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Politics
Ruto's handshake, power struggles and broken ties
Before his swearing-in, President William Ruto openly rejected the idea of "handshake" politics. Fast forward to 2024, and his words now feel like distant echoes.
By Esther Nyambura
3d ago
In the run-up to the 2022 General Election, then Deputy President William Ruto stated that he would not be blackmailed into working with his competitor, ODM leader Raila Odinga, if he won.
By Stephanie Wangari
4d ago
By David Njaaga
5d ago
By Kiprono Kurgat and Julius Chepkwony
5d ago
By David Njaaga
6d ago
By Benjamin Imende
6d ago
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto for neglecting economic challenges and rising abductions while offering parenting advice.
By David Njaaga
6d ago
With mounting political tensions and economic hardships, the President faces a make-or-break year as the new year approaches amid efforts to rebuild public trust and forge new alliances.
By Benjamin Imende
6d ago
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has been hyped as the best candidate to succeed President William Ruto in 2032.
By Juliet Omelo
6d ago
Pundits divided on the post-AU contest and opposition leader Raila Odinga's next move. However, they say it will be an uphill task to inherit Raila's backyard without his blessings.
By John Oywa
6d ago
The formation of a broad-based government after the Gen Z protests shows he is an indomitable force in Kenya’s politics with his political journey as a testament to resilience, strategy.
By Biketi Kikechi
6d ago
Cabinet Secretary nominees to appear before the Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, as Ruto banks on three former Uhuru allies to foster political stability.
By Josphat Thiong’o
6d ago
Social media, once a simple communication tool, emerged as a powerful force for accountability and change.
By Winfrey Owino
1w ago
Raila is facing two other candidates; Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and former Madagascar's Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandrato.
By James Omoro
1w ago
Like Karanja before him, Rigathi Gachagua neither knew the day nor the hour the political thuggery and vindictiveness he practiced on others, would be deployed on him.
By Nzau Musau
1w ago
According to Vihiga Governor Ken Lusaka, Gachagua's public career has been marked by an unusual pattern: he has never fully completed a term in any public office.
By Ndung’u Gachane
1w ago
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