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Francis Ngige

Mwai Kibaki: 'Gentleman' who braved rigors of politics

Mwai Kibaki, known to sometime reveal his sense of humour, didn’t hide his penchant for urban lifestyle quipping in one of his public functions that he was “a town fella.”

By Francis Ngige 2 years ago

Mwai Kibaki: 'Gentleman' who braved rigors of politics

Uhuru’s time of reckoning. Is it a make or break?

Uhuru’s time of reckoning. Is it a make or break?

By Francis Ngige 3 years ago

Use of military to run civilian issues, corruption lower governance rating

Use of military to run civilian issues, corruption lower governance rating

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Mt Kenya leaders talks set tongues wagging

Mt Kenya leaders talks set tongues wagging

By Francis Ngige and Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Leaders hold meet to plan afresh Uhuru succession

Ruto allies who have not been seeing eye to eye with politicians allied to the President, have previously been in the dark on such gatherings.

By Francis Ngige and Moses Njagih 4 years ago

Leaders hold meet to plan afresh Uhuru succession

Uhuru: Keep off my mother

President visits his backyard, calls out politicians insulting former First Lady.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Uhuru: Keep off my mother

How 2005 referendum divided a feeble nation

Campaigns leading to the vote were laced with poisonous rhetoric from the two opposing sides

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

How 2005 referendum divided a feeble nation

Power merchants in 2022 succession

Amid the 2022 election scheming, new power brokers have emerged and are openly on overdrive, making their intentions known

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Power merchants in 2022 succession

A resurgent Uhuru

The two years to the end of his presidency are turning into the most powerful period of his term as he takes centre stage in succession battles.

By Francis Ngige and Wainaina Ndung’u 4 years ago

A resurgent Uhuru

Jubilee's dilemma in replacing Kithure Kindiki

Legislators say region may reconsider its support for Uhuru if senator loses his leadership post.

By Francis Ngige and Phares Mutembei 4 years ago

Jubilee's dilemma in replacing Kithure Kindiki

PS defends Afya House over Covid-19 funds

Mochache says the ministry has received Sh300 million from the National Contingency Fund and Sh1 billion from Treasury

By Moses Njagih and Francis Ngige 4 years ago

PS defends Afya House over Covid-19 funds

Fearless unionist Kimani Wa Nyoike takes final bow

He led the Union of Civil Servants and selflessly championed for workers rights before joining the struggle for multi-partyism

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Fearless unionist Kimani Wa Nyoike takes final bow

Why Murathe and Atwoli are new lords of politics

Despite holding no elective position, his influence has startled many as he appears to wield more power than even substantive office holders.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Why Murathe and Atwoli are new lords of politics

Mutahi Kagwe, the unlikely hero in Kenya’s war against coronavirus

But after this initial phase, the task ahead is bound to get harder, and will require much more investment.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Mutahi Kagwe, the unlikely hero in Kenya’s war against coronavirus

Great divide as BBI train goes to Meru

Central Kenya leaders and groups are pulling in different directions.

By Phares Mutembei and Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Great divide as BBI train goes to Meru

Fresh Cabinet faces as Nyoro picks his deputy

Ngugi vied in mini-poll for Gatundu South seat six years ago.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Fresh Cabinet faces as Nyoro picks his deputy

Gideon Moi last moments with the dad

Gideon Moi recounted to thousands of mourners how he endured long hours at the Nairobi Hospital watching over his ailing father.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Gideon Moi last moments with the dad

Let us shun divisive politics, Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto yesterday called on Kenyans to honour former President Moi by shunning divisive ethnic politics.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Let us shun divisive politics, Ruto

How Uhuru Kenyatta escaped Moi's wrath

Uhuru asked his wife to pick Moi's phone call, afraid of the tongue-lashing he would receive.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

How Uhuru Kenyatta escaped Moi's wrath

Sally Kosgei reveals secrets of Moi's government

Former Head of Civil Service recounts the intrigues of the Moi Cabinet.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Sally Kosgei reveals secrets of Moi's government

Kiunjuri: Rise and fall of man with gift of the gab

He rose from matatu operator to a teacher, Cabinet minister and a major political player in Mt Kenya region.

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Kiunjuri: Rise and fall of man with gift of the gab

Old hands back as Kiunjuri star fades

“If you pay, you will be in hot soup,” Uhuru said in full view of cameras and to the surprise of dignitaries.

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Old hands back as Kiunjuri star fades

Law review looms as BBI team gets fresh term

Task force given until June 30 to propose constitutional changes necessary for the execution of its report

By Francis Ngige 4 years ago

Law review looms as BBI team gets fresh term

Women MPs in nasty fights over Ruto, Raila

From private family issues, grooming and ethnicity to widespread general odium, there’s no taboo topic for the leaders.

By Francis Ngige 5 years ago

Women MPs in nasty fights over Ruto, Raila

Boundary review next battle front after 2019 census

Up to 27 constituencies could be abolished or their boundaries altered to conform to the population quota

By Francis Ngige and Patrick Beja 5 years ago

Boundary review next battle front after 2019 census

Slow growth shatters tyranny of numbers myth in Mt Kenya

Census puts combined number at 8,548,289 compared to 7,020,813 which was realised in 2009.

By Francis Ngige 5 years ago

Slow growth shatters tyranny of numbers myth in Mt Kenya

‘How we saved Kibaki from Raila’

A close aide to retired President Mwai Kibaki has opened up on how they scuttled Raila Odinga’s quest for the position of Prime Minister.

By Munene Kamau and Francis Ngige 5 years ago

‘How we saved Kibaki from Raila’

Mt Kenya leaders cautious as they prepare for Uhuru visit

President has not visited region much since 2018.

By Francis Ngige and Wainaina Ndung'u 5 years ago

Mt Kenya leaders cautious as they prepare for Uhuru visit

Kenya Power staff in Sh1b token fraud

Employees from IT department accused of manipulating system to generate tokens sold cheaply to third party merchants.

By Francis Ngige and Kamau Maichuhie 5 years ago

Kenya Power staff in Sh1b token fraud

Nyeri-Nairobi direct flights considered

Nyeri County is exploring the possibilities of direct flights to Nairobi County.

By Francis Ngige 6 years ago

Nyeri-Nairobi direct flights considered

Mugoiri girls comes of age as it celebrates 80th anniversary

The institution is seeking funds to build more facilities to meet the needs of students.

By Francis Ngige 6 years ago

Mugoiri girls comes of age as it celebrates 80th anniversary

Kibaki back after ‘routine’ checkup

Former President underwent a successful minor surgery two years ago.

By Francis Ngige 6 years ago

Kibaki back after ‘routine’ checkup

Jubilee on the rocks

Only two years ago, everyone in Jubilee wanted to shout how after Uhuru’s 10 years, it will be Ruto’s double term

By Francis Ngige 6 years ago

Jubilee on the rocks

Popular musician distances himself from song attacking DP Ruto

The new hit, 'Mbari Ya Kimendero' by Muigai wa Njoroge on the state of the nation is now the subject of debate among politicians and is likely to raise politica

By Francis Ngige 6 years ago

Popular musician distances himself from song attacking DP Ruto

New song attacks DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid

Muigai Njoroge says his song 'Mbari ya Kimendero' has been hijacked and tweaked to attack Deputy President William Ruto

By Francis Ngige 6 years ago

New song attacks DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid

Munya to withdraw petition challenging Kiraitu’s win

Former Meru governor Peter Munya has thrown a surprise with notice to withdraw his election petition against successor Kiraitu Murungi, a former ally turned bitter rival.

By Francis Ngige 7 years ago

Munya to withdraw petition challenging Kiraitu’s win

Wahome Gakuru: The man Nyeri had pegged all hopes on

Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru, who died aged 51, was a self-effacing individual who rarely courted controversy.

By Francis Ngige 7 years ago

Wahome Gakuru: The man Nyeri had pegged all hopes on

Kibaki allies make comeback

Kimunya had maintained a low profile rarely commenting on issues and many believe his development record had a role in his return.

By Francis Ngige 7 years ago

Kibaki allies make comeback

Governor Munya threatens to withdraw support for Uhuru re-election

Meru governor Peter Munya has threatened to withdraw support for President Uhuru Kenyatta following what he claims as continued harassment by some state officials.

By Francis Ngige 7 years ago

Governor Munya threatens to withdraw support for Uhuru re-election

The president’s men: Who-is-who inside the house on the hill?

A closer look inside State House reveals that Uhuru has deviated from predecessors in his management style.

By Moses Njagih and Francis Ngige 7 years ago

The president’s men: Who-is-who inside the house on the hill?

Counties lose millions through staff dismissals

County governments have been losing millions of shillings to compensate employees illegally sacked.

By Francis Ngige 7 years ago

Counties lose millions through staff dismissals

Jubilee sacks top officials in tickets for sale scandal

Gullible aspirants fall prey to racket at party headquarters, losing up to Sh2 million in bid to fraudulently obtain nomination papers

By Francis Ngige 7 years ago

Jubilee sacks top officials in tickets for sale scandal

Jubilee approves over 7,000 aspirants for party primaries

Jubilee Party has cleared 7,893 aspirants to contest various seats in the primaries set to begin on April 21.

By Francis Ngige 7 years ago

Jubilee approves over 7,000 aspirants for party primaries

IEBC to publish names of aspirants for party primaries

The electoral agency will from Thursday publish names of candidates who will participate in party nominations, signalling the start of fierce contests.

By Francis Ngige 7 years ago

IEBC to publish names of aspirants for party primaries

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