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 6 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