruto's headache in picking deputy if Gachagua is sent packing

There is an unprecedented jostling for the deputy president seat, which had been automatically deemed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki’s for the taking.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's headache in picking deputy if Gachagua is sent packing

Treasury taps into PPPs to raise Sh50b

In his targets for the current year, which will form his key performance indicators, Treasury CS John Mbadi promised more accountability as he seeks to enhance fiscal discipline.

By 2 months ago

Treasury taps into PPPs to raise Sh50b

Gachagua ouster triggers a major political shake-up

President Ruto and Raila Odinga's move to rally 281 MPs to back impeachment, signals a major political shift as Gachagua eyes a partnership with Kalonzo Musyoka.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua ouster triggers a major political shake-up

Lawmakers say 850,000 children out of school in North Eastern

Lawmakers from North Eastern Kenya want the Teachers Service Commission to hire unemployed teachers from the region to address shortage they say is disenfranchising local children.

By 2 months ago

Lawmakers say 850,000 children out of school in North Eastern

Tana River residents ordered to surrender arms as tension escalates

The move comes amid a wave of inter-clan clashes that claimed at least 18 lives and left hundreds homeless as they fled the affected areas.

By 2 months ago

Tana River residents ordered to surrender arms as tension escalates

Riggy G: Quintessential man whose star glares, then dims

Gachagua, a heartbeat away from the presidency, is staring at the end of his political career, If the Senate upholds his impeachment by the National Assembly.

By 2 months ago

Riggy G: Quintessential man whose star glares, then dims

'Kufa makanga, kufa dereva': Kenyans angry at Ruto

The controversial health insurance scheme, Higher education with its experimental funding model and an alleged takeover of JKIA adds salt to evidently injured Kenyans.

By 2 months ago

'Kufa makanga, kufa dereva': Kenyans angry at Ruto

Inside State's plan to weed out ghost workers

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi pledged to deploy technology in his grand plan to manage human resources by June next year.

By 2 months ago

Inside State's plan to weed out ghost workers

Azimio primed to clinch CoG chair position

Kenya Kwanza is said to be willing to cede the seat to their erstwhile rivals cum partners as governors meet tomorrow in Nairobi for an extraordinary session to elect new officials.

By 2 months ago

Azimio primed to clinch CoG chair position

Ruto and Gachagua run out of options as public bays for their blood

Yesterday's nationwide public participation exercise saw calls for the impeachment of President Ruto who is facing a dilemma of sustaining the impeachment and risk sparking a political storm.

By 2 months ago

Ruto and Gachagua run out of options as public bays for their blood

Fight, flight or resign? Gachagua's thinning options weighed

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s mind seems made up, he is not going down without a fight.

By 2 months ago

Fight, flight or resign? Gachagua's thinning options weighed

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