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Raila Odinga 80: Kenya's grand old statesman or wily dealmaker?
Many are already writing off Raila Odinga’s chances to be Kenya’s president, as he will be 82 when the country next goes to the polls, making his AUC bid one of the few options.
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Raila Odinga 80: Kenya's grand old statesman or wily dealmaker?
From 'Zakayo' to 'Kasongo': Pres Ruto scooping honours in nicknames
He may not have won the infamous Person of the Year award given to him by snoopy scribes, but President William Ruto is undoubtedly Kenya’s person of 2024.
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From 'Zakayo' to 'Kasongo': Pres Ruto scooping honours in nicknames
ODM grapples with identity crisis amid rift over Ruto deal
Some members are pushing for a more independent opposition stance while others seek closer ties with government.
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ODM grapples with identity crisis amid rift over Ruto deal
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Busy calendar for State as Raila AUC chair bid enters crucial stretch
On Sunday, President Ruto hosted Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama at his Narok home.A week ago, the President hosted outgoing AUC chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat.
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Busy calendar for State as Raila AUC chair bid enters crucial stretch
Ruto's leadership under scrutiny as Kenya joins global human rights body
On Monday, a leading global organisation revealed President Ruto had received the most votes as the world’s most corrupt leader.
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Ruto's leadership under scrutiny as Kenya joins global human rights body
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Kenya's flying President and the high cost Kenyans bear
Over the last two years, President Ruto has made more than 70 trips to nearly 40 nations.His most memorable tour was the State visit to the US, the first by an African head in 15 years.
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Kenya's flying President and the high cost Kenyans bear
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”.
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Kalonzo: The last man standing in Opposition, but for how long?
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Ruto's hidden card to tame Gachagua
President William Ruto plans to take the fight to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s home turf as he seeks to tame the impeached DP’s growing influence in the region.
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Ruto's hidden card to tame Gachagua
Uhuru wins big in Ruto Cabinet shuffle on return of familiar faces
Cabinet changes follow President Ruto's Ichaweri meeting with his former boss Uhuru Kenyatta.President Ruto said to be keen on performance and articulate communication.
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Uhuru wins big in Ruto Cabinet shuffle on return of familiar faces
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From defiance to concessions: Ruto's gamble with opposition
He had sworn that there would be no handshake or nusu mkate in his government.Some experts argue that ceding control of his government exposes the Head of State.
By 26 days ago
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Raila formally kicks off AUC chair campaign in Addis Ababa
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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.
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Dislike for Meg Whitman pushes some Kenyans to celebrate Trump win
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kindiki to finally get coveted prize after lengthy wait
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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.
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How terror squads silence voices that censure the State
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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.
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Kenya Kwanza is all politics with little to show for the people
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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.
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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.
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Outrage erupts over Cherargei's bid to extend term limits
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mutuse: No citizen should make remarks DP uttered
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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.
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Rigathi Gachagua's last 48hrs to decide
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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.
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Ruto's headache in picking deputy if Gachagua is sent packing
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